April/Faulkner Reading Poll

[Scheherazade]

In April, we will be reading a book by Faulkner who said:

I’m a failed poet. Maybe every novelist wants to write poetry first, finds he can’t and then tries the short story which is the most demanding form after poetry. And failing at that, only then does he take up novel writing.

The aim of the Book Club is to read and discuss new books together with other members.

Please try to avoid from voting for the books you have already read and/or do not intend to (re)read with us.

Thank you!

More information on Faulkner's works

Book Club Procedures

[papayahed]

Which one is the shortest?

[Virgil]

Once you get the hang of The Sound and The Fury, it reads fast. But I think As I Lay Dying is the shortest.

[chmpman]

Well, hmmm, I have to read The Sound and The Fury for class. I wonder which I should choose... toughie.

[Shea]

Sound and the Fury is on my list, gotta read it!

[rachel]

bring on Sound and the Fury please, thankyou.

[Virgil]

Yay!!............

[Jay]

bring on Sound and the Fury please, thankyou.

Rachel, you might want to vote for it, too

[daddysfiddler]

I'm good with any Faulkner book. I have had some really weird coincidences recently about Faulkner and his stories and just the name in general, so I was getting ready to read one of his books. Not sure which one so this will be a good way to start. <><

[cruciverbalist]

I started reading "Absalom, Absalom", but haven't had much time lately due to school-work. I hope to get back to it soon and this seems like a good opportunity for that.
I've already read "The Sound & the Fury" and liked it a lot...but it would be great to re-read and discuss that work as well.

[Helen L]

i havent read any of his books yet so i dont mind which one i read as i dont even kno anything about his works and whsat style of writing he uses

[papayahed]

I have a copy of Absalom! Absalom! but I just can't seem to get into it. hmmmmm... I think I'll save my vote again - I may need it.

[Paula]

hello, I've voted for a book, I was just wondering will this post keep my voted counted, as I read the club procedure after voting? Also, when is the decided book announced?

[emily655321]

Generally on the first of the month. Welcome, Paula.

I had to read The Sound and the Fury in high school. I didn't really like it... at all. But it's the sort of book that could certainly benefit from multiple readings. I'm going to reserve my vote for the end of the month, I think.

[Jay]

Welcome, Paula
Yes, your vote will count.