April / Wharton Reading Poll

[Scheherazade]

Please vote for the Edith Wharton book you would like to read in April by April 1st.

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.

The House of Mirth (http://www.amazon.com/House-Mirth-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486420493/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1129311-4978334?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1172860500&sr=1-1)*

The Age of Innocence (http://www.amazon.com/Age-Innocence-Norton-Critical-Editions/dp/0393967948/ref=pd_bbs_3/104-1129311-4978334?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1172860500&sr=1-3)*

Twilight Sleep (http://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Sleep-Edith-Wharton/dp/1417917466/ref=sr_1_9/104-1129311-4978334?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1172860500&sr=1-9)

Summer (http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Thrift-Edith-Wharton/dp/0486452387/ref=sr_1_15/104-1129311-4978334?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1172860500&sr=1-15)*

Ethan Frome (http://www.amazon.com/Ethan-Frome-Signet-Classics-Wharton/dp/0451527666/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-1129311-4978334?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1172860894&sr=1-2)*

The Buccaneers (http://www.amazon.com/Buccaneers-Penguin-Great-Books-Century/dp/0140232028/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-1129311-4978334?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1172860948&sr=1-2)

The Reef (http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Edith-Wharton/dp/1598182420/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-1129311-4978334?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1172861024&sr=1-2)*

(* = Available on the Forum)

Book Club Procedures (http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?p=57103#post57103)

[grace86]

Age of Innocence!! Please please please!!! I already have a copy and have been meaning to read it.

I strongly encourage others vote for Age of Innocence. :D

[Asa Adams]

I really liked age of innocence....hmmmm this is a tricky one! :lol:

[Virgil]

Oh fabulous. I've never read Wharton and I've always wanted to. I'm not sure which one to vote for yet.

[papayahed]

I've never read Wharton either, my vote is up for sale..:D (Unless of course I do research and one book sounds more interesting then the rest)

[Asa Adams]

I think I will go for Ethan Frome. Interesting Book I hear.

[Idril]

I've never read any Wharton either but I've flirted with the idea on occasion...maybe this would be a good time to fully commit. ;)

[grace86]

Again I shall repeat myself...Age of Innocence sounds like a lovely idea doesn't it?

Hmm...I am willing to buy votes!!!

[Virgil]

Again I shall repeat myself...Age of Innocence sounds like a lovely idea doesn't it?

Hmm...I am willing to buy votes!!!

Ok, Grace, I'll go with your choice. ;)

[grace86]

Ok, Grace, I'll go with your choice. ;)

YAY!!! WOOOOOHH...One down many many more to go! :p C'mon Virg help me recruit!

[Scheherazade]

Read Innocence last year (the only Wharton book I have read) and enjoyed it very much so I will go for Ethan Frome this time. I wouldn't mind reading House of Mirth either but my judgement is influenced by a Peanuts cartoon I once read! :D

Papaya> I hear they are offering free manicures for those who vote for EF! :D ;) :banana:

[Logos]

Most of these novels are available on the site too :)
http://www.online-literature.com/wharton/

[Alexei]

I voted for Ethan Frome. I have never read something from Edith Wharton, but to decide for which one to vote i read the fist few sentences of the books available here. Ethan Frome definately caught my attention.

[Schokokeks]

I've never read any Wharton either, and I'll be off to the library to read some non-spoiler introductions to Age of Innocence, Ethan Frome and House of Mirth. Judging from the titles only, I should like to vote for Age of Innocence...

Edit: Internet research done, and the plot outline of Ethan Frome is the one I liked best.

[Asa Adams]

Yes! Lets Go Ethan Frome Lets Go!!!

[Virgil]

Poor Grace, I think you're going to lose.

[papayahed]

Again I shall repeat myself...Age of Innocence sounds like a lovely idea doesn't it?



It does sound lovely.


So what's this about Ethan Frome?:D

[Asa Adams]

AHHH:( :lol:

Oh why Papaya, Why!? :lol:

[grace86]

Woot woot go Papaya!!! Get this...I don't usually start cheering often for books...so umm...may my effort get some votes?

[Asa Adams]

Who ever votes for Ethan gets to read the book hes in! WHAT A PRIZE!!!:lol:
That is certainly going to be hard to beat, Grace! lol

[grace86]

Whoever reads Age of Innocence gets to find out what what happens to make the characters not so innocent...hmm provocative no? Now that's a prize!!! :lol: :D

[Asa Adams]

Vote Ethan! Thats all I got........lol

[grace86]

Shall I be humble and retire from any further comments? Shall we call a draw...the best book wins...not literally since there's no actual way of judging that...okay now I am trailing.

[Asa Adams]

Lets retire to some tea, Dear Grace! I accept our draw!

[grace86]

Tea sounds lovely Asa. :)

[Asa Adams]

The cyber kettle is boiling!

[toni]

Age of Innocence!! Please please please!!! I already have a copy and have been meaning to read it.

I strongly encourage others vote for Age of Innocence. :D

I bought the book last November but I havent got the time to read it yet. But since everyone is gonna read it for summer, I might as welll start!

[papayahed]

Shall I be humble and retire from any further comments? Shall we call a draw...the best book wins...not literally since there's no actual way of judging that...okay now I am trailing.

You never know it may help your cause...

[Asa Adams]

Which ever wins, I will still be glad to read it....even if I have to re-read Innocence.....*sigh*:lol:

[Virgil]

Hey Innocence is catching up. I had given up. Within striking distance. ;)

[littlewing53]

great author but her stories seem to have a seam of sadness...

[grace86]

Catching up eh?? Guess at this point it is either book...but I shall not give up hope!!! :p

[Asa Adams]

Never Lose hope dear Virgil!

[grace86]

Ooh Asa you're reading Dracula?! I loved that book...is that your first time reading it?

[Asa Adams]

Actaully yes it is grace... Im not very far, because of this months Kundrea book and work and sorts but yes, I am slowly digesting it!

[Janine]

I read Frankenstein twice; guess I will have to read Dracula one of these days. Everyone says it is so great.

[Asa Adams]

I read Frankenstein twice; guess I will have to read Dracula one of these days. Everyone says it is so great.

I actually started just a little while ago, and have not read very mush yet, still it is very good starting off, Janine, so I think the entire book will be just as good.

asa

[Janine]

Asa, definitely a fine read. It will captivate you. I still does me and I have thought of buying the book on tape to listen to. Kenneth Branagh narrates the book. I have it in my "wish list" on Amazon and will buy one of these days, or the CD versions. Only saw the tapes so far, but they are abridged. Since I read the book twice that would be ok just to listen to key parts. It is so well written.

[Alexei]

I read Frankenstein twice; guess I will have to read Dracula one of these days. Everyone says it is so great.

Yes, I think you should read too. It is very good reading. I really enjoyed it when I read it for first time and still enjoy it when I am rereading it. And, of course, it is a perfect example for gothic novel. But I have to warn you - even with all these characteristics, I think Frankenstein is better.

[karmalife]

HI

"The Age of Innocence" would be really nice

although it was a close choice between it and "Ethan Frome"

[masterlibrarian]

Absolutely Ethan Frome...
For Asa, I preferred so much the coppola film rather than the book, if you didn't watch it, i recommend it to you.

[Janine]

I am confused - do you mean the film directed by Coppola of "Dracula"? Coppola was also the producer on the Kenneth Branagh film of "Frankenstein". I liked both films, but thought they both had dire flaws. I think I would prefer the book to the film of "Dracula". Branagh's Frankenstein would have been good had he stuck with the original book and written the script closer to it; he seemed to want to make it both "Frankenstein" and "Bride of F". Not sure why he went off in that direction at all. Who could improve on the original plot? Maybe it would have been too long. I still find both films highly entertaining, if you see them for what they are.

So will Ethan Frome be the book for next month's reading? Anybody know for sure?

[Alexei]

I am confused - do you mean the film directed by Coppola of "Dracula"? Coppola was also the producer on the Kenneth Branagh film of "Frankenstein". I liked both films, but thought they both had dire flaws. I think I would prefer the book to the film of "Dracula". Branagh's Frankenstein would have been good had he stuck with the original book and written the script closer to it; he seemed to want to make it both "Frankenstein" and "Bride of F". Not sure why he went off in that direction at all. Who could improve on the original plot? Maybe it would have been too long. I still find both films highly entertaining, if you see them for what they are.

So will Ethan Frome be the book for next month's reading? Anybody know for sure?

I was quite disappointed bu the Coppola's version of Dracula. I expected something better.

I think the next month's reading will be Ethan Frome. As you can see for now the results are 14 votes for this book. I have even already start reading it, so I could menage till April (I am reading it through DailyLit, so I need more time for it).

[Scheherazade]

So will Ethan Frome be the book for next month's reading? Anybody know for sure?Since it is leading the poll, it seems likely that we will be reading it in April; however, we cannot know for sure till March 31st, when the poll closes (you can see the deadline on top of the poll).

:)

[papayahed]

Since it is leading the poll, it seems likely that we will be reading it in April; however, we cannot know for sure till March 31st, when the poll closes (you can see the deadline on top of the poll).

:)

There's Still Hope!:p

[Asa Adams]

Absolutely Ethan Frome...
For Asa, I preferred so much the coppola film rather than the book, if you didn't watch it, i recommend it to you.

Thanks, Will Do!

[grace86]

Bahh...looks like Ethan Frome. Well, hmm...I was pushing Age of Innocence so badly because little Grace has a stockpile of books she has to read, and that is among them. The fiancee says I cannot buy anymore books (I have that many) until I finish the ones I have :D

Guess I could participate by getting it from the library. But that still leaves one on my list.

But Ethan Frome looks like a good novel so I am not completely abashed.

[Scheherazade]

So I went ahead and reserved a copy of EF for myself this morning... The only copies available (not on loan) were large print so it should be interesting.

[Janine]

So I went ahead and reserved a copy of EF for myself this morning... The only copies available (not on loan) were large print so it should be interesting.

Scher, You won't have to strain your eyes:lol:

So EF is the one, right? I will start reading it. Good, I have it by chance. Picked it up free or cheap somewhere long ago. Also, have "Age of Innocense", so unlike last time I am not at a lose how to get the book. Prepared this time.

[Scheherazade]

It is not for sure yet but EF is leading with 14 votes, so it is very likely that we will be reading it.

Re. large print copy: Hopefully it won't be a huge book with 1000+ pages! I don't want to end up straining my shoulders while trying to save my eyes! :D

[Alexei]

It is not for sure yet but EF is leading with 14 votes, so it is very likely that we will be reading it.

Re. large print copy: Hopefully it won't be a huge book with 1000+ pages! I don't want to end up straining my shoulders while trying to save my eyes! :D

I am reading it too, but through DailyLit, and I am somewhere close to the end, I think I shall menage to finished it till the beginning of April (I think it would be somewhere between 5th and 10th). And if after all we read The Age of Innocence I have an e-book so I shall be on time for this month's discussion (I have the habit to find the book I should read for the Book Club at the end of the month! I am always late! For example today I saw the Truman Capote's book on my book shelf, I have no idea I have this book and have had a long tour through the book stores searching for it in vain, and the book was there and I haven't seen it at all :lol: :lol: :lol: )

[spacetoon]

I've been willing to read the house of mirth but it looks like that Ethan Frome is going to be the winner. So, why don't I follow whomever wins and read it ?

[Scheherazade]

I've been willing to read the house of mirth but it looks like that Ethan Frome is going to be the winner. So, why don't I follow whomever wins and read it ?Sounds like a great idea to me! :D

Welcome to the Book Club, Spacetoon!

[SleepyWitch]

i've already taken Ethan Frome out from the library. it's only 80 pages :) i thought it was a long novel. I'll start reading it this weekend :)

[Virgil]

I still have faith that Age of Innocence can win. :p :p :p ;)

[Scheherazade]

i've already taken Ethan Frome out from the library. it's only 80 pages :) i thought it was a long novel. I'll start reading it this weekend :)Hoping to do the same as well! Got an email from the library saying that they have got a copy ready for me!
I still have faith that Age of Innocence can win. :p :p :p ;)Hey, optimism is good for ya! They say it makes you live longer! ;)

[bouquin]

Is there going to be a forum discussion afterwards on the book that gets selected?

[Virgil]

Is there going to be a forum discussion afterwards on the book that gets selected?

Absolutely. That's what makes it fun. :)

[Asa Adams]

Bahh...looks like Ethan Frome. Well, hmm...I was pushing Age of Innocence so badly because little Grace has a stockpile of books she has to read, and that is among them. The fiancee says I cannot buy anymore books (I have that many) until I finish the ones I have :D

Guess I could participate by getting it from the library. But that still leaves one on my list.

But Ethan Frome looks like a good novel so I am not completely abashed.

Yay! I hope Grace Reads with us!!!!:banana:

[Scheherazade]

Is there going to be a forum discussion afterwards on the book that gets selected?Hello Bouquin! :)

We choose a book and then read/discuss it with the other members during the following month. The book of our choice does not get chosen at times but it is still a lot of fun as it gives us a chance to read things we wouldn't normally pick ourselves.

Hope you will be able to join us for the Wharton reading! :)

[Madhuri]

I would like to read this time with the club :nod:

But that will entirely depend on my getting a copy of the book that wins, which is EF, and I am inclined to vote for it too. I think I saw a movie with the name 'Age of Innocence,' was it based on this novel?

I would still prefer EF, although I havent read any book by this author so far. And I really really want to read a book with the club. I always decide to read, when that book has already been read and discussed :rolleyes:

I'll check out at the book store today, else i'll continue with Marquez book. :)

Edit :- Got the book :banana: I will be reading with everyone :D I must vote now :)

[Asa Adams]

I would like to read this time with the club :nod:

But that will entirely depend on my getting a copy of the book that wins, which is EF, and I am inclined to vote for it too. I think I saw a movie with the name 'Age of Innocence,' was it based on this novel?

I believe so, yes. Wynona Ryder was in it, and Itcame out in 93' I think. She ruined the film of any of its merits! :crash: The film was ok though, Could have been better without Ms. Ryder. :thumbs_up

[Madhuri]

Thanks Asa. :)

I have started reading Ethan Frome, on the first page, though :p

:D

[papayahed]

I think Age of Innocence is gonna rally.

[Alexei]

Tomorrow we shall see who wins! I think I shall read the other Edith Wharton's books too. I shall add them in my huge book list.

[Madhuri]

The result is so obvious.

[bouquin]

Yes, I would love to join! Where do I go for the discussion? Does it take place within this same thread here or somewhere else?



Hello Bouquin! :)

We choose a book and then read/discuss it with the other members during the following month. The book of our choice does not get chosen at times but it is still a lot of fun as it gives us a chance to read things we wouldn't normally pick ourselves.

Hope you will be able to join us for the Wharton reading! :)

[grace86]

Yes, I would love to join! Where do I go for the discussion? Does it take place within this same thread here or somewhere else?

Either this thread turns into the discussion thread, or Scher will start a new one. Either way, it is on LitNet and you will definitely be able to find it.

[grace86]

Yes, I think undoubtedly Ethan Frome will win. But because of the voting...I've looked up all the books mentioned and I have to admit, Wharton's books (errr...yes even Ethan Frome) are going to end up on my shelves.

I think maybe I should start considering finding a copy of Ethan Frome :blush:

[Madhuri]

Please do find a copy, Grace. I am finding it interesting, I hope you will too :)

[Scheherazade]

Yes, I would love to join! Where do I go for the discussion? Does it take place within this same thread here or somewhere else?As grace mentioned, there will be a discussion thread in the BC discussion section in April, where you will be able to post your comments/questions on the book.

I am very glad that you all will be joining us in April. I read AofI last year and loved it. Wharton is good, me thinks!

PS: Madhuri, yes, the movie was based on the book. I enjoyed watching it as well.


Going once...

[Asa Adams]

Yes, I think undoubtedly Ethan Frome will win. But because of the voting...I've looked up all the books mentioned and I have to admit, Wharton's books (errr...yes even Ethan Frome) are going to end up on my shelves.

I think maybe I should start considering finding a copy of Ethan Frome :blush:

Oh I do hope you read ethan with us, dear Gracie! :)

[Asa Adams]

Thanks Asa. :)

I have started reading Ethan Frome, on the first page, though :p

:D

Hey, Madhuri! I am on the first page too! I was compelled to read it right before I logged on, and it must have been your spirit that beckoned me to the book. It sat eagerly on my shelf forever, and now I have picked it up! :lol: :p Creepy eh? :lol:

[Scheherazade]

Going twice...

[Madhuri]

I wonder what will be the discussion like? :D

[Alexei]

An interesting one :p

[Virgil]

I wonder what will be the discussion like? :D

Well, we're going to have quite a group read on this. Over twenty people voting and even if only half really read, that's ten participating. :thumbs_up

I still got more to say on Major Barbara.;)