2007 Summer Reading Poll

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06-04-2007, 07:41 PM
Scheherazade

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Originally Posted by SleepyWitch

how about that short story by J.D. Salinger.. the one about the Bananafish..? isn't there a beach in it?

We can of course read this one but maybe for a weekend discussion? For summer reading, a novel would be nice (a summer challenge) :)

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Originally Posted by kenikki

I would suggest Brighton Rock by Graham Greene. Set in Brighton, England where there's a beach! It would be an interesting 'beach' read and it's pretty dark so makes a change.

With Kenikki's suggestion, we now have 10 nominations for our Summer Reading ('beach' themed):

1. Bouquin - The Sea by John Banville

2. NickAdams - The Beach by Alex Garland

3. Pensive - Lord of the Flies by Golding

4. Virgil - Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

5. Turk - Victory by Joseph Conrad

6. Papayahed - Where is Joe Merchant? by Jimmy Buffett

7. Shannon - Tender is the Night by Fitzgerald

8. Schokokeks - On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

9. Il Penseroso - To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

10. Kenikki - Brighton Rock by Graham Greene

Thank you all for your suggestions and contributions. If you would like to change or withdraw your nominations, please let us know asap. :)
06-04-2007, 08:30 PM
NickAdams

When does voting begin?
06-04-2007, 09:01 PM
Scheherazade

June 10th.
06-04-2007, 09:42 PM
Virgil

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleepyWitch

oh nice, I'll be writing my graduation thesis (80 pages :( ) over the summer... which means I'll not get to see an actual beach and I'm not sure I'll have enough time to take part in the summer reading :bawling:
hey, can I nominate a book about "light verb constructions" as long as it's got the word 'beach' in it somewhere? ;)

how about that short story by J.D. Salinger.. the one about the Bananafish..? isn't there a beach in it?

Yes, that's a good short story. :)

Brighton Rock is another great novel. I'm with Nick. This is going to be a really hard vote.
06-04-2007, 10:03 PM
papayahed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virgil

Yes, that's a good short story. :)

Brighton Rock is another great novel. I'm with Nick. This is going to be a really hard vote.

Really? I only see one worth mentioning:D
06-05-2007, 01:11 AM
SleepyWitch

when do the summer holidays start in the U.K. and U.S.?
ours only start on July 21, and that's earlier than usual
06-05-2007, 04:38 AM
Scheherazade

Quote:

Originally Posted by papayahed

Really? I only see one worth mentioning:D

So glad we agree that Tender is the Night is the only way to go! :D :D :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleepyWitch

when do the summer holidays start in the U.K. and U.S.?
ours only start on July 21, and that's earlier than usual

Here in the UK, schools under 16 close on July 20th, I believe, but colleges will be closed by the end of this month mostly.
06-05-2007, 05:07 AM
Nossa

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Originally Posted by Virgil

Oh, good thought Tal. I ominate Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. I've been meaning to read that.

I seriously wouldn't recommend it:lol: It's way too boring if you ask me..lol
I don't have something in mind now as well...but I'll think of something:D
06-05-2007, 08:14 AM
THX-1138

Robinson Crusoe is great although at parts is boring and long but still it is a great i nominate Lord of the flies.
06-06-2007, 09:11 AM
_Shannon_

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scheherazade

So glad we agree that Tender is the Night is the only way to go! :D :D :D

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:thumbs_up YESsssss!!! LOL!! Although I am a big fan of Graham Greene and haven't read that one.....
06-08-2007, 04:33 PM
NickAdams

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Originally Posted by kenikki

What are you torn on, Nick? :S

I wasn't expecting Brighton Rock: It's now another one I want to vote for.
06-10-2007, 03:56 AM
bazarov

I'm planing Les Miserables for the beach; sorry!
06-10-2007, 05:29 AM
Scharphedin2

I joined the forum too late to participate in this poll, but I would have nominated Kobo Abe's Woman In the Dunes. It is completely set on (inside?) the beach, it is a relatively fast read (one or two sessions on the beach for most people), and it offers a lot to discuss.

Maybe for next summer, or extra credit...
06-11-2007, 06:44 PM
Scheherazade

Please vote for the book you would like to read during this summer.

Some information on books:

The Sea by John Banville

The Beach by Alex Garland

Lord of the Flies by Golding

Robinson Crusoe by Defoe

Victory by Conrad

Where is Joe Merchant? by Jimmy Buffett

Tender is the Night by Fitzgerald

On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

Brighton Rock by Graham Greene
06-13-2007, 05:29 PM
Captain Pike

So I just woke up, and found myself here... I want to read Robinson Crusoe anyway, so that's how I voted (and then I read some of the posts). What happens next?
06-13-2007, 06:08 PM
motherhubbard

When will we know? I just finished East of Eden and am ready to start something new. Will I have time to squeeze one in before summer reading?
06-13-2007, 06:23 PM
Scheherazade

We will find out on June 26th and have the whole summer to read and discuss the chosen book. So, plenty of time! :)

And a 5-way-tie! Me likey! :D
06-13-2007, 06:29 PM
Scharphedin2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scheherazade

We will find out on June 26th and have the whole summer to read and discuss the chosen book. So, plenty of time! :)

And a 5-way-tie! Me likey! :D

If there is any way to grant me dispensation to vote, I will be quite happy to make it a 6-way-tie. In return, I will promise to reach the 50 posts before June 26th (without participating in the "10,000" thread) :)
06-13-2007, 06:42 PM
Scheherazade

Unfortunately, the Forum software is set that way. Nothing I can do personally... but you can always visit our Games Section and increase your post count in no time! :D
06-13-2007, 06:51 PM
papayahed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scheherazade

So glad we agree that Tender is the Night is the only way to go! :D :D :D

Hey! What happened?? I was almost convinced to vote for Tender is the Night.
06-13-2007, 07:13 PM
Scheherazade

Quote:

Originally Posted by papayahed

Hey! What happened?? I was almost convinced to vote for Tender is the Night.

Ooopps... Having read TITN couple of times already, thought I should vote for something else. I will take part in the discussion though (probably will re-read it too) if it is chosen.
06-13-2007, 07:35 PM
papayahed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scheherazade

Ooopps... Having read TITN couple of times already, thought I should vote for something else. I will take part in the discussion though (probably will re-read it too) if it is chosen.

That's ok, now I can put on my Hawaian top and vote the way any true parrothead would.....:D
06-14-2007, 04:06 AM
Schokokeks

I knew this would happen ! I'm torn between The Sea and To The Lighthouse and Tender is the Night. Since it's three, I can't flip a coin :(. Anybody help me decide ?
06-14-2007, 06:32 AM
papayahed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schokokeks

I knew this would happen ! I'm torn between The Sea and To The Lighthouse and Tender is the Night. Since it's three, I can't flip a coin :(. Anybody help me decide ?

Vote for "Where is Joe Merchant?":idea: :D
06-14-2007, 06:50 AM
Virgil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schokokeks

I knew this would happen ! I'm torn between The Sea and To The Lighthouse and Tender is the Night. Since it's three, I can't flip a coin :(. Anybody help me decide ?

I've never read The Sea so I know nothing about it. Tender Is The Night is an under rated novel, but still it's not the upper eschelon of novels. It's not as good as The Great Gatsby of Fitzgerald novels. To The Lighthouse is in my opinion in the top handful of English novels of the 20th century. It's in the upper eschelon.
06-14-2007, 02:36 PM
Il Penseroso

I have no patience so I'm about halfway through To the Lighthouse. I have to agree, it is a very finely written novel. I'm still debating whether or not I want to try one of the other listed books, none of which I'm actually familiar with. Then again, I wouldn't mind re-reading parts of To the Lighthouse for discussion. What's the deal, aren't summer decisions supposed to be easy?! I feel like I'm back in school, trying to decide where my life will lead. Such tough decisions.
06-14-2007, 04:32 PM
applepie

Since it has been quite a while since I've been active in the forum I think I'll sit out on the voting. I will Try to participate in the discussion, though. I'm looking foward to really reading some new things again.
06-14-2007, 05:20 PM
Scheherazade

MK,

Please feel free to vote for the book you would like to read. :)
06-15-2007, 02:38 AM
applepie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scheherazade

MK,

Please feel free to vote for the book you would like to read. :)

Thanks but I'll just read what everyone else picks this time. I hate to cast a vote when I'm not sure if I'll be participating much or not. It is hard to get the time to read, and was one of my main reasons for being absent for so long. I look foward to coming back, but I'll wait to see if I have a better chance of participating this go around.
06-15-2007, 08:35 AM
papayahed

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Originally Posted by mkhockenberry

Thanks but I'll just read what everyone else picks this time. I hate to cast a vote when I'm not sure if I'll be participating much or not. It is hard to get the time to read, and was one of my main reasons for being absent for so long. I look foward to coming back, but I'll wait to see if I have a better chance of participating this go around.

I think you should just vote anyways (as long as it's not to To the lighthouse....;) )
06-15-2007, 09:02 AM
Nightshade

humm Ill not vote but as long as Robinson crusoe doesnt win Im in. Dont want to read that again.
Oh and Ive seen most of the film Brighton rock ( BORING) but I know what happens so dont want to read it. :D
Im glad virgina woolf is winning though because I enjoyed Mrs dalloway and was looking forward to tackling another one soonish anyways D:
06-15-2007, 09:40 AM
motherhubbard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightshade

Im glad virgina woolf is winning though because I enjoyed Mrs dalloway and was looking forward to tackling another one soonish anyways D:

Me too!
06-15-2007, 10:11 AM
NickAdams

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightshade

Im glad virgina woolf is winning though because I enjoyed Mrs dalloway and was looking forward to tackling another one soonish anyways D:

I didn't vote for it, but it sounds like it might be a refreshing read.
06-15-2007, 10:50 AM
_Shannon_

Ugh...To the Lighthouse on the tails of Women in Love.... this is rather penitential....:goof:
06-15-2007, 01:14 PM
applepie

Quote:

Originally Posted by papayahed

I think you should just vote anyways (as long as it's not to To the lighthouse....;) )

You'll be happy. I did decide to vote and went with Where is Joe Merchant. It sounds like a very entertaining book plus I'm a bit of a parrot head myself. That's what I get for growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have some of the best Buffett concerts there.
06-15-2007, 01:38 PM
Scheherazade

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Shannon_

Ugh...To the Lighthouse on the tails of Women in Love.... this is rather penitential....:goof:

Couldn't agree more! :D
06-16-2007, 02:19 PM
Brigitte

When is this to be decided? I end high-school and start summer on June 21st. :] Wheee!!
06-16-2007, 04:46 PM
papayahed

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkhockenberry

You'll be happy. I did decide to vote and went with Where is Joe Merchant. It sounds like a very entertaining book plus I'm a bit of a parrot head myself. That's what I get for growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have some of the best Buffett concerts there.

Alll RRiigghhttt!!!! I've never been to a concert in Cinci yet. This year I have tickets for one in Boston.
06-16-2007, 04:56 PM
Scheherazade

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brigitte

When is this to be decided? I end high-school and start summer on June 21st. :] Wheee!!

The poll will close on June 26th. Hope you will be able to join us :)
06-16-2007, 07:02 PM
applepie

Quote:

Originally Posted by papayahed

Alll RRiigghhttt!!!! I've never been to a concert in Cinci yet. This year I have tickets for one in Boston.

If yo can ever make one in Cinci they are said to be the best. For some reason we have an an unusally high concentration of Parrot Heads:) It is on my to do list for when I move home in less than a year. I can't wait.

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