Independence Day (July 4th) Reading Poll

[Scheherazade]

Go, Kesey! Go, Kesey! Go, Kesey!

[motherhubbard]

I just voted for a long days journey since I just started it again last night, but the things they carried was a wonderful story. I feel like a kid at Christmas waiting to see which one wins.

[Scheherazade]

Go, Kesey! Go, Kesey! Go, Kesey!

[Virgil]

I just voted for a long days journey since I just started it again last night, but the things they carried was a wonderful story. I feel like a kid at Christmas waiting to see which one wins.

Thats the one I will probably vote for, but I'll wait.

[NickAdams]

I wouldn't mind Kesey, it's on both my shelf and reading list, but I had to go with Mr. Anderson ... not an intentional movie reference.

[turtlemom]

Shucks, I would have included something from the founding fathers. The declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the writings of Franklin, the Federalist Papers, something like that.

In terms of American authors of novels, how about some patriotic novels like
Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer
From Here to Eternity by James Jones
The Thin Red Line by James Jones
Run Silent, Run Deep by Edward Latimer Beach
The Caine Mutiny: A Novel by Herman Wouk
Battle Cry by Leon Uris

These are very appropriate for remembering what the Fourth of July is about - our Independence, our growth into a country.

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~*~ And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. ~Joseph Drake ~*~
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[Scheherazade]

These are very appropriate for remembering what the Fourth of July is about - our Independence, our growth into a country.

Welcome to the Forum and thanks for your suggestions, Turtlemom. However, our members come from all around the world and we see our Independence Day reading is simply a chance to add variety to our readings rather than flexing our patriotic 'muscles'.

Hope you join our future readings!

[Brigitte]

I have a quiiiick question. When you mean to say that the winning book is to be read over the holiday, how long is that exactly? I'm almost torn by three books, but they're of varying lengths and I'd like to consider that when making my choice.

[Scheherazade]

There is no time limit, Brigitte, but the discussion usually starts a week before and carries on for a month or so.

[_Shannon_]

Shucks, I would have included something from the founding fathers. The declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the writings of Franklin, the Federalist Papers, something like that.

In terms of American authors of novels, how about some patriotic novels like
Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer
From Here to Eternity by James Jones
The Thin Red Line by James Jones
Run Silent, Run Deep by Edward Latimer Beach
The Caine Mutiny: A Novel by Herman Wouk
Battle Cry by Leon Uris

These are very appropriate for remembering what the Fourth of July is about - our Independence, our growth into a country.

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~*~ And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. ~Joseph Drake ~*~
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You could get your post count up and vote for The Things They Carried

[Virgil]

I've held back from voting. Given that I will be tied up with the July read (Wilde) and the Summer read (probably Woolfe's To The Lighthouse), and that I will be taking up Don Quixote for the summer (which I plan to set up a thread for anyone who wants to participate), I think my reading schedule is more than full. So I will have to skip this.

[Brigitte]

If the book I think is going to win, wins, then I'll be sooo delighted to add this to my list. :] Aha... that makes 3 books I'm going to be reading now. Wheee. xD;

[Schokokeks]

I've held back from voting. (...) I think my reading schedule is more than full. So I will have to skip this.

Me too, exam time looming ahead and essay deadlines keep popping up every day; I'm sure there must be a nest somewhere .

However, it would still be great if you guys did A Long Day's Journey into Night, I could need that for my paper .

[Virgil]

However, it would still be great if you guys did A Long Day's Journey into Night, I could need that for my paper .

Didn't you vote against that?

[Scheherazade]

Going once...