[stylist] Monthly Book Club of Sorts

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

I think both a discussion and book reviews should be developed. The
benefit to a discussion is that you often find things you didn't notice,
or can hear how others interpreted a piece. With a discussion you come
to a better understanding of a novel. And we would be more analytical in
our approach too. We would discuss structure, style, voice,
characterization, scenic development- all things to help us learn and
grow as a writer.

Since we're all adults, or at least not grammar-school age, we can
select books and generally, we all won't have to worry about if we will
intellectually understand it. We also wouldn't be reading novels that
are strictly academic and philosophically inclined such as Karl Marx,
which would take some heady study.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan

Message: 30
Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:47:05 -0800
From: vejas <brlsurfer at gmail.com>
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Subject: [stylist] monthly book club of sorts
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Hi,
I thought of this idea earlier today-just throwing it out.
The downside to book clubs is that not everybody's going to want 
to read it.  My brother was part of a book club in which his 
first book was too hard for his age level; he only read three 
chapters and he was done.
So I hereby propose the MBCOS, the "Monthly Book Club of Sorts." Each
month would have a gendra.  Let's say January was horror.  
In January anybody could read a horror book (or listen to it on 
tape if they rdently lost their vision.) When they finish the 
horror book they should post a book review on it.  Then if 
February were mystery you'd do the same; read your mystery book 
by the end of the month and review on it.  This way others can 
see your reviews.
As far as everyone having to take part on Stylist, my opinion is 
that not everybody has to take part in a discussion, or if 
they're busy and want to read other things, they don't have to do 
it each month.
As far as picking who will choose the gendra, we can think about 
it if this plan goes to action.
Good night.  Until tomorrow.
Vejas