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Page 7 (Offtopic Book Club) Is Here!

Well, you wanted it, I wanted it, so its here! Introducing [i][b]Page 7[/b][/i], the official Offtopic Book Club! As some of you might remember, I posted a few days ago to see if any interest existed among my fellow offtopians in starting an offtopic book club. Quite a few of you liked the idea, so I went ahead and made a b.net group page where we can all become members and hang out. Just follow the link below and join: https://www.bungie.net/en/Groups/Chat?groupId=3741010 Besides being a general recruitment post, I was hoping those interested in participating would also suggest possible titles/authors below. Because we will be reading titles that, while fun, can be somewhat challenging I was thinking it would be best if we start with one book. We could set aside a 30 to 60 day time frame to read the piece we decide upon. Once we've chosen a specific work, I'll assign a tentative start and end date during which we will read it. Then we can all reconvene and have some discussion/reflection. The structure of how we actually do things is flexible, and I would appreciate any suggestions you all might have. So lets suggest some titles. I'll start. Just list the name of the author/work, and maybe even add an amazon or wiki link to each specific book you have in mind. That way fellow members can check it out, and maybe even buy it or track it down at their local library. [u][i]Peaches' Suggestions[/i][/u] 1. [i]The Hero With A Thousand Faces[/i], by Joseph Campbell https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Faces-Collected-Joseph-Campbell/dp/1577315936 2. [i]Fahrenheit 451[/i], by Ray Bradbury https://www.amazon.com/Fahrenheit-451-Ray-Bradbury/dp/1451673310 3. [i]The Invisible Man[/i], by H.G. Wells https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Man-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486270718 4. [i]Mere Christianity[/i], by C.S Lewis https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-Lewis-Signature-Classics-ebook/dp/B002BD2UR0 [spoiler]While I know a book on religion could be a turn off to some, as a somewhat skeptical Christian this is one of my all time favorite works in defense of the Christian faith. It reads way different than the usual evangelical drivel to be expected in most books defending Christianity. The book itself has an interesting historical background, as it is actually adapted from a series of BBC radio talks C.S Lewis gave while London was being bombed during the blitz in WWII. One of my all time favorites that I'd gladly read again.[/spoiler] 5. [i]Alice in Wonderland[/i], by Lewis Carroll https://www.amazon.com/Alices-Adventures-Wonderland-Lewis-Carroll/dp/1503222683 6. [i]A Tale of Two Cities[/i], by Charles Dickens https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Cities-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486406512 Cant wait to see what you guys have in mind...

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  • I'd be interested in the Invisable Man. Possibly interested in the Christianity or Thousand faces one as well. I really don't feel like revisiting my Jr High/High School reading classes with the others. I think a good set up for this would be Chapter discussions instead of a whole book. Most of the subreddits I follow that do these are almost set up as a read alongs to help with keeping the discussion not going all over the place. It also helps with people that are maybe slower readers or don't find as much time. If we're looking at 30 day to 60 day finished breaking it down to so many chapters per week might help. As far as books go I'm a Fantasy/Sci Fi fan.. I'll do non-fiction here and there but when I read id much more enjoy escaping to another world than to learn about this one. Mistborn era 1 - Trilogy that is around 600-900 pages a pop. A fun and different magic system Mistborn: The Final Empire https://www.amazon.com/dp/0765377136/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dOpKCbK646RN0 Iron Druid Chronicles - 9 book series that span 400-500 pages. Fantasy set in modern times with lots of pop culture references but still traditional fantasy. Hounded (Iron Druid Chronicles) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345522478/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WOpKCbY8TFRXF The Wheel of Time - this is one that I don't think anyone would go for but it's one of my favorite series. 14 books. 800-1200 pages a piece. The definition of Epic Fantasy. The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0812511816/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5QpKCbABPWPZ2 Lord of the Rings - I think we all know this story. I find it boring but I know some might enjoy it. The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings https://www.amazon.com/dp/0547928211/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zRpKCbP9R09J1 As far as non fiction would go the only one I really suggest is When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lennon Lost His Brains When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain: History's Unknown Chapters https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250078776/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OSpKCbKP2SDEC

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