http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ Discussion Forum: Recent Posts en Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:06:30 +0000 http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=44#post-145 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:45:51 +0000 revaramroop 145@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Anybody interested in a book club in Scarborough? I love romantic and funny novels </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=44#post-144 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:01:40 +0000 revaramroop 144@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Have you started a book club? I am interested in starting one. </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=113#post-142 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:25:43 +0000 Bluemoonkat 142@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hello,<br /> Do you ever wonder how men dispose of their condoms? Do they chuck them discreetly or hold them high like a trophy for all the world to see? Meet Bob the redneck, Leo the environmentalist, Yul the traveller and the other quirky and captivating characters in this book and surrender yourself to a world full of humour, imbroglio and surprise.</p> <p>This is the perfect book to bring on vacation, to the beach, on a plane, or while waiting at the dentist office. It is easy to read, entertaining, and well written!</p> <p>L'homme capote How men dispose of condoms is bilingual. It has been translated from French to English by a certified translator. The English version follows the French part. The book has 117 pages and costs $14.95.</p> <p>The author has a blog: elisabethbabault.blogspot.com</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>Bluemoonkat </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=112#post-141 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:09:50 +0000 Ex_Lit_Prof 141@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>The Reading List is my blog that tells the poignant, uncensored story of an English professor going AWOL on the profession she thought she would love, while her corporate high-flyer father takes up reading for the first time. </p> <p>With each new book I discuss with my father – introducing him to diverse literary masters from Joyce to Hemingway to Faulkner to Atwood – I open up a whole new dimension to our relationship and gain insight into family secrets that hold the key to who I am.</p> <p>Visit my blog at: <a href="http://www.the-reading-list.com" rel="nofollow">www.the-reading-list.com</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=111#post-140 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:29:55 +0000 GHunt 140@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>COME OUT THIS WEEKEND and meet the author of The World's Greatest Treasure Hunt; Quest For The Golden Eagle, Ron Shore, at four Chapters locations throughout Metro Vancouver. Treasure hunter enthusiasts will have a chance to meet, ask questions and have their book signed by Shore; all while benefiting a worthwhile cause. The portion of the proceeds of the book sales for the 4 days will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The World's Greatest Treasure Hunt is a unique and exciting 12 chapter book where readers participate in a real treasure hunt, enter their answers into a secure website account and hope to be the first to solve the clues correctly. The grand prize for solving all the clues, a One Million Dollar Solid Gold Eagle weighing 18 pounds of 10k,14kt and 18kt gold, with 1.1ct pear shaped diamond eyes and 763 diamonds covering its head, handcrafted by Canadian artist, Kevin Peters. Probably the most unique aspect of this treasure is that it stands watch over the 400 year old 12.73 karat "Atocha Star" emerald. Donated from Mel Fisher's Treasures of Key West, Florida to help raise funds for cancer research. This is the largest cut emerald from the Atocha, a Spanish Treasure Galleon which sank in 1622. In addition to a book signing and talk, the1 million dollar golden eagle will be on display for all to see. This is a great family event for parents and children alike to come out and meet a real treasure hunter and find out how they can became involved in a great treasure hunt for an even greater cause. Ron Shore will be appearing at: Chapters Granville- Thursday, June 17th at 7:00 - 9:00 PM Chapters Metrotown- Friday, June 18th at 7:00 - 9:00 PM Chapters Surrey - Saturday, June 19th at 2:00 - 6:00 PM Indigo Park Royal - Sunday, June 20th at 12:00 - 4:00 PM The World's Greatest Treasure Hunt, is available for order at <a href="http://www.greathunt.com" rel="nofollow">www.greathunt.com</a> for all. For updates, information about prizes (including a picture of the Golden Eagle), and contest rules please visit the website. To learn more about the Hunt For The Cause Foundation, please visit <a href="http://www.huntforthecause.org" rel="nofollow">www.huntforthecause.org</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=109#post-138 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:46:50 +0000 Agnes 138@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>I would be interested in starting a Book Club in Grimsby Ontario<br /> - Grimsby is a ever growing population, very interesting people... want to meet new people, have fun and socialize... please let me know<br /> Agnes B<br /> <a href="mailto:abajzert@gmail.com">abajzert@gmail.com</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=108#post-136 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:23:22 +0000 sarahetoohey@gmail.com 136@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>I have recently moved to Vancouver from Australia and am looking for a book group. My name is Sarah I am 27 and I love reading, and would love to meet some new people. Wine and food are also on my list of passions. If there is group that incorporates wine, food and books i would be very interested! Would love to join somewhere close to Downtown as that is where we are living. Does anyone have any spaces and what sort of books are you in to?<br /> My email is <a href="mailto:sarahetoohey@gmail.com">sarahetoohey@gmail.com</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=106#post-135 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:43:11 +0000 null77 135@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>I'm also looking for a book club in Ottawa, similar background and age. Did you have any luck finding one rentageek? </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=106#post-134 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:36:04 +0000 Book Dork 134@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hi QuantumBinary,</p> <p>If you're still searching for a book club, check out BookDork.wordpress.com!</p> <p>This is an casual online book club for any level reader. We typically complete a book every 3-4 weeks. There is a new posting each week that analyzes a handful of chapters. This way, you can just read along and see what others are thinking or you can post and contribute your thoughts (very much encouraged). No commitments. </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=107#post-133 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:32:26 +0000 Book Dork 133@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hi ZB!</p> <p>If you have any difficulty finding members to join your existing book club or if you're just interested in reading more, check out: <a href="mailto:BookDork@wordpress.com">BookDork@wordpress.com</a></p> <p>It's a casual online book club. It usually takes 3-4 weeks to complete a book, but we analyze several chapters every week so it provides opportunity for more in-depth discussion. Looking for people to contribute their thoughts! </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=107#post-132 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:18:38 +0000 zb 132@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hi - I am in a really good group in Brighton, England, but I'm interested in putting together a few people from anywhere and with any backgrounds who fancy reading the same thing and sharing your thoughts. </p> <p>My group meets monthly and mostly I finish the book, but not always. Sometimes I forget about things I wanted to talk about and I thought this way we could exchange ideas as we went along.</p> <p>We just finished Edgar Allan Poe and are starting Hesse. It's casual. No commitment and not too intellectual! Just for people who like books <a href="http://whatimreading-zb.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://whatimreading-zb.blogspot.com/</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=106#post-131 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:10:49 +0000 QuantumBinary 131@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>I am looking for a book club that meets aprox. once every 30-45 days.</p> <p>Male, 34, small business owner. I read 20-25 books a year.<br /> A few of my recent reads:<br /> - A Thousand Splendid Suns<br /> - Cellist of Sarajevo<br /> - Typee<br /> - A Fine Balance<br /> - Book Of Negros<br /> - Lovely Bones<br /> - The Road</p> <p>Please contact me if you are aware of book club that I could potentially be a good fit for.</p> <p><a href="mailto:Rentageek@live.com">Rentageek@live.com</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=48#post-124 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:04:44 +0000 chrissyskorner 124@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Denice your book sounds great!! </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=98#post-121 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:55:09 +0000 abenotas 121@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>I would like to INVITE YOU</p> <p>to attend our Courage to Lead event at Ben McNally Bookstore @ 366 Bay Street, Toronto.</p> <p>The event will take place Wednesday November 11. from 6-8. Ben will be reviewing 20 books in 20 minutes to help us all find the perfect gift for the holiday season. Also in attendance is 'Reader's Choice' winner Linda Holeman who will discuss her life, and novel The Saffron Gate.</p> <p>So come out for a social night with complimentary wine and hors d'eauvres, and an intelligent discussion of books. </p> <p>Tickets ($20) can be purchased here:<br /> <a href="http://www.womenspost.ca/buyonline/" rel="nofollow">http://www.womenspost.ca/buyonline/</a></p> <p>I hope to see you there!</p> <p>Sarah Thomson<br /> CEO &#38; Publisher | Women's Post </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=97#post-120 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:59:30 +0000 general99103 120@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>If you guys are into scientific books, there's 3 awesome one's by Dr. Pezzi:</p> <p>1) The Science of Sex: Enhancing Sexual Pleasure, Performance, Attraction, and Desire. <a href="http://www.erbook.net/The%20Science%20of%20Sex.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.erbook.net/The%20Science%20of%20Sex.htm</a></p> <p>2) How to lose weight without dieting, drugs, herbs, exercise, or surgery.<br /> <a href="http://www.erbook.net/lose_weight_without_dieting_drugs_herbs_exercise_or_surgery.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.erbook.net/lose_weight_without_dieting_drugs_herbs_exercise_or_surgery.htm</a></p> <p>3) Fascinating Health Secrets<br /> <a href="http://www.erbook.net/fhsmain.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.erbook.net/fhsmain.htm</a></p> <p>I read all 3 and was greatly surprised at how much I learned! </p> <p>I lost 10 pounds in just a couple of weeks, learned a lot about relevant health secrets that have direct application to life and made my girlfriend a lot happier!</p> <p>Dr. Pezzi's books are a must read for any avid readers. </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=95#post-118 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:23:12 +0000 BookBuzz 118@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Live Chat Event: Deborah Cooke<br /> Wednesday, October 28, 7-8 p.m.</p> <p>On Book Buzz, Toronto Public Library's online Book Club: <a href="http://bookbuzz.torontopubliclibrary.ca/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://bookbuzz.torontopubliclibrary.ca/index.html</a></p> <p>Join author Deborah Cooke, the Romance Writer-in-Residence for Toronto Public Library, online. Deborah Cooke also writes as: Claire Cross and Claire Delacroix. </p> <p>Hope to see you there! </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=94#post-117 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:55:05 +0000 Ahura 117@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>i just talked with a friend who is very disappointed about her experiences with some reading-clubs in Toronto. she said, that in Toronto's reading-clubs they don`t care about authors like Tolstoy, Goethe, Zola, Rilke, Chekhov, Holderlin, Flobert,... she said, they just read books which were originally written in English.<br /> i can't believe that, because there are a lot of very good English translations of very, very good authors which are really worth to read and to discuss about. but perhaps i am wrong...</p> <p>so my question is: are in Toronto some reading-clubs who also have European literature in their programs?</p> <p>thank you for your response - and please excuse my rusty English... </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=84#post-116 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:56:14 +0000 Trish 116@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hi Linda, I am interested in joining a book club. I work mornings so could meet either in the afternoon or evening, depending on the others in the group - at a cafe/restaurant/coffeeshop or members' houses is fine with me. I have never been in a book club before but I do love to read. What area of the city are you in? I live in the Island Park area.<br /> Trish </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=44#post-115 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:19:11 +0000 Nikki 115@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>I realize this is a very late reply, but if you ever did get a book club started in Scarborough, would love the details.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Nikki </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=48#post-109 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:47:41 +0000 Denice 109@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hello, my name is Denice. I've self published Vol I, THE JOURNEY and VOL II, SWEET INTERLUDE from the Encounters of Short Arisings Trilogy.<br /> The story is about love, loss, mystery, and hope. In the end, each character will have found a way to exist in your reality and will have touched a chord in your heart.<br /> You may obtain copies at <a href="http://www.deniceenochcraton.com" rel="nofollow">www.deniceenochcraton.com</a> or Amazon.com </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=13#post-108 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:43:16 +0000 Denice 108@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hello, my name is Denice. I've self published Vol I, THE JOURNEY and VOL II, SWEET INTERLUDE from the Encounters of Short Arisings Trilogy.<br /> The story is about love, loss, mystery, and hope. In the end, each character will have found a way to exist in your reality and will have touched a chord in your heart.<br /> You may obtain copies at <a href="http://www.deniceenochcraton.com" rel="nofollow">www.deniceenochcraton.com</a> or Amazon.com </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=88#post-107 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:24:00 +0000 Denice 107@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Vol I, THE JOURNEY and Vol II, SWEET INTERLUDE of the ENCOUNTERS OF SHORT ARISINGS Trilogy is now available at <a href="http://www.deniceenochcraton.com" rel="nofollow">www.deniceenochcraton.com</a> or Amazon.com Vol III, BEYOND ENCOUNTERS will be released early Spring 2010 </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=13#post-105 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:42:54 +0000 Andre 105@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hi! My name is Andre Beaulne. What are you reading this summer? I live in Ottawa and I have just published my first novel. It is a historical time travel story called “Russian Time Warp.” Year 1718! Please visit my web site to read my first chapter. <a href="http://www.booksbyandre.com" rel="nofollow">www.booksbyandre.com</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=48#post-104 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:41:38 +0000 Andre 104@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hi! My name is Andre Beaulne. What are you reading this summer? I live in Ottawa and I have just published my first novel. It is a historical time travel story called “Russian Time Warp.” Year 1718! Please visit my web site to read my first chapter. <a href="http://www.booksbyandre.com" rel="nofollow">www.booksbyandre.com</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=86#post-103 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:39:43 +0000 Andre 103@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hi! My name is Andre Beaulne. What are you reading this summer? I live in Ottawa and I have just published my first novel. It is a historical time travel story called “Russian Time Warp.” Year 1718! Please visit my web site to read my first chapter. <a href="http://www.booksbyandre.com" rel="nofollow">www.booksbyandre.com</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-102 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:05:47 +0000 welfarem 102@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>I am looking for a book club in Kingston or willing to start my own. Anyone who has information about a current club, or wishes to join a new one, please email me at <a href="mailto:welfarem@hotmail.com">welfarem@hotmail.com</a></p> <p>Meaghan </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=84#post-101 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:56:11 +0000 Linda 101@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Looking to start a new book club in Ottawa for the purpose of reading and discussing great books. Ideally, the group should be made up people with diverse backgrounds. Meetings would be at a social venue easy for everyone to get to or members homes, if they wish. Books would generally be between 300-500 pages readily available through book stores and/or your public library.<br /> If you would like to meet new people, have a night out, enjoy a lively discussion or just interested in reading good books please send me an e-mail and join us!! </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=83#post-100 Tue, 19 May 2009 18:36:35 +0000 Digressing 100@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Plan to come and share your love of books with fellow book lovers from across Canada and beyond. Experience the gorgeous Banff Centre. May 29- 31 is our 48th Annual weekend. If you can't be there this year plan to come next year: May 28 - 30, 2010.<br /> Keep an eye on our website for the books we will be reading next year <a href="http://www.banffbookweekend.canadianwebs.com" rel="nofollow">www.banffbookweekend.canadianwebs.com</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=82#post-99 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:11:26 +0000 Publisher 99@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hello Rachel</p> <p>The email is active for Ottawa Bookworms.<br /> <a href="http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/on/ottbkwm.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/on/ottbkwm.html</a></p> <p>If you still have problems with the email address. I can forward your address. </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=82#post-98 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:47:03 +0000 Rachelle 98@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>The e-mail is not active for this account. Please update because I would like to e-mail you and join this bookclub. Thanks. Or please e-mail me at <a href="mailto:browneyes_goodsurprise@hotmail.com.">browneyes_goodsurprise@hotmail.com.</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=48#post-81 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:06:55 +0000 vergo913 81@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hello, Kate. Try Steven King's "IT". The book satisfies all your preferences except for one: it is not a book series... however, the novel is over 1,000 pages long, so lots of nights of good, scary reading! The following is list of comments by "IT" readers from Amazon.com:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Signet-Books-Stephen-King/product-reviews/0451169514/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_5?ie=UTF8&#38;showViewpoints=0&#38;filterBy=addFiveStar" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Signet-Books-Stephen-King/product-reviews/0451169514/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_5?ie=UTF8&#38;showViewpoints=0&#38;filterBy=addFiveStar</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=65#post-75 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:27:18 +0000 Emma1994 75@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>I'm looking for some good books and I just simply wanted to know if anyone read The Gemma Doyle Trilogy and if so, is it any good? </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=64#post-74 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:18:53 +0000 Chasadi 74@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Book club in Oakville/Mississauga. Meeting at hip cafe's and restaurants over drinks discussing books. If interested in joining please email <a href="mailto:yasmeentoronto@hotmail.com">yasmeentoronto@hotmail.com</a><br /> Please include your favourite book you have ever read, age, and gender.<br /> All welcome. </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=53#post-63 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:34:30 +0000 Lewy 63@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>This book, LONELY DRUNKS, by Robin Lycette of Ontario, Canada, is a must must must read! </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic.php?id=52#post-62 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:40:42 +0000 Spudz 62@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>J.M. Coetzee's novel "Disgrace" was awarded the Booker Prize in 1999. Having enjoyed some previous Booker winners (ie: Life of Pi), I decided to give it a shot this weekend.</p> <p>The novel is about David Lurie, a middle aged professor, who falls under the spell of one of his female students. He has an affair with her and inevitably, things turn sour and he is brought into a hearing to plead his case to the university. He refuses to admit sympathy or remorse for his actions, but he is quite willing to concede that he is guilty.</p> <p>Now jobless, he decides to visit his daughter, Lucy, in a rural area of South Africa. He only somewhat understands the choices she has made in becoming a 'peasant', working for a living by boarding dogs and selling produce, but finds joy in the quiet life... until their world is turned upside down.</p> <p>This novel explores the black verses white conflict in South Africa, in addition to challenging the boundaries and definitions of relationships. The themes are tough ones, which not everyone will enjoy. But sometimes literature can explore tough themes, and still amaze us. Somehow there can still be beauty contained in the meaning and in the lives of the characters. However, Coetzee falls so short of this mark that I cannot see why anyone would recommend this book, let alone how a novel such as this could win the Booker Prize.</p> <p>There is a confusing parallel of an opera, being written by Lurie about Byron and his lover Teresa. It fails to offer anything to the story; the half-hearted attempt at literature by Lurie is echoed by the half-hearted attempt by Coetzee.</p> <p>I found myself lacking any interest in the characters, and the African landscape was not shown as beautiful or hideous... it was simply not shown. If I wasn't continually reminded the story took place in Africa, I wouldn't have noticed a difference. The prose was poor and the plot simply had trouble developing. After Lurie was relieved of his teaching duties, I had no interest in the rest of the novel. I read it in two days, simply because I did not want to devote any more time to it.</p> <p>I would like to point out that there were a few interesting parts within the story, which I should have written down. It would have been nice had some of these insights been explored further, or used as central themes instead of the simplistic male impulses and challenging of social boundaries.</p> <p>The only interesting twist was on the subject of 'disgrace' itself. Initially, you were meant to believe that the book would be about the disgrace of David Lurie. However, as the novel developed you could see that David's daughter Lucy, was just as disgraced despite being a victim rather than a perpetrator.</p> <p>All in all, I would give this book 1 star... and overall, I am saddened that such a novel would be considered amongst the best of modern literature.</p> <p><a href="http://eclectic-indulgence.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://eclectic-indulgence.blogspot.com/</a> </p>