We should have a book club, Suggest a book and have members read it and then post back with their reviews.
You all debate on what book should be first.
Suggestion Ender's Game.

But... we already have a "book recommendations" thread for exactly this purpose...

There's absolutely no way you posted this without knowing that. It was at the top of the board, and in fact it's right under this thread at the time of this post. Was there another reason for this that I'm not understanding or did you just make a conscious decision to duplicate the thread

I knew of the former thread and i am not duplicating it. This is different; the other thread is just recommendations, where as mine is were you chose a book to read and talk about. like a normal book club.

uhhh? books? ...

>>3 Don't they do the exact same thing in the Book Recommendations thread?

Before we pick a book (if we havent) can we pick an interesting one and not a boring book... Action Adventure? :D

>>5 Sixclaw a book club reads the booka nd debates on what they like or don't like with fellow dollars. On a recommendation you just say, "I read "this book", I liked it because "this and this".
Difference.

At any rate: >>6 That would be nice a boring book would be harder to read, a real page turner would be great, have any in mind.

>>7 No sorry all i can think of is the maze runner trilogy which i've already read, we can pick that but i juss would have already read them

I know a few i haven't read yet. Maxamum Ride James Paderson.

Hunger games, but many people already read it.

Any one wan't to place their thought on what we should read?
And if you Wish to join the Dollars book club pleas say so.

A book club would be so cool!

The Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices series' by Cassandra Clare are really good. The newest books for each series don't come out until 2013 though.

By the way, The Maximum Ride series is excellent.

I love Dean Koontz novels. If you like sci-fi and suspense that has you turning pages nonstop filled with wit and a completely original plot, look up any of his books. The very first and favorite one I read is called "By the Light of the Moon".

His novels have the perfect mixture of adventure, thriller, and romance.

Please debate on what book ,or seires you wish to read.

oooh my bad. i didnt read ur post clearly..

well I've already read Maximum Ride, and I'm pretty sure most have read 50 Shades...

It's all right.

how about the percy jackson series or well i hate to say it but goosebumps or well you get it right?

I say Harry Potter!

Guys. Look at >>14 and choose a book out of the suggestions already.

Harry Potter
By the Light of the Moon by Dean Koontz
Maximum Ride Series
Ender's Game
Percy Jackson Series

Everyone read HP, and I'm pretty sure this would turn into a HP fan club thread if we spoke about that.
I feel that the Percy Jackson series is a bit too... easy. (no offense)
Maximum Ride actually is a novel and now a manga... so yeah, that'd be kinda cool...

I would like to add The Alchemyst by Michael Scott. its an 8 book series i have been meaning to read.

I say maximum ride. The last book just came out so I think it would be a good one to discuss.

I agree with >>21

I'll go with the Alchemyst too.

Lets start takeing vots the choses are:
Maximum ride
"The Alchemyst" Michael Scott.
Percy Jackson
Ender's Game
By the light.

1 Vote for The Alchemyst.
So you know Alchemyst is miss spelled with a 'y' because "The Alchemist" was taken by a different author.

Votes*

I'm voting for Maximum Ride.

Maximum Ride: 1
The Alchemyst (Michael Scott): 1
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 0
By the light: 0

Bump

I vote Game of Thrones

I vote Maximum ride too,Enders game was okay,I guess.

I vote Celtys first vote of Maximum Ride.

Maximum Ride: 3
The Alchemyst: 1
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 0
By the light: 0


What do you think the final day for voting should be? a week from now? two weeks? or should there be a max number a votes book needs?

>>32 *of votes a book needs

bump

best books that i've read are: the kite runner, the great gatsby, the brothers karamazov, native son, the lovely bones, and anything by the author Jane Austin. That last one was a bit dainty :)

>>35 Hey Mocking bird put that on book suggestions this is what you want to read not what you have read.

Bump

I don't think a Book Club is a bad idea. But we should pick books that are less common. Everyone knows of Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, and Harry Potter. Choose something a little less known, but still a good read. Like The Phantom Tollbooth, Ella Enchanted (NOTHING like that piece of shit movie), The Chrestomanci Quartet, etc.

I suggested "Ender's Game" and "The Alchemyst"

Let us take a count. If we have 15 people or more who are willing to join the Dollars' Book Club we will find books to read and take votes then. If you are willing to do this project then reply.
Like So.

Aye!
I will be joining
(1)

count me in too :))

I am totally in!!

add your number as well.
At (3)

I'm in.

Member count: 4

Don't forget to vote for a book or suggest a book.

Maximum Ride: 3
The Alchemyst: 1
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 0
By the light: 0

I will only join if Ender's Game or Percy Jackson is chosen.

I'm in. Ender's game

Maximum Ride: 3
The Alchemyst: 0 (Re-Voted)
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 2
By the light: 0
I had a teachers recommendation, and ,as a respected member, I want Leigha to join us.

>>46 baka. Don't join even if that's the only reason. The point of a book club is to read new books you've never read before then talk about it and such.

I'm in (member 5. Ender's Game sounds interesting

Maximum Ride: 3
The Alchemyst: 0
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 3
By the Light: 0

>>49 Unlike some people. I can't just go out and get a book whenever I want to. You think I don't want to read a new book? I would love to have a new book, but, do to some unfortunate circumstances, I can't.

I stick with what I said. Ender's Game and Percy Jackson are good books. I'm in if either of those are chosen.

>>50 So there is not Library where you live? Seams like you need to move somewhere else.

Erika, you'r being a jurk, not every town or school has a library, and also not every library has every book. and moving for just that reason, not every can, and is a dumb reason anyway. also she could live far enough from the library not to be able to get the book, that's my deal.

I'd like to join. I suggest the series, Cirque Du Freak.

>>50 If you want one of those to win, vote for one of them. I'm kind of surprised you don't have access to a library.

>>51 I have to agree with >>52.

>>50 and >>51 Please no arguing on this thread.

(update)

Member count: 7

Maximum Ride: 3
The Alchemyst: 0
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 3
By the Light: 0
Cirque Du Freak: 1

(Note)
Please only vote if you plan to join. If you don't think you're going to join, then please don't vote.

>>54 (forgot to add a few things. Sorry guys)
(Update)
Because no one has even suggested a final voting date, the last date for voting will be 1/1/13(new years day). Please have your vote in by that day at 10pm Eastern Time (US & Canada).

(Note continued)
Please keep the list updated (Example below). Also, please only vote for one book and only vote once. You may change your vote but please write Re-vote next to your change or on top (refer to >>48)
(Example update)
Due Date: 1/1/13
Member count: 7
Votes:
Maximum Ride: 3
The Alchemyst: 0
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 3
By the Light: 0
Cirque Du Freak: 1

I read Ender's Game. IMO, it sucked. It wasn't anything like what the descriptions and reviews made it out to be.

I'm interested in joining the club. I would like to suggest Gideon's Sword, the first of two books (the second being Gideon's Corpse) in a thriller series written by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (the authors of Relic and Reliquary, another amazing thriller/horror/sci-fi sequel-series). Having read Relic and Reliquary, I just can't wait to read more from these authors, and it would be great to read it alongside others in a club.

Gideon's Sword
Publisher's Summary: "At age 12, Gideon Crew witnessed the brutal murder of his father. More than 20 years later, Gideon gets his revenge. But then a mysterious witness steps forward to confront Gideon on his crime--and offer him the chance of a lifetime."

Wiki Summary: "The story introduces Gideon Crew, a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory who is also a former art thief/master-of-disguise. He learns from his mother that his mathematician father—who had developed a flawed encryption—had actually warned his boss about the flaws, only to be murdered. Gideon extracts revenge from his father's murderer. As a result of this, he is recruited to be a freelance operative by an ultra-private security/engineering firm working for the Department of Homeland Security. His mission: to trace and retrieve plans for a mysterious super-weapon being brought to the United States of America by a Chinese scientist before the Chinese can recover them."

[I'll just... put this here.]
Please keep the list updated (Example below). Also, please only vote for one book and only vote once. You may change your vote but please write Re-vote next to your change or on top (refer to >>48)

Due Date: 1/1/13
Member count: 8
Votes: 8
Maximum Ride: 3
The Alchemyst: 0
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 3
By the Light: 0
Cirque Du Freak: 1
Gideon's Sword: 1

>>52 eh, maybe. But really, if you try they're are ways. Look around online and you can't people who will help out with that sort of thing.

I had a few teachers read Ender's game, so if SciFi isn't your thing then don't vote for it. if a tie were to happen we will discuss. We still need at least 2 more members if Leigha were to join us.

I love Sci-fi; Ender's Game just wasn't a good read. Story isn't that great (and is fairly cliche). Writing isn't that great. Characters aren't that great. It's just a very average/low-level read. I'll join you all in the discussion if it is what is decided on, though ;e

How about... I'll join and just not contribute if I can't get a hold of the book chosen? Does that sound good?

Ender's Game was a good book. I was told how it'd end, and I still didn't see it coming. I kind of do see some cliche though. I kind of like stories that involve a main character who's insanely smart and good at planning though. I won't go into any further detail on that.

If I'm allowed to go with the idea given earlier, I'd like to recommend The Outsiders. I DON'T CARE WHAT ANY OF YOU SAY! I loved it and cried at the end.

[I'll just... put this here.]
Please keep the list updated (Example below). Also, please only vote for one book and only vote once. You may change your vote but please write Re-vote next to your change or on top (refer to >>48)

Due Date: 1/1/13
Member count: 8.5 (.5 cuzz I can't guarantee that I'll be able to contribute in all of the discussions.)
Votes: 9
Maximum Ride: 3
The Alchemyst: 0
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 3
By the Light: 0
Cirque Du Freak: 1
Gideon's Sword: 1
The Outsiders: 1

>>60
how was Ender's game average? i might not have read it for a couple of years, but when i did i loved it and it had depth for its genre. Bean alone is amazing character, Ender had complex motivations for all his actions. the rest of the world had life, even though it took place in space and wasn't centered around ender but one in which he existed. It was good, nuff said

Oh and i recommend two:

Dead -ish By Naomi Kramer
~only read if you like short, humorous, and slightly raunchy to explicit dialogue and behavior

the Unsuspecting Mage series by Brian S. Pratt
~Written by a guy in by as guy as a teenager about what would happen if you lived in a world right out of Dungeons and Dragons

I suggest

1-Vampire Plague Series
2-The Hunger Games Trilogy(there are three movies to the Trilogy.)
3-The City of Ember(There's also a Movie to it.)
4-Blood Red Road(Haven't finished it yet but so far it's really good and anyone who spoils the ending I kill you!)
5-The Power of Five aka The Gate Keeper Series.

Have a Nice Day

>>62 Compared to other books, it was very average. I already explained why.

>>63 >>64 Please only vote for one book :o

No more suggestions this isn't BOOK SUGGESTIONS. There is a thread for that. Pleas read the thread info before posting a reply.
When we have 10 people i will make another thread to post your progress and comments on the book so far. We will take intervals at every 5 chapters and the end to recap on the book.

Votes
Member count: 8.5 (.5 cuzz Leigha can't guarantee that she'll be able to contribute in all of the discussions.)
Votes: 9
Maximum Ride: 3
The Alchemyst: 0
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 3
By the Light: 0
Cirque Du Freak: 1
Gideon's Sword: 1
The Outsiders: 1

I'd be willing to join, though I may not be able to read teh books (my library kinda sucks) I'll comment when I know something...
my vote goes to Ender's Game, Scott Orson Card is amazing

Could you give better explanation as to why we need a whole 'nother thread to give our criticisms of the books? I mean, there's a 1337 post limit; I like to think there's plenty of space to talk about the books in here.

>>68 This.

Guys, BOOK CLUB! We have all READ the book before we talk about it! Enough talking about the book until we've all read it.

I vote Ender's Game. I've been meaning to read it.

Afterwards, we better read House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski.
Greatest.
Book.
Ever.

>>70 Oh, whoops.

For everyone's reference...:
>>68 was the same as >>69, plus a few typos.

>>72 >>69 you are probably right about not needing a new thread just thought about doing that.
And we are not talking about books that we read nor are we looking up and spoiling books.
We are vetoing on a book to READ, then we all read this Book. and at certain checkpoints and dates we discuss the book.
Any Questions?

I vote for The Alchemist and Cirque Du Freak.

I vote for Cirque Du Freak and Homeboyz

>>74 and >>75: only vote for one book.
>>61 I'm just going to count you in as a whole person. If you are unable to find the book we decide on, you do not have to participate.

[update]
Due Date: 1/1/13
Member count: 10
Votes: 10
Maximum Ride: 3
The Alchemyst: 0
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 4
By the Light: 0
Cirque Du Freak: 1
Gideon's Sword: 1
The Outsiders: 1

Rules for voting:
1. Only vote if you think you will join.
2. Only vote for one book once.
3. If you wish to re-vote, write re-vote next to the change.
(note)
Please refer to this every update.

[update]
Rules: >>77
Due Date:1/1/13
Member count: 10
Votes: 10
Maximum Ride: 2
The Alchemyst: 0
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 4
By the Light: 0
Cirque Du Freak: 1
Gigeon's Sword: 1
The Outsiders: 1
The Mortal Instruments: 1(re-vote)

I am looking forward to this no matter which book is chosen.

-All DBC Members Please Read-
Current Poll's: Ender's game is in the lead, Followed by Maximun Ride, at 2 votes, and a Quad Tie are Cirque Dé Freak, Gigeons Sword, The Outsiders, and The Mortal Instruments.
A lot of books, too thin for only 10 votes, Shall I say no more
book contributions and the member count needed is increased to 15 people, at least, before we begin reading. If no one votes for Percy Jackson, The Alchemyst, or By the light by December 10th, they will be dropped for the list.

Vote's will be finalized in 5 days After 15 members have been met.
Reading will begin as soon as all members have announced they have obtained the book of choice.

The Maximum Ride series is incredible. One of my favorites. On that note, I say Ender's Games. Looking forward to any book though.

Cirque Du Freak*

[update]
Rules: >>77 >>79
Due Date:12/13/12
Member count: 12
Votes: 12
Maximum Ride: 2
The Alchemyst: 0
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 5
By the Light: 0
Cirque Du Freak: 2
Gigeon's Sword: 1
The Outsiders: 1
The Mortal Instruments: 1

Gideon's Sword*

:L

I've read all the maximum rides i vote for Ender's game

[Update]
Rules:>>77 >>79
Due Date: 12/13/12
Member Count:14
Votes:14
Maximum Ride: 2
The Alchemyst: 0
Percy Jackson: 0
Ender's Game: 6
By the Light: 0
Cirque Du Freak: 2
Gideon's sword:2
The Outsiders: 1
The Mortal Instruments: 1

Bump for an awsome idea!

>>85 I dont read alot of books, but The Alchemist is something you got to read I just need to read the enchantress

bump! ^^

last day to vote.

-----DBC Members Please See-----
Today Is the LAST day to change or make new votes. At December 14th. Current Winner is Ender's Game.

Those Who Haven't Joined Yet
You are welcome to read the book of choice, We will read half the book and come back with our thought on December 29th.

Please feel free to ask if you have issues with the date.

Grab "Ender's Game" at you'r local Library or school's. "Ender's Game" is a Sci Fi First Person Story by Orson Scott Card, and is 15 Chapters.
We will read 5 chapters ever 3 days and report on how we feel about the book so far. I suggest we begin reading as soon as the 15 people have claimed to have obtained the book.

I have gotten the book

Interesting, I thought about picking up the book a while back, I've got to finish a book for school work over break, but I'll pick up Ender's Game if I get a chance in the next couple days

I already have the book, so I'm all good here.

got the book ready, reading it today

I'll go get the book now

THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY

>>96 ur a little late. See the comments above yours? They already chose a book man. Common sense. I think they chose Ender's Game? I'll try to find one as soon as I get better.

i like a book called shiver theres two books that go with it but i forget there names -^-;;

i like a book called shiver theres two books that go with it but i forget there names -^-;;

Please Read
This is a Book Club Page
Not a Book suggestions page, if you want to suggest a book, go to the page that's is labeled "Book Suggestions"

XD I adore the idea, so to the Book Suggestions page for me

I should be able to get the book.... not sure I need to check the library in the next few days... I hope they have it XD

W00T fount it XD

Yay!

bump

I wanted to join, but if I can't find it tomorrow I just might have to buy it when I can and catch up to whatever chapter y'all are at.

can i joun

lol

You all can join, We are reading Ender's Game. We will read half the book by January 5th.

bump

What if I've already read it? Can I join in anyway? ^w^ I love Ender's Game

I'm gonna try and catch up with Ender's Game!!! If I can't, I'll just join on the next book :3

You can >>112

If your looking for a good book or two, try Battle Royale or Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

i own all the maximum ride books. so maximum ride all the way. rumors are its suppose to be a movie next year.

hey guys. >>115 >>116 this is not Book Suggestions, This is a book club.

I love battle royal and the movie of it

>>118 Mo-ther Fu-cker...

How do you not see the comment above yours??

This shit is getting annoying.

Now now Magnolia, don't be hateful.

The actual Dollars Book Club was suppose to start today

I guess I'm a late starter, but I can't read the book because I lost my library card

>>122 Even if you can't take it out, can't you sit on a chair in the library and read it a little at a time?

reading it...

Bump

Waiting..

So.....Im on chapter three of the Great Gatsby and I'd recommend it.

>>127 so recommend it on the thread used for recommendations.

Check In Time!!!
Continue reading, but post what Chapter and Page you are on Ender's Game.
I Have already finished the book.

I suggest Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children, if you are interested in unique books ^^

>>130
READ!!! >>128

This is Book Club; 'WE' read a book of choice, in this case it is Ender's Game, And then Discuss about it. We do not just Say, "Hello, I like this book you should read it." that is for Book suggestions.
Again.
Check In Time!!!
Continue reading, but post what Chapter and Page you are on Ender's Game.
I Have already finished the book.

Finished reading.

Bump

Bump

All DBS Members! Please Look At Post 129
Posted on my phone, sorry for not adding carrots.

I loved ender's game and i am going to get it on audio book to listen to it too before the movie comes out. Also i wish the game they play is real because i would love to play that game and shoot people and paralyze them. You picked a good book.

finished with Ender's Game

ALL DBS MEMBERS PLEASE READ!
Report on how far you on on our current book, Unless you need more time we will be scheduled to talk about the book on February 5th.

finished it a while ago XD

I've read Ender's Game a few years ago out of curiosity but highly enjoyed it. Still is one of my favorite books.

I've read it before, but I didn't have the book so I couldn't reread it. I think I know enough to discuss it though.

Ender's Game is an amazing book, and it's sequels are even better, though I wouldn't advise reading them until you can get a general understanding of what Orson Scott Card is trying to say, since the sequels can be much more difficult to understand due to their difficult vocabulary and strange word order. Also, where Ender's Game deals heavily in the actions of Ender as a commander, the sequels (in order: Ender in Exile, Speaker for the Dead, and Xenocide) deal more with the philosophical and psychological effects of Ender's actions in the first book.

Overall though, Card is one of my most favorite authors of all time, and I have found that we have similar philosophic ideals, making him an all the more enjoyable author for me. I highly recommend reading all of the books, but there are many who strongly dislike the sequels, which is an equally valid point, as they can cause you to be easily confused.

bump

Bump!