Is there a good book club in the area?

andy · January 2010

[*Bunch Of Phonies Mourn J.D. Salinger*](http://www.theonion.com/content/news/bunch_of_phonies_mourn_j_d) CORNISH, NH—In this big dramatic production that didn't do anyone any good (and was pretty embarrassing, really, if you think about it), thousands upon thousands of phonies across the country mourned the death of author J.D. Salinger, who was 91 years old for crying out loud. "He had a real impact on the literary world and on millions of readers," said hot-shot English professor David Clarke, who is just like the rest of them, and even works at one of those crumby schools that rich people send their kids to so they don't have to look at them for four years. "There will never be another voice like his." Which is exactly the lousy kind of goddamn thing that people say, because really it could mean lots of things, or nothing at all even, and it's just a perfect example of why you should never tell anybody anything.

Slabber · January 2010

I've never seen the point in book clubs other than as a way of meeting women who can read.

krappyrubsnif · January 2010

@Slabber - I think all your dreams are going to be fulfilled at the Old Dairy in February

Slabber · January 2010

If I came, I'd have to pretend I'd read the book. There's probably an online synopsis of it somewhere.

tosscat · February 2010

I wish there were an online synopsis of your posts Slabber.

Slabber · February 2010

Some of my posts are intelligent and insightful. Some are a bit stupid.

Reg · February 2010

I think you're awesome Slabber. 4 visits, 69 posts and counting.

Slabber · February 2010

Thanks, Reg. I like this forum. There seems to be a nice spread of witty posters and earnest posters. It could do with a bit more traffic though. By that I mean people actually posting, else one's just talking to oneself.

Hopping Mad · February 2010

Mondays are good for me too

Slabber · February 2010

Bob Geldoff doesn't like Mondays.

miss annie · February 2010

Bob Geldof is not invited - he doesn't live in or near SG.

theolddairy · February 2010

Just to confirm how many people will be coming on the 15th Feb. Have reserved an area already for the book club, but just need an idea for seats etc

Will also arrange some light refreshments or something !

Salsa · February 2010

I'm definitely coming - just need to make a start on the book!

Donna · February 2010

I'm definitely coming. I've started the book, not got very far yet....

Slabber · February 2010

I'm not coming.

Slabber · February 2010

Well, I might come but I'll watch from a distance and work out if there's anything worth pursuing.

tosscat · February 2010

I laud you enthusiasm Slabber.

miss annie · February 2010

I'll definitely be coming.

Charlo · February 2010

I'll definitely be there. Must start reading the book too!

sophie · February 2010

i'm coming too. light refreshments sound good, could i have a shandy please?

Liz · February 2010

Me too. DId we settle on 7.30?

krappyrubsnif · February 2010

Can I send a proxy? I'm teaching that night - drat.

Hopping Mad · February 2010

I'm coming - will try to find time to read the book. But will come anyway

krappyrubsnif · February 2010

Taff bach, can you lend me the book next weekend if you've read it? I might be able to come after all but there's no time to get it from Amazon now. I'm not being mean.

emine · February 2010

I'm coming. Think it's 7.30pm, yes?

taff bach · February 2010

rubster- not sure I'll have read it all by then, some of us work for a living you know!

heavy_hippie · February 2010

Erm.... Found this post waaaaaay too late to have read the book by Monday. But I'd like to join if that's cool? will you post the next book and meet up date on here?

Mirandola · February 2010

I'm planning to come along too. How do we recognise each other?

krappyrubsnif · February 2010

Don't have time to read it. Can someone post a Guardian-style John Crace 'Digested Read' for me? Or even better, a Digested Read - Digested?

sophie · February 2010

grab a copy from the library, it's very short! or google it. but still come. you will recognise me because i'll be holding the book prominently in front of my face to hide my vague embarrassment/weird excitement.

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