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Book Club forum

Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:23:30 GMT

This should really be eliminated. All it is (for the most part) is "and then I read".

I like to know what a book is about before I read. Too much worrying about the plot. Just write a simple review.

Re: Book Club forum

chrystaltree — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:34:22 GMT

People do the same thing with tv shows and movies. They recommend something but they only give the title. They say absolutely nothing about it. Not even the genre.

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:48:27 GMT

I don't agree. If I'm interested I Google the book or check it on Amazon. I don't expect a book report.

Re: Book Club forum

Kallena — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:51:34 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I don't agree. If I'm interested I Google the book or check it on Amazon. I don't expect a book report.

Agreed! I only need titles of books or shows that people like, and I can look them up and determine if I am interested. It's nice to have some ideas from people who like what they read or watch.

Re: Book Club forum

Sooner — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:54:58 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
This should really be eliminated. All it is (for the most part) is "and then I read".
I like to know what a book is about before I read. Too much worrying about the plot. Just write a simple review.

@Group 5 minus 1 I am just happy to have a suggestion. Since I can read and do have a computer too, it's easy to look things up.

If you want real indepth book reviews there are lots of places--like the New York Times Review of Books and a simple internet search to find reviews for specific genres and authors works well.

Re: Book Club forum

They CallMe MRWILKES — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:00:27 GMT

They should eliminate an entire forum because it doesn't suit your requirements.

Wow!

Maybe just avoid it and let those who enjoy and participate continue to do so. It seems to have met the needs of others for many years.

Re: Book Club forum

ValuSkr — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:01:40 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
People do the same thing with tv shows and movies. They recommend something but they only give the title. They say absolutely nothing about it. Not even the genre.

Agree. If you're going to recommend a film or show, please at least give a hint as to what it's about so I don't waste time looking it up.

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:08:06 GMT

What are we coming to? We cannot take a suggested book title and google it for ourselves to see if we're interested?

One of my friends does this same thing - posts book titles and whether she liked it or not. She'll state what genre it is, but that's basically it. I look it up online and decide for myself if I want to read it or not. It's much appreciated, and helps every time.

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jackiejenny — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:45:45 GMT

There are far too many LONG posts the way it is.

We don't need more.

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Janey2 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:04:04 GMT

Disagree Just give me the title and author and I am capable of looking up a synopsis myself. As a matter of fact I would rather do it myself. Sometimes people give away too much of the plot when reviewing a book. I like to know only a bare outline. Also not really interested if the poster enjoyed the book....I do not know you or your tastes. I look at the book forum regularly and have found a lot of great reads posted there which I might have otherwise missed.

Re: Book Club forum

teganslaw — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:19:48 GMT

There will always be someone who isn't happy with posts. I prefer a brief synopsis of the book, but am also willing to look it up if necessary. We're not here to satisfy others.

Everyone should be able to post however they want. Disagree that the forum should be eliminated. That's going too far.

Re: Book Club forum

freakygirl — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:27:47 GMT

if it just frustrates you, how about you simply download a book review app like goodreads. try it.

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spumoni99 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:41:13 GMT

So the whole forum should be eliminated because its not to your liking? Okay someone is feeling a bit self important today!

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CoffeeNut — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:57:59 GMT

Re: Book Club forum

spumoni99 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:50:37 GMT

@CoffeeNut wrote:
Were you too afraid of the responses if you posted it directly in the book club forum ???

I just can't believe someone actually caused drama in the book club forum...the most peaceful and kind posters comment in that forum, can't wrap my head around it!

Re: Book Club forum

Another new name Sue — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:52:55 GMT

I agree it's very easy to look up a book and reviews, but it wouldn't hurt to give a few words to let others know if it's WWII historical fiction or a bodice ripper of a romance.

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KKJ — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:52:30 GMT

@spumoni99 wrote:
@CoffeeNut wrote:
Were you too afraid of the responses if you posted it directly in the book club forum ???
I just can't believe someone actually caused drama in the book club forum...the most peaceful and kind posters comment in that forum, can't wrap my head around it!

No drama in BC forum? Uh, you apparently weren't there when Harry's book Spare was being discussed!

Re: Book Club forum

insomniac2 — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:15:13 GMT

I do not want to know too much about a book before I read it. I would rather learn about a book myself.

(By the way, I LOVE the Book Club Forum. Please let it stand!)

Re: Book Club forum

Danky2 — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:29:13 GMT

@ValuSkr wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
People do the same thing with tv shows and movies. They recommend something but they only give the title. They say absolutely nothing about it. Not even the genre.
Agree. If you're going to recommend a film or show, please at least give a hint as to what it's about so I don't waste time looking it up.

And we all know that your time is far more IMPORTANT than anyone else's......please!

Re: Book Club forum

spumoni99 — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:41:29 GMT

@KKJ wrote:
@spumoni99 wrote:
@CoffeeNut wrote:
Were you too afraid of the responses if you posted it directly in the book club forum ???
I just can't believe someone actually caused drama in the book club forum...the most peaceful and kind posters comment in that forum, can't wrap my head around it!
No drama in BC forum? Uh, you apparently weren't there when Harry's book Spare was being discussed!

I stand corrected! lol forgot about that!