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Book Group - August

#1 Busyknitter

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 05:08 PM

OK, the inaugural book for the ASDFriendly book Club is "Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett.

I've not read it myself yet but it's been recommended by lots of folk. The paperback costs �5.59 at Amazon and it's readily available in libraries.

So off you go. You've got three weeks to acquire and read the book. Discussion will start on the 21st.

Enjoy :D

#2 Miss Mac

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 05:20 PM

There's an audio book as well in case people prefer those. I used to listen to a lot of books when I had a long commute, so it's worth mentioning!

If people are buying from Amazon or ebay, can I please ask them to use the links at the top of the board, because we get money back from those at no cost to you.

I love this book. Looking forward to a re-read, and I *think* we have a spare copy if anyone gets stuck.

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 06:10 PM

Michaela, on Aug 1 2006, 06:20 PM, said:

I love this book. Looking forward to a re-read, and I *think* we have a spare copy if anyone gets stuck.

I was going to read that!

#4 bercol1

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 10:59 PM

OMG
You really have taken me out of my comfort zone BK. I have never ever even contimplated reading a fantasy book.
So here goes, not promising I'll make it to the end but I will give it my best shot.
See you all in three weeks
B

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 08:28 AM

Michaela, on Aug 1 2006, 06:20 PM, said:

I love this book. Looking forward to a re-read, and I *think* we have a spare copy if anyone gets stuck.

Me too :excellent :applaud

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 08:32 AM

never concidered it but iw ill give it a go
this is also the aug book on another forum i use :excellent
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#7 Busyknitter

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 06:01 PM

bercol1, on Aug 1 2006, 11:59 PM, said:

OMG
You really have taken me out of my comfort zone BK.

Glad to be of service :D

#8 L�o's mum

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 06:29 PM

Can husbands take part? Mine loves Terry Pratchett!

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Posted 03 August 2006 - 09:56 PM

I'm going to give this a shot. Haven't read a book for pleasure since 1994.

#10 Busyknitter

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