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BOOK CLUB: The Two Towers by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
27 May 2023 - 05:25 PM
BOOK CLUB: The Two Towers by J.R.R.Tolkien
June 1st - September 1st 2023.
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The Two Towers is the second part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure The Lord of the Rings.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.
Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin—alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.
While we wait for the second pick for this round of Book Club, we will continue our read of the Lord of the Rings, following The Fellowship of the Ring by the JRR Tolkien
To make participation more inclusive and easier to follow along, we're doing quarterly reads and picking two distinctly different books. Meaning for the members with busy lives and slow reading progress, it'll be easier to finish and you can chose whether you want to read both books or stick to one - or quit while you can.
1st rule of Book Club: You are allowed to talk about Book Club.
2nd rule of Book Club: You are allowed to talk about Book Club even if you're not participating in Book Club.
3rd rule of Book Club: Spoilers are to be put in a black box and labelled properly with a chapter number and if you like to be precise, a page number. Overall thoughts and feelings are fine and don't need to be spoilered, use discretion.
4th rule of Book Club: We'll make it up as we go along
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Reading prompts:
What do you think of the authors writing?
What do you think of the books story and plot?
What are the characters like? Who's your favorite? Who's your least favorite?
Are there any books you would compare this book to? Any you would recommend?
Did the book surprise you or disappoint you? Give us examples.
Is there any memorable quotes?
Would you recommend this book to others?
Did you like the book overall?
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
11 May 2023 - 01:43 PM
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes out this friday.
The reviews look unsurprisingly glowing.
https://opencritic.c...-of-the-kingdom
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World's Strongest Man 2023
19 April 2023 - 01:19 PM
Anyone following World's Strongest Man this year?
Like every year, the dinosaurs that manage WSM are taping the show for television, instead of streaming the event for the fans.
Frustrating, but you can follow the results on Strongman Archives:
https://strongmanarc...est.php?id=1373
I'm annoyed because my two favorites are lobbed into Group 3 of the qualifying heats. Mitch Hooper is having a ridiculous Rookie year and I could see him wining the whole show. On the other hand Matheusz Kieliszkowski was amazing before his injuries and now that he's back, I want him to power through to the podium. His speed has always been awesome to witness.
I'd also love to see Oleksi Novikow or Handsome Pavlo win. Those Ukrainians are ridiculously good.
Brian Shaw is competing for the last time this year. It would be cool if he managed to get the fifth WSM title but I think his prime was 5 or 6 years ago. -
BOOK CLUB: The Fellowship of the Ring by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
17 February 2023 - 08:08 AM
BOOK CLUB: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R.Tolkien
February 17th - May 1st 2023.
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In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power - the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord Sauron's evil dominion.Thus begins J. R. R. Tolkien's classic tale of adventure, which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
RISE! RISE DEAD BOOK CLUB!
From the ashes of another terrible year for people stuck in the meat space we call reality, 2023 arrives with a new book club. The cycle is unbroken.
As the last time we're reading something new and something older. Start of 2023 we're reading Strange Beasts of China by Jeremy Tiang and Yan Ge and The Fellowship of the Ring by an up and coming indie author called John Ronald Reuel T.
To make participation more inclusive and easier to follow along, we're doing quarterly reads and picking two distinctly different books. Meaning for the members with busy lives and slow reading progress, it'll be easier to finish and you can chose whether you want to read both books or stick to one - or quit while you can.
1st rule of Book Club: You are allowed to talk about Book Club.
2nd rule of Book Club: You are allowed to talk about Book Club even if you're not participating in Book Club.
3rd rule of Book Club: Spoilers are to be put in a black box and labelled properly with a chapter number and if you like to be precise, a page number. Overall thoughts and feelings are fine and don't need to be spoilered, use discretion.
4th rule of Book Club: We'll make it up as we go along
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Reading prompts:
What do you think of the authors writing?
What do you think of the books story and plot?
What are the characters like? Who's your favorite? Who's your least favorite?
Are there any books you would compare this book to? Any you would recommend?
Did the book surprise you or disappoint you? Give us examples.
Is there any memorable quotes?
Would you recommend this book to others?
Did you like the book overall?
Shouldn't it be Personship of the Rings?
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BOOK CLUB: Strange Beasts of China by Jeremy Tiang and Yan Ge
17 February 2023 - 08:00 AM
BOOK CLUB: STRANGE BEASTS OF CHINA by Jeremy Tiang and Yan Ge
February 17th - May 1st 2023.
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From one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Chinese literature, an uncanny and playful novel that blurs the line between human and beast…
In the fictional Chinese city of Yong’an, an amateur cryptozoologist is commissioned to uncover the stories of its fabled beasts. These creatures live alongside humans in near-inconspicuousness—save their greenish skin, serrated earlobes, and strange birthmarks.
Aided by her elusive former professor and his enigmatic assistant, our narrator sets off to document each beast, and is slowly drawn deeper into a mystery that threatens her very sense of self.
Part detective story, part metaphysical enquiry, Strange Beasts of China engages existential questions of identity, humanity, love and morality with whimsy and stylistic verve.
RISE! RISE DEAD BOOK CLUB!
From the ashes of another terrible year for people stuck in the meat space we call reality, 2023 arrives with a new book club. The cycle is unbroken.
As the last time we're reading something new and something older. Start of 2023 we're reading Strange Beasts of China by Jeremy Tiang and Yan Ge and The Fellowship of the Ring by an up and coming indie author called John Ronald Reuel T.
To make participation more inclusive and easier to follow along, we're doing quarterly reads and picking two distinctly different books. Meaning for the members with busy lives and slow reading progress, it'll be easier to finish and you can chose whether you want to read both books or stick to one - or quit while you can.
1st rule of Book Club: You are allowed to talk about Book Club.
2nd rule of Book Club: You are allowed to talk about Book Club even if you're not participating in Book Club.
3rd rule of Book Club: Spoilers are to be put in a black box and labelled properly with a chapter number and if you like to be precise, a page number. Overall thoughts and feelings are fine and don't need to be spoilered, use discretion.
4th rule of Book Club: We'll make it up as we go along
-------------------------------------------------
Reading prompts:
What do you think of the authors writing?
What do you think of the books story and plot?
What are the characters like? Who's your favorite? Who's your least favorite?
Are there any books you would compare this book to? Any you would recommend?
Did the book surprise you or disappoint you? Give us examples.
Is there any memorable quotes?
Would you recommend this book to others?
Did you like the book overall?
Where do you find the Strange Beasts?
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