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Who's up for a wee challenge? Rebekah Send a noteboard - 12/09/2010 06:11:38 PM
Hi Rafonauts

Want to get out of your reading comfort zone?

How about we do a little reading challenge and read something outside of our usual types of books?

For example: I might read a lot of fantasy, but Jehosaphat might read loads of mystery books. So I suggest one of my favourite fantasy books for Jehosaphat to read, and he suggests one of his favourite mystery books. We then read them, and post a short note on the MB about how we got on. And presto! I've got another genre of books under my belt and reading is more fun. Like magic.

Yes?

If you want to join in, just post your usual genre as a reply. And, if you read something very different from another person then reply to their genre with a book suggestion for them to try. We'll keep it to just one book each. If, however, you've read the book suggested to you then reply saying so and someone else can suggest a different one.

Or, if you read quite a few different genres but there's one that you've never tried, then reply with that (and a comment like: "I've never read XX" ), and someone can suggest a book for you.

Does that make sense?

I've got no idea if this will work. :P But it's totally worth a try.
*MySmiley*

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx
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Who's up for a wee challenge? - 12/09/2010 06:11:38 PM 1942 Views
I'm in! - 12/09/2010 06:46:40 PM 1295 Views
Suggestions - 12/09/2010 11:07:45 PM 1254 Views
My local library didn't have any of these authors.. - 13/09/2010 02:53:55 PM 1282 Views
Another option, then. - 21/09/2010 06:31:59 PM 1134 Views
One of my favourites - 23/09/2010 05:13:38 PM 1082 Views
Sounds interesting. I'm mainly a fantasy boy. *NM* - 12/09/2010 08:31:38 PM 614 Views
Re: Sounds interesting. I'm mainly a fantasy boy. - 12/09/2010 11:15:01 PM 1369 Views
Hmmmmmmm. - 13/09/2010 05:46:18 PM 1217 Views
Re: Hmmmmmmm. - 13/09/2010 09:40:14 PM 1248 Views
Sounds good. Sci Fi / Fantasy *NM* - 12/09/2010 10:34:31 PM 703 Views
For some reason - 13/09/2010 03:38:40 AM 1185 Views
I just read that. - 15/09/2010 12:48:06 AM 1234 Views
I don't need a new challenge. I've already reviewed a yaoi - 12/09/2010 10:39:00 PM 1120 Views
I'm not sure we need to share that kind of pain. *NM* - 12/09/2010 10:39:57 PM 699 Views
You've no one to blame for that but yourself. - 12/09/2010 11:07:06 PM 1220 Views
Fulfilling bets is not a good thing, sometimes - 12/09/2010 11:18:21 PM 1216 Views
Did you ever read Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs? - 14/09/2010 12:58:36 AM 1204 Views
Haven't read it yet - 14/09/2010 05:40:37 AM 1235 Views
I win! - 14/09/2010 06:27:12 PM 1242 Views
why not? - 13/09/2010 02:32:37 AM 1397 Views
OK. The Collector by John Fowles. - 13/09/2010 06:26:58 PM 1147 Views
I'll do it, as long as it's a book I can find easily. - 13/09/2010 03:00:02 AM 1303 Views
Got one for ya. - 13/09/2010 01:38:38 PM 1229 Views
Sweet - 13/09/2010 02:30:15 PM 1216 Views
- 13/09/2010 03:14:55 PM 1148 Views
I'm sure I can find it. - 14/09/2010 12:51:41 AM 1040 Views
- 15/09/2010 06:09:01 PM 1260 Views
I swear posted to tell you that I found it. - 05/10/2010 08:44:00 PM 1102 Views
I have a book you might like. - 13/09/2010 06:42:50 PM 1156 Views
Thanks. - 14/09/2010 12:50:16 AM 1198 Views
Dude. - 05/10/2010 08:44:33 PM 1277 Views
Re: Dude. - 05/10/2010 08:48:33 PM 1423 Views
Found it, and am reading it. - 18/07/2011 08:07:48 PM 1336 Views
Sci-Fi/Fantasy - 13/09/2010 05:45:26 AM 1282 Views
A short book for you, then. - 13/09/2010 06:29:41 PM 1151 Views
Sure, could be fun. - 13/09/2010 03:39:19 PM 1241 Views
I think you could try reading some older, orientalist fantasies - 13/09/2010 03:59:43 PM 1224 Views
Interesting, alright. Might be tricky to get my hands on, though... let's find out. *NM* - 13/09/2010 04:26:14 PM 701 Views
Vathek at least shouldn't be too difficult - 13/09/2010 05:55:08 PM 1226 Views
Well, found and read it now... - 18/07/2011 08:33:08 PM 1474 Views
I think I'm officially reading more history now than I am fantasy... - 13/09/2010 06:41:55 PM 1136 Views
That's easy - 13/09/2010 06:49:12 PM 1238 Views
Need a mental break? - 14/09/2010 01:12:08 AM 1201 Views
I'm willing to CONSIDER it...but what would people recommend for me? - 13/09/2010 09:54:32 PM 1164 Views
The Bone People by Keri Hulme. - 13/09/2010 10:05:59 PM 1208 Views
Oh, I have a few you might want to research - 13/09/2010 10:15:08 PM 1292 Views
Just finished Negarestani's Cyclonopedia (Edit) - 14/09/2010 12:16:39 PM 1406 Views
I should join in too. - 13/09/2010 10:13:58 PM 1171 Views
I realize this is the cliché suggestion, but there's a good reason for that... - 13/09/2010 10:18:17 PM 980 Views
Oh yes. I've read that. - 13/09/2010 10:19:50 PM 1084 Views
You and Tim told me to read it! - 13/09/2010 11:58:39 PM 1182 Views
You should totally read it. - 14/09/2010 10:21:36 AM 1157 Views
Oh, I know the perfect sort of book for you then - 13/09/2010 10:18:54 PM 991 Views
Pffft! Reading stuff other people haven't heard of isn't outside my comfort zone! - 13/09/2010 10:26:13 PM 1154 Views
Both are Penguin Classics - 13/09/2010 10:30:22 PM 1158 Views
Re: Stephen King's Misery. - 14/09/2010 05:37:51 PM 1105 Views
Good call. Great book. - 14/09/2010 06:17:21 PM 1178 Views
Re: It is scary. Scarier than most of his others. - 14/09/2010 06:21:48 PM 1237 Views
The line in my head between thriller and horror is fairly simple... - 14/09/2010 06:28:36 PM 1116 Views
Re: Mine too! - 14/09/2010 06:34:25 PM 1050 Views
Dunno if it counts as Horror per se - 22/09/2010 07:37:17 PM 1041 Views
The Stress of Her Regard by Tom Powers *NM* - 29/09/2010 05:13:32 PM 621 Views
I like the title. - 29/09/2010 09:34:29 PM 1195 Views
OK then - 14/09/2010 02:55:58 AM 1219 Views
How romance is romance? - 15/09/2010 06:13:21 PM 1048 Views
You tell me. - 15/09/2010 08:57:58 PM 1273 Views
I don't read romance either, so I'm having trouble. - 15/09/2010 09:23:04 PM 1207 Views
I agree with nossy re Austen. - 21/09/2010 06:34:10 PM 1206 Views
Yes, I love that book. - 23/09/2010 05:03:29 PM 1004 Views
Ok, I now have Persuasion! - 24/09/2010 03:16:41 AM 1098 Views
I don't read them either, but I did once read a Danielle Steel book - 23/09/2010 11:51:52 PM 1185 Views
I might do that sometime - 24/09/2010 03:19:27 AM 1100 Views
Re: I might do that sometime - 24/09/2010 05:55:20 PM 1205 Views
Alright, I'm in. I read mostly Fantasy with a smattering of Sci-Fi. - 15/09/2010 07:09:26 PM 1188 Views
Two options, then. - 21/09/2010 06:30:38 PM 1250 Views
I do believe I'll go with Holmes. For two reasons - 22/09/2010 07:34:37 PM 1152 Views
Re: Two options, then. - 23/09/2010 05:06:31 PM 1047 Views
I've begun Holmes. Read the first two or three "Adventures" so far. I've been liking it. *NM* - 28/09/2010 06:53:38 PM 638 Views
That's fabulous. - 29/09/2010 04:50:34 PM 1024 Views
I've completed my assignment. - 04/10/2010 08:57:49 PM 1129 Views
Re: I've completed my assignment. - 04/10/2010 11:42:46 PM 1021 Views
I might just do that. As long as it doesn't lead to any more 3 digit expenditures. *NM* - 05/10/2010 07:29:03 PM 648 Views
3 digit expenditures? - 05/10/2010 07:30:17 PM 1169 Views
Ah, you didn't read my previous post. - 05/10/2010 08:52:31 PM 1518 Views
Re: Ah, you didn't read my previous post. - 05/10/2010 08:54:29 PM 1599 Views
My wife thought it was a joke at first, too. *NM* - 05/10/2010 08:57:25 PM 636 Views
- 05/10/2010 08:53:45 PM 1232 Views
I (can?) barely read - 22/09/2010 08:48:00 PM 1166 Views
Have you read Eco? - 23/09/2010 04:56:17 PM 1219 Views
Re: Have you read Eco? - 23/09/2010 11:27:20 PM 1157 Views
Re: I (can?) barely read - 23/09/2010 09:59:19 PM 1115 Views
Thanks - 23/09/2010 11:25:30 PM 1143 Views
Hmmm. - 22/09/2010 11:37:18 PM 1281 Views
Swedish literature? - 23/09/2010 03:35:04 PM 1157 Views
Depends - 23/09/2010 04:26:56 PM 1193 Views
Guillou? - 23/09/2010 08:56:40 PM 1128 Views
Re: Guillou? - 23/09/2010 09:01:34 PM 1176 Views
Of course you must. - 23/09/2010 09:26:49 PM 1061 Views
Re: Of course you must. - 23/09/2010 09:33:10 PM 1135 Views
A warning, then. - 24/09/2010 06:43:17 AM 1159 Views
Re: A warning, then. - 24/09/2010 10:07:47 AM 1197 Views
Also - 24/09/2010 11:31:49 AM 1156 Views
Norwegian will be just fine. - 24/09/2010 03:47:57 PM 1012 Views
OK, I read it - 30/10/2010 09:52:59 AM 1526 Views

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