It’s May. In the Northern Hemisphere the flowers are coming out, the weather warming up, Spring is well and truly in the air. In the Southern Hemisphere the year is moving inexorably into Winter.

What better time to take a wander around the various boards on Read and Find Out to see what we’re all talking about?


From the Management

Nebhead is planning a series of changes and upgrades in the coming months. Let him know what you’d most like to see in this wishlist post.

The magnicifent Zeeb, along with a few trusty sidekicks, has created these wonderful merchandise sites. There are all kinds of lovely things, so have a look, buy something and support the site!

Are you interested in coming to Edinburgh in October for a Gathering? Yes? Then sign up here!

May’s website tip: would you like posts to be ordered by most recent reply instead of newest post? Then go to each Board’s homepage (e.g. http://www.readandfindout.com/books/messageboard/) and select “Show topics with newest replies first” from the left-hand dropdown at the top of the page.


Books Messageboard

Our May/June challenge is to read one Scifi, one Fantasy and one Spec Fic book. They can be books you’ve read before. Let us know what you’re going to read at this post.

Tom reviews AJP Taylor’s The Origins of the Second World War.

Ryan asks everyone how they feel about the ending of series.

Sir Tybalt wants to know about Daniel Abraham and whether he’s worth reading.

We talk about the books we like to read for nostalgia.

In News this month: new books by Anthony Burgess are discovered after his wife passes away, and Eyeore and Roger Hargreaves celebrate birthdays.

Finally, check out the announcements about the books we’re reading this month and the new releases for May & June. Plenty out there!


Wheel of Time Messageboard

redqueen has a theory about how Rand will die. Read it here.

Guava asks people to rank blademasters, including Lan, Tam, Rand and Galad.

Night Walker wants to know why the Forsaken weren’t loaded with angreal when they were sealed in the Bore.

And Cannoli posts another of his famous ... dissertations about Egwene.


TV & Movies Messageboard

ironclad reviews Thor and finds it a thoroughly enjoyable comic-book hero film.

beetnemesis wants to know how The Dresden Files tv series compares with the books – most responders were unimpressed.

And there are weekly review posts of the Game Of Thrones tv series so keep up-to-date there.

Also: Doctor Who, Source Code, The Swinton, and much, much more.


Games Messageboard

lord-of-shadow talks enthusiastically about The Witcher 2.

j-whitt987 has computer problems when playing WoW and would welcome suggestions for fixes.

And KingGeedorah shares the news that ME3 is delayed.


Role Playing Messageboard

Kronin’s Mafia game is into its second day. Check out the action here.

Yunalesca introduces the Board to Numberwang...

If you want to join a game – or start one of your own – then read the Announced thread with guidelines and a cataglogue of previous games.


Community Messageboard

We discuss religion: The US Presbyterian Church allowing ordination of homosexual ministers, the Eurovision song contest, and a song about The Book of Mormon.

There’s a little bit of politics too: the bill in Indiana to defund Planned Parenthood and the aftermath of Osama Bin Laden’s death.

moondog shares a great survey about US Civil War facial hair.

Mix links to a neat correction from The NY Times.

And! Congratulations to Nate on his engagement, and Macharius and his wife who are expecting their first child.


Finally, I'm thinking about linking to profiles when I name the people whose posts I highlight. What do you think of that idea?


That’s all for now! Have a browse through our boards and see what else is out there on Read And Find Out. It’s more fun when you get involved.