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I'm still brand spankin' new here, but I'd like to say that this does indeed sound like a fine idea. I'd be much more likely to participate in a genre-based book of the month group than an all-encompassing one where the selected book might not suit my taste. Just my two cents!

Sofia, Phelbas, SFG75, Poppy1 - Thanks for the warm welcome! :cool: Justin91 - I will keep in mind that I need to read the full "First Man in Rome" series by McCullough. Just another excuse to buy some more books! lady.cordelia - Thank you! That is beautiful! I wish I could do that...

I've been a paid member since late last year. It's a pretty awesome site. It goes down every now and then, but other than that, it's great. I love the catalog function. It gets two thumbs up from me!

Hello Caffeina! I'm new here too. Welcome! :D

Sorry to hear that! Dreary days can be nice sometimes, though. Makes for plenty of reasons to stay inside and read, eh? :D We've been having beautiful early fall weather around here, about as close to perfect as you can get. 70-72 during the day and almost chilly at night. It's great...

Me too. I knew what was coming but I wanted to stop it so badly. :(

I *heart* Snoopy! All the Peanuts, actually. It's amazing to me how many of us can find pieces of ourselves in all the characters.

Hi Justin91! :) Thanks for the welcome. I see you're reading one by Colleen McCullough. She's great, isn't she? I read The Thorn Birds for the first time earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have The October Horse on my TBR shelf and hope to get to it sooner than later. I...

This is a great question. Here's my short list: City of Dreams by Beverly Swerling The Physician by Noah Gordon A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson Marrying Mozart by Stephanie Cowell Garlic & Sapphires by Ruth Reichl I just went to look at my bookshelf and realized that there are lots...

I voted for the beginning because I just love the fresh anticipation of wondering where the book will take me.

How often in one lifetime does a woman sign away her dreams? -- from "Prospect Street" by Emilie Richards

hardback or softback novels? Softback - they're more comfy to cuddle up with on the couch! Pen or pencil? Pens. Pencils seem to get messy. Paper clip or staple? Usually paper clips, because they don't damage the paper. Holding a book in hand or laying it on your desktop? I'd prefer...

Hello everyone! :) I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself. My love of reading brought me to this forum and I am delighted at what I've seen so far. I'm looking forward to being a part of some of the interesting and fun conversations going on throughout this site. Just a bit about...