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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 2119 Views
I'm in! - 12/09/2010 06:46:40 PM 1475 Views
Suggestions - 12/09/2010 11:07:45 PM 1462 Views
My local library didn't have any of these authors.. - 13/09/2010 02:53:55 PM 1470 Views
Another option, then. - 21/09/2010 06:31:59 PM 1331 Views
One of my favourites - 23/09/2010 05:13:38 PM 1291 Views
Sounds interesting. I'm mainly a fantasy boy. *NM* - 12/09/2010 08:31:38 PM 709 Views
Re: Sounds interesting. I'm mainly a fantasy boy. - 12/09/2010 11:15:01 PM 1577 Views
Hmmmmmmm. - 13/09/2010 05:46:18 PM 1425 Views
Re: Hmmmmmmm. - 13/09/2010 09:40:14 PM 1447 Views
Sounds good. Sci Fi / Fantasy *NM* - 12/09/2010 10:34:31 PM 803 Views
For some reason - 13/09/2010 03:38:40 AM 1364 Views
I just read that. - 15/09/2010 12:48:06 AM 1433 Views
I don't need a new challenge. I've already reviewed a yaoi - 12/09/2010 10:39:00 PM 1323 Views
I'm not sure we need to share that kind of pain. *NM* - 12/09/2010 10:39:57 PM 785 Views
You've no one to blame for that but yourself. - 12/09/2010 11:07:06 PM 1417 Views
Fulfilling bets is not a good thing, sometimes - 12/09/2010 11:18:21 PM 1530 Views
Did you ever read Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs? - 14/09/2010 12:58:36 AM 1409 Views
Haven't read it yet - 14/09/2010 05:40:37 AM 1432 Views
I win! - 14/09/2010 06:27:12 PM 1439 Views
why not? - 13/09/2010 02:32:37 AM 1598 Views
OK. The Collector by John Fowles. - 13/09/2010 06:26:58 PM 1346 Views
I'll do it, as long as it's a book I can find easily. - 13/09/2010 03:00:02 AM 1502 Views
Got one for ya. - 13/09/2010 01:38:38 PM 1399 Views
Sweet - 13/09/2010 02:30:15 PM 1391 Views
- 13/09/2010 03:14:55 PM 1377 Views
I'm sure I can find it. - 14/09/2010 12:51:41 AM 1252 Views
- 15/09/2010 06:09:01 PM 1466 Views
I swear posted to tell you that I found it. - 05/10/2010 08:44:00 PM 1300 Views
I have a book you might like. - 13/09/2010 06:42:50 PM 1391 Views
Thanks. - 14/09/2010 12:50:16 AM 1373 Views
Dude. - 05/10/2010 08:44:33 PM 1480 Views
Re: Dude. - 05/10/2010 08:48:33 PM 1629 Views
Found it, and am reading it. - 18/07/2011 08:07:48 PM 1542 Views
Sci-Fi/Fantasy - 13/09/2010 05:45:26 AM 1485 Views
A short book for you, then. - 13/09/2010 06:29:41 PM 1383 Views
Sure, could be fun. - 13/09/2010 03:39:19 PM 1433 Views
I think you could try reading some older, orientalist fantasies - 13/09/2010 03:59:43 PM 1418 Views
Interesting, alright. Might be tricky to get my hands on, though... let's find out. *NM* - 13/09/2010 04:26:14 PM 796 Views
Vathek at least shouldn't be too difficult - 13/09/2010 05:55:08 PM 1414 Views
Well, found and read it now... - 18/07/2011 08:33:08 PM 1670 Views
I think I'm officially reading more history now than I am fantasy... - 13/09/2010 06:41:55 PM 1360 Views
That's easy - 13/09/2010 06:49:12 PM 1421 Views
Need a mental break? - 14/09/2010 01:12:08 AM 1390 Views
I'm willing to CONSIDER it...but what would people recommend for me? - 13/09/2010 09:54:32 PM 1335 Views
The Bone People by Keri Hulme. - 13/09/2010 10:05:59 PM 1415 Views
Oh, I have a few you might want to research - 13/09/2010 10:15:08 PM 1497 Views
Just finished Negarestani's Cyclonopedia (Edit) - 14/09/2010 12:16:39 PM 1642 Views
I should join in too. - 13/09/2010 10:13:58 PM 1337 Views
I realize this is the cliché suggestion, but there's a good reason for that... - 13/09/2010 10:18:17 PM 1182 Views
Oh yes. I've read that. - 13/09/2010 10:19:50 PM 1298 Views
You and Tim told me to read it! - 13/09/2010 11:58:39 PM 1367 Views
You should totally read it. - 14/09/2010 10:21:36 AM 1357 Views
Oh, I know the perfect sort of book for you then - 13/09/2010 10:18:54 PM 1170 Views
Pffft! Reading stuff other people haven't heard of isn't outside my comfort zone! - 13/09/2010 10:26:13 PM 1352 Views
Both are Penguin Classics - 13/09/2010 10:30:22 PM 1354 Views
Re: Stephen King's Misery. - 14/09/2010 05:37:51 PM 1295 Views
Good call. Great book. - 14/09/2010 06:17:21 PM 1341 Views
Re: It is scary. Scarier than most of his others. - 14/09/2010 06:21:48 PM 1451 Views
The line in my head between thriller and horror is fairly simple... - 14/09/2010 06:28:36 PM 1313 Views
Re: Mine too! - 14/09/2010 06:34:25 PM 1252 Views
Dunno if it counts as Horror per se - 22/09/2010 07:37:17 PM 1225 Views
The Stress of Her Regard by Tom Powers *NM* - 29/09/2010 05:13:32 PM 733 Views
I like the title. - 29/09/2010 09:34:29 PM 1429 Views
OK then - 14/09/2010 02:55:58 AM 1392 Views
How romance is romance? - 15/09/2010 06:13:21 PM 1237 Views
You tell me. - 15/09/2010 08:57:58 PM 1473 Views
I don't read romance either, so I'm having trouble. - 15/09/2010 09:23:04 PM 1414 Views
I agree with nossy re Austen. - 21/09/2010 06:34:10 PM 1408 Views
Yes, I love that book. - 23/09/2010 05:03:29 PM 1173 Views
Ok, I now have Persuasion! - 24/09/2010 03:16:41 AM 1294 Views
I don't read them either, but I did once read a Danielle Steel book - 23/09/2010 11:51:52 PM 1372 Views
I might do that sometime - 24/09/2010 03:19:27 AM 1304 Views
Re: I might do that sometime - 24/09/2010 05:55:20 PM 1391 Views
Alright, I'm in. I read mostly Fantasy with a smattering of Sci-Fi. - 15/09/2010 07:09:26 PM 1397 Views
Two options, then. - 21/09/2010 06:30:38 PM 1440 Views
I do believe I'll go with Holmes. For two reasons - 22/09/2010 07:34:37 PM 1328 Views
Re: Two options, then. - 23/09/2010 05:06:31 PM 1274 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 724 Views
That's fabulous. - 29/09/2010 04:50:34 PM 1250 Views
I've completed my assignment. - 04/10/2010 08:57:49 PM 1327 Views
Re: I've completed my assignment. - 04/10/2010 11:42:46 PM 1211 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 753 Views
3 digit expenditures? - 05/10/2010 07:30:17 PM 1390 Views
Ah, you didn't read my previous post. - 05/10/2010 08:52:31 PM 1727 Views
Re: Ah, you didn't read my previous post. - 05/10/2010 08:54:29 PM 1785 Views
My wife thought it was a joke at first, too. *NM* - 05/10/2010 08:57:25 PM 754 Views
- 05/10/2010 08:53:45 PM 1422 Views
I (can?) barely read - 22/09/2010 08:48:00 PM 1361 Views
Have you read Eco? - 23/09/2010 04:56:17 PM 1407 Views
Re: Have you read Eco? - 23/09/2010 11:27:20 PM 1342 Views
Re: I (can?) barely read - 23/09/2010 09:59:19 PM 1311 Views
Thanks - 23/09/2010 11:25:30 PM 1352 Views
Hmmm. - 22/09/2010 11:37:18 PM 1470 Views
Swedish literature? - 23/09/2010 03:35:04 PM 1332 Views
Depends - 23/09/2010 04:26:56 PM 1377 Views
Guillou? - 23/09/2010 08:56:40 PM 1341 Views
Re: Guillou? - 23/09/2010 09:01:34 PM 1369 Views
Of course you must. - 23/09/2010 09:26:49 PM 1264 Views
Re: Of course you must. - 23/09/2010 09:33:10 PM 1327 Views
A warning, then. - 24/09/2010 06:43:17 AM 1365 Views
Re: A warning, then. - 24/09/2010 10:07:47 AM 1369 Views
Also - 24/09/2010 11:31:49 AM 1351 Views
Norwegian will be just fine. - 24/09/2010 03:47:57 PM 1225 Views
OK, I read it - 30/10/2010 09:52:59 AM 1709 Views

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