Do you discuss a book after reading

Bighuey · Post by **Bighuey** » 20 Oct 2011, 09:16

I like to discuss books, but my problem my education is limited and I dont know the in's and out of a proper discussion. I post reviews on here, but I do it in the only language I know. Some of them may be somewhat crude, but I hope the message gets across.

Butterbescotch · Post by **Butterbescotch** » 22 Oct 2011, 08:37

I want to discuss it but unfortunately I don't have someone to discuss it with. I'm planning to establish a book club, with the help of English teachers, who might be interested but I also plan to participate in our Film Club and make a short film, so it seems that the book club is closely remote.

@ Bighuey

Do you have a blog? I can support you and add some nifty comments :]

Bighuey · Post by **Bighuey** » 22 Oct 2011, 08:48

No, I dont have a blog. But if you want, you can send me a PM. I like to see them.

Butterbescotch · Post by **Butterbescotch** » 22 Oct 2011, 22:59

Sure. But first, I can't see your reviews. Do you mind if you link them?

Bighuey · Post by **Bighuey** » 22 Oct 2011, 23:15

My reviews are on whats the last thing you read? thread. Yes you can link them, Im not sure what that means, I dont know much about computers.

Elizabeth1968 · Post by **Elizabeth1968** » 24 Oct 2011, 04:32

Va_treehugger wrote:I love to talk about the books I am reading. The only trouble is finding someone that will listen.

Absolutely agree! It is not easy to find people willing to listen to, unfortunately! So I would start a blog like this of my italian friend Manuela Raganati, that is called BHO...BLOG. To share my book opinions! What do you think?

Butterbescotch · Post by **Butterbescotch** » 25 Oct 2011, 10:34

Hi Elizabeth. I can visit your blog but not everyday but still if you need some audience, I'm here.
Just link me the blog.

Robin jackson · Post by **Robin jackson** » 27 Oct 2011, 02:25

yes i discuss with my friends .....................

Brit_lit · Post by **Brit_lit** » 05 Nov 2011, 10:54

I like talking about it with someone who has read the book. If not, the temptation to have spoilers is too high.

Mel Carriere · Post by **Mel Carriere** » 05 Nov 2011, 19:26

The problem is that there usually is not anybody intelligent and interesting around to discuss books with. There are a plethora of people who want to talk American Idol or Dancing with the Stars, but a frightening dearth of folks who have ever read a book if it wasn't assigned to them in school. That's why I like hanging out with all of you fine folks.

wildriver · Post by **wildriver** » 06 Nov 2011, 11:09

I have the same problem some of you here are having: would love to discuss books after reading them, but haven't really got anyone to talk to. Most of my friends don't really read much. And the ones that do read completely different kind of books to me. Which is why I joined this forum.

Mel Carriere · Post by **Mel Carriere** » 06 Nov 2011, 20:25

I imagine they are reading a lot of Vampire love stories.

wildriver · Post by **wildriver** » 07 Nov 2011, 08:43

Mel Carriere wrote:I imagine they are reading a lot of Vampire love stories.

Ha, some of them do actually. But I think it also boils down to some people just not being into discussing books they've read. There are times, however, when I feel so passionately about something I've read that who ever happens to be the unfortunate soul in my vicinity will have to listen to my thoughts.

Like when after reading Into the Wild I went on a massive rant about the book and what Christopher McCandless did.

apeman · Post by **apeman** » 07 Nov 2011, 09:02

I rarely discuss a book after reading it, but often post a review on an online bookgroup site. This is because almost nobody I know reads the same books as me, or if they have done it's too long ago for useful discussion. Online is the best way.

Jacob · Post by **Jacob** » 07 Nov 2011, 14:49

Only if I know the person is interested in the type of genre, author or the book itself. And especially if someone has read it, I like to know what they think of the book and their opinions on it. It's quite fun to discuss if you know the general outline of the book.