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TTBRAHWTMG · 12th April 2007, 08:36 PM

Thought this might be a good place for some feedback regarding how discussion is going, or positive or negative feedback on what we get out of reading a work together. Do we want to continue? Is there value in this 'Reading Group' thing? Suggestions for ways to improve for next time? I wish we did more...I wish we did less...I wish that TT guy would shut up already...You get the idea.

Might also be a good place to throw around titles for next work, etc.

Basically, any stuff not to do with the work we are discussing in an effort to keep the threads a little cleaner for later review.

j. d. worthington · 13th April 2007, 03:08 AM

TT -- you might look at the original reading thread for CN... it might give you some ideas on how to set things up. Quite a few of us, for instance, will be reading lots of other things in here, too... so having the Heinlein titles too close together might not be a good idea. However, get the feedback, and see how others here feel... how often, etc., then model it accordingly.

TTBRAHWTMG · 13th April 2007, 05:30 AM

Any thoughts on an acceptable frequency guys? Any thoughts on the Puppet Master thread yet? What are you liking? What would you like to see that you aren't? Anything bugging you about the conversation yet?

Razorback · 13th April 2007, 05:53 PM

I’m a newbie as reading groups go, but definitely enjoying it. As to frequency, I’m flexible and open at this point. There is the book of the month format. I am not opposed to a faster clip, especially early on while the initial enthusiasm is high. It’s a tricky balance to maintain some momentum, but not loose participants due to insufficient reading time. In any case, a set schedule will help everyone plan his or her reading schedule.

Weakforchocolate · 14th April 2007, 02:28 AM

Hi TT Didnt take more than a couple of messages to figure out which one was you. Thanks for the invite, hon. It does look like fun! I dont have a copy of TCWWTW, but Ill grab one quick and see if I can join in on the next one, kay? I'm not a big typer though so dont expect me to write essays. You always did like to talk as much as anything else!

What does your name stand for?

TTBRAHWTMG · 14th April 2007, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Weakforchocolate

I'm not a big typer though so dont expect me to write essays...What does your name stand for?

Welcome! Glad you decided to check it out. Fitting name by the way! Don't worry...write as little or as much as you want...just thought you would enjoy the Heinlein stuff...have fun! As far as the name...read a few threads, it is out there all over the place now...try Introducing Heinlein. Look in your personal profile for Personal Message if you want to chat direct on here.

Weakforchocolate · 14th April 2007, 02:44 AM

I dont see personal message anywhere.

TTBRAHWTMG · 14th April 2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Weakforchocolate

I dont see personal message anywhere.

Sorry...my bad...won't work for awhile...I think you have to post 15 times if I remember correctly...just email me for now. I'll talk you through setting up PM later.

Mollygurl · 14th April 2007, 05:14 AM

Feedback.... I'm enjoying the reading group a lot. I think we've had a lot of great discussions and interesting points from everybody. I don't think we should move on to the next book quite yet because aren't there people still reading? Like dsmith? Up to you guys. I have already begun reading TCWWTW, because it's sitting here, staring at me - begging to be read!

TTBRAHWTMG · 14th April 2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mollygurl

I don't think we should move on to the next book quite yet because aren't there people still reading?

No...no rush...I just set up the TCWWTW thread to formalize the next one so people that want to participate have time to get a copy. In fact, I imagine it will be a while before we're ready for the next one...bit longer book. Besides, I don't think we've milked Puppet Masters dry quite yet.
I set this thread up mainly because I've never done anything like this before. I'm hoping that those of you with more experience with reading groups will give your guidance.

pyan · 14th April 2007, 07:22 AM

You're doing fine, TT - the only thing that I find a slight problem, is remembering from the title what's happening in each particular thread. But that's down more to my rapidly shrinking number of little grey cells than anything else!

Connavar · 7th June 2007, 02:55 PM

Isnt it the time for the next book ?

j. d. worthington · 7th June 2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Connavar of Rigante

Isnt it the time for the next book ?

As I recall, that was supposed to be The Cat Who Walks Through Walls; but the discussion never really got rolling there.....

Connavar · 7th June 2007, 04:04 PM

Oh i meant isnt it time for the book after Cat.

j. d. worthington · 7th June 2007, 04:14 PM

Well, why not throw out a few possibilities? Post a poll, and see what the results are?

12th April 2007, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
TTBRAHWTMG I am only an egg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 403	RAH Reading Group - General Thought this might be a good place for some feedback regarding how discussion is going, or positive or negative feedback on what we get out of reading a work together. Do we want to continue? Is there value in this 'Reading Group' thing? Suggestions for ways to improve for next time? I wish we did more...I wish we did less...I wish that TT guy would shut up already...You get the idea. Might also be a good place to throw around titles for next work, etc. Basically, any stuff not to do with the work we are discussing in an effort to keep the threads a little cleaner for later review.

13th April 2007, 03:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
j. d. worthington Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,333	Re: RAH Reading Group - General TT -- you might look at the original reading thread for CN... it might give you some ideas on how to set things up. Quite a few of us, for instance, will be reading lots of other things in here, too... so having the Heinlein titles too close together might not be a good idea. However, get the feedback, and see how others here feel... how often, etc., then model it accordingly.

13th April 2007, 05:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
TTBRAHWTMG I am only an egg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 403	Re: RAH Reading Group - General Any thoughts on an acceptable frequency guys? Any thoughts on the Puppet Master thread yet? What are you liking? What would you like to see that you aren't? Anything bugging you about the conversation yet?

13th April 2007, 05:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Razorback Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 237	Re: RAH Reading Group - General I’m a newbie as reading groups go, but definitely enjoying it. As to frequency, I’m flexible and open at this point. There is the book of the month format. I am not opposed to a faster clip, especially early on while the initial enthusiasm is high. It’s a tricky balance to maintain some momentum, but not loose participants due to insufficient reading time. In any case, a set schedule will help everyone plan his or her reading schedule.

14th April 2007, 02:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Weakforchocolate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 5	Re: RAH Reading Group - General Hi TT Didnt take more than a couple of messages to figure out which one was you. Thanks for the invite, hon. It does look like fun! I dont have a copy of TCWWTW, but Ill grab one quick and see if I can join in on the next one, kay? I'm not a big typer though so dont expect me to write essays. You always did like to talk as much as anything else! What does your name stand for?

14th April 2007, 02:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Weakforchocolate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 5	Re: RAH Reading Group - General I dont see personal message anywhere.

14th April 2007, 05:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mollygurl The Power of Now Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 78	Re: RAH Reading Group - General Feedback.... I'm enjoying the reading group a lot. I think we've had a lot of great discussions and interesting points from everybody. I don't think we should move on to the next book quite yet because aren't there people still reading? Like dsmith? Up to you guys. I have already begun reading TCWWTW, because it's sitting here, staring at me - begging to be read!

14th April 2007, 07:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
pyan Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 4,228	Re: RAH Reading Group - General You're doing fine, TT - the only thing that I find a slight problem, is remembering from the title what's happening in each particular thread. But that's down more to my rapidly shrinking number of little grey cells than anything else!

7th June 2007, 02:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Connavar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,322	Re: RAH Reading Group - General Isnt it the time for the next book ?

7th June 2007, 04:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Connavar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,322	Re: RAH Reading Group - General Oh i meant isnt it time for the book after Cat.

7th June 2007, 04:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
j. d. worthington Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,333	Re: RAH Reading Group - General Well, why not throw out a few possibilities? Post a poll, and see what the results are?

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