READER’S FORUM

April 30, 2024 at 09:47 am Reply

Marlo

While we are waiting for FAKER to come out, we should do another book club on one of his best books, Restart. Even if you have already read it, “Good readers always reread” -My teacher. If you would like to do a different book, just say.
April 30, 2024 at 07:37 pm Reply

Raymond Jardine

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Restart would be a good one--it's easy to find or borrow and is (I think) GRK's most popular book. (Unless one of the 39 Clues books officially beats it.)

Another excellent choice might be I Want to Go Home. Especially later this summer when it will feel most apropos.
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Restart would be a good one--it's easy to find or borrow and is (I think) GRK's most popular book. (Unless one of the 39 Clues books officially beats it.)

Another excellent choice might be I Want to Go Home. Especially later this summer when it will feel most apropos.
April 30, 2024 at 08:12 pm Reply

Jade

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If Raymond’s in, I’m in.

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If Raymond’s in, I’m in.
May 1, 2024 at 05:51 am Reply

Asher

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I'm done for I Want To Go Home

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I'm done for I Want To Go Home
May 1, 2024 at 05:51 am Reply

Asher

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Down, not done. Darn autocorrect.
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Down, not done. Darn autocorrect.
May 1, 2024 at 10:02 am Reply

Marlo

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Honestly, though I can’t find I want to go home without spending $$$, and I NEED Faker.
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Honestly, though I can’t find I want to go home without spending $$$, and I NEED Faker.
May 1, 2024 at 10:05 am Reply

Marlo

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So, what day do you want to start, like in a week?
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So, what day do you want to start, like in a week?
May 1, 2024 at 10:52 am Reply

J.R.

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My school librarian has a Restart copy. I could borrow it and renew it while we are having the book discussion. If it continues past school, (May 30) I can probably find a copy floating around. Their everywhere.

And good idea Marlo. What’s the point in waiting around for Faker when we can do books that already came out?

Sincerely,

J.R.
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My school librarian has a Restart copy. I could borrow it and renew it while we are having the book discussion. If it continues past school, (May 30) I can probably find a copy floating around. Their everywhere.

And good idea Marlo. What’s the point in waiting around for Faker when we can do books that already came out?

Sincerely,

J.R.
May 1, 2024 at 01:33 pm Reply

Jade

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Cool! But, could we wait some time? It's fine if y'all decide to start, but in the previous book clubs we've given everyone two weeks to get a copy of the book and to read it. It also gives us time to convince others to join/to spread the word. Personally, I'm extremely busy in the next two weeks so I wouldn't be able to participate until the two week mark. (It's exam season.) I also haven't read RESTART in four or five years.

Be blessed,

Jade
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Cool! But, could we wait some time? It's fine if y'all decide to start, but in the previous book clubs we've given everyone two weeks to get a copy of the book and to read it. It also gives us time to convince others to join/to spread the word. Personally, I'm extremely busy in the next two weeks so I wouldn't be able to participate until the two week mark. (It's exam season.) I also haven't read RESTART in four or five years.

Be blessed,

Jade
May 1, 2024 at 02:51 pm Reply

J.R.

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Dear Jade and Marlo,

I get it. We have to make sure everyone who wants to participate 1. Has a copy readily available 2. Be in a good time frame. As Jade stated, it is exam season so this is an inappropriate time to have a book discussion. I think we’Ll have to wait a bit longer, Marlo.

Sincerely,

J.R.

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Dear Jade and Marlo,

I get it. We have to make sure everyone who wants to participate 1. Has a copy readily available 2. Be in a good time frame. As Jade stated, it is exam season so this is an inappropriate time to have a book discussion. I think we’Ll have to wait a bit longer, Marlo.

Sincerely,

J.R.
May 1, 2024 at 06:51 pm Reply

Logan

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I am down for either book, but preferably Restart because I already have a copy and can't find a free version of I want to go home.
Two weeks is good, but for me it is best to start in june because this month is too busy with finals and other events.
If you guys allow me to join, I would love to.
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I am down for either book, but preferably Restart because I already have a copy and can't find a free version of I want to go home.
Two weeks is good, but for me it is best to start in june because this month is too busy with finals and other events.
If you guys allow me to join, I would love to.
May 1, 2024 at 07:17 pm Reply

Marlo

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Maybe we could do it after school is done and then we could do 2 chapters a day, because it’s made for younger grades.
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Maybe we could do it after school is done and then we could do 2 chapters a day, because it’s made for younger grades.
May 2, 2024 at 09:57 am Reply

Marlo

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Better idea, War Stories?
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Better idea, War Stories?
May 6, 2024 at 09:57 am Reply

Marlo

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Logan, if you want to join, you can.
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Logan, if you want to join, you can.
May 6, 2024 at 01:10 pm Reply

J.R.

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Dear Logan,

We’re not asking you to join, we’re commanding YOU to join. You add nice character.

Sincerely, J.R.
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Dear Logan,

We’re not asking you to join, we’re commanding YOU to join. You add nice character.

Sincerely, J.R.
May 7, 2024 at 10:04 am Reply

Marlo

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Lol
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Lol
May 17, 2024 at 12:16 am Reply

Jade

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Hey, so are we starting Saturday, June 1st? Or something around that time?
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Hey, so are we starting Saturday, June 1st? Or something around that time?