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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 06 2011 : 9:23:46 PM
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The Recipe Club wins! Geesh, can I just say that it's been a loooong wait? On that note - I'll post the rules for us to follow later in the day. I think I've fine tuned it so that those who are as impatient as I am can dig in ASAP.
Happy reading, ladies!
"Never trust a fart." Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2011 : 08:10:20 AM
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UPDATE:
I received a reply from the Customer Service Representative at BAM. She said that the book club selections are usually posted on the website at the beginning of each month. I hope so, as I'd like to have a selection that is geared for that month (February for Valentine's Day, December for Christmas, etc.)
So, I've revised the rules to reflect this and hope that giving everyone a week to choose their selection will be enough.
Once Upon a Book guidelines:
1. I will post a link to BAM's (Books a Million) monthly book club on the first of each month. Hopefully that is ON the first of each month! OR; go to booksamillion.com, click on 'Book Clubs' under the Services column at bottom of page, then wait and click on Books A Million Book Club in the scrolling window when it comes up. Choose your selection from the first 10 books in the list. (Given that the BAM list varies so greatly in the number of titles, keeping it down to the first ten makes it more manageable for all).
2. Then, using the email button on my post, please email me your choice rather than posting it on this thread. This makes it so much easier for me to keep track of who has chosen what.
3. I'll tally up your choices and post the winning book on the seventh day of each month. Depending on the day of the week this falls on and if I'm working on that particular day - I'll post it as soon as I can.
4. Once you've finished reading the book, please answer the questionnaire below (in blue) regarding the selected book. Feel free to add any additional thoughts following the questions. Don't worry about not finishing the book by the end of the month, simply read at your own pace and answer the questions when you can.
5. To answer the questions, copy and paste the questionnaire below (in blue) to the Quick Reply box at the bottom of the page.
6. Anyone can join at any time, we'd love to have ya!
7. If you'd like to, include your age in your questionnaire. This would give others insight into your answers based on your age group. Of course, this is purely optional!
Questionnaire
1. Which character do you like the most, and why? The least and why?
2. What passage stood out in the book to you?
3. Are there situations and/or characters you can identify with, if so how?
4. Did you learn something you didn't know before?
5. Did your views on a subject change after reading this book?
6. Have you had a life changing revelation from reading this book?
7. What major emotion did the story evoke in you?
8. At what point in this book did you decide if you liked it or not?
9. Name your overall favorite thing about this book. Your least favorite?
10. If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
11. Rate this book on a scale of 1 - 10 (didn't like at all to loved it!). Discuss (optional).
Happy reading ladies!
Karen
"Never trust a fart." Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List |
Edited by - missusprim on May 06 2011 04:42:14 AM |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2011 : 4:34:40 PM
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Our library has Recipe club but its out, I'm first in line reserving it, but will order one if it doesn't make it soon.I sounds like a good one to pass on to a reading friend or swap later.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2011 : 5:00:17 PM
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Heading to the library tomorrow. Can't wait to get it started. Hugs, Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 03:36:20 AM
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Work today - beginning of my and hubby's vacation tomorrow! Hmmm, wonder what I'll be doing on a snowy cold night under a warm afghan? Can't wait for my book to arrive.
http://onceinnabluemoon.blogspot.com/
"Never trust a fart." Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List |
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SantaTeresita
True Blue Farmgirl
474 Posts
Teresita
Sacramento
CA
USA
474 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 5:06:24 PM
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I happen to be an avid reader already and happy to join this group on your reading adventures this year. I am also a new FARMGIRL SISTER (just arriving this January 2011) and happy to be reading along and hoping to make some new pals too.
Home+Yarn+Heart-Loving Farmgirl Sister |
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Mommyswanson
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Laura
Waukegan
IL
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 5:09:23 PM
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I actually read this earlier this fall, let me see if I can find it & I well re-read it with your girls!
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
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Breanna
True Blue Farmgirl
208 Posts
Breanna
Parker
Colorado
USA
208 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 5:31:43 PM
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I'm interested too. I am a complete book lover!
Farmgirl Bre
"...that my glory may sing praise to you and not be silent, O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever." Psalm 30:12 |
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Breanna
True Blue Farmgirl
208 Posts
Breanna
Parker
Colorado
USA
208 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 5:35:04 PM
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Just placed it on hold, it might take a while.
Quick question: is this a book a month, or 2 weeks?
Thanks!
Farmgirl Bre
"...that my glory may sing praise to you and not be silent, O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever." Psalm 30:12 |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2011 : 08:14:23 AM
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Quick question: is this a book a month, or 2 weeks?
Good question, Breanna. Once we get established and you ladies desire more than one book a month, it's certainly an option we can consider.
It might be challenging for some to do more than one book a month due to book availability, time constraints, job, etc. so let's see how this goes!
Welcome!
http://onceinnabluemoon.blogspot.com/
"Never trust a fart." Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2011 : 08:55:11 AM
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I just picked up the copy I requested at the library - can't wait to get started:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2011 : 1:52:43 PM
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Is it too late to join in? I would love to read this book with the rest of y'all!
Betsy
"God does not command that we do great things, only little things with great love" Mother Teresa |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2011 : 05:35:23 AM
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Is it too late to join in?
Absolutely not, we'd love to have ya! I'll update the rules to reflect this.
Welcome!
http://onceinnabluemoon.blogspot.com/
"Never trust a fart." Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2011 : 08:14:02 AM
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Yikes I need to get this ordered will do today.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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DebbieSue
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Debbie
TX
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2011 : 11:01:44 AM
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A Big Welcome to Santa Teresita!! Jump right in and enjoy this site...It is a lot of fun!!
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SantaTeresita
True Blue Farmgirl
474 Posts
Teresita
Sacramento
CA
USA
474 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2011 : 1:07:52 PM
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Thank you DebbieSue for your very warm welcome! Very much appreciated and made me smile!! Yes, it's been a week since I became a Farmgirl Sister and am very much enjoying all the topics and spirit of friendshp here. I'm just getting my feet wet and hoping to make new friends too. A big HUG your way!
Home+Yarn+Ocean-loving Farmgirl Sister #2503 |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2011 : 10:26:30 AM
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Don't do what I did: I was thumbing through the book and was looking for a list of characters page that some books offer (I know there's a name for it but it escapes me at the moment) and thought that maybe, for some odd reason, it'd be in the back of the book. So, I skimmed through the back few pages to find said list when.......AAAARRRGHHHH.......I saw enough of one page to know how it ends. Am I moron? A twit? Yes to both. Oh well, I'm still enjoying this book immensely - I can't put it down. Hope one and all will like it as much as I do so far.
And welcome to our newest members! SantaTeresita, I see in your signature that you either crochet or knit - which one? Anyhoot, welcome!
http://onceinnabluemoon.blogspot.com/
"Never trust a fart." Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List |
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MaggieMB
True Blue Farmgirl
217 Posts
Mary
western
Pa
217 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2011 : 12:48:42 PM
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| Is it too late to join the reading group? I would love to be a part of this group and I was able to get a copy of the book at my local library. It looks really good! MaggieMB |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2011 : 12:56:43 PM
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MaggieMB, no it's not too late to join - we'd love to have ya! The rules are listed on this thread for the reading group so dig in and enjoy.
P.S. You getting a good sprinkling of snow right about now? It sure looks purty here.......
http://onceinnabluemoon.blogspot.com/
"Never trust a fart." Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List |
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MaggieMB
True Blue Farmgirl
217 Posts
Mary
western
Pa
217 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2011 : 1:16:05 PM
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| Thanks Karen! Yeah, the snow is really coming down! Guess you get about the same weather as me! |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2011 : 06:40:49 AM
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Okay ladies, here we go! Here are the list of questions that will pertain to each book we read. Copy and paste the list below (in red) to the Quick Reply box at the bottom of the page and fill in your answer(s) accordingly. Feel free to answer as few or as many as you'd like.
1. Which character do you like the most, and why? The least and why?
2. What passage stood out in the book to you?
3. Are there situations and/or characters you can identify with, if so how?
4. Did you learn something you didn't know before?
5. Did your views on a subject change after reading this book?
6. Have you had a life changing revelation from reading this book?
7. What major emotion did the story evoke in you?
8. At what point in this book did you decide if you liked it or not?
9. Name your overall favorite thing about this book. Your least favorite?
10. If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
11. Rate this book on a scale of 1 - 10 (didn't like at all to loved it!). Discuss (optional).
Don't be shy, let us know what you really think.
Happy reading and I look forward to hearing from all of you farm chicks on what you thought of our first selection. Let me know if there's any problems.
Karen
http://onceinnabluemoon.blogspot.com/
"Never trust a fart." Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List |
Edited by - missusprim on Jan 12 2011 07:09:16 AM |
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2011 : 06:51:23 AM
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Karen - Great questions! I started reading the book last night on my Kindle and finally at 10:45, I had to make myself put it down since I need to get up at 5:00 in the morning. I won't say anything yet for those that haven't started the book, but very interesting characters!
Betsy
"God does not command that we do great things, only little things with great love" Mother Teresa |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2011 : 07:11:26 AM
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I'm tossing around the idea of naming our book club 'Barnyard Book Babes'. Thoughts?
http://onceinnabluemoon.blogspot.com/
"Never trust a fart." Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List |
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Reading Room: Anyone interested in starting a reading group? |
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Anyone interested in starting a reading group?
