LoT Book CLub - Book 2 - Wind Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

Not Afraid · 07-13-2006, 10:40 AM

The MB Bovary discussion is winding down (but not necessarily over) so I thought it was time to go with our second choice book:

Wind Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

I think this book will provoke discussion while reading, (and I encourage that)so I'd like to propose that discussions be within spoiler tags with the approximate page numbers being announced for the spoiler.

EXAMPLE:

Page 235

Spoiler:

Chris and I have already read this book but will be re-reading it so it is fresh. Plus, we both LOVED it - and I hope you will too.

Let's give it a month from today (August 13th) as a goal to finish reading.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-13-2006, 10:46 AM

Grrr, I'm mere pages away from finishing MB, but have left it at home 2 days in a row.

Alex · 07-13-2006, 10:47 AM

The library was having a paperback sale a couple weeks ago and I picked up a couple dozen books (since I don't like mass market paperbacks it was good that the name was a misnomer and there were plenty of trade paperbacks to choose from).

Among the ones I picked up was Murakami's After the Quake. Maybe I'll read that and insert my rather confusing comments into your discussion.

For me, a comment on page 235 is halfway into the next book down in the stack (Plato's Protagoras and Meno) and that page is about the discussion between Socrates and Meno about what is virtue.

Not Afraid · 07-13-2006, 10:55 AM

After the Quake is a collection of short stories all dealing with a similar theme (guess). It will give you a flavor of Murakami and maybe you'll join us for the book.

Matterhorn Fan · 07-13-2006, 10:57 AM

Now's a bad time for me to start reading, but I'll see what I can do a couple weeks from now.

lizziebith · 07-13-2006, 11:42 AM

I just remembered the Barnes and Noble Mother's Day gift certificate in my wallet: whoo-hoo!

Prudence · 07-13-2006, 12:34 PM

I have three weeks vacation from school starting approximately 3pm on the 29th - so I'm in!

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-13-2006, 12:42 PM

Working on American Gods by Gaiman, but I'll join in ASAP.

Brigitte · 07-13-2006, 02:32 PM

I've already started Wind-up - Yay! Maybe I'll keep up with this one, it's more interesting and easier to read than MB was (a physical book rather than a eBook).

tracilicious · 07-13-2006, 02:57 PM

Awesome, I was really hoping that we would choose this as our second book. Might I suggest though, having a new poll each month, instead of just going down the list from the first poll. We're all always reading new things and changing interests and thus will probably have new suggestions every month. Thoughts?

07-13-2006, 10:40 AM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	LoT Book CLub - Book 2 - Wind Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami The MB Bovary discussion is winding down (but not necessarily over) so I thought it was time to go with our second choice book: Wind Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami I think this book will provoke discussion while reading, (and I encourage that)so I'd like to propose that discussions be within spoiler tags with the approximate page numbers being announced for the spoiler. EXAMPLE: Page 235 Spoiler: can you BELIEVE that reference? Chris and I have already read this book but will be re-reading it so it is fresh. Plus, we both LOVED it - and I hope you will too. Let's give it a month from today (August 13th) as a goal to finish reading.
	Submit to Quotes

07-13-2006, 10:46 AM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Grrr, I'm mere pages away from finishing MB, but have left it at home 2 days in a row. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
	Submit to Quotes

07-13-2006, 10:47 AM	#3
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	The library was having a paperback sale a couple weeks ago and I picked up a couple dozen books (since I don't like mass market paperbacks it was good that the name was a misnomer and there were plenty of trade paperbacks to choose from). Among the ones I picked up was Murakami's After the Quake. Maybe I'll read that and insert my rather confusing comments into your discussion. For me, a comment on page 235 is halfway into the next book down in the stack (Plato's Protagoras and Meno) and that page is about the discussion between Socrates and Meno about what is virtue.
	Submit to Quotes

07-13-2006, 10:55 AM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	After the Quake is a collection of short stories all dealing with a similar theme (guess). It will give you a flavor of Murakami and maybe you'll join us for the book.
	Submit to Quotes

07-13-2006, 10:57 AM	#5
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	Now's a bad time for me to start reading, but I'll see what I can do a couple weeks from now.
	Submit to Quotes

07-13-2006, 11:42 AM	#6
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	I just remembered the Barnes and Noble Mother's Day gift certificate in my wallet: whoo-hoo! __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
	Submit to Quotes

07-13-2006, 12:34 PM	#7
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I have three weeks vacation from school starting approximately 3pm on the 29th - so I'm in! __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
	Submit to Quotes

07-13-2006, 12:42 PM	#8
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Working on American Gods by Gaiman, but I'll join in ASAP. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
	Submit to Quotes

07-13-2006, 02:32 PM	#9
Brigitte Whatcha doin'? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Loungin' with the kids Posts: 418	I've already started Wind-up - Yay! Maybe I'll keep up with this one, it's more interesting and easier to read than MB was (a physical book rather than a eBook).
	Submit to Quotes

07-13-2006, 02:57 PM	#10
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Awesome, I was really hoping that we would choose this as our second book. Might I suggest though, having a new poll each month, instead of just going down the list from the first poll. We're all always reading new things and changing interests and thus will probably have new suggestions every month. Thoughts? __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
	Submit to Quotes