So, would we need to be able to finish a book in two weeks? Because that seems a little fast to me.

This is the part I can't seem to explain right. If implemented right we will always have at least a month's notice on each book. Unless people think they literally can't read more than 12 books a year.

Susan -- I imagine that everyone doesn't have to read every book. Why not join in for the books that interest you and skip the others?

I'll make a choice tomorrow Cindy, or had you rather I did it sooner. I can maybe do it by 6, but it would be hasty and done while boss-man's not around.

We'll miss you Susan! Check the Press for the next books, maybe something you like will come up, or maybe you'll have more time later.

We'll miss you Susan! Check the Press for the next books, maybe something you like will come up, or maybe you'll have more time later.

Thanks! I'll keep an eye out in Press.

I'll make a choice tomorrow Cindy, or had you rather I did it sooner. I can maybe do it by 6, but it would be hasty and done while boss-man's not around.

Don't be hasty. I think we can wait a few days on book 2 if we have to.

Susan -- I imagine that everyone doesn't have to read every book. Why not join in for the books that interest you and skip the others?

I know that's what I'll do, either because of interest, or just plain old time. I'm sure there will be times when we read Austen, etc. There might even be times when we're reading something you've just read. I wouldn't want you to feel like you shouldn't play, even when Annabel and work allows.

This touches something I wanted to broach with the group, regarding the possibility of doing the pairings. I am a very fast reader. But I need quiet when I read. I have 3 kids and a husband. Quiet time when I'm conscious is elusive. Would it be objectionable to people, when we read a pair of books, if some of us end up reading only one? Would it detract from the conversation?

Heather, never mind and thank you. I was getting calendar confusion. I mean, I am going away, but when I am away is way before the other book will be due. It would be nice to pick them up at the same time, but it's not even important, if I can't. Sorry for the confusion.

Would it be objectionable to people, when we read a pair of books, if some of us end up reading only one? Would it detract from the conversation?

I don't have any problem with that. I don't think anybody would.

Would it be objectionable to people, when we read a pair of books, if some of us end up reading only one? Would it detract from the conversation?

No problem. Though I hope that if and when we do a pairing we have at least two months notice on it. Which can easily be done with a little planning.

Can we get the thread head changed to mention whatever the current book is, for easy reference for lazy wankers like me?

I think I kind of understand what you're suggesting, Wolfram -- it's late, I'm hungry, so my brain is not firing on all cylinders. I'll just keep an eye out for the deadlines.

What if we change a deadline in-thread, but, say, SusanW is reading a book because it happened to ping her, but she doesn't hang out here regularly so is only planning to come in on the discussion date. Only, she'll find we moved it up by a week, which, bummer. Press announcements for changes like that? Or am I getting bogged unnecessarily? It's quite possible that I am.

Oh -- yeah, I was thinking about suggesting what Gandalfe said, too. I mean, wouldn't help much if you're unsubbed, but ... maybe people check the uber home page from time to time. I know I do.