Cindy, if discussion starts on this book Monday, would you mind crafting an announcement for Press? And could you also include our two upcoming book discussion dates?
Uh, are we gonna fight, or is there just gonna be a monster sarcasm rally?
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Wolfram - Nov 12, 2004 6:39:29 am PST #752 of 3301
Visilurking
Daisy Jane - Nov 12, 2004 7:23:45 am PST #753 of 3301
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Y'know what? I may actually be able to participate. I didn't think I had the time to go out and get a new book let alone read it, but it turns out I just finished my bedtime book, I'll probably be in bed all weekend, and I happen to have the book in my trunk (I just noticed it was there yesterday, and I have no idea how it got there or whose it is).
Topic!Cindy - Nov 12, 2004 7:30:44 am PST #754 of 3301
What is even happening?
Sure thing, Wolfram. Do I wait until the 15th, or would it be better to post it, today?
Heather, I read this book in a couple of days, and my kids were a couple of years younger, then. I almost never get to read, but I couldn't put it down. Gah. I don't want to be talking it up too much, and leave everyone disappointed. Shutting up, now.
Wolfram - Nov 12, 2004 7:40:29 am PST #755 of 3301
Visilurking
I'd recommend posting today to give people a heads up before the weekend.
sumi - Nov 12, 2004 7:53:34 am PST #756 of 3301
Art Crawl!!!
Hmmm, must attempt to find and read book quickly.
Daisy Jane - Nov 12, 2004 8:15:05 am PST #757 of 3301
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Look in your trunk, sumi.
Topic!Cindy - Nov 12, 2004 8:23:05 am PST #758 of 3301
What is even happening?
Do we have either a stompy or Lilty in the house? That first post in the thread needs to be updated, as it only has information through the discussion for Small World.
Wolfram - Nov 12, 2004 9:06:46 am PST #759 of 3301
Visilurking
Posted in B'cy for a stompy to change it. Thanks for the Press announcement, Cindy.
libkitty - Nov 12, 2004 9:16:32 am PST #760 of 3301
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
Thanks for the links Cindy.
I was studying the Old Testament when I read The Red Tent. It was a wonderful time to read it, and, like you, I could hardly put it down once I started it. But I've never used any reading guides for it, and I think that will be a nice bonus here.
I also love how you describe it as midrash. It makes perfect sense, but I don't think I would have ever thought of it that way. We read some midrash (midrashes?) in my OT class, but before that, my only exposure was in Jewish fiction (Potok, The Rabbi Who... books). Perhaps it's partly because my exposure is so limited - I'm sure that there is a tremendous variety - but I'm really growing to love midrash.
Topic!Cindy - Nov 12, 2004 9:23:03 am PST #761 of 3301
What is even happening?
libkitty, Diamant used to be a columnist for one of our big news papers (The Boston Globe). They gave her a nice boost after she left and was working on/had just finished the book. I think she probably introduced me to the term midrash in one of her interviews.
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Thanks, Wolfram. When it gets updated, I'll edit the Press post to note the information is there.