Thursday, March 26, 2009

New Field Lines Feature: Book Blogging


In response to this post, my longtime blog friend spants agreed to participate in a stress-free, low commitment, minimally structured, very low-key book club. I mentioned that I missed my book club in Tampa. I missed reading books I might not normally read and I especially missed exchanging thoughts and opinions of books. spants is an avid reader herself and agreed to read anything that wasn't "chick lit" and preferably something that "doesn't suck". So here goes.

In honor of the recently deceased John Updike, we have chosen Rabbit, Run, one of his most critically acclaimed novels and first in the Rabbit series. I will be posting my thoughts on the book sometime during the last week of April. I'm note sure if spants will be making her own post for it, or just posting her opinions here. Either way, it should prove to be an interesting experiment. Fellow bloggers, feel free to post your own opinions of the book on your own blog or here if you feel moved to do so. Readers and lurkers are encouraged to participate as well to whatever extent they are comfortable. I'm excited to read this book, but more excited to have a lively discussion in about a month!

7 comments:

Christopher said...

Wow! Be forewarned, this one sets the hook and you will be compelled to follow Mr. Angstrom through the rest of his days. I might have to join you… BTW - Did your husband have anything to do with this?

Jackie said...

well what do you know, I've been looking for a new book to read....

Jackie said...

not sure if you have the book already or not, but I was just on amazon, you can buy the book that contains all 4 novels for only $10 more then just the one novel!

Hot4Teacha said...

As always, Nat, I'm so impressed with your reading. Not only the sheer volume, but the challenging books you choose. I just get the latest bodice-ripping historical romance I can find - something I don't have to think about too hard. Nice work!! Glad you found a way to do a book club again.

fermicat said...

Your book club idea sounds grand. I had to read Rabbit, Run in college. I vaguely remember some of the discussions, but not much about the plot. I did not enjoy it enough to read any other Updike novels, but perhaps I was just too young at the time to "get it". Plus I spent all my time back then reading stuff like the Dune novels...

Dianne said...

I'm in the midst of reading all the Austen novels again otherwise I'd join in

Beth said...

I read this such a long time ago and it's fuzzy in my brain. If I had more reading time, I'd put it in my queue, but I am overwhelmed with the 5 books already by the bed. =/