All About Books discussion

A question: since we currently have an autumn poetry readalong of Seamus Heaney's works, I was thinking about turning that into a tradition and have a readalong for a different poet each season. For winter I was thinking about Anna Akhmatova but we could also gather a few ideas together and vote on a winter poet. What do you think?

Sounds very interesting.

I think seasonal is perfect, monthly would seem a bit too much.

I like the idea. A season gives plenty of time & by doing it by author gives each person the option of how much (or little) they want to read. However, I am lukewarm about the idea of another thing to vote on - I would rather just have you choose!

Yes, I'd also prefer someone else to choose. That way we get to read poets we wouldn't necessarily try otherwise.

I agree with Gill and Leslie, I love that members do get the choice but I do feel that with poetry, we can use this opportunity to jump out of our comfort zones a bit. I am also a bit wary of the polls for this one as someone might pick a poet with not a lot to stretch across three-four months.

I think this is a great idea, just need to push myself to actually read the poems and not just buy the collections!

I can't promise I'll follow you: it much depends on which poetry will be chosen!!! I'm a bit lazy with verses!!!

Sounds good to me. Seasonally gives everyone the chance to join in as and when they want to.

Good idea, Jenny, I'm happy to help with choosing, if you would like?

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'd be happy to chose for the time of being, always feel free to suggest though.

@Shirley: I have a few poets in mind for next year, but help is always welcome!