Goodreads Ireland discussion

Time to start nominating books for our July Read. You all know the drill. Please try to add your book as a link to avoid it getting looked over when I add the books to a poll.

Voting is closed June 24th.

my pick

The Hare with Amber Eyes A Family's Century of Art and Loss

Sam wrote: "my pick

The Hare with Amber Eyes A Family's Century of Art and Loss"

Looks interesting Sam!

So I'm going to nominate The Road this month. It came quite close to winning the poll a few months back, and it's been on my TBR list since then.

I also like the whole Father/Son premise...especially with my little boy being due sometime in the next 10 days.

I like them both... I will wait for the poll.

OH I do love the road, but going to go with Sam's as I ordered it yesterday on The Book Depository, Yeah! I need help with the impulse buying thing! its still cheaper than shoes!!!!. Looking forward to the group reads here and conversing with everyone.

How do I add my nomination as a link?

Carol wrote: "How do I add my nomination as a link?"

Just over the box you type in is a "add book/author" link. Click on that and type the name of the book/author. When you find the right book, press add.

Hope that helps.

Thanks Keith I am a computer idiot, I am learning though

Ghost Songthis book is by Sarah Rayne.

I hope this works..

ok, im going to nominate

When God Was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman

just bought it, so its on my to-read shelf :)

The Road is a 5 star read for me. It's very good. I ordered a few books yesterday and had spotted the Hare with Amber Eyes. It looks fascinating.

+1 for The Road.
I loved the movie and I have been wanting to read the book for a while now.

Patrick O'Brien's "Master and Commander." They combined two of his books including this one into a movie featuring Russel Crowe and Paul Bettany about 5 years ago. It didn't mention in the film that the doctor (Bettany's character) was a former Irish revolutionary.

I'm going with Sams The Hare with the Amber Eyes.

My pick is the The Hare with Amber Eyes A Family's Century of Art and Loss
When do we start voting.

Nominations end tomorrow. I'll get the poll up and we'll have a winner by Sunday.

I am sure I am being stupid but I cannot find the poll... is it not under "polls"??

Now I realise I was being stupid... the poll hasn't been created yet. Sorry! I'd like to nominate The Lovers as it's on sale for €4 in Tesco and all the reviews on goodreads are amazing... apparently it is 8th in a series but it should stand alone. I have a feeling I might be the only one who goes for it though! :)

ooh, have been meaning to read The Lovers too, might have to pick that instead of my own nomination, 4euro too? may just get it anyway at the weekend, charlie parker novels are usually good! ;)

I looked for a poll, but maybe I'm too late to vote?? I second The Hare with Amber Eyes A Family's Century of Art and Loss. It looks very interesting and I've been eyeing it in the store this past week already :P

I have read The Road, and I highly recommend it. It's a fantastic book and you all will love it.
Also, John Connelly is a great writer. I haven't read any of the Charlie Parker series, but I'm sure the book won't disappoint.

So we have a tie for this months book. I know we all have long reading lists, so I don't want to ask everyone to read two books this month.

Would everyone be happy if myself and Vicki make the final decision on this? Keep in mind we both voted for The Road. If you're all happy to do that, I'll appoint a neutral member each month in the future to make the final decision in the event of a tie.

Let me know what you think?

It's a good choice. Bleak but well written and despite the horrors described in the book, it's ultimately an inspiring book.

its a great book so work away! :)

I'm happy either way, I have read the Road and I have the Hare in my to read pile.

Ok I've gone and made The Road out pick, seeing as how it is July 1st and all.

Promise I'll be on top of things next month! :)

I loved The Road, will look forward to see what other people think of it. I really want to read The Hare so i will recommend it to my local book club, they might join me.

Okay, I will put it in my to read list. I can't read it this month. Not in the mood... to depressing. I will read it, but not now. I will follow the discussion... spoilers, don't really spoil books for me. I always read the last page before I finish a book. Don't know why.
enjoy the read,

Hey, Keith... could we open a discussion for the Hare.... for those of us who have actually read it or are planning to read it in the next couple of weeks?

Hey Mae, sorry for the delay, I've been pretty busy with the new arrival and I'm finding it hard to get onto the computer for more than 2 minutes at a time.

I'll add The Hare with Amber Eyes A Family's Century of Art and Loss as a discussion folder...it did tie with The Road after all.

Keith wrote: "Hey Mae, sorry for the delay, I've been pretty busy with the new arrival and I'm finding it hard to get onto the computer for more than 2 minutes at a time.

I'll add [book:The Hare with Amber Eyes..."
Did not know... thanks!!!