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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~  Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 5:05 am |
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Oooh, good luck on SAT.  So to sum up.. it seemed like people liked this layout: ~The Shire to Tom Bombadil ~Tom Bombadil to Rivendell ~Rivendell to Lothlorien ~Lothlorien to the end of FotR ~Parth Galen to Meduseld ~Meduseld to Isengard ~Emyn Muil (Frodo and Sam) to Henneth Annun ~Henneth Annun to Cirith Ungol ~Minas Tirith to Pelennor Fields ~Pelennor Fields to the Black Gate ~Cirith Ungol to the Field of Cormallen ~The Field of Cormallen to the Grey Havens. And then perhaps have a general thread for random comments. Also, did we want to set up deadlines? If only then only tentative. Can't wait to get started. _________________ >>Be the change you wish to see in the world<<
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 4th, 2011, 4:09 pm |
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Actually I already starting re-reading.  I'm on page 307 of Fellowship. I couldn't wait any longer, sorry! But I think I'll be able to start contributing once you guys catch up.... 
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 5th, 2011, 8:55 pm |
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ALL RIGHT THEN.
The only concern I have with my previously suggested layout is creating a bajillion new threads; the other option would be having a thread per 'book' (as in, 6 threads altogether.) But if no one else thinks too many threads is a problem we'll stick with the first layout.
Regarding deadlines: I was thinking weekly deadlines would work best; that way if some people work a lot some days they can catch up on their days off, etc. It's more flexible than saying something like 'a chapter a day!'. So how about for the first week we get to ''The Old Forest.' Two weeks per book would mean a twelve week long reread. Y/Y?
Chime in quickly with your thoughts and let's try get the first thread up and going tomorrow! I'm also going to search around for any study guides and see if they have any interesting thoughts/questions to offer.
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 6th, 2011, 12:00 am |
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I like the tentative deadlines that you put up as a timeline, Minuialwen! I also think that six threads would be better for per book, so we do not create a bunch of new threads in which might not be used anymore after twelve weeks or so, ya know?
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 6th, 2011, 12:19 am |
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Personally, I'd think threads for each part would be better. It's only 12 as compared to 6, so not a huge amount. And people trying to discuss one section wouldn't have to wade through other things to find people they're replying to. If you're splitting it into sections, it only makes sense to have threads for each section. Otherwise, there's not really much of a point of splitting up the books.
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 6th, 2011, 4:00 am |
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^I agree. And I didn't imagine that the book discussions necessarily should have any long-lasting qualities. Maybe they will, but like Nurr said, then we've got the other book sub-forums to discuss topics in each book. I hope this can be an opportunity to discuss all the small things and lesser topics in this reading group, and share the experience of reading the books with fellow fans more than having the long serious discussions on elven immortality - though of course there is room for everything.  Anyway, I'm really looking forward to this and I think we should just get started so people can start posting, so Minuilwen, I'm excited about your first thread.  _________________ >>Be the change you wish to see in the world<<
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 6th, 2011, 11:55 am |
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First thread is up! I'm working in 45 minutes but I can't wait to get home tonight and get started! _________________ ~Set by Lembas~If we grow up we're all going to be famous.
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 6th, 2011, 12:26 pm |
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Absolutely! Let's see... June 11-Be done Chapter VI, The Old Forest, FotR June 18- done Chapter XII, Flight to the Ford June 25- done Chapter V, The Bridge of Khazad-dum July 2- done Chapter X, The Breaking of the Fellowship July 9- done Chapter VI, The King of the Golden Hall July 16- done Chapter XI, The Palantir July 23- done Chapter VI, The Forbidden Pool July 30- done Chapter X, The Choices of Master Samwise August 6- done Chapter V, The Ride of the Rohirrim August 13- done Chapter X, The Black Gate Opens August 20- done Chapter V, The Steward and the King August 27- done Chapter IX, The Grey Havens Since RotK is a shorter book maybe we'll cover that one faster. Or maybe not. I guess that's our tentative outline! _________________ ~Set by Lembas~If we grow up we're all going to be famous.
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 8th, 2011, 1:03 am |
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 12th, 2011, 4:06 pm |
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Eä wrote: I'm already on The Council of Elrond.. by Ilúvatar, I love those books!!  I could have guessed that. 
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 12th, 2011, 4:45 pm |
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Oh! I'm starting to read right now, gotta catch up!
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 12th, 2011, 5:26 pm |
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golden* wrote: Eä wrote: I'm already on The Council of Elrond.. by Ilúvatar, I love those books!! I could have guessed that. Yeah, but I had forgotten.. guess my LotR crazy love had faded... Anyway, both of you.. get over in the first discussion thread, will you! _________________ >>Be the change you wish to see in the world<<
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 13th, 2011, 8:57 pm |
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Eä wrote: golden* wrote: Yeah, but I had forgotten.. guess my LotR crazy love had faded... Anyway, both of you.. get over in the first discussion thread, will you! Er, I apologize if this has already been answered, but where is it located, exactly?
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Post subject: Re: ~The Epic Summer Re-Read~ Posted: June 13th, 2011, 9:10 pm |
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Oh, it's actually in Doriath (Misc Book Discussion) and it's titled 'ESSR: The Shire to Tom Bombadil.' _________________ ~Set by Lembas~If we grow up we're all going to be famous.
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