Member: BookBuzz

Wow, Dawn - am I behind the times or what?! I just signed in to this wonderful website after almost a year, and saw your invitation to participate in your book club's upcoming review of Shadow Divers because it was a book that I thoroughly enjoyed.

I will certainly sign-up for the online Toronto Book Club now that my antiquated pc has been set aside for a significantly faster model.

All the best!

posted by luv2read2 at 9:56 pm (EST) on May 24, 2009

Hi Dawn,
Thanks for the invite to the Book Buzz online chat. I was too late for the Dress Lodger, but I am picking up The Glass Castle today. I will register, and look forward to joining the discussion for April.

Louanne

posted by Louanne at 1:46 pm (EST) on Mar 20, 2009

Thanks, I did check out the chat transcript. I was glad to see that some questions asked were ones I would have asked (or would have asked if I thought of it at the time...)

Happy new year!

posted by sweetiegherkin at 12:08 am (EST) on Dec 29, 2008

Hi Dawn,

Thanks for the invite to the chat on The Time Traveler's Wife. I was very interested in checking it out, but unfortunately was at work too late that day. I will check out your link for the future though.

Thanks again,
Jen

posted by sweetiegherkin at 12:02 pm (EST) on Dec 22, 2008

Thanks for inviting me, Dawn! I was unable to participate in the chat last night - my son is home from college and we got busy decorating the tree - but I would like to participate in the future! I've bookmarked the site and will be checking back in. Keep me posted! Amanda

posted by riofriotex at 9:22 am (EST) on Dec 16, 2008

Hi Dawn! Thanks so much for inviting me. This is exactly what I need - an online book club. I love discussing books but my schedule never allows me to join book clubs anymore (i work evenings and weekends). I read The Time Traveller's Wife over a year ago and will have to scan through it to say anything intelligent about it, but I still remember absolutely loving it! I will have to find the new book selection at the library and really join in the discussion on that one.

Thanks!
Amy

posted by craneflat at 2:30 pm (EST) on Dec 6, 2008

Hi Dawn,

That sounds so awesome! I loved The Time Traveller's Wife, and Audrey Niffenegger's other book is on my TBR list. Although I would love to join in the online book club, I'll actually be travelling on the 15th. Ironic? Hahah It's a fantastic idea though, and I hope to be able to participate sometime in the future.

Keep me posted,
Monica

posted by monnibo at 12:42 pm (EST) on Dec 4, 2008

Hi Dawn
I just read your note from March (as you can tell I don't check my account much). At Innisfil we have also spoken with authors by phone at our book club (we had Jacquelyn Mitchard on the line in May). Gil Adamson will be our guest author this October during Ontario Public Library week. Feel free to contact me (mpethick@innisfil.library.on.ca) bye

posted by mpethick at 3:05 pm (EST) on Aug 21, 2008

Hello, Dawn. I have not done any 'book discussion' online. I don't feel I have the time to devote to it as I should. I really enjoyed reading the others comments. I just today got the next book you are going to discuss, The Master by Colm Toibin. I hope I'll be able to get some of it read before you start posting about it. My posting may be haphazard but I will try to stay up to date.

Sincerly,

libraryclerk (Kay)

posted by libraryclerk at 8:44 pm (EST) on Jun 17, 2008

Hi Dawn, Just read your note. I will be leaving work in about half an hour so when I get settled at home I will look at your site. I really did enjoy the book so I will be interested in sharing with others.

Libraryclerk (Kay)

posted by libraryclerk at 6:00 pm (EST) on Jun 13, 2008

Hey Dawn,
Oh, I love the Shadow Divers, it would be a pleasure to add to the discussion. I'll be sure keep check the website and post my comments. Anyone will to help with my little collection is great. Thanks so much!

posted by kristincedar at 9:19 pm (EST) on Jun 12, 2008

Hi Dawn,
Thanks again for the invite to join in the conversation at Book Buzz. I've popped in a few times to see what readers are saying. Great forum--I'll be back for sure. I've ordered a few new Canadian titles (including The Outlander) to be shipped ahead of me to meet me in Toronto this summer. Lisa See's book looks promising--will the conversation continue into July/August?
Christine

posted by betterthanchocolate at 8:29 pm (EST) on May 16, 2008

Thanks for the invite. I haven't read it yet -- it's on the top of the pile.

posted by picardyrose at 6:13 pm (EST) on May 1, 2008

Hi Dawn, thanks for the chat transcript link.

posted by icedtea at 1:24 am (EST) on Apr 3, 2008

Hi, thanks for the info. The Gil Adamson chat sounds interesting, but I'm not in your timezone so I'll probably miss it. Will there be a transcript available to read afterwards?

posted by icedtea at 4:36 pm (EST) on Mar 26, 2008

Hi Dawn,

Thanks for the invite. I visited Book Buzz--it looks great and I registered as a user. I don't actually have The Outlander on hand, but I'll try to get a hold of the next book and hope to join in the discussions.

Christine

posted by betterthanchocolate at 10:27 pm (EST) on Mar 25, 2008

Ok........that's what I get for answering without really reading the comment. Haven't bought The Outlander yet. Thought you were talking about Diana Gabaldan's Outlander. Am waiting on a library hold for the new one......will let you know if I get it in time to discuss.
Thanks and sorry for the quick-draw response.
Pam

posted by Coyote99 at 5:10 pm (EST) on Mar 20, 2008

Thanks so much, but it has been so long ago that I read that book that I wouldn't be able to add much to your discussion.
Keep me in mind for future reads.
Pam Bustamante

posted by Coyote99 at 5:05 pm (EST) on Mar 20, 2008

Hello Dawn,
thanks for your note.
I have not read the Gil Adamson's book yet, and quite honestly I do not know when I will get to it.
I will be popping in, though, just to see what goes on.
Happy reading!

Paola :-))

posted by aluvalibri at 9:20 pm (EST) on Mar 19, 2008

Thanks, Dawn
I haven't been posting any comments, but have been reading the BookBuzz website. I 'll look at the Michael Redhill questions-
Cyrel

posted by torontoc at 8:28 pm (EST) on Feb 8, 2008

Dawn:

I appreciate your information on the Book Club. I am always interested in new ways to discuss books so will look into it. I have Inside on my TBR pile so it depends on whether I can get to it in time.

Thanks and nice to meet you.

Karen

posted by kiwidoc at 10:56 am (EST) on Jan 16, 2008

Hi Dawn;

Thanks for the note. I will certainly follow this year's program. I am always very glad to see the TPL focus on local literature!

warmth,

Amy Lavender Harris
Imagining Toronto

posted by alharris at 6:58 pm (EST) on Jan 5, 2008

Hello Dawn

Thank you for the information on Book Buzz- I will look into it asap

Thanks

Cecilia

posted by Cicci at 3:27 am (EST) on Dec 15, 2007

Hi Dawn - I recently rated Shame (by Karin Alvtegen, but Betrayal is still on my To Be Read List). I'll be interested to see what your group thinks of her books - I think they are absolutely magnificent :)

posted by austcrimefiction at 5:52 pm (EST) on Dec 14, 2007

Hi Dawn
Thank you for the information on Book Buzz- I will look at the web site now that I am back in Toronto( was travelling for a month)
Cyrel

posted by torontoc at 12:19 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2007

Hello Dawn! Thanks for the heads-up about Custodian of Paradise.

Yes, on both counts - I have seen him read and heard him speak on his books. Lots of authors who are associated with Hollins (alumnae, professors, etc) are featured for readings. I've also been fortunate enough to be able to take a class with him, a seminar on advanced creative writing. It was the best prose workshop I've ever had. Many of my friends have said the same thing. He's signed my books :D

posted by commonzeitgeist at 4:02 am (EST) on Nov 15, 2007

Dawn,

Thank you for the invitation to the discussions. I just bought Custodian of Paradise and haven't had a chance to read it yet. But it's close to the front of my TBR line! If I finish it in time, I would love to join in the discussions--looks like fun!

Thanks,

Christina

posted by christiguc at 12:03 am (EST) on Nov 9, 2007

Hi Dawn. Thanks for the tip. I joined and look forward to joining the discussions.

Thanks again :)

posted by charlenemartel at 3:02 pm (EST) on Nov 7, 2007

Hi Dawn.

Thanks for the tip about BookBuzz. I like the fact that it is a nice mix of opinions and newsclippings on this historical work.

Tracey
(also a librarian - go figure???)

posted by tzurich at 9:51 am (EST) on Sep 13, 2007