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Ocean_Islands

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 10:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How is this supposed to work? I've never read with other people before. Are you going to say, 'We start on March 5, read chapter 1; Then March 6, chapter 2'?

Spygirl

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 11:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm flexible, Ocean. We were thinking of doing some chats as well as board discussions, but how we proceed in reading and discussing hasn't been decided. Suggestions welcome!

Wargod

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 12:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How about like the first books we did? We had a thread for chapters 1-8 (or somewhere around there,) then a thread for 9-whatever, etc. Since this series is longer and more involved it'd probably be better to have them in smaller groups, like chapters 1-3 or something. That way you can discuss the book as you read it and those who read at different speeds aren't spoiled and aren't worrying about spoiling.

On a side note, I was in Caleb's class Monday (2nd grade) and when the kids went to find their comfy spots to read I noticed one of the boys reading the Two Towers. This is the same kid who breezed through the Harry Potter books last year like he was reading a comic book. I was always one of the most advanced readers in school, but I know I wouldn't have tackled LOTR when I was 7 and a half, LOL!

Reiki

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 1:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The chapter threads sound good wargod. The Hobbit will go faster I think. Especially the first few chapters. I think we should try to have set goals for each section though, so that we are more or less reading it together.

Chats can be included as extra discussions, so that anyone not comfortable with chat doesn't feel left out of the loop. Are there any days/times that are better for anyone wanting to chat? And, is it possible to log the chats so that we can share that discussion with the threads?

When we get closer to the end of February I will be posting some informational stuff related to Tolkien and his tales of Middle Earth. I want to post a timeline so that the timing of events makes more sense.

Also, is there anyone who will not have seen the films by March? I only ask because I think if most of us have seen the movies there will be discussions and questions re: the books vs the movies.

Hermoine, I may need to rush out and buy that set of the books!

Wargod

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I haven't seen Return of the King and won't til it comes out on DVD. There's no way I could sit still for a 3 hour movie, lol.

Twiggyish

Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 6:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sounds good Reiki =)

Egbok

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Eggiegollum is a precious westcoaster and probably couldn't get into a Chat session until 8pm Eastcoast time (5pm my time). I'm not one who would contribute much to chat, but I'd be like to be there to "hear" what others have to say about the stories.

Thanks for organizing this Reiki!


Reiki

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, but what about Eggiesmeagol?

Egbok

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
hehehehe...Eggiesmeagol will be there too.

Calamity

Friday, January 09, 2004 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
From IMDB's home page (yea!!!):

"Ian McKellen is predicting that the film-rights conflict between New Line Cinema on the one hand and MGM/UA on the other over J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit will be resolved. In an interview with Britain's Channel 4 Wednesday, McKellen said, "There is currently a situation where two companies own the rights [to The Hobbit], but when that's sorted out Peter [Jackson] and I will sit and talk it over. We've mentioned it recently and Peter is looking forward to getting it into production." (Jackson's next scheduled production is a remake of King Kong.) McKellen has previously recommended that Jackson turn The Hobbit into a long-running television series. It is a prequel to the Lord of Rings trilogy, describing how Bilbo Baggins originally acquired the ring."

Reiki

Friday, January 16, 2004 - 5:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just got my Annotated Hobbit today. Thanks for the heads-up Hermie. I also got a copy of a book called "The Magical World of The Lord of the Rings" by David Colbert. It has some really interesting stuff in it and answers a lot of the frequently asked questions for Tolkien newbies. I will keep it handy during our discussions.

Twiggyish

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 3:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just finished the audio book.. BBC Radio Broadcast of it. I am going to purchase the book to read, too.

Reiki

Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 7:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I want to get either the unabridged audio version of the books or the Minds Eye dramatic version.

How was the BBC version Twiggy? I think, but I may be wrong, that Ian Holmes (who played Bilbo in the movies) is the voice of Frodo on that audio.

Twiggyish

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 8:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think you're right Reiki. I thought it was the same actor. The BBC version is wonderful. The acting is first rate, too. Loved all of it. Unlike some audio books, this one has music and sound effects AND several actors playing the parts. (more like a play)

Twiggyish

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 7:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm still going to read the book, though. The audio was an abridged version.

Reiki
Member

08-12-2000

Friday, January 30, 2004 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Bumping this thread as a reminder to everyone who wants to participate.

Reiki
Member

08-12-2000

Monday, February 02, 2004 - 2:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Is there any one day/time that would work best for people who want to chat about the books as we read them? We can rule out Thursday nights because of Survivor. I see chatting as in addition to, not instead of our board discussions. So please don't feel you need to be available to chat in order to participate.

Spygirl
Member

04-23-2001

Monday, February 02, 2004 - 9:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mondays are totally out for me - I prefer Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Monday, February 02, 2004 - 10:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Might be difficult for me b/c I'm on PT and I'm usually at the gym between 5PM and 7PM PT (8-10 PM ET). So while I'd love to chat, my schedule might not work for this. The only days I don't go to the gym are Fridays and Sundays.

But I'm still planning to join the board discussions!

Djgirl
Member

07-17-2002

Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 9:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I want in - I haven't read the Hobbit yet, but I have it on my table of books to go through. I would love to be part of the discussion! :-)

Reiki
Member

08-12-2000

Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 11:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Great Djgirl. The more the merrier!

Reiki
Member

08-12-2000

Monday, February 23, 2004 - 10:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi everyone! We will be starting our discussion of The Hobbit on Monday, March 1st. Before we get started I am interested in learning a little about our group. I would also like to get some consensus on how our discussions will work.

Please respond to the following questions in this thread:

1. Have you ever read The Hobbit before?
1a. Multiple times?
1b. If yes, how long has it been since you last read it?

Same questions for The Lord of the Rings:
2. Have you read the trilogy before?
2a. Multiple times?
2b. How long since you last read them?

3. Have you read any of the other Middle Earth books edited by Christopher Tolkien?

4. Have you seen any of the three Peter Jackson movie adaptations of the Lord of the Rings?

5. How many chapters a week do you think you will be able to read?

6. Are you interested in participating in a chatroom discussion on the books (in addition to, not replacing this board discussion)?

7. If you would like to participate in a chatroom discussion, which night of the week/time would work best with your schedule? (Please indicate time zone in answer - Also Thursday nights are unavailable due to a conflict with Survivor chat)


Thanks in advance. I will be posting some other information here in the next few days just to get us in the mood for Middle Earth.}}

Reiki
Member

08-12-2000

Monday, February 23, 2004 - 10:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. Have you ever read The Hobbit before? Yes
1a. Multiple times? Yes
1b. If yes, how long has it been since you last read it? About a month, I couldn't wait! But I am ready to read it again

Same questions for The Lord of the Rings:
2. Have you read the trilogy before? Yes
2a. Multiple times? Yes
2b. How long since you last read them? About a year

3. Have you read any of the other Middle Earth books edited by Christopher Tolkien? Yes, I have read the Silmarillion and many of the History of Middle Earth books

4. Have you seen any of the three Peter Jackson movie adaptations of the Lord of the Rings? Yes, all 3 movies. Can't wait for the extended Return of the King DVD

5. How many chapters a week do you think you will be able to read? I probably read faster than some people, so I am comfortable with whatever the consensus is, but would like to read at least 2 chapters a week to keep the discussion moving

6. Are you interested in participating in a chatroom discussion on the books (in addition to, not replacing this board discussion)? Yes

7. If you would like to participate in a chatroom discussion, which night of the week/time would work best with your schedule? (Please indicate time zone in answer - Also Thursday nights are unavailable due to a conflict with Survivor chat) I am open as far as days and times go. I am on the East Coast


Wargod
Member

07-16-2001

Monday, February 23, 2004 - 10:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Have you ever read The Hobbit before?
Nope, I've been reading it for awhile, but haven't finished and need to start over since I'm not even sure where i am in the story.

Same questions for The Lord of the Rings:
2. Have you read the trilogy before?
Read the first two books about two years ago.

3. Have you read any of the other Middle Earth books edited by Christopher Tolkien? No.

4. Have you seen any of the three Peter Jackson movie adaptations of the Lord of the Rings? I've seen the first two several times.

5. How many chapters a week do you think you will be able to read? Depends on how busy I am with other things and how fast I want to go through the book.

6. Are you interested in participating in a chatroom discussion on the books (in addition to, not replacing this board discussion)? Yes.

7. If you would like to participate in a chatroom discussion, which night of the week/time would work best with your schedule? (Please indicate time zone in answer - Also Thursday nights are unavailable due to a conflict with Survivor chat) Any evening after 6pm PST is fine for me.



Spygirl
Member

04-23-2001

Monday, February 23, 2004 - 10:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. Have you ever read The Hobbit before?
Nope! First timer here!

Same questions for The Lord of the Rings:
Same deal - first timer

3. Have you read any of the other Middle Earth books edited by Christopher Tolkien?
No

4. Have you seen any of the three Peter Jackson movie adaptations of the Lord of the Rings?
All three; FotR and TTT twice, RotK once


5. How many chapters a week do you think you will be able to read?
I read really quickly - whatever we need to read, I can read


6. Are you interested in participating in a chatroom discussion on the books (in addition to, not replacing this board discussion)?
Yes


7. If you would like to participate in a chatroom discussion, which night of the week/time would work best with your schedule? (Please indicate time zone in answer - Also Thursday nights are unavailable due to a conflict with Survivor chat)
Tuesday and Wednesday - after 6pm central time (as late as necessary - doesn't matter to me