Monthly Book Club - January

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Swap Coordinator:	knitandlitgirl (contact)
Swap categories:	Books Letters & Writing
Number of people in swap:	10
Location:	International
Type:	Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:	January 19, 2011
Date items must be sent by:	February 19, 2011
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
For this swap, I will pick a different book each month for particpants to read. Book picks will be books that are widely accessable at bookstores, thrift shops, and libraries. You do not need to purchase the book for the swap, but can if you wish. You will read the book and write a letter to your partner about it. What did you like? What would you change? Was there a character that you related to? One that annoyed you? Feel free to compare it the movie if there is one based on the book. You can also start reading the book as soon as you sign up for the swap. January's Pick: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Particpants must have a rating of 4.5 or higher with no recent 1s. Unrated swapers welcome with a well filled out profile.

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KraftyKaren 01/ 5/2011 #

I just finished Persuasion by Jane Austen and am totally joining this swap because I'd love to read Pride and Prejudice and discuss it with someone.

Flutterflies22 01/ 5/2011 #

Hmm...I'll have to think if I have the time to do this but I'm really interested. I watched the movie so it would be neat to compare it to the actual book!

knitandlitgirl 01/ 6/2011 #

Persuasion was pretty good too. One of the classes I took at school was all Jane Austen, and it gave me a better appreciation for her works. If I hadn't been in that class I never would have read any Austen, and I'm hoping that this swap will attract some people who need an "excuse" to read something by her. Pride and Prejudice is probably the most well known of her works, and it is the easiest to find, which is why I chose it. There's also several different versions of the movie available. I was required to watch an excellent Brittish version that aired on PBS a few years ago, but I have only seen bits and pieces of the lastest staring Keira Knightly as Elizabeth Bennett. It could be interesting to see how people compare the newest movie with the book - I've heard the endings were different.

marinda 01/ 6/2011 #

I love Jane Austen! I read P&P about every 5 years or so. I think it's about time to do my 5 year reunion with Darcy. :-)

knitandlitgirl 01/19/2011 #

February's Book Club Swap is now up and running.

mamacrafter 01/19/2011 #

I have never read this and I am due to read something so I will join. Thanks for hosting!:)

mamacrafter 01/19/2011 #

Sorry just relized that it is a book a month so maybe I will start with the feb book, otherwise I won't be able to finish in time.

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