Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Welcome!

Hello friends, family, and fellow book-lovers, and welcome to my new blog - Mostly Novels. I am always reading a book (or 2, or 3...) and I always want to discuss these books with other people, but don't always have the opportunity to do so. My hope is that this blog will serve as a meeting place for people, like me, who want to discuss not only their personal reactions to the books they've read, but also the philosophical, historical, or cultural implications behind those texts. In this kind of modern book club we don't have to read the same books at the same time. Instead, using my tags, you will be able to pop on over to Mostly Novels anytime and look up the books you've just read, peruse my two cents on the matter, and add your own ideas in the comments section. You could also check out what people have to say about the books you're thinking about reading before making the commitment to open that first page. However you decide to use it, I hope that Mostly Novels will enrich your reading experience, and that we can develop a genuine community that encourages intellectual, yet ego-free, discussion. Welcome to Mostly Novels! Let's get started!

6 comments:

  1. Yes, but that blog name was taken. ;) Thanks for reading!

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  2. Love it! Now the question is: will your thoughts on M&M make me reconsider leaving it unfinished.... :)

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  3. Hi there Emily, hope you don't mind me posting since you don't know me - I saw your link on Austin's FB page (I'm a friend of hers from the UK) and was intrigued - I'm doing something similar (but a bit more frivolous!) in that I'm posting monthly book reviews (at http://elspells.blogspot.com ) but your idea is really, really cool. I studied Literature at university and am about to start a Masters in Creative Writing here in the UK, so am hoping to read lots of lovely books in the coming year. I'll definitely be checking out your blog, and if it's alright with you, add my 2 cents (or pence!)

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  4. Ellie,
    So good to hear from you! I'm glad you found the blog; I'm excited to extend the lit-love as far and wide as possible. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the books I pick. Your blog looks awesome as well so I'll be checking in with you too!:) Thanks for reading and good luck as you start your MFA program!

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