http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:15:40 GMT 10 http://i31.tinypic.com/2dhrxmp.jpg http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/feed/? http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/a-book-for-november-t80.htm bittner29 Okay so I am at work and I only have 20 minutes til we close and I want to get out of here as soon as possible so I need to type this quickly so I can go close the safe and my drawer and try to be out of here by 5 after. Kate is very into this whole NANOWRIMO thing. Basically Novemeber is the NAtional Novel WRIting MOnth, so NANOWRIMO is an non-profit group that organizes and gets all the writers and communities together to write novels in the month of November. If you want more info you ... Book of the Month Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:15:40 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/a-book-for-november-t80.htm#437 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/a-book-for-november-t80.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/relentless-t77.htm Rigby

Our belated September book: Relentless by Dean Koontz.
]]> Book of the Month Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:06:17 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/relentless-t77.htm#421 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/relentless-t77.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/work-issue-t79.htm tjy49 So tonight I went back to my office to see if an employee could come in and work early, since I don't have anybody to work early and I work late, and found one of the housewares people talking on his cellphone in this little storage area right next to my office. I sit there for a little thinking he'll get off the phone since I'm there, but he keeps talking about booking hotel rooms, I think for some church thing. So I finish up and ask him if he's working? He says yes, so I say Okay, then, ... The Rubber Room Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:51:47 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/work-issue-t79.htm#428 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/work-issue-t79.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/skarsgard-which-i-think-would-make-a-good-whispery-fragrance-name-t78.htm tjy49 So, he's in Shreveport filming Straw Dogs, along with the guy who plays Hoyt, and the guy who plays Cyclops in the recent x-men films. I have to go to there (for any of you that watch 30 Rock). Here's a little article, actually it's not even that. So if anyone wants to take a lets-pretend-we're-actually-in-Shreveport-for-a-nonstalker-reason, I'm in askars The Rubber Room Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:57:21 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/skarsgard-which-i-think-would-make-a-good-whispery-fragrance-name-t78.htm#424 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/skarsgard-which-i-think-would-make-a-good-whispery-fragrance-name-t78.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/becoming-part-of-something-bigger-t74.htm Rigby One of the blogs I read is part of a large group of Book Clubs. Here's the link: http://www.bookendbabes.com/about-athenas-bookshelf/ I think it sounds like something that would really be fun, and I'm in the process of seeing if we qualify for it. Just want to get some of your feedback, if you hate it then I will just have to force my family into forming a chapter here. *evil laughter* The Midnight Book Club Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:45:20 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/becoming-part-of-something-bigger-t74.htm#411 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/becoming-part-of-something-bigger-t74.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/twilight-spoof-t69.htm tjy49

spoof]]> The Rubber Room Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:06:48 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/twilight-spoof-t69.htm#380 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/twilight-spoof-t69.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/uncle-montague-s-tales-of-terror-t76.htm Rigby I've been immersed in the book blogging community for almost two weeks now, and I've stumbled upon many wonderful book suggestions- I now keep two journals- one listing the books I've read and a separate on to list all the books I want to read. While looking around for a good ghost story, but nothing too violent for our friend Bittner, I came across Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror, and honestly, the name was enough for me. The fact that it's illustrated by David Roberts who obviously ... Book of the Month Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:15:51 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/uncle-montague-s-tales-of-terror-t76.htm#415 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/uncle-montague-s-tales-of-terror-t76.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/what-are-we-reading-t75.htm tjy49 I've been traveling alot this month, and finally have a semi-permanent place to live. What are the books for September and October? I've found a nearby library, so I'm ready to go!! And I listened to The Strain on the way to MS. It might be good for Halloween since it involves vampires. More of the Nosferatu kind, not True Blood But still intriguing. There are some lengthly science type descriptions that you might skim past though. I just don't care about all the intricacies of an eclipse. ... Book of the Month Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:46:12 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/what-are-we-reading-t75.htm#413 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/what-are-we-reading-t75.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-emmy-s-t73.htm bittner29 Okay, so at the present time I do not have a computer outside of my time spent at work. So it will be quite sometime before I have the ability to create my own blog. Although I have enjoyed reading both of yours. So in the mean time I will have to continue ranting about movies and tv shows via the BOOKclub site. I found that as I age I am less and less interested in award shows. I remember when I was younger being fascinated by the Oscars, counting down to the VMA's, and placing betts against ... Library Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:51:42 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-emmy-s-t73.htm#407 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-emmy-s-t73.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/next-month-s-book-suggestions-t34.htm bittner29 Kate and I have talked briefly about chooses a book out of the horror genre for the month of October. Now this does not mean that for November we will find a book about pilgrims or read a Christmas Carol in December. But since October and Halloween have a whole genre to pick from, why not. Along those lines though I think we should do Pride and Prejudice in February!! Or at least something along those lines. Any way, we still have a few days before we have to pick a book for October, ... Book of the Month Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:24:34 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/next-month-s-book-suggestions-t34.htm#110 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/next-month-s-book-suggestions-t34.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/the-blogging-world-t70.htm Rigby I've tried my hand at blogging several times in the past. The problem is... Is it really a blog if no one reads it? I know it shouldn't matter, but isn't a blog a way of reaching out to people, sharing thoughts, ideas, and opinions? Sure it is! I've wanted to do a book blog for awhile now. I became aware of the book blogging community thru my twitter account, and thru the twitter account Bittner set up for our book club site. Last year I came across a book blogger's 24 hour Read-a-thon. ... The Midnight Book Club Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:12:07 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/the-blogging-world-t70.htm#387 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/the-blogging-world-t70.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/banned-book-week-comes-to-norman-ok-ahead-schedule-t72.htm Rigby As previously stated I've been doing a lot of web surfing on book blogs, and I came across this blog, by author Ellen Hopkins. Bittner, if you get a chance you for sure need to check this out! I totally wish I could be there.

http://ellenhopkins.livejournal.com/7107.html]]> The Rubber Room Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:44:18 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/banned-book-week-comes-to-norman-ok-ahead-schedule-t72.htm#391 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/banned-book-week-comes-to-norman-ok-ahead-schedule-t72.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/round-ireland-with-a-fridge-t64.htm bittner29 I was searching for a thriller to read this summer and some how I came across this book by Tony Hawks. Now it's not really a thriller but it looks really funny. And I am always in the mood for a book that makes me laugh. Here is the review I got off Bookreporter.com ROUND IRELAND WITH A FRIDGE begins with this foolish (read: drunken) bet that Tony Hawks, a comedian from Britain, cannot hitch around Ireland while lugging a refrigerator in thirty days. Tony admits that this ... Book of the Month Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:28:03 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/round-ireland-with-a-fridge-t64.htm#355 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/round-ireland-with-a-fridge-t64.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/still-life-with-woodpecker-t68.htm Rigby Okay, so we slacked off a month, but I think in view of all the months we've read more than one book it's okay. I'm actually reading quite a lot, but sadly nothing on our book club docket. Tomorrow I plan on getting this book. So without further ado, the book for September, as picked by Mandy, is Still Life With Woodpecker by Tim Robbins. Here's a quick synopsis I stole off Wiki: Quote:Still Life With Woodpecker (1980) is the third novel by Tom Robbins, concerning the love ... Book of the Month Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:53:00 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/still-life-with-woodpecker-t68.htm#379 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/still-life-with-woodpecker-t68.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/catching-fire-t71.htm Rigby [img][/img] Our first selection for October is Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins and the sequel to a past book of the month selection, The Hunger Games. Who knew we would end up being so cool? Hunger Games and now Catching Fire are all the rage on book blogs, but we can say we on board that train before it even left the station. When we last left Katniss, she and Peeta had won the Hunger Games in a most brazen way. Katniss realized that she had warm fuzzies for Gayle, just as she ... Book of the Month Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:22:15 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/catching-fire-t71.htm#390 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/book-of-the-month-f1/catching-fire-t71.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-surgeon-t65.htm Rigby [img][/img] Okay, our other pick for July is a thriller, a combination of medical and police drama. In other words, a good summer beach read. XD Here's a synopsis for it: Quote: A serial killer is on the loose in Boston. The victims are killed in a particularly nasty way: cut with a scalpel on the stomach, the intestines and uterus removed, and then the throat slashed. The killer obviously has medical knowledge and has been dubbed "the Surgeon" by the media. Detective Thomas ... Library Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:30:53 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-surgeon-t65.htm#359 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-surgeon-t65.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/geekdom-mourns-the-death-of-john-hughes-t67.htm bittner29 Today, the geeks mourn. Being geeks, they (we?) do it on the computer. Via Facebook, Twitter and e-mail, the news of John Hughes' death on Thursday spread instantly, followed by people typing out famous line after famous line. "Automobile?" "We'll drive home backwards." "You just bought yourself another Saturday." "Those aren't pillows!" "Bueller? Bueller?" Decades after the films Hughes wrote and directed perfectly ... Library Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:56:37 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/geekdom-mourns-the-death-of-john-hughes-t67.htm#373 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/geekdom-mourns-the-death-of-john-hughes-t67.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/what-s-going-on-t66.htm bittner29 I felt like writing a bit, just random thoughts about things that are going on in my life. And I just didn't feel like writing it in my blog because Kate was pretty much the only one who ever read my blog and I haven't written in it for forever! So for those of you who haven't heard, my computer killed itself a couple of weeks ago. We had been having some small problems with the battery cord and certain "virus protection" programs that were locking it up, but in the end Toby (that ... Library Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:56:28 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/what-s-going-on-t66.htm#366 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/what-s-going-on-t66.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/lux-the-poet-by-martin-millar-t62.htm Rigby Our June selection (once Bittner finishes Outlander and I come to the end of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies) is a quirky book from a quirky author. I've read two of his other books, Lonely Werewolf Girl and The Good Faires of New York, two of the most awesomely bizzare books of my vast collection. So, here's hoping Lux is good enough to tempt you! Here's the review from Amazon: Quote:There is something about Lux. He’s a thief and a liar; he is selfish and self-absorbed and ... Library Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:59:12 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/lux-the-poet-by-martin-millar-t62.htm#339 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/lux-the-poet-by-martin-millar-t62.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/outlander-by-diana-gabaldon-t61.htm Rigby I know, I know. We're a bit behind... BUT, we're getting back on track. Choosing two books last month turned out to be epic fail, as I had trouble finding P&P&Z, and Bittner had trouble finding our Pirate book... But I picked up PPZ at last, and Bittner finally purchased Outlander... I think. XD Outlander, technically our May pick, was chosen to fit our sci-fi/romance/fantasy selection. As I'm almost done with the book (and actually just picked up the sequel today) I have ... Library Tue, 26 May 2009 22:21:27 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/outlander-by-diana-gabaldon-t61.htm#323 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/outlander-by-diana-gabaldon-t61.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/going-away-party-t63.htm tjy49 ]]> The Rubber Room Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:30:24 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/going-away-party-t63.htm#352 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/going-away-party-t63.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/capt-hook-the-adventures-of-a-notorious-youth-extended-t60.htm Rigby Our second book for this month is a pirate book, especially picked for Bittner since she has been yearning for a book about pirates. Next she's going to want ninjas... But as we have covered vampires, zombies and ghosts, I guess it's only fair to walk the plank for now. Capt. Hook: The Adventures of a Notorious Youth by J.V. Hart (it's also illustrated by Brett Helquist who did the drawings for A Series of Unfortunate Events for my fellow book nerds out there in reader land.) Here's ... Library Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:18:53 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/capt-hook-the-adventures-of-a-notorious-youth-extended-t60.htm#320 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/capt-hook-the-adventures-of-a-notorious-youth-extended-t60.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-extended-t59.htm Rigby Our first book for this month is the classic tale of love mixes with zombies. XD Here's what they're saying on Amazon: Quote:"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains." So begins Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, an expanded edition of the beloved Jane Austen novel featuring all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie mayhem. As our story opens, a mysterious plague has fallen upon the quiet English village ... Library Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:28:40 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-extended-t59.htm#315 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-extended-t59.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/heart-and-soul-by-maeve-binchy-t56.htm Rigby Okay, it's a little late, but the book for March, 2009 is" Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy, one of my favorite authors. Here what Amazon had to say about the novel: Quote:With the insight, humor, and compassion we have come to expect from her, Maeve Binchy tells a story of family, friends, patients, and staff who are part of a heart clinic in a community caught between the old and the new Ireland. Dr. Clara Casey has been offered the thankless job of establishing ... Library Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:04:24 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/heart-and-soul-by-maeve-binchy-t56.htm#299 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/heart-and-soul-by-maeve-binchy-t56.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/do-you-like-to-write-book-reviews-t58.htm Liza Hey midnight book club! My name is Liza! I'm 22 year old Swedish freelance web designer living in the "land down under" (Australia). I started the site OnlineBookTips.com a couple of weeks ago. For the moment I have a lot of work on my desk and don't got the time to post everyday. That's why I decide to let everybody make their voice heard if they really wanted to. If you feel like you have a book review or tip you would like to share with the people, send your reviews to Booktips@gmail.com Don't ... The Midnight Book Club Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:49:05 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/do-you-like-to-write-book-reviews-t58.htm#309 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/do-you-like-to-write-book-reviews-t58.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/dead-threads-f2/mansfield-park-by-jane-austen-t57.htm Rigby Our second pick for this month: In order to help Bittner reach her goal of finishing her unread books, we've chosen another Austen classic. By the time next month comes around we should be more than ready to throw a few hungry zombies into Jane's plots! Quote:This new edition places Mansfield Park in its Regency context and elucidates the theatrical background that pervades the novel. At the age of ten, Fanny Price leaves the poverty of her Portsmouth home to be brought up among ... Dead Threads Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:13:33 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/dead-threads-f2/mansfield-park-by-jane-austen-t57.htm#307 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/dead-threads-f2/mansfield-park-by-jane-austen-t57.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/one-year-anniversary-t55.htm bittner29 I am very pleased to announce that as of April the Midnight Book Club will be celebrating our one year anniversary!!! On one hand I am very proud of us for keeping the book club going! I am also amazed that in one year we have read 18 books!!! And after March we will have, hopefully, reached 20!!! That is incredible! On the other hand, I do wish there was more we could do to promote the website. To get more people invovled. I am so grateful to the members we have now. But, I do believe ... The Midnight Book Club Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:23:01 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/one-year-anniversary-t55.htm#298 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/one-year-anniversary-t55.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/sense-and-sensibility-t53.htm Rigby Our first book for this month is Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. For the month of romance we have chosen this classic tale of two sisters and their very different path towards finding true love! Here's the Amazon description: Quote: Jane Austen’s first published novel, Sense and Sensibility is a wonderfully entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate, ... Library Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:28:36 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/sense-and-sensibility-t53.htm#281 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/sense-and-sensibility-t53.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/entertainment-news-t54.htm tjy49 1. Eclipse is being released in June 2010, and not directed by Chris Weitz 2. Charlaine Harris's new book and the first season of True Blood come out in May -coincidence? probably not 3. The second book in The Hunger Games series comes out in September I don't know about this Twilight stuff, it's very rushed. Are they worried their target audience will grow up and become uninterested? I'll go see it, but I'm worried the quality will suffer. Has anyone been watching Dollhouse? ... The Rubber Room Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:33:34 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/entertainment-news-t54.htm#288 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/entertainment-news-t54.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/new-year-resolutions-t48.htm Rigby Here are my resolutions: To Blog More ( I actually already blogged about my quest to find a Wii Fit today) To Exercise More To Eat Better To Be Nicer (in my thoughts especially!) To Treasure My Family and Friends and to Celebrate Their Good Qualities (whilst ignoring the qualities that my make me roll my eyes or bitch slap them) To Be A Tigger! To Read More To Write More To Age Backwards To Continue to Stay One Step Ahead of The Authorities Those ... The Rubber Room Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:38:41 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/new-year-resolutions-t48.htm#244 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/new-year-resolutions-t48.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-jane-eyre-affair-t50.htm Rigby Quote: Imagine this. Great Britain in 1985 is close to being a police state. The Crimean War has dragged on for more than 130 years and Wales is self-governing. The only recognizable thing about this England is her citizens' enduring love of literature. And the Third Most Wanted criminal, Acheron Hades, is stealing characters from England's cherished literary heritage and holding them for ransom. Bibliophiles will be enchanted, but not surprised, to learn that stealing a character ... Library Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:16:53 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-jane-eyre-affair-t50.htm#264 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-jane-eyre-affair-t50.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/dead-until-dark-t49.htm tjy49 Quote: Product Description Sookie Stackhouse is just a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. Until the vampire of her dreams walks into her life-and one of her coworkers checks out.... Maybe having a vampire for a boyfriend isn't such a bright idea. A fun, fast, funny, and wonderfully intriguing blend of vampire and mystery that's hard to put down, and should not be missed. (Susan Sizemore) Our first book of the month- despite the lateness of this post. ... Library Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:51:13 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/dead-until-dark-t49.htm#262 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/dead-until-dark-t49.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/gossip-girl-t44.htm tjy49 Is anyone else tired of Jenny? Holy crap, stop thinking you're an adult. Like the hair, too much eye makeup. And you're attitude is just annoying. Stop thinking you're super-famous when you're nothing. Agnes must be bipolar though, that's the only explanation I can come up with. And, a few episodes ago, what bartender is going to let 17 year olds drink? That's crazy, I don't care how much money you have. And Serena does not need to go outside in a slip. Her legs are not that great. ... The Rubber Room Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:27:53 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/gossip-girl-t44.htm#197 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/gossip-girl-t44.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/stephen-king-vs-twilight-t52.htm tjy49

http://omg.yahoo.com/news/stephen-king-on-twilight-author-stephenie-meyer-can-t-write-worth-a-darn/18406?nc]]> The Rubber Room Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:19:22 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/stephen-king-vs-twilight-t52.htm#272 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/stephen-king-vs-twilight-t52.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/fun-questions-t51.htm bittner29 These are questions that are mostly based on events in The Eyre Affair, but you don't need to have read the Eyre Affair to answer them. So I created a seperate topic so that those who haven't read or don't plan on reading the Eyre Affair can still give thier answers. 1. The character of Jane Eyre is beloved by the community featured in The Eyre Affair. In this book they believe the ending to Jane Eyre to be different from how we know it, and they all agree that the ending is bad. And yet ... The Rubber Room Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:06:25 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/fun-questions-t51.htm#267 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/fun-questions-t51.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/a-christmas-story-the-book-that-inspired-the-hilarious-classic-film-t47.htm Rigby Our second book of December, based on one of my favorite holiday movies, is A Christmas Story: The Book That Inspired the Hilarious Classic Film by Jean Shepherd. The movie is so awesome that hopefully the book will be even better and funnier! Here's what Amazon had to say: Quote: The holiday film A Christmas Story, first released in 1983, has become a bona fide Christmas perennial, gaining in stature and fame with each succeeding year. Its affectionate, wacky, and wryly realistic ... Library Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:45:26 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/a-christmas-story-the-book-that-inspired-the-hilarious-classic-film-t47.htm#227 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/a-christmas-story-the-book-that-inspired-the-hilarious-classic-film-t47.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-godfather-t46.htm Rigby Our first book of December is Godfather by Mario Puzo. It spawned two of the top films in history, and was nominated by our very own Bittner. Here's what Amazon had to say about the book: Quote:The story of Don Vito Corleone, the head of a New York Mafia family, inspired some of the most successful movies ever. It is in Mario Puzo's The Godfather that Corleone first appears. As Corleone's desperate struggle to control the Mafia underworld unfolds, so does the story of his family. ... Library Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:40:27 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-godfather-t46.htm#226 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-godfather-t46.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-secret-life-of-bees-t42.htm Rigby This month we are reading two books, up first is The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Here's what Amazon has to say about our chosen book selection: Quote: In Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees, 14-year-old Lily Owen, neglected by her father and isolated on their South Carolina peach farm, spends hours imagining a blissful infancy when she was loved and nurtured by her mother, Deborah, whom she barely remembers. These consoling fantasies are her heart's answer to the family ... Library Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:08:02 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-secret-life-of-bees-t42.htm#188 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-secret-life-of-bees-t42.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/oh-no-or-hot-damn-t45.htm tjy49 http://movies.msn.com/movies/hotgossip/12-03-08_4/?GT1=28101

I'd break up with her if she wore that dress too ]]> The Rubber Room Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:05:40 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/oh-no-or-hot-damn-t45.htm#220 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/oh-no-or-hot-damn-t45.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/coffee-bar-t15.htm Rigby Just a place for us to hang out and post messages to each other. I want to say hi to Ame and Michelle and welcome you to the Club! I'm sure you both have already taken the Oath, right? XD I just got back from seeing The Incrediable Hulk and Edward Norton was his usual swoon worthy self, plus it had a cameo with Robert Downey, Jr. It was A LOT better than Ang Lee's The Hulk. Although I hope that when it comes out on DVD there's a special version of how Norton thought the film should ... The Rubber Room Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:24:57 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/coffee-bar-t15.htm#21 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/coffee-bar-t15.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/watchmen-graphic-novel-t43.htm Rigby For our other November book club pic, we've chosen the graphic novel Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Like our other pic, The Secret Life of Bees, Watchmen is an eagerly anticipated movie. Unlike TSLoB, Watchmen's release as a movie is under fire, as two studios claim to own the rights to the characters. Here's what Amazon had to say about our second selection: Quote:Has any comic been as acclaimed as Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen? Possibly only Frank Miller's The ... Library Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:15:35 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/watchmen-graphic-novel-t43.htm#189 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/watchmen-graphic-novel-t43.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/the-peeta-vs-gale-poll-t41.htm Rigby Who should Katniss choose, Peeta- the kind hearted boy who has loved her from a distance, or Gale, the hunting hottie who has been her closest friend for years?]]> The Rubber Room Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:03:23 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/the-peeta-vs-gale-poll-t41.htm#187 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/the-peeta-vs-gale-poll-t41.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-hunger-games-t35.htm Rigby Our first book for October is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: Quote:Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games." The terrain, rules, and level of ... Library Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:14:46 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-hunger-games-t35.htm#123 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/the-hunger-games-t35.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/jane-emily-and-witches-children-t36.htm Rigby Our second book of October is Jane-Emily by Patricia Clapp: Quote: Emily was a selfish, willful, hateful child who died before her thirteenth birthday. But that was a long time ago. Jane is nine years old and an orphan when she and her young Aunt Louisa come to spend the summer at Jane's grandmother's house, a large, mysterious mansion in Massachusetts. Then one day . . . Jane stares into a reflecting ball in the garden—and the face that looks back at her is not her own. Many ... Library Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:22:59 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/jane-emily-and-witches-children-t36.htm#124 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/jane-emily-and-witches-children-t36.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/the-bookmark-t40.htm Rigby Here is a list of all the books we have officially read for TMBC: 1. Fly By Night by Francis Hardinge 2. I Love You, Beth Cooper by Larry Doyle 3. The Host by Stephenie Meyer 4. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer 5. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 6. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer 7. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer 8. Salem Falls by Jodi Piccault 9. Sunshine by Robin McKinley 10. Jane-Emily by Patricia Clapp 11. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 12. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue ... The Midnight Book Club Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:00:09 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/the-bookmark-t40.htm#166 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-midnight-book-club-f5/the-bookmark-t40.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/dead-threads-f2/who-s-hotter-than-edward-cullen-t39.htm Rigby Strictly literary and movie characters. You can't say me, since I'm a real person. XD]]> Dead Threads Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:15:25 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/dead-threads-f2/who-s-hotter-than-edward-cullen-t39.htm#146 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/dead-threads-f2/who-s-hotter-than-edward-cullen-t39.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/new-twilight-poster-t37.htm tjy49 http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/10/twilights-new-p.html

Are we all going to go see the movie at midnight?]]> The Rubber Room Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:43:10 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/new-twilight-poster-t37.htm#129 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/new-twilight-poster-t37.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/mbc-updates-t38.htm Rigby Occasionally I will post in here to let you know of anything new we might have around the site, and anything that I have changed. 10/10/2008 Moved the Sunshine threads to the Library where we keep past months book discussions. Keep in mind that you can still post there, it's just that I want to keep the Book of the Month forum for the book or books we are currently reading. Moved several threads in the Rubber Room to the Dead Thread bin. If you miss a thread and wish it to be put ... The Rubber Room Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:52:22 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/mbc-updates-t38.htm#142 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/the-rubber-room-f6/mbc-updates-t38.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/sunshine-discussion-t33.htm Rigby

Once you're done with the Book of the Month, post your thoughts here. I promise to try to find a way to finish this by the end of the month!!]]> Library Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:20:12 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/sunshine-discussion-t33.htm#108 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/sunshine-discussion-t33.htm http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/sunshine-by-robin-mckinley-t32.htm Rigby Sorry for the late posting! September's book was chosen by Mandy, and it's Sunshine by Robin McKinley. Here's what Publisher's Weekly had to say about it: Quote:Buffyesque baker Rae "Sunshine" Seddon meets Count Dracula's hunky Byronic cousin in Newbery-Award-winner McKinley's first adult-and-then-some romp through the darkling streets of a spooky post-Voodoo Wars world. Now that human cities have been decimated, the vampiric elite holds one-fifth of the world's capital, ... Library Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:17:21 GMT http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/sunshine-by-robin-mckinley-t32.htm#107 http://midnightbookclub.heavenforum.com/library-f3/sunshine-by-robin-mckinley-t32.htm