Logo for Third Day Book Club and book covers, both US and European versions, for Winter's Bone.
Post amended Nov. 29 and 30 to include names of more participants
Now that everyone's enjoyed a Thanksgiving turkey - or at least a nice weekend - time to turn our attention to The Third Day Book Club's selection Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell. Twenty-one of us have agreed - at least in principle - to read and blog about the book. As it's less than 200 pages, even if you haven't had a chance to dive in, there's still time! Once you start reading, chances are you'll race through, the book is so compelling:
If you had a fleeting chance to escape a life of drudgery and poverty, of living hand-to-mouth in a closeknit rural community, would you take it? Or would you suppress your personal desires to stay and help secure a better life for your family?
These are some of the tough questions raised in Winter's Bone after 16-year-old Ree's father disappears, leaving her to care for her younger brothers, as well as an unbalanced mother. Worst of all, they're in danger of losing their house!
Besides the 21 participants listed below, any one else who wants to read the book and blog about it on December 3 is welcome! Simply post a review on your blog on Sunday, Dec. 3 and leave a comment for me with your link. It's easy! Or if you prefer, email the link to your piece and I'll post it here.
1. Patry Francis - Simply Wait (it's her bookclub, after all)
2. Sarala - Blogaway
3. Becca - Becca's Byline
4. Kristen - Sticking to the Point
5. Terri - Tinker Art
6. Awareness - Mayfair Place
7. Deborah - Jane Poe, Nevermore
8. Naturegirl - Nature Trail
9. Catherine - Still Standing on Her Head
10. Ally Bean - Crazy Dust in My Coffee
11. Maureen - Land of Little Rain
12. AnnieElf - Scenes from a Slow Moving Train
13. Lisa - Ocean Dreamer - Hand of Enchantment
14. Tara - Paris Parfait (uh, that would be me, your host)
15. Amishlaw - A Crockhead Abroad
16. Sophie - Courage my Love
17. Colleen - Loose Leaf Notes
18. Tarakuanyin - Tarakuanyin
19. Mai-wen - Mai-wen
20. M.G. Tarquini - M.G. Tarquini
21. Karen - Beyond Understanding
Hope you enjoy reading the book. Can't wait to hear what you think!
Oh, I'd love to do this, but I can't read the book in time. Can you put me on your mailing list for the next one?
Posted by: p.a. moed | 01 December 2006 at 01:49
Tara, I'll be posting (and reading reviews!) on the 3rd, too. Thanks for hosting! K.
Posted by: Karen DeGroot Carter | 30 November 2006 at 19:26
oops.
BOOK.
not bok.
Posted by: m.g. tarquini | 30 November 2006 at 01:49
I started the bok yesterday. It's a compelling read. I'll be blogging about it also.
Posted by: M.g. Tarquini | 30 November 2006 at 01:48
Oh, I can't get the book anywhere anymore! I called 5 bookstores in my area today and none of them had it in stock! So I ordered it but probably won't be able to participate on the 3rd, although I look forward to reading the reviews and then the book.
Posted by: Kerstin | 30 November 2006 at 01:20
Read it, written review and will post it on the third!
Thanks for hosting!
Posted by: mai wen | 29 November 2006 at 19:56
I've read it and have almost finished my response. I'll be posting about it. Thanks for hosting it.
Posted by: tarakuanyin | 29 November 2006 at 15:03
I've read the book and will be posting my report on the 3rd again.
Posted by: amishlaw | 29 November 2006 at 13:27
Wonderful! I'm going to read the book, but I'll opt out of blogging about it. Thanks for the offered selection, I really needed some new reading material!
Posted by: bella | 29 November 2006 at 06:24
Okay - I am going to see if i can
get it in time and join in!!!!!!
Posted by: Sophie | 29 November 2006 at 06:02
I had to order the book as it was not available locally and just got it today. I am hoping to read it in time for the third...I better get busy!!
XOXO
Posted by: Lisa(oceandreamer) | 29 November 2006 at 05:49
I just finished it today and will be posting on the 3rd.
Posted by: colleen | 29 November 2006 at 05:47
Tara,
I'd like to participate, (token male ;-))
but, there is no way I can obtain the book before Dec 3. I'll follow the discussion for sure.
rel
Posted by: rel | 29 November 2006 at 03:13
I'm glad it's such a short novel this time - I had to order it, and I just got an e-mail saying it wouldn't be in at B&N till Dec 1st! I was a bit panic-ky about that till you reminded me here that's it's only 200 pages. Whew!
Posted by: tinker | 29 November 2006 at 02:01
I got the book from Amazon and started reading last night. I read quickly so I should have it done in time. Post will follow when done.
Posted by: sharala | 29 November 2006 at 00:23
Whoops, but you already knew that!!
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 28 November 2006 at 19:08
I have the book, am reading, and will be participating! much peace, JP
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 28 November 2006 at 19:06
well, i can't participate because i know i won't get the book read in time, but i think your idea is fabulous! i hope you do it again sometime in the future. ;)
Posted by: jessie | 28 November 2006 at 17:10
So excited to see all these names! Thanks for all the new vitality--and new blood--you've added to the club. I'll post on my blog so anyone else who is reading can amble over here to add their names. Maybe if everyone involved mentions it on his or her site, we might pull in a few more latecomers...It is, as you say, a book short and compelling enough to read quickly--though so beautifully written, you may want to slow down and savor it.
Can't wait till the third!
Posted by: patry | 28 November 2006 at 16:13
oooh this sounds fun! but too late for me to join in with the rest of you, The book sounds like a very interesting read, I think I'll put it on my winter reading list, Tara could I be in the next book reading list? & how do I go about that? xo
Posted by: berrie | 28 November 2006 at 15:45