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Reading of "The Hobbit" Begins Today in Jo's Book Nook on Leaky Lounge

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Posted by: Edward

June 15, 2008, 02:09 AM

The reading of the next novel in our non-Harry Potter book club has started today on our very own Leaky Lounge forum. Jo’s Book Nook is currently sitting down to read and discuss the J. R. R. Tolkien classic: The Hobbit. Members of the Lounge are invited to join the discussion which will examine the tale of BIlbo Baggins’ journey through dark and oftentimes dangerous places. Those interested in this book club can find their place with their fellow forum members right here.

On a related note, we also have a poll up and running on which novel should be read next in Jo’s Book Nook. Lounge members can cast their vote via this link.

Enjoy!

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10 Comments

Cool! What a great idea! First post?

Posted by sticky bun on June 15, 2008, 02:15 AM report to moderator

thats cool! second post?

Posted by lenaa on June 15, 2008, 02:31 AM report to moderator

The Hobbit is a great book! Great choice guys!

Posted by Ethan on June 15, 2008, 02:54 AM report to moderator

It sounds good. I never read it. Maybe I’ll try it. 4th post!

Posted by LoonyLovegood on June 15, 2008, 04:24 AM report to moderator

Can’t stand tolkien, long winded and boring writing technique. His themes are interesting but unengaging. Why not read something from a writer with more varied work like diana wynne jones?

Posted by Miriam on June 15, 2008, 09:48 AM report to moderator

I’m a big Tolkien fan, so I really like this idea. And it’s very appropiatte, since Daniel is one of the actors rumored to play Bilbo!

Posted by Arthur on June 15, 2008, 12:53 PM report to moderator

Ooooh nice! I love ‘The Hobbit’! It’s lots better even than ‘The Lord of the Rings’- which is nice too, of course, but… ‘The Hobbit’... it’s THE HOBBIT!!

Posted by emmy on June 15, 2008, 01:10 PM report to moderator

Having read “The Hobbit” should make one hunger for the rest of the story and into reading “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

Posted by Phoenix1946 on June 15, 2008, 01:45 PM report to moderator

I have this book… it’s just so long and dragging…maybe I’m just used to fast-paced stories (Ludlum, Sheldon, King & Rowling)...

I started reading a few chapters, then I will stop and forget about it…

Posted by Josie on June 16, 2008, 08:36 AM report to moderator

Love “The Hobbit!” Easier to read than “Lord of the Rings,” and a bit more fun too. It’s more of the kid’s book than LOTR.

And…. It’s got a dragon! I love dragons, so there you go.

Posted by Athena on June 17, 2008, 02:13 PM report to moderator