I do I do!!

I have an idea for our next book. How about Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. At least I think that's the book we all got for Christmas. Let's do that one.

DOES ANYONE HAVE A RECOMMENDATION FOR THE NEXT BOOK?

Looking for imput.

My Delayed Post

I finished the book... finally. (not to whine but life has been CRAZY)

I like the idea of time, but not of moderation, especailly moderation of moral standards.

I would think a few monk scouts could find people enough to fill Shangri-la, and that they would have to resort to kidnapping and murder ( Chang implied it, for resistant ones)

I am glad Mallison escaped with the little manchu, and hope they were happy, and that he perished before he saw her age and his dreams go up in smoke...

I hope Conway found his way back, as he had a clear understanding of what he was after, i like to think after helping Mallison escape, he won't force people to stay in th future.

I wonder if Rutherford and Green, were intersted in an old friend and a good story, or in finding Shangri-La themselves.

My Recommendation...

is that perhaps Shyla should not treat people like they don't have feelings. Shy, just because you don't have feelings doesn't mean that other people don't. I want you to know that I feel hurt that you would try to ruin my good name with the Freestone's. I finally understand why Tecia doesn't like me and why Debs thinks I am a complete idiot.

In my defense I want to let everyone know that the only reason I don't like the book club is because for me it takes the enjoyment out of reading. Shyla says that I need to consider the fact that if I thought more about the author's intentions as well as the characters that it would enhance my reading experience. I am not sure that is how it is going to work for me but I will give the next book a chance.

Cylynn vs. Hilton

Since Cylynn has failed to contribute to the book club with a recent post, I have taken the following out of an email she sent me to use as her final post on this book:

"Lost Horizon has been out of my hands for at least 1 1/2 weeks now. I finsihed the book and got rid of it. I don't have any comments to make. It was an okay book and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone nor would I read it again so I have nothing to say besides that. I do agree with Tegan that the reason they were taken to Shangri-blah was because the people were trying to increase the population. I just think that the author could have thought of some better crap besides that. I mean hell even I could have thought of something."

Next Book

Well I am happy you all are already anticipating the next book. We are taking suggestions--so if you have any, just name them in a comment to this post. I can tell you that Karen is already pushing hard for "Northanger Abbey" though. Also, I feel constrained, but reluctant, to report that Cylynn is dropping out of the book club. She said being in the book club was like experiencing hell. However, I am hoping that soon she will be able to successfully complete a literacy program and then maybe she would like it a lot better (I'm not sure there is a lot of reading going on in Rock Springs, WY, you know what I mean?).

Mallison-Gotta love him!

Thank goodness for the healthy dose of reality that Mallison brought to Conway!! Whew, that was a close one. Conway was almost stuck in Shangri-La forever!! I must admit that I was glad that Conway was happy and tranquil. But I am even more happy that he left. The place just kept getting worse (worse being more and more moderate). I like it when Mallison's answer to Barnard is "Possibly,if you happen to like prison." When I read that it struck me that that is exactly what Shangri-La is, a prison. I too am interested in all the details. I enjoyed the journey but I am glad it is over. I hope Conway is happy wherever he is and I feel that he harbors no regrets except the loss of Lo-Tsen. I feel as Mallison does that the whole place is evil. Too many drugs and too much open mindness. They are so open minded that they can't make any decisions or opinions about anything. Thanks for the good read Shyla, what is the next book?