Zurich Book Club

venice · #2 18.01.2012, 10:40

another suggestion for a more accessible and "popular" library with a good selection of literature including english fiction is the Pestalozzi Bibliothek in the Zähringer Str., just a few steps away from the Zentralbibliothek Federica mentioned.
http://www.pbz.ch/
incidentally, this appears to be the only rushdie book they don't have in english...

Sagitta · #3 18.01.2012, 10:59

I think the book is a nice choice. I read it a long, long time ago and will be happy to read it again.

LouisaB · #4 18.01.2012, 11:03

Yes a great choice

Disappointed to be missing the first session (but not disappointed that I get to go on holiday to Chile!), but will read the book and contribute the bookclub thread

Federica · #5 18.01.2012, 13:53

Guys, I am so excited for this! It will be great - the in-person discussions, the online discussions, and most of all reading (or re-reading) some great books!

Thanks to Venice for the library info!

LouisaB · #6 18.01.2012, 21:56

So I went to the *other* book club today and it was fun

I was worried that I wouldn't have much to say (which may come as a surprise to some people....) but once everyone starts talking about it there's always lots of interesting things to talk about.

I walked past KafiSchnaps on the way home and it was pretty busy. Depending on how many of you there are it might be worth turning up a wee bit early to make sure you get a table.

Federica · #7 19.01.2012, 13:31

	Quote:	LouisaB
	I walked past KafiSchnaps on the way home and it was pretty busy. Depending on how many of you there are it might be worth turning up a wee bit early to make sure you get a table.

Definitely, I will book a table closer to the event.

Uncle Max · #8 19.01.2012, 13:36

So, er, do I have to read Wretched Rushdie's book if I want to sit around a table with a bunch of literate, nebbish hot chicks or could I get away with just turning up with my Matthew McConaughey tight shirt and enjoy the evening sipping whiskey and admiring the view?

Federica · #9 19.01.2012, 13:38

	Quote:	Uncle Max
	So, er, do I have to read Wretched Rushdie's book if I want to sit around a table with a bunch of literate, nebbish hot chicks or could I get away with just turning up with my Mathew McConaughey tight shirt and enjoy the evening sipping whiskey and admiring the view?

Everybody is welcome, always. Of course, if you read the book, you might find it more fun

Ellen1983Mercer · #10 28.01.2012, 23:08

I'm really keen on joining but am probably going to miss the first one!
Is it possible to let me know the book and come along to meeting number 2?!

Uncle Max · #11 29.01.2012, 00:03

We're doing sub strata discourse analysis with the compelling, challenging and top 3 US chart busting ghost written autobiographical 'Thank You and You're Welcome' from internationally lauded cultural commentator Mr Kanye West.

venice · #12 29.01.2012, 00:36

	Quote:	Uncle Max
	So, er, do I have to read Wretched Rushdie's book if I want to sit around a table with a bunch of literate, nebbish hot chicks or could I get away with just turning up with my Matthew McConaughey tight shirt and enjoy the evening sipping whiskey and admiring the view?

it seems like we hot literate chicks have one reason more for tackling Wretched Rushdie...
come on, you're dying to show how deeply intellectual you are

Phil_MCR · #13 29.01.2012, 00:44

for the next book, can you pick one that i've already read, so that i can just come along and bluff my way through?

jako · #14 29.01.2012, 08:59

	Quote:	Phil_MCR
	for the next book, can you pick one that i've already read, so that i can just come along and bluff my way through?

Or otherwise one that has been made into a film?

Federica · #15 29.01.2012, 10:10

	Quote:	Ellen1983Mercer
	I'm really keen on joining but am probably going to miss the first one! Is it possible to let me know the book and come along to meeting number 2?!

Hi Ellen,

We will decide who will pick the second book and the meeting time/place on the first meeting. We will then post the book title and the new appointment on the calendar, so you will know.

Do join us the next time!

Uncle Max · #16 29.01.2012, 15:21

	Quote:	venice
	it seems like we hot literate chicks have one reason more for tackling Wretched Rushdie... come on, you're dying to show how deeply intellectual you are

Ach, you forgot "nebbish".

I plan to form a splinter group; instead of sitting around talking about imaginary figures and how they talked to each other, we'll be talking to each other as if we were figures in a book. Personally, I'd like it to be a French book, and I need a Béatrice Dalle character to go with the planned soundtrack. Dialogue heavy.

Interested?

swisscath · #17 29.01.2012, 15:27

I have a copy of this book for sale if anyone hasn't got their copy yet!

venice · #18 29.01.2012, 16:00

	Quote:	swisscath
	I have a copy of this book for sale if anyone hasn't got their copy yet!

how much??

venice · #19 29.01.2012, 16:03

	Quote:	Uncle Max
	Ach, you forgot "nebbish". I plan to form a splinter group; instead of sitting around talking about imaginary figures and how they talked to each other, we'll be talking to each other as if we were figures in a book. Personally, I'd like it to be a French book, and I need a Béatrice Dalle character to go with the planned soundtrack. Dialogue heavy. Interested?

I "forgot" it intentionally because I don't know what it means - is it offensive? I'm looking it up and will answer your proposal only if it turns out to be a compliment...

Uncle Max · #20 29.01.2012, 16:19

Oh it's a book club, of course it's a compliment!

Fede is going to kill us taking her thread OT...