So, my good friend Jen (aka MyRobPattinson) informed all of the Twitter world that Bel Ami is actually a free downloadable book on Google Books. I know, right? I could have read this thing a hella long time ago had a known this.
I’ve been waiting forevs to read this book and was gonna dive right in, but then I thought about it for a second. Maybe you all could take a pause from all the fan fiction and read with me. Why? 1) Cause I am gonna need friends to read it with me, 2) I need other people to read everything with Rob in mind so we can die a little,; and 3) If I don’t have someone making me, then I’ll end up veering back off in FF land and really, I need to read a real book every once and awhile.
Here is my plan, I’m aiming for 3 chapters a week. Then I’ll come on here on Monday and talk about it with you ladies. Now, I’m not looking for the atypical book club type questions. I want to react to not only the story in general, but also what we want to see Rob take to the screen from it.
Next Monday starts the 1st 3 chappys. Click on that link up there and start reading and let’s read a real (non-Twilight) book together, kay?
February 1st, 2010 at 12:21 am
I’ve been wanting to read the book. This is a great way to get me to do it. Thanks!
February 1st, 2010 at 11:54 am
So excited to start the book and actually have someone to talk to about it!
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:26 pm
I have read the book and let me tell you it is a perfect role for Rob. Plenty of steamy liaisons. I can’t wait!!!
February 22nd, 2010 at 4:45 am
Where can I get the book???
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
It’s a free book online. The link in the post is a free version, or you can search for it online and find other free versions.
Of course, you can order from Amazon as well: http://bit.ly/abm1tc
February 1st, 2010 at 12:23 am
I’m in!
Let the fantasizing begin!
I mean… reading.
A serious BOOK.
But online, so it’s still kinda like ff, right?
Especially since our leading man kinda looks (exactly) like Rob, only he’s named Gorgeous, uh, Georges, instead of Edward. Works for me!
Beginning Bel Ami in 3, 2, 1…
February 1st, 2010 at 12:33 am
Sounds like fun! I also just picked up a copy of “Water for Elephants” from my local Borders (they have it in paperback) since RPatz is evidently going to film it this summer with Reese Witherspoon and Sean Penn…sounds like it’ll be a really well-acted, high quality film too.
Off to download Bel Ami…
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I bought this book too. The supposed “cast” is phenomenal. If Rob continues to accept roles like this post Twilight, his meteoric rise to success will continue for quite some time.
February 1st, 2010 at 9:57 am
Yay! I’m so in. Just got it last week but haven’t started reading it yet. Now I’m inspired!
February 1st, 2010 at 9:59 am
Hell yeah!
I am in too,I also need to get away from FF and read a book!
What can be better than BA?
Count me in!
xx
February 1st, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Hi
I would love to join your book club only I’m having a problem accessing the book on Google could you please explain to me how I go about getting it. I have followed the link above but think I must be doing something wrong.
Jx
February 1st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Link should go directly to the book. The first page of the book is blank, but you can start scrolling through the pages at the top.:)
February 2nd, 2010 at 5:46 am
i am not sure about the link either. i looks like a book overview, but i can’t see where to get to the start of the text.
but i did find this one:
http://books.google.com/books?id=koVMqvz085wC&printsec=frontcover&dq=bel+ami&cd=1#v=onepage&q=&f=false
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:19 am
When you click the link, if you go to the page arrows, you start clicking through and get to the book. The first pages scanned by Google is blank. Or you go to the right where it says download and get it as a PDF. That’s what I did.
February 1st, 2010 at 5:32 pm
hello i think it’s MELINDA anyway i am also in that,like rob a hole can’t stand Laniey Gossip because he or she never have nothing good to say about ROB,any read BEL-AMI,EVEN HAVE BEEN following who is going to act in the movie so if you accept let me know,soon these haters will eat their words when RM is out
February 1st, 2010 at 9:49 pm
What a great idea Amber! I will def join the “party”!
Thanks for the invite… and I know Rob would approve because he is such a reader…
“I know, right?”
LOL!
February 1st, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Interesting concept. Will probably return next week… but, a better link: http://www.classicreader.com/book/1525/
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February 4th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Just read the first two chapters and enjoying it so far. Hoping to read a bit more tonight.
February 4th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
I just started chap 3. Interesting read for sure. I feel smarter for reading it.
February 4th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Finished chapter 3. Ready for more.
February 4th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
I read that book last year and you will love it. I can’t wait to see Rob as the naughty Georges.
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February 8th, 2010 at 7:12 am
I don’t plan on reading it but I can’t wait for you girls to spoil me with your reviews. Maybe that will get me to read it…
February 8th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
I’m enjoying the book so far. Haven’t really read anything about it before I started reading it so not sure what to expect. I like the way the book is written as it is easy to read, I was a bit worried with it being a classical book as I can find some of them pretty hard going but so far this is good.
As for George’s character I’m liking it so far, I feel the author creates a clear image of him in his writing, I can definitely see Rob in this role. I think there is a large scope to this character. Through the book you get a clear understanding of where George is in his life, his experiences and how he’s feeling at this time. I’ve felt rather sorry for him so far – however upon receiving the opportunity tto perhaps turn his life around I did think he was rather forward expecting M. Forestier to start his writing for him. I would have thought he would have wanted to prove himself more than capable of this new position in the nespaper. I felt this gave you a further insight into George’s character while perhaps we will furhter see throughout the book.
When Madame Forestier wrote the story for him, I did feel she seemed rather experienced in this task making me wonder just how much she had helped her husband perhaps in similar occasions before. Perhaps I am wrong but at this point it made me question just how much she had to play in her husband getting the job he is in.
I like the way the book is written as it is easy to read, I was a bit worried with it being a classical book as I can find some of them pretty hard going but so far this is good.
Sorry I have went on bit much I
February 8th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
That’s true. I forgot how he was all pissy pants that he didn’t get his 2nd article written for him. And, I too, am in the thought process that Madame Forestier was assisting her husband a little too much.
P.S. I am not really a very serious book club, so no worries. Any comments you make are good! I just decided 3 chapters a week cause that seemed like something we could all live with easily, especially since the chappys aren’t super long!
February 8th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Hit ‘Submit Comment’ by accident there. What I meant to say was …… Sorry I have went on a bit much there but I have never been a member of a book club before so I am not really sure what is expected in the comments on chapters. I’m hoping you will keep me right.
Anyway going to start the next few chapters so I’m up to date for next week. What is the set reading for next Monda? I look forward to hearing your thoughts on my comments.
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