I’e had a lot of people who did the Bel Ami book club ask me if we were going to do the same thing for Water for Elephants.
Here is why I was hesitating… I have already read it. I couldn’t wait to see what it was all about, so I took a weekend and read it. Oops.
But, since so many of you seem to be trying to get me on board with this, I’ll do it. It’s a good book, so I am totally willing to reread it, maybe with a little more Rob in mind. And there is some good stuff to talk about in the book, so it should be a little bit more fun then Bel Ami. I mean, when peeps have sex, they actually say “they have sex.” No guessing, just envisioning! 
I think the 3 chapter thing worked well, but of course this book is not divisable by 3 (damn them!), so I’ll have kind of make a schedule like this is some kind of lame high school literature course. Boo. I’ll just let you know each week what chapters are up for discussion the following week.
Next week we’ll talk the prologue, then chapters 1-3. Actually, we won’t talk the prologue too much, just cause I don’t want to accidentally give anything away. That would suck.
Your homework for this week is to: A) Get a copy of Water for Elephants; and 2) Get to reading! Next Monday, we’ll start talking about the circus, Rob, animals and how we all are going to know have to route for Team Jacob.
P.S. Sorry for the short post. The holiday weekend has wore me out.
P.P.S. Um, are you on Goodreads? It’s social media for book worms, and I love it! We should be friends and you can see everything I’m reading and what I love/like/hate!
April 5th, 2010 at 3:42 am
yeah i’m up for a WFE club, and i am having a hard time rooting for “Team Jacob”, but i will continue to try!!!!
April 5th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Once you read the book, I think you’l be able to root him on.
May 17th, 2010 at 7:04 am
i have now read the book, several times. I am all for Rob’s part, but it still irks me to root for team jacob. but i do love Rob so i will put forth more effort!!!
April 5th, 2010 at 6:36 am
I’m in*
I just finished it in March but have had no one to talk to about it.
No spoilers, promise, but very excited about this*
Thanks Amber!
April 5th, 2010 at 6:55 am
YAY! Confession: I’ve already read it, too. But I can’t wait to talk about it!
Thanks for continuing the book club!
April 5th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I’m with AccentonLife here, I’ve already read it, but it was an awesome book and I’m looking forward to talking about it! Can’t wait. I couldn’t keep up during the Bel Ami discussion, but this time I actually have a shot at it!
April 5th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Bel Ami is a bit of a difficult read too. To me, this one will be more fun because it’s written where I can understand it.
April 5th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Oooo, I’m game!! I *just* bought it, haven’t read it yet & can’t wait. Excited to read along with you guys! Can’t wait to hear the details
I just started Bel Ami (oh my *fans self*) so I missed out on your last one. Awww!
So, yay!! Looking forward to this one!
- Ashley :O)
April 6th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Thanks for organizing this, Amber. I’ve just started the book this week, so I’m looking forward to the discussion.
April 6th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
I would love to join your WFE book club. I’ve read so many great reviews of the book. Looking forward to reading it and discussing it with you all. I’ll probably pick it up before the week is over. Thanks for putting it all together Amber. Go team Jacob!!!
April 12th, 2010 at 12:17 am
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May 19th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I joined this group a while back but never looked at the posts as I was trying desperately to find a copy of the book. Well sure enough I was in a thrift store here in midwest MO and found it, the lady was just bringing a box a books out and when she dropped the box as I bent down to help her pick the books up, there it was! I see this as a sign that I will FINALLY be able to join the group, after I catch up to you guys of course!
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