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pilotbob · 12-07-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

I quite agree. Just jumping into Hound otB would lead one to wonder about Watson's sanity if there hadn't been the preceding several storyies to bring in the methodology of Holmes. I'll go into more when discussion week arrives.

Not me. If I had read A Study in Scarlet before reading HOTB I don't think I would have wanted to read more. It seems very true when they say that an authors first work is not usually his best.

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desertgrandma · 12-07-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Not me. If I had read A Study in Scarlet before reading HOTB I don't think I would have wanted to read more. It seems very true when they say that an authors first work is not usually his best.

BOb

That may be true, however, character development is very important when it comes to a series, isn't it?

Thats why I like to read in chronological order, it really gives you a better understanding of the people in the books.......

winspiration · 12-07-2008, 03:31 PM

I decided to read them in order too, just finished A Study in Scarlet and about to start The Sign of the Four.

Tattncat · 12-10-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

That may be true, however, character development is very important when it comes to a series, isn't it?

Thats why I like to read in chronological order, it really gives you a better understanding of the people in the books.......

I'll go back and start at the beginning, after I finish the Count. Meanwhile, I really enjoyed the "Hound".

JSWolf · 12-12-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

That may be true, however, character development is very important when it comes to a series, isn't it?

Thats why I like to read in chronological order, it really gives you a better understanding of the people in the books.......

I do agree that starting on order can give an overall better reading experience.

You learn about the characters and some things in later books refer back to things that have happened in earlier books that will either be a spoiler or make more sense having read the earlier book(s). I have seen cases where the ending of a previous book was totally spoiled by a later book. So not having read in order would have been a rather bad idea.

JSWolf · 12-12-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by winspiration

I decided to read them in order too, just finished A Study in Scarlet and about to start The Sign of the Four.

I too have started from the beginning and am also in the midst of The Sign of the Four.

desertgrandma · 12-12-2008, 09:28 AM

There are so many books on my Kindle now, I doubt I will ever finish them......and I continue to download.

However, that being said, I am so enjoying re-reading "The Sherlock Holmes Omnibus" I am really taking my time and plan to stick with it till the end.

Reading him makes me feel all cozy and warm.

pilotbob · 12-12-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I too have started from the beginning and am also in the midst of The Sign of the Four.

Same here (after finishing HOTB). I finished The Sign of the Four and moved on to Adventures... currently on Red Headed League story.

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HarryT · 12-14-2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

However, that being said, I am so enjoying re-reading "The Sherlock Holmes Omnibus" I am really taking my time and plan to stick with it till the end.

It's definitely a book to "dip into" rather than read through from start to end, for me at least.

lilac_jive · 12-14-2008, 12:56 PM

Ooh I wanted to read Hound of the Baskervilles anyway...

pilotbob · 02-06-2009, 02:17 PM

For all those MRBC members that may be subscribed to this thread. I want you to be aware that there is now a "Community Group" for the book club.

Please visit here and join in:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/group.php?groupid=11

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Marian0121 · 02-08-2009, 02:06 PM

Hi,

I am new to MR and saw this thread for a book club. I am very interested but am having difficulty finding out the book for February. Help please.

Marian

desertgrandma · 02-08-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Marian0121

Hi,

I am new to MR and saw this thread for a book club. I am very interested but am having difficulty finding out the book for February. Help please.

Marian

Hello Marion, and welcome to MobileRead! This months book is "Refuge", by Richard Herley. You can download it from here, in assorted formats.

I am about 1/2 way thru and, and its a great read.

Marian0121 · 02-08-2009, 02:19 PM

Thanks for the info. I will try to find it. It is taking me a bit to get around Mobile Read.

Sparrow · 02-08-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marian0121

Thanks for the info. I will try to find it. It is taking me a bit to get around Mobile Read.

You can also get it from the links on the author's site:
http://www.richardherley.com/downloa...ther%20formats

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12-07-2008, 03:31 PM	#138
winspiration Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 1305 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, Kindle Fire HD	I decided to read them in order too, just finished A Study in Scarlet and about to start The Sign of the Four.

12-12-2008, 09:28 AM	#142
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	There are so many books on my Kindle now, I doubt I will ever finish them......and I continue to download. However, that being said, I am so enjoying re-reading "The Sherlock Holmes Omnibus" I am really taking my time and plan to stick with it till the end. Reading him makes me feel all cozy and warm.

12-14-2008, 12:56 PM	#145
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	Ooh I wanted to read Hound of the Baskervilles anyway...

02-06-2009, 02:17 PM	#146
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	For all those MRBC members that may be subscribed to this thread. I want you to be aware that there is now a "Community Group" for the book club. Please visit here and join in: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/group.php?groupid=11 BOb

02-08-2009, 02:06 PM	#147
Marian0121 Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 16 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony 505	Hi, I am new to MR and saw this thread for a book club. I am very interested but am having difficulty finding out the book for February. Help please. Marian

02-08-2009, 02:19 PM	#149
Marian0121 Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 16 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony 505	Thanks for the info. I will try to find it. It is taking me a bit to get around Mobile Read.

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