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    Default Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    Before any one reports this post, just want to let you know ive checked with rap and he's ok with it

    In november of last year, i posted about the 50 book challenge, where you read 50 books in 12 months, i know that some people were'nt up for it and i appreciate that, if you dont want to take part for what ever reason thats fine,
    (heres the origional post http://www.digital-forums.com/showthread.php?t=395094 )

    Now the last time i posted about it i know it pretty much died on its arse on here. There have been a few others as well as me asking about a book section, we were told (and i agree) a book section when you think about it is'nt really the right thing for df, it's obviously going to be low usage section and doesnt really fit in, but i do think theres a place for a book section in sort of the df family, (it'll be kinda like the neighbour who insist's you call her auntie even when your 23 well maybe not that bad more like a child that been fostered out... you know what i meaning... i hope lol)

    So what I've done is try to get the best of both world's for everyone, i dont think the 50 book challenge although dead on here, Is totally dead as in the original post back in november some people were up for it, so i've created a site thats just a books section and everyone from DF is more than welcome its up and online (and very rough at the moment so please remember im no web designer) anyone can join its not just limited to vip's or anything, just go to www.the50bookchallenge.com and on the left theres a link to the forums just below the email link, and everyone is welcome, it doesnt matter if you read 2 books a year or 200 books a year, if you like books or want a suggestion for a good book or anything at all in relation with books be they factual or fiction, come on over and join in,

    on the main site (its just a blogger account as if you couldnt tell lol) I've been posting reviews of the books I've read along with a couple (although there's only one up at the min) of interviews with author's of some of the books, so have a read if you feel like it and let me know what you think be it or (loving these smiley's)

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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    Good work, casio.

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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    Thanks Casio. I will go and join!

    Going on holiday today and packed 12 books for two of us. I hope that will be enough!
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    12 books? how long you going for? lol

    cheers fellas

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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    Great work mate, I've had a quick read over there too

    In your interview thread I reckon you could put your last paragraph there in bold, like the rest of your side of the interview

    p.s. call me booksontoast
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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    i was going to but i didnt want it to look like another question, ive changed it now though, if you have chance have another look and let me know if it looks ok

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    Nice one... I've probobally read about 20-25 books in the last 12months so not a massive amount. Allways interesting to get good reccomendations on new books to read.

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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    I doesnt matter how many you read m8 as long as you enjoy the ones you do read, besides 20-25 books a year isnt bad going

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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    Quote Originally Posted by snorty1uk View Post
    Thanks Casio. I will go and join!

    Going on holiday today and packed 12 books for two of us. I hope that will be enough!
    Why don't you just go on holiday to the Local Library!!

    I'm probably on 20 books per year. Read them on the Tube each morning/night. I don't tend to read at home unless the book is that good.
    I tend to be stuck around Terry Pratchet (although I have pretty much finished the series at it's current point), Stephen King (in all guises), Jeremy Clarkson, Auto Biographies, David Moody and then the odd 'Cult Classic' here and there.
    We all make mistakes sometimes

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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    if you feel like it m8 come over and join in, im going to add a section on the forum later on today that will be for user submitted reviews of the books that theyve read which can be voted on by people reading the post and if it gets more yes's than no's it'll go up on the reviews blog for everyone to read on the frontpage

    Edit - I've added it
    Last edited by casio; 15th May 2009 at 11:33 AM.

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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    made a few changes after the suggestions, other than those on the forum, should make it easier to use

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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    nice one mate, its always good to get proper reviews and not the "wow , stunning read" The Sun etc.
    i`ll join up in a bit
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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    nice one m8, have a look on the forums and theres a bit where you can submit reviews of books that youve read, ive said to add a poll but to be honest everything's going up unless its a "wow! stunning read" style one

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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    just a quick update the twitter account is finally working again so anyone who followed before the account is now www.twitter.com/50bookchallenge or @50bookchallenge which ever you prefer

    btw i seem to have fell arse first into some followers today so thanks if your one of them

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    Default Re: Book section / The 50 Book Challenge

    cool , i luv books me
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