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The ABC – The Haunting of Hill House

April 17, 2020April 19, 2020 snugglewumps

Welcome to a special edition of The ABC (Avocado Book Club). We’ll be discussing Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House. A few Avocados have read it recently due to a HOHH-themed Werewolf game I’m running. You can follow along … Continue reading The ABC – The Haunting of Hill House

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The ABC – Radiance (Book Discussion)

May 3, 2018 snugglewumps

Welcome to The ABC discussion of Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente! I’ve written up a few talking points/guide questions below just to get things going. They’re just guides, so no need to actually answer them. Feel free to come back to … Continue reading The ABC – Radiance (Book Discussion)

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The ABC – Radiance

April 5, 2018April 9, 2018 snugglewumps

The people have spoken and Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente has been chosen for our next Avocado Book Club discussion! Fans of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, never fear. We will cover it in the next ABC discussion. … Continue reading The ABC – Radiance

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The ABC – Book suggestions for next discussion

March 29, 2018April 4, 2018 snugglewumps

Firstly, the discussion for This Census-Taker is still ongoing if you want to participate! Secondly, this post is for taking book suggestions for our next ABC discussion. Comment below with your suggestions and, if you want to, provide the reasons … Continue reading The ABC – Book suggestions for next discussion

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The ABC – This Census Taker: Second Discussion

March 22, 2018April 17, 2018 edmundfitzgerald

So it’s come to this at last (not really, it was only 100 pages – went by pretty quickly, actually). Here are your discussion questions. Please … disqus. Come on, y’all, you know this song and dance. Discussion Questions This … Continue reading The ABC – This Census Taker: Second Discussion

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The ABC – This Census-Taker: First Discussion

March 15, 2018April 17, 2018 edmundfitzgerald

First things first: I have literally just walked back through my front door after a week of fieldwork just five minutes ago. This is the first time since what seems like forever that I’m near a hot shower, a bedroom … Continue reading The ABC – This Census-Taker: First Discussion

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The ABC – Delay

March 6, 2018 edmundfitzgerald

So, only two people have commented indicating interest in doing this round of the ABC. That’s on me – I don’t think that I advertised this very well. Assuming that nobody else has either heard that it’s starting or has … Continue reading The ABC – Delay

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The ABC – This Census-Taker: Temp Discussion #1

February 27, 2018February 27, 2018 edmundfitzgerald

This is a temporary discussion thread. I’m posting the questions from the discussion prompt in the comments section. We will have a formal discussion on March 6th, but this page is available if you want to discuss as you read … Continue reading The ABC – This Census-Taker: Temp Discussion #1

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The ABC – Yes, I’m Alive

February 27, 2018 edmundfitzgerald

Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. My apologies, fellow Avocado Book Club readers. Unfortunately, I’ve been very busy working on my thesis proposal. So, to address the concerns that a few of you have been allaying – no, … Continue reading The ABC – Yes, I’m Alive

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The ABC – Hostile Takeover Edition

January 31, 2018 edmundfitzgerald

Another Avocado Book Club, and once more it’s time for us to select something to read. Please for the love of God don’t make me pen discussion prompts for L’Étranger. Continue reading The ABC – Hostile Takeover Edition

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The Left Hand of Darkness – Final Discussion

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018 snugglewumps

This is the third and final discussion for The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. We’re covering Chapters 11-20, plus the book as a whole. Plot questions (courtesy of Edmund Fitzgerald): How does the portrayal of Orgoreyn … Continue reading The Left Hand of Darkness – Final Discussion

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The Left Hand of Darkness – Second Discussion

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 snugglewumps

This is the second discussion for The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. We’re covering Chapters 6-10. Guide questions/talking points: Aside from the folktale chapters we’ve only seen the novel through Genly’s eyes. What did you think … Continue reading The Left Hand of Darkness – Second Discussion

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The Left Hand of Darkness – First Discussion

December 14, 2017December 21, 2017 snugglewumps

Welcome to the first discussion for The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin! We’re covering the Introduction (by Le Guin herself) and Chapters 1-5. Here are some “guide questions” in case you don’t know where to start. … Continue reading The Left Hand of Darkness – First Discussion

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The ABC (First Edition) – The Left Hand of Darkness

December 4, 2017December 21, 2017 snugglewumps

Please read the Introduction (if your edition has it) and Chapters 1-5 by Thursday, December 14. In a near landslide, The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin has been chosen by our word-loving community as the first … Continue reading The ABC (First Edition) – The Left Hand of Darkness

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The ABC (Avocado Book Club) – Free for All First Edition

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 snugglewumps

This is the resurrection of our old Book Club, which was run by sallgoodman. The genius new title is courtesy of Merve! I figured we’d start with something simple and just have everyone suggest any book they want to discuss … Continue reading The ABC (Avocado Book Club) – Free for All First Edition

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The ABC – Master List

December 1, 2017April 17, 2018 snugglewumps

A list of all the books that have been discussed in the Avocado Book Club. Updated regularly. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin This Census-Taker by China Miéville Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente Continue reading The ABC – Master List

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