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Another thanks from me....always lookng at ways of funding my reading habit (besides the very good value library approach :) )
 
fobs said:
Another thanks from me....always lookng at ways of funding my reading habit (besides the very good value library approach :) )
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If you are looking for books (for free - or practically!) I know of two cafes that have "Take a book/Leave a book" shelves. The first one is "C2K" at the corner of Capel and Abbey street in Dublin city and the other is "Douglas & Kaldi" coffee shop in Ongar Village, Dublin 15.
 
brodiebabe said:
The first one is "C2K" at the corner of Capel and Abbey street
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Begob! I never noticed that in all the times I've been in there (including about an hour ago). Must keep my eyes peeled next time.
 
ClubMan said:
Begob! I never noticed that in all the times I've been in there (including about an hour ago). Must keep my eyes peeled next time.
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Well it is more of a stack of books than a shelf of books. Look around where you pay!
 
I must ask Kevin (the proprietor) if he wants any donatations of my old unwanted books! :D
 
A great idea to promote book clubs..something which I have tried to do in the past but I am curious as to how they discern between popular fiction and literary fiction..I would have thought that le Carré was popular fiction ? But I am sure a well read AAM member will put me right on this!
 
An interesting distinction. First hit Google returned was this (hack's) [broken link removed]...
Literary fiction is the fiction of ideas. Its primary purpose is to evokethought. The writer's goal is self-expression. Any consideration of the reader—if one exists at all—is purely secondary.
Popular fiction is the fiction of emotion. Its primary purpose is to evoke feelings. The writer's goal is to entertain the reader. Any consideration of self-expression—if one exists at all—is purely secondary.
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Strikes me as fundamentally flawed (that's polite for utterly useless...), but hey...:rolleyes:
 
gauloise said:
A great idea to promote book clubs..something which I have tried to do in the past but I am curious as to how they discern between popular fiction and literary fiction..I would have thought that le Carré was popular fiction ? But I am sure a well read AAM member will put me right on this!
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I've also tried a couple of times to start a book club (well, a friend tried first then I tried to resurrect the idea but it never got off the ground). Have applied for my pack and will hopefully get it going properly this time. As to the difference between popular and literary fiction have to say it's one of those questions which doesn't much interest me. There are many books which are considered literary masterpieces but which bored me to tears - if a book doesn't hold my interest then no matter how fine the writing it's not going to make it on to my "popular" list.
 
My tea and voucher also arrived today - thanks brodiebabe!

My son is delighted with the voucher! :)
 
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