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Re: Re: I'm not usually (Reply to this comment)
by panguitch
Well, to say it's late would be to understate, which is an understatement in itself.
But I finally did it. Almost in time for this year's Banned Books Week!
http://www.epinions.com/content_399794802308
-Andy
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Aug 02 '07
12:51 pm PDT
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I did it! (Reply to this comment)
by captaind
Okay so I'm late, but I still entered... :-D
Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley was, I believe, banned at some point. I can find plenty of references saying it was banned, though not specifically why, where, or by whom - but I hope you'll accept my contribution all the same!!
http://www.epinions.com/content_264866401924
CaptainD
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Oct 12 '06
8:27 am PDT
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Re: "Missing" (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
What a valuable contribution, and what would a write-off be without something from Kurt Vonnegut? Again, I say, don't go, but if you must, return soon.
Patsy
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Oct 11 '06
4:06 am PDT
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"Missing" (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray
Perhaps even more nefarious than banning books, is mutilating or stealing ones someone abhors. Both the Chicago and San Francisco Public Libraries have had gay books systematically mutilated in the last two years.
KMT student spies stole copies of Formosa Betrayed from many college libraries.
I was having difficulty finding a library copy of the book I wanted to write about (my excuse for being late), Slaughterhouse-Five, but finally succeeded and have reviewed it and the charages against it at http://www.epinions.com/content_264281689732.
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Oct 10 '06
7:59 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Better late than never? (Reply to this comment)
by jeavinl
You're very welcome for both of them. Thank you for hosting the write off. Knowledge is definitely a powerful tool in life.
Jeanne
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Oct 04 '06
6:13 pm PDT
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Re: Better late than never? (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
Thanks for both of your thoughtful contributions. Not only does knowledge provide power, it also prevents some major problems that could alter lives. I often just sit and go, "why, why, why!"
Patsy
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Oct 04 '06
10:00 am PDT
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Better late than never? (Reply to this comment)
by jeavinl
Here's a late entry for you.
http://www.epinions.com/content_261768711812
Jeanne
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Oct 04 '06
7:45 am PDT
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Hi (Reply to this comment)
by jeavinl
This isn't a banned book, but I think it still qualifies for your write-off.
http://www.epinions.com/content_259853618820
Jeanne
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Sep 29 '06
1:08 pm PDT
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Here's my contribution... (Reply to this comment)
by befus
hard to choose just one, as there are several on the list I love and would enjoy reviewing. I went with the title that seemed to call out to me loudest when I looked over the list. :-)
http://www.epinions.com/content_259564342916
Thanks for the opportunity!
Beth
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Sep 28 '06
2:07 pm PDT
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Re: I'm in (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
Lois Lowry is an interesting writer. This is an appropriate book for the write off. Great job.
Patsy
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Sep 26 '06
1:37 pm PDT
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Re: Nice! (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
It's so nice knowing so many nerdy outlaws!
Pesty
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Sep 26 '06
1:36 pm PDT
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Re: Done! (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
Great contribution. Thanks for participating.
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Sep 26 '06
1:35 pm PDT
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Done! (Reply to this comment)
by phungus
Here's my entry:
Stephen King's Cujo:
http://www.epinions.com/content_258777976452
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Sep 26 '06
11:04 am PDT
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Nice! (Reply to this comment)
by phungus
I'm proud to say I've read quite a few books on this list. I feel like such a nerdy outlaw.
I'll be reviewing Stephen King's Cujo...hopefully today.
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Sep 26 '06
6:12 am PDT
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I'm in (Reply to this comment)
by popsrocks
Here's the link.
http://www.epinions.com/content_255972970116
Phil
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Sep 25 '06
2:44 pm PDT
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I'm in! (Reply to this comment)
by dramastef
Here's my entry:
http://www.epinions.com/content_258387316356
(American Psycho)
Great idea, P!
~Stef
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Sep 25 '06
10:00 am PDT
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Re: I'll be happy to join your W/O (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
Looking forward to your contribution.
Patsy
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Sep 24 '06
11:22 am PDT
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Re: I'm not usually (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
I suspect your list of books is longer, you have an inside track. My librarian friends all work with adult books, mostly science and history. Can't wait.
Patsy
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Sep 24 '06
11:22 am PDT
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I'm not usually (Reply to this comment)
by panguitch
the write-off type. I'm a little too insular for that kind of community-minded thing.
But I'm a librarian, so how can I not contribute to a celebration of Banned Books Week?
Besides, there's one on the list that I've been meaning to read. Now I have a good excuse. Mine won't be the first review for it, but that's never stopped me before.
-Andy
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Sep 21 '06
3:57 pm PDT
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I'll be happy to join your W/O (Reply to this comment)
by popsrocks
I know just the book to review. I read it a while abck and once again not too long ago.
I'll send the link once finished in the next week or so.
Phil
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Sep 21 '06
11:18 am PDT
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Re: super idea for a write-off! (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
I look forward to your contributions. I've learned (since suggesting this) that similar write-offs have been conducted but not for several years. There is also a list at Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banned_books that is lengthier than the one with ALA.
Patsy
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Sep 21 '06
6:15 am PDT
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super idea for a write-off! (Reply to this comment)
by jankp
I've reviewed quite a few of them, a couple from your list. I'll come up with something gladly. I look forward to reading the entries.
Jan
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Sep 21 '06
12:22 am PDT
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Re: The Witches?? (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
I always thought it was a great story, a bit on the funny side. Other than being about witches, I could never determine the reason. Has he read BFG yet?
Patsy
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Sep 19 '06
6:18 pm PDT
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The Witches?? (Reply to this comment)
by pilarzmom
Good lord, I just got that one for my 8-year-old. He loves Dahl. I have to read this one now and see why on earth it's banned.
Peggy
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Sep 19 '06
5:33 pm PDT
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Re: ALA Top 100 list... (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
This is short notice so I'm going to watch for submissions through mid October. October 15 hopefully provides sufficient time for locating, reading, and reviewing a book and it is relatively close to my first review (last year). The end of this write-off will in someway be my own personal celebration of one year with Epinions.
Patsy
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Sep 19 '06
11:14 am PDT
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ALA Top 100 list... (Reply to this comment)
by captaind
... if anyone's stuck for ideas...
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/100mostfrequently.htm
Not sure if I'm going to be able to do something in time for the WO but I'll try!! I'm not of the opinion that censorship is necessarily evil in itself, but there have undoubtedly been some daft bands in the past (and present).
CaptainD
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Sep 19 '06
10:06 am PDT
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Re: Great write-off! (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
That was changed twice yesterday. I've done it again, hopefully this one will hold. Thanks for pointing it out to me.
Patsy
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Sep 19 '06
8:06 am PDT
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Great write-off! (Reply to this comment)
by jeavinl
I will absolutely join this write-off but only if you promise to fix your essay so Mark Twain isn't the author of The Chocolate War. :)
Jeanne
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Sep 19 '06
4:46 am PDT
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