Book Club-Any interest?

[RyanEG]

Is anyone interested in doing a "book club" type of group reading of The Conscientous Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner? It would be a great way to help some of the newer members learn about the proper way of doing things and it would help some of the more experienced member brush up on this. We would read a chapter a week and discuss that chapter in a thread the following week while reading our next chapter. I could do the organization and start the thread each week. If there is enough interest I think this could be really good.

You will need to own a copy already or buy a copy as we don't want any copyright infringement going on. It can be found at some LFS(for sure at The Fish Place in NT and I think at ABC Pet City in the Rochester Area(not 100% positive though) also it has been used as a Marine Biology Text so it might be found in a college bookstore(the hardcover is VERY expensive). Its also available at Borders and Barnes & Noble and Amazon for between 30-40 bucks.

If we get 7 people(myself +6) then it'll be a go, hopefully we get more. If it works out well we could do another book when we finish this one.

 

[TimmyNY]

neat Idea Im in I acually was reading it this morning (again) still a bit hazzy on ORP

Tim

 

[GMaquarium]

This is a great idea. I may have two or more copies to lend out. Only trick is finding them. Most of my books have been packed in boxes for the last few years.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I think this is a great idea. Unfortunately, it's a book that I don't own.

 

[sg1838]

I'd be in...I own a copy. The second reef book I read, and it's been a few years. Plus, I think I skimmed the last two chapters as my enthusiasm to get going got the better of me.

But, you might need to change your avatar if I'm going to take you seriously. It's hard to take Drop Dead Fred seriously! ;-)

 

[RyanEG]

No sir no I won't :lol:

 

[andrew2010]

Im in .. just need to get a copy

 

[sg1838]

No sir no I won't :lol:

:lol2:

 

[pimpinitup6969]

I would be interested. I just need to find a copy!

 

[Capt_Cully]

I found this book invaluable at the inception of my reefkeeping:

http://www.amazon.com/New-Marine-Aquarium-Step-Step/dp/1890087521

Gave my Fenner, to my nephew along with the above. Wish I kept em both!

 

[Namyar]

Re: Book Club-Any interest?

i will be in need to get a copy does anyone know if we can get a discount if we buy more than 1 from B&N or some other local place.

 

[RyanEG]

Im not sure about a discount but I saw some used ones on Amazon today for about $5, they had some creased corners and some worn cover but the ink still reads the same.

 

[aquadonkey]

Is this happening? Can I get in on it? Don't have the book yet, but I'll get one......

 

[TimmyNY]

Lets set this up Even if we dont have enough people I think we will gain readers as we go

Tim

 

[RyanEG]

Yeah Im good with that, Have the first chapter read and on March 8th I will start the chapter discussion thread, every week there-after I will start a new thread for each chapter.

 

[aquadonkey]

Anyone want to sell or loan a used book? They're a little pricey on amazon....

 

[roc4558]

Aquadonkey i got some great books if you wanna borrow one pm me.

Aquarium Corals by Eric Borne man -Great book
Book of coral propagation by Anthony calfo - havn't got to it yet
the conscientious marine aquarist by robert fenner - Great book .

 

[roc4558]

I have more books allso if anyone would like to borrow one. I leave for flordia wednesday so if anyone wants to grab one before pm me .

 

[aquadonkey]

Yay! pm sent

 

[roc4558]

Should have read whole post before replying . I thought this was for just lending books. . Well i do have a copy of the book you guys are reading if someone wants to borrow it.