The Second Post

[active_apathy]

This is the second of three posts scheduled for this... um... morning, now.

And so!

Some people want me to read HP. I want people to read a certain selection of books which I very much like. And so, I was considering making up a kind of fandom exchange thingy, where I read the six published HP books in return for a number of other people reading a selection of works by an author of my choice; in this case, Garth Nix.

The six books would be, in order, Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen, Mister Monday, Grim Tuesday and Drowned Wednesday. And then, it'd be a race for whichever is first out of HP7 and Sir Thursday.

Since there's six books, I'd be after a minimum of six LJers who have read, or are prepared to read, Mr Nix's works. Of course, I'm open to the idea of more. Those who have already read any or all of those of Nix's works can come and play, and you can use this kind of fandom bribery to lure other people into reading what I consider to be some of the best books in my bookcase.

There would be a comm, and people could expect to see me post some kind of commentaries on the HP books on the way through, as well as playing in discussiony stuff for the Nixfans-to-be.

Also, people signing up for this would be under absolutely no obligation to go all the way through if they don't like Garth's style. I'm not going to force people who don't like him to read his books.

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Comments

[mrpyro.livejournal.com]

I would sign up, but I'm currently part way through Lirael anyway, as part of the ongoing book/TV series exchange I have going on with my SO.

[one-bullet-left.livejournal.com]

YAY for spreading the Nixlove!!! *sulks and waits for Thursday*

[laurenmitchell.livejournal.com]

I've already read all of the aforementioned books by Mr. Nix, and Across the Wall as well, but I will try and recruit people. Side note: I'm not really enjoying the Keys to the Kingdom series as much, but I'll read Sir Thursday when it comes out.

Oooh, Firefly theme! *comment pauses for brief musical interlude*

I think Sir Thursday is fairly likely to beat HP7 to our shelves. That's just what I think, though.

[theshadowlurker.livejournal.com]

Do I count since I've already started the books?
I will if I do, but.

[http://users.livejournal.com/middleman_/]

I have been intending to read these for some time. This is a great idea, count me in.

**Wanders off to start 'Opperation Bribe Mum into buying me Nix'**

[leila82.livejournal.com]

Oooh books!

[drakyndra.livejournal.com]

I got linkified to here by princesslaurene, and decided I was so joining up.

Of course, the only one of those books I haven't read is Drowned Wednesday, because I quite like Garth Nix, so it won't be particularly hard for me.

Anyone got a copy, anyway?

[palmer-kun.livejournal.com]

As my budget is limited, and my ability to devour books both tremendous and sporadic... not sure if I'll do this.
I've read HP 1-5, but no Nix.

Bear in mind, I buy almost all my books from thrift and second hand stores, so selection can be limited.

As a result of your constantly mentioning Nix, I have been intending to pick up any I see... the probem being I simply haven't seen any to pick up.

[altheas.livejournal.com]

Just knocked off the first three, since they'd been recommended to me as a good source of RPG inspiration. I like Nix's writing though, and will hunt down his other work.

[annatheannoying.livejournal.com]

Already read them and they're awesome. Can't wait for him to get to Saturday. I want to see what is so bad about him.