EDCMOOC discussion

I would like to propose "News from Nowhere" as the first book. The course material was a little light on Utopian visions, and this is one of the classics.

It should be easy to get hold of in print, and also can be downloaded for free from Project Gutenberg (among other places).

Hope this is OK with people - suggest an alternative if not.

Looks good to me, Rob. I enjoy his prints; I've never heard of this book! Looks interesting already.

Possibilities:
Should we get back to chat about it last Sunday of the month, ie. March 31st?
Review it together in print?

Glad to start using Goodreads; I've had an account for a while. Had never got 'round to using it til now. Will gradually build steam & get the hang of it.

This book was on my Christmas wish list. A certain edcmooc got in the way, but hope to seek it out this month & read it.

Will have a look after I've finished my current Polar explorer book, shouldn't be too long..

I will read it online, thanks for the Gutenberg tip.
As you may know, I'm non native, it would be if we had a few keywords or a light summary, in case I've missed something!
Shall we select some quotes or focus on any discussion?

Good idea Rob. Here's the link to the book on Project Gutenberg. You can download it or read it there.

http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3261

There's also a PG app if you'd rather read it on your device - possibly ideal for those who need to commute?

I like the idea of a chat at the end of the month. Twitter chat maybe?

Anne wrote: "... Shall we select some quotes or focus on any discussion? "

Something we need to decide. Do we want someone each month to act as discussion leader, or just leave it open? On the MOOC, the course team did put up some discussion points, but then the debate branched out.

There are a couple of discussion points I had in mind, but I was going to wait until I've re-read the book to put those up on the forum.

The book is also free for Kindle.

I will be quite busy until mid-june (being on other Moocs) Could you remind me of the (twitter) chat appointment? Rob, why not point out a few of your discussion points after you have read it?
I might select a few quotes as well.

Please post them on twitter (I've added you as a contact), I might not follow this thread regularly, sorry !

I'm a bit old fashioned, have ordered it.. should arrive soon.

Old-fashioned = taste, I believe.

I've borrowed it from the library: these classics seem to dwell in the basement these days; makes the delicious musty smell richer!

I find in reading books, being able to touch and turn the pages for real (instead of digitally) - I'm interacting with 'it' in a more real way than on a lit and flat, textureless screen requiring energy input. Seems to 'go in' more.

I don't like buying books anymore: no space! And much nicer being able to catch up with our local cheery librarian(s).

I agree on the physical books thing. I use my library a lot (I'm lucky to have access to University library also). Bought this one 2nd hand for a pittance - so will pass on when finished. I haven't got much room left, even keeping books in my car boot!

Oops. I have some readings to do before this deadline. I'll try downloading it and make an effort.:)

I will be doing 5 MOOCs but will try and read too.