YA Book Council discussion

Hey, can we go ahead and call The Shadow of the Wind an unofficial selection for January-February 2009? I will be re-reading it when my super-special edition comes next month, and I think at least 3 of you guys have read it or put it on to-read. Also, Daniel Sempere is a young adult for most of the story, which is why I feel it's a good read for teens.

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Sounds awesome! I think we should pick an Unofficial pick every other month -- and that one can be voted by the online members? How does that sound? Shadow of the Wind is good for the first one.

I love love love Shadow of the Wind. It's my favorite book for 2008 (that's if we don't count Poison Study and Princess Bride -- which I'm still reading). I recommended it to my Novel class and I think several people are going to check it out.

I think a mature teen would be able to handle some of the more "graphic" scenes (you know, like the scene with Clara and the music teacher).

The Shadow of the Wind is AWESOME. I'd love to re-read it too. You know I never thought of it as YA, but I suppose it could be for a mature reader.

I think it's definitely Alex Awards material--shame it was never a winner (but I bet it was probably nominated at some point--the same year it came out in the US both Kite Runner and Time Traveler's Wife won Alex Awards--and they're pretty darn graphic.)

whoa whoa whoa! this is the first book here that ive actually read. aha! yey. i can join a discussion. ahaha. :D

Cheeseflavoredcorncurls wrote: "whoa whoa whoa! this is the first book here that ive actually read. aha! yey. i can join a discussion. ahaha. :D"

Yay! Hard question: What do you like about it? I think his other book is going to be translated into English soon.

Oh yeah, and Alethea--
I wanted to lend out my copies (plural for it includes the hardcover you gave me), but Alfonso flat out said no when I wanted to lend out the hc. He says it's too nice to lend to other people. So only my qp is circulating through several friends/family.

Jane wrote: "He says it's too nice to lend to other people...."

Damn straight, Fonso! ^_^

I'm still waiting for my special edition to arrive. If it comes by Sunday I'll bring it. I have to remember to bring Beedle.

By the way, this is what you got me for Christmas (with your EGC and my 40% off coupon)

Thank you!

Alethea wrote: "Jane wrote: "He says it's too nice to lend to other people...."

Damn straight, Fonso! ^_^

I'm still waiting for my special edition to arrive. If it comes by Sunday I'll bring it. I have to rememb..."

I can't let savages touch the book. That is what the QP is for. I can't wait to read it. I have a few other books to finish first.

Ok guys, I'm very curious about this super special edition. Is it this one - http://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Wind-Car... ? And did you find it anywhere for less than $47? I think I must have it.

Is it the third one that Alethea listed above? ... 'cause that's the one she bought. I can't seem to load the link.

Yes, that's the one I bought! And no, it's not available anywhere for any less. I think it started out at $75. Even Amazon had a hard time getting their mitts on it, and almost canceled my order. But I got a shipment notification last week so I should be getting it soon!