Pokey's Book Lounge: The Screwtape Letters

starsgoblue · 09-07-2004, 06:40 AM

Pokey's Book Lounge is open for proverbial business! The goal of this book club is to read and discuss novels/poetry/etc that has been influential to U2 and their music. We're starting the book club with C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, a classic satire from which Bono based his alternate persona MacPhisto! We are dividing them up into chapters so you can jump in anytime if you want. We are planning on tackling chapters one through five first. Come on in, get comfy and let's begin!

Welcome!

beli · 09-07-2004, 03:54 PM

when are you staring this? i need to run up the shops and buy the book first. lol

biff · 09-07-2004, 04:32 PM

I have a copy of this book, which I read ages ago, but it's at the cottage, and I won't be back up there for about a month. Damn!

I want to join in, so I guess I'll have to buy another copy.
When's the first "meeting"? I think we need to have a deadline of some sort, for this to work.

ylimeU2 · 09-07-2004, 06:13 PM

Hey starsgoblue! Send me an email: playthebluesedge at yahoo dot com. We can figure out the little details for this. It may be easier then posting back and forth.

beli · 09-07-2004, 09:03 PM

Emily and Stars,

While you two are working out the details can you choose the next couple of books too please?

I am within walking distance of 3 bookstores and 2 department stores and none of them have The Screwtape Letters in stock.

If I have advance warning I can order the books over the net. Thanks

And no I cant go to the library, Im banned

starsgoblue · 09-08-2004, 05:52 AM

Beli...right now I think we are planning on following up the Screwtape Letters with Lord of the Flies.... doing a wee lil' MacPhisto inspired readings! Right now me and ylime are hammering out the details.

Anyone reading this, you are welcome to join in...we haven't started discussing The Screwtape Letters yet and it's an easy read too!

Cute Irish Bono · 09-08-2004, 06:27 AM

I would really like to, but may I did it after you finish this book?

starsgoblue · 09-08-2004, 02:08 PM

Cute Irish Bono...yes, you can jump in for the next book. We've decided the order wil first be 1) The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis 2) Lord of the Flies by William Golding 3) Salome by Oscar Wilde

YLime and I have a joint email account setup if you guys have any questions...you can email there and one of us will get back to you. The email is pokeysbooklounge@yahoo.com

We're starting the discussion on Saturday! Look for one of us to post some questions to keep in mind as you read!

beli · 09-08-2004, 05:26 PM

Just a quick note, Salome is a really difficult book to get a hold off in its own right. Isnt in print in Australia, but can be ordered in from the USA. So if you dont live in the USA start looking for it now.

PS Salome is a play, so Im hoping its in one of those Greatest Works thingies.

ylimeU2 · 09-08-2004, 05:41 PM

Salome is a fairly short play, if I remember correctly and can usually be found in a collection of Wilde's stuff. I don't think I've ever seen it sold by itself. If you shop online, most places will list what is in the collection, so just keep an eye out. I hope it doesn't give anyone who wants to join in too many problems.

beli · 09-08-2004, 05:52 PM

I didnt know it was a play until this morning

Its downloadable from the net, as long as you can read French lol.

Im sure it in English in print form. Just might take a little while. But we have time so its all good

starsgoblue · 09-08-2004, 06:11 PM

http://tools.search.yahoo.com/langua...lme10%2f0.html

Here is a website that has a translated version from French to English. Voila!!

beli · 09-08-2004, 06:13 PM

starsgoblue · 09-08-2004, 07:04 PM

I'm trying to see if I can find a ebook version of The Screwtape Letters for you Beli...and anyone else that can't track a hard copy down. No promises, but I'm trying.

Also...I'd encourage you guys to watch the Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me video if you have access to it (if not, no biggie)...also familiarize yourself with the songs The Fly, Exit, Can't Help Falling In Love! I'm sure they'll come in handy for discussion!

starsgoblue · 09-08-2004, 07:09 PM

Ok you lucky ducks! I did find a version of The Screwtape Letters that I can send to you as a text document via email. It's not as pretty as a hard copy, but it'll do in a pinch! email at pokeysbooklounge@yahoo.com and i will forward it to you!

09-07-2004, 06:40 AM	#1
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,832 Local Time: 04:03 PM	Pokey's Book Lounge: The Screwtape Letters Pokey's Book Lounge is open for proverbial business! The goal of this book club is to read and discuss novels/poetry/etc that has been influential to U2 and their music. We're starting the book club with C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, a classic satire from which Bono based his alternate persona MacPhisto! We are dividing them up into chapters so you can jump in anytime if you want. We are planning on tackling chapters one through five first. Come on in, get comfy and let's begin! Welcome!

09-07-2004, 04:32 PM	#3
biff Rock n' Roll Doggie Premium Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I may have lost my way Posts: 3,906 Local Time: 05:03 PM	I have a copy of this book, which I read ages ago, but it's at the cottage, and I won't be back up there for about a month. Damn! I want to join in, so I guess I'll have to buy another copy. When's the first "meeting"? I think we need to have a deadline of some sort, for this to work. __________________

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09-07-2004, 03:54 PM	#2
beli Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a frock in Western Australia Posts: 15,338 Local Time: 05:03 AM	when are you staring this? i need to run up the shops and buy the book first. lol

09-07-2004, 06:13 PM	#4
ylimeU2 Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,470 Local Time: 05:03 PM	Hey starsgoblue! Send me an email: playthebluesedge at yahoo dot com. We can figure out the little details for this. It may be easier then posting back and forth.

09-07-2004, 09:03 PM	#5
beli Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a frock in Western Australia Posts: 15,338 Local Time: 05:03 AM	Emily and Stars, While you two are working out the details can you choose the next couple of books too please? I am within walking distance of 3 bookstores and 2 department stores and none of them have The Screwtape Letters in stock. If I have advance warning I can order the books over the net. Thanks And no I cant go to the library, Im banned

09-08-2004, 05:52 AM	#6
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,832 Local Time: 04:03 PM	Beli...right now I think we are planning on following up the Screwtape Letters with Lord of the Flies.... doing a wee lil' MacPhisto inspired readings! Right now me and ylime are hammering out the details. Anyone reading this, you are welcome to join in...we haven't started discussing The Screwtape Letters yet and it's an easy read too!

09-08-2004, 06:27 AM	#7
Cute Irish Bono Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 4,649 Local Time: 04:03 PM	I would really like to, but may I did it after you finish this book?

09-08-2004, 02:08 PM	#8
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,832 Local Time: 04:03 PM	Cute Irish Bono...yes, you can jump in for the next book. We've decided the order wil first be 1) The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis 2) Lord of the Flies by William Golding 3) Salome by Oscar Wilde YLime and I have a joint email account setup if you guys have any questions...you can email there and one of us will get back to you. The email is pokeysbooklounge@yahoo.com We're starting the discussion on Saturday! Look for one of us to post some questions to keep in mind as you read!

09-08-2004, 05:26 PM	#9
beli Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a frock in Western Australia Posts: 15,338 Local Time: 05:03 AM	Just a quick note, Salome is a really difficult book to get a hold off in its own right. Isnt in print in Australia, but can be ordered in from the USA. So if you dont live in the USA start looking for it now. PS Salome is a play, so Im hoping its in one of those Greatest Works thingies.

09-08-2004, 05:41 PM	#10
ylimeU2 Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,470 Local Time: 05:03 PM	Salome is a fairly short play, if I remember correctly and can usually be found in a collection of Wilde's stuff. I don't think I've ever seen it sold by itself. If you shop online, most places will list what is in the collection, so just keep an eye out. I hope it doesn't give anyone who wants to join in too many problems.

09-08-2004, 05:52 PM	#11
beli Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a frock in Western Australia Posts: 15,338 Local Time: 05:03 AM	I didnt know it was a play until this morning Its downloadable from the net, as long as you can read French lol. Im sure it in English in print form. Just might take a little while. But we have time so its all good

09-08-2004, 06:11 PM	#12
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,832 Local Time: 04:03 PM	http://tools.search.yahoo.com/langua...lme10%2f0.html Here is a website that has a translated version from French to English. Voila!!

09-08-2004, 06:13 PM	#13
beli Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a frock in Western Australia Posts: 15,338 Local Time: 05:03 AM

09-08-2004, 07:04 PM	#14
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,832 Local Time: 04:03 PM	I'm trying to see if I can find a ebook version of The Screwtape Letters for you Beli...and anyone else that can't track a hard copy down. No promises, but I'm trying. Also...I'd encourage you guys to watch the Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me video if you have access to it (if not, no biggie)...also familiarize yourself with the songs The Fly, Exit, Can't Help Falling In Love! I'm sure they'll come in handy for discussion!

09-08-2004, 07:09 PM	#15
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,832 Local Time: 04:03 PM	Ok you lucky ducks! I did find a version of The Screwtape Letters that I can send to you as a text document via email. It's not as pretty as a hard copy, but it'll do in a pinch! email at pokeysbooklounge@yahoo.com and i will forward it to you!