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Marcus' Book Club

WELCOME TO THE BOOK CLUB

Friday, October 9, 2009

Yo Dudes,
Welcome to my Book Club. Each of us has been given control over a little corner of our website in which we get to rant. Sick. Ted has his snaps, Ben has his snacks and Win has his strums. And I have chosen to do a bookclub. The reasons for this are twofold, if you care...

Firstly, I want to read more. I believe that you write what you read, just in the same way that if you’re a musician, you play what you listen to. So maybe all of our writing will improve.

Secondly, Oh! The glory of discussion! We get to hear what each other has to say about these books.

WARNING: THESE ARE NOT REVIEWS. I don’t claim to be a ‘critic’, plus no one ever built a statue of a critic. Reviews are weird, you never know if they are supposed to be subjective or objective. Someone is getting paid to give their opinion and then it’s claimed to be Bible Truth. So this is not that.. I am no world authority on any of the books in this book club. These are just little spiels on books that I’ve enjoyed for you to see and comment on if you want. Participation optional but encouraged, that kind of vibe...

So basically, if you’re interested, I’ll read a book and give my two cents on it, then you read the book and let us know what you reckon.

I’m not vastly original so a lot of you will probably have read these books, in which case you get to be the voices of authority.

I am going to aim low to start with, and say one book per month. But we’ll see how it goes, eh?lalala

Comments

hi tedwinniemarcusben, you have a beautiful HEARTs evident in your manner, obvious BRAINs by your songwriting and COURAGE to play your heart out for strangers - you have no need of a wizard, but i hope a yellow brick road will bring you back to Oz (Perth) soon. thank you and with love. DW

Posted by cutieboo on Wed 08 Sep, 2010
This is for Marcus and the guys, I'm not really sure how to get the suggestion to you any other way , so I'll put it out there somewhere. I'm a southern girl from Louisiana and have loved and listened to bluegrass and old country since i can remember.. I have recently been turned on to Mumford & Sons and absolutely adore you're entire album. The point of this post is to possibly turn you on to a group you may not have heard of but I know you'll enjoy. The Steeldrivers - www.steeldrivers.net

Posted by tangerine on Thu 02 Sep, 2010
I love that all of you post something personal that you love doing. It gives you something other bands don't have. It makes you personal, like the lovers of your music know you. It's amazing. I saw your concert at Lowlands festival and I don't know what it was but it made me cry. It made me realize that that was what I want to do. I'm busy getting inspiration for new songs and harmonies and maybe one day I'll get to play with you. So thanks for doing what you love, you made me want to do it too

Posted by EllesAK on Tue 31 Aug, 2010
Dear Marcus, I have an old Chesterton on my shelf - Four Faultless Felons &I've never read it - I was thinking of selling it! So - now I'll read it. I finished my book & don't have anything on right now :). Also, talking of books - just as everyone has favorites - mine is Jack London & I've been loyally his since the age of 8. He's awesome and seeing as you seem to have limited time - why not try his short stories - they are very harsh but often quite beautiful. Even his life was incredible.

Posted by sophieamelia on Sat 28 Aug, 2010
i love G.k. Chesterton, nice call. I must make a call of my own, the song, "the cave" has 100 years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez written all over it. I love it for that, you must have read that remarkable work.... Call me when you're in milwaukee, wi in october if you need a pint and a place or whatever. 262-894-4662

Posted by calebwidmer on Wed 25 Aug, 2010
You guys were great yesterday! (Pukkelpop, Belgium) Your live-sound is incredible, you blew me away, had such a good time watching you perform! Thanks! Hope you're coming again soon on your own tour?! I wanted to venture an on-the-road-reading-suggestion: 'The brief but wondrous life of Oscar Wao'! Funny and exciting, maybe you'll like it! Lots of love!

Posted by K. on Sat 21 Aug, 2010
Mr Mumford, I just recently saw you at Splendour and dizzyingly fell in love with your mesmerising performances and humbly unique lyrics. I'm itching to visit the UK just so I can hear some more of your music live. Hmmm I guess cause this is a bookclub I should suggest a book? - a bit weird but you should read the old school version of ''Jaws" - not as intense as some of your other suggestions but still a very classic read and I swear you WILL enjoy it. Just quietly.. I think you're amazing.

Posted by natashajane on Sun 15 Aug, 2010
Dear Mumford and Sons, I love that you guys are using your site to express your passions. Its fun to read. I also just wanted to let you know that my friend Erin and I will be taking a mini road trip on the east coast to watch your shows in Phily, Boston, Quebec and NY. We have never seen you guys live and are super excited! We would love the opportunity to chat with you in person so I hope we get to see you! Have fun on your US tour! See you on the east coast! - Christine

Posted by christine24 on Fri 13 Aug, 2010
If you haven't read it already, The Sunset Limited by Cormac McCarthy is definitely one to pick up and read. - "Whatever the darker story is, that's the one that's usually true." ~*M*~

Posted by on Fri 13 Aug, 2010
I love GK Chesterton! Fair play to you for reading this Marcus. From Dublin, but heading to Glasgow on October 1st to see ye, couldn't afford Electric Picnic/Oxegen, ha ha, can't wait! But please come back to Dublin soon and play an enormous venue which won't sell out in two minutes. All the best, Slán go fóill, Íde PS Might be an odd question, but is Timshel about abortion??

Posted by Ide on Thu 12 Aug, 2010

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hi tedwinniemarcusben, you have a beautiful HEARTs evident in your manner, obvious BRAINs by your songwriting and COURAGE to play your heart out for strangers - you have no need of a wizard, but i hope a yellow brick road will bring you back to Oz (Perth) soon. thank you and with love. DW

Posted by cutieboo on Wed 08 Sep, 2010

This is for Marcus and the guys, I'm not really sure how to get the suggestion to you any other way , so I'll put it out there somewhere. I'm a southern girl from Louisiana and have loved and listened to bluegrass and old country since i can remember.. I have recently been turned on to Mumford & Sons and absolutely adore you're entire album. The point of this post is to possibly turn you on to a group you may not have heard of but I know you'll enjoy. The Steeldrivers - www.steeldrivers.net

Posted by tangerine on Thu 02 Sep, 2010

I love that all of you post something personal that you love doing. It gives you something other bands don't have. It makes you personal, like the lovers of your music know you. It's amazing. I saw your concert at Lowlands festival and I don't know what it was but it made me cry. It made me realize that that was what I want to do. I'm busy getting inspiration for new songs and harmonies and maybe one day I'll get to play with you. So thanks for doing what you love, you made me want to do it too

Posted by EllesAK on Tue 31 Aug, 2010

Dear Marcus, I have an old Chesterton on my shelf - Four Faultless Felons &I've never read it - I was thinking of selling it! So - now I'll read it. I finished my book & don't have anything on right now :). Also, talking of books - just as everyone has favorites - mine is Jack London & I've been loyally his since the age of 8. He's awesome and seeing as you seem to have limited time - why not try his short stories - they are very harsh but often quite beautiful. Even his life was incredible.

Posted by sophieamelia on Sat 28 Aug, 2010

i love G.k. Chesterton, nice call. I must make a call of my own, the song, "the cave" has 100 years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez written all over it. I love it for that, you must have read that remarkable work.... Call me when you're in milwaukee, wi in october if you need a pint and a place or whatever. 262-894-4662

Posted by calebwidmer on Wed 25 Aug, 2010

You guys were great yesterday! (Pukkelpop, Belgium) Your live-sound is incredible, you blew me away, had such a good time watching you perform! Thanks! Hope you're coming again soon on your own tour?! I wanted to venture an on-the-road-reading-suggestion: 'The brief but wondrous life of Oscar Wao'! Funny and exciting, maybe you'll like it! Lots of love!

Posted by K. on Sat 21 Aug, 2010

Mr Mumford, I just recently saw you at Splendour and dizzyingly fell in love with your mesmerising performances and humbly unique lyrics. I'm itching to visit the UK just so I can hear some more of your music live. Hmmm I guess cause this is a bookclub I should suggest a book? - a bit weird but you should read the old school version of ''Jaws" - not as intense as some of your other suggestions but still a very classic read and I swear you WILL enjoy it. Just quietly.. I think you're amazing.

Posted by natashajane on Sun 15 Aug, 2010

Dear Mumford and Sons, I love that you guys are using your site to express your passions. Its fun to read. I also just wanted to let you know that my friend Erin and I will be taking a mini road trip on the east coast to watch your shows in Phily, Boston, Quebec and NY. We have never seen you guys live and are super excited! We would love the opportunity to chat with you in person so I hope we get to see you! Have fun on your US tour! See you on the east coast! - Christine

Posted by christine24 on Fri 13 Aug, 2010

If you haven't read it already, The Sunset Limited by Cormac McCarthy is definitely one to pick up and read. - "Whatever the darker story is, that's the one that's usually true." ~*M*~

Posted by on Fri 13 Aug, 2010

I love GK Chesterton! Fair play to you for reading this Marcus. From Dublin, but heading to Glasgow on October 1st to see ye, couldn't afford Electric Picnic/Oxegen, ha ha, can't wait! But please come back to Dublin soon and play an enormous venue which won't sell out in two minutes. All the best, Slán go fóill, Íde PS Might be an odd question, but is Timshel about abortion??

Posted by Ide on Thu 12 Aug, 2010

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