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[Fragile Bird]

Howling4Reed, one of our brilliant bards, came up with the idea that we do a serial read of Fevre Dream by George RR Martin. The book will be passed around all of the bards wishing to join in, going to Canada and around the US, over to the UK, onto Europe and then finally to New Zealand. Each of us will sign the book, and maybe write a message and add some pictures too.

We've begun from California's Great Central Valley.  The book is now winging it's way to Toronto, Canada, to yours truly Fragile Bird, as 2nd reader.  We are also creating a blog which will be added to this message.  We’ll keep the blog updated with pictures and messages and we’ll show you exactly where the book is on various maps. Hopefully we’ll have a completed map of the book's travels at some point too. Promoting reading, and GRRM, like a boss!

And the bards of the Rhymes of Ice and Fire extend an open invitation to all of you, our friends in Westeros, to join us!  Why not set up your own serial read of Fevre Dream or any other one of George RR Martin's books with your friends here on the forum, or read along with us and follow the book's journey.  We will be using this thread to discuss the book and comment on its travels.

We welcome your thoughts and comments!

From the bards of the Rhymes of Ice and Fire

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Edited by Fragile Bird, 23 June 2012 - 07:17 PM.

[Dracarya]

Woohoo!

First map.

Edited by Dracarya, 23 June 2012 - 04:41 PM.

[Winter's Lady]

Aww yaaaayyy, can't wait to get my hands on it!

ETA: Soooo this means the book won't pass hands at TitanCon? I was looking forward to Hodor pictures with Fevre Dream
Or will it? xD

Edited by Winter's Lady, 23 June 2012 - 04:44 PM.

[Chataya de Fleury]

Shouldn't this be in Lit?

[Winter's Lady]

Chataya de Fleury, on 23 June 2012 - 04:45 PM, said:

Shouldn't this be in Lit?

Shhh let's see how long we can stay

[Fragile Bird]

Chataya de Fleury, on 23 June 2012 - 04:45 PM, said:

Shouldn't this be in Lit?

We've put it here because it's more than a book discussion, we want this to be a travelogue too.  

[Dracarya]

I second what Lady said - if the book can get back to FB or to me in time for TitanCon, that'd be awesome. We should bring it along for sure

[Buckwheat]

Dracarya, on 23 June 2012 - 04:50 PM, said:

I second what Lady said - if the book can get back to FB or to me in time for TitanCon, that'd be awesome. We should bring it along for sure

You better send us a postcard with all of you and the book there! I will be sure to publish it while you are away!

[Dracarya]

Buckwheat, on 23 June 2012 - 04:52 PM, said:

You better send us a postcard with all of you and the book there! I will be sure to publish it while you are away!

Good idea! There will be tons of pictures of TitanCon, don't you worry Bringing the book along definitely has to happen, we have 3 months for it to get to one of us going.

[Dracarya]

List of participating bards, for my own mind really Damn football messing up names:

Howling4Reed
OnionAhaiReborn
Fragile Bird
Dark Night Full of Ninja's
Winter's Lady
Little Miss Sunshine
Buckwheat
GrumkinAhai
Dena
Dracarya
Baitac
Jcooper
Slurms McKenzie
Silver Spearwife
Kissdbyfire

Har! We are the Thirteen! Now plus a Spearwife two Spearwives, one kissed by fire

The order also needs to be sorted out. So far we have H4R sending it to FB. Discuss

Edited by Dracarya, 04 July 2012 - 02:17 PM.

[Howling Mad]

The book is on its way to FB via the U.S. Postal Service costs $4.90 (U.S.D.)

[Buckwheat]

Dracarya, on 23 June 2012 - 05:02 PM, said:

Howling4Reed
OnionAhaiReborn
Fragile Bird
Dark Night Full of Ninja's
Winter's Lady
Little Miss Sunshine
Buckwheat
GrumkinAhai
Dena
Dracarya
Baitac
Jcooper
Slurms McKenzie

So Slurms, Dena and LMS decided to join in? Cool.

This order needs sorting out: first America, then Britain (yes, we have remembered till now that Britain is not Europe) and then a little around to NZ.

Edit: How much Euros is $4,90, H4R? I checked the prices from me to other lands and they are horrible.

Edited by Buckwheat, 23 June 2012 - 05:18 PM.

[Dracarya]

Buckwheat, on 23 June 2012 - 05:17 PM, said:

So Slurms, Dena and LMS decided to join in? Cool.

This order needs sorting out: first America, then Britain (yes, we have remembered till now that Britain is not Europe) and then a little around to NZ.

Is there a need for this? What's wrong with saying it'll be in the UK when that's where it'll be? Sick of being trolled about it tbh.

Edited by Dracarya, 23 June 2012 - 05:20 PM.

[Winter's Lady]

Well, in my crazy head I had another idea, that might add a little extra fun.

We (or anyone who wants to follow our example ) could try to use the same package over and over, and everyone could add a sticker from their homecountry when they get the book.
So it would start to look like one of those old fashioned traveling suitcases.
All it takes is a sharp knife and a bit of luck with the shipping

What do you think?

[Buckwheat]

Dracarya, on 23 June 2012 - 05:19 PM, said:

Is there a need for this? What's wrong with saying it'll be in the UK when that's where it'll be? Sick of being trolled about it tbh.

I apologise. I meant it as a joke, because we said before as a joke and I did not expect you to react that way.

I hope I did not upset you and if I did, I sincerely apologise.

[Dracarya]

Buckwheat, on 23 June 2012 - 05:25 PM, said:

I apologise. I meant it as a joke, because we said before as a joke and I did not expect you to react that way.

I hope I did not upset you and if I did, I sincerely apologise.

Yeah but it's gone a bit far now tbh. A joke's a joke, but it's getting old. Move along, next trolling session please It's not just you, don't worry.

I like Lady's idea. I'll get my special envelope-opener out

Edited by Dracarya, 23 June 2012 - 05:30 PM.

[Buckwheat]

Dracarya, on 23 June 2012 - 05:26 PM, said:

Yeah but it's gone a bit far now. A joke's a joke, but it's getting old. Move along, next trolling session please

You shall hear nothing about it from me anymore.

[Howling Mad]

Buckwheat, on 23 June 2012 - 05:17 PM, said:

How much Euros is $4,90, H4R? I checked the prices from me to other lands and they are horrible.

According to the web conversion table $4.90 U.S. dollars  = 3.90 euros

[Baitac]

I'm next after FB!!

[Gingerly Grumkin]

Good stuff! I'm down for M'Lady's idea, though I don't think the packaging will hold up. Along with are signature we should write a rhyme, are we not Bards? Mayhaps something about the book on the last page?