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  1. Books / Ian Fleming

    The Blades Library Book Club: Thunderball

    By David Winter on 2005-06-09

    Welcome back to The Blades Library Book Club – the place for quality discussions of the books of James Bond!

    Every two months a book is chosen for the club members to read. A thread is posted in the club forums listing locations on where you can find the novel. Discussions about the book will go on as the book is read and when it is finished. Another thread will be created so that club members can post their review and give a rating on the current book.

    All fans of the Literary Bond are eligible for membership. All you need to do to sign up is register for the CBn Forums and then post your name in the sign up thread.

    The Book Club’s ninth Book

    Thunderball

    Thunderball

    Currently we are progressing though the novels in chronological order, since quite a number of members are using the club as an opportunity to read the books for the very first time. Therefore, Thunderball will be the book in the hands of readers for June 2005. Thunderball, written in 1961, is Fleming’s ninth Bond novel.

    Obtaining The Book

    Ordering online should be quite easy. Thunderball can be ordered online from the following sources:

    Online sources for other older versions of Thunderball:

    Discuss other places to buy Thunderball or where you got your copy in this thread.

    Discuss The Book While Reading

    Want to talk about the book while reading it. Post a new thread in The Blades Library. Be sure to title the thread with Thunderball and the chapter number you have read through.

    Review And Rate The Book

    After you have finished reading Thunderball, you can dicuss it with other club members in The Blades Library, and give the book your personal rating out of five in this thread.

    If you have any questions or suggestions just post them in a new thread. Happy reading.

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  2. Books / Ian Fleming

    The Blades Library Book Club: For Your Eyes Only

    By David Winter on 2005-04-01

    Welcome back to The Blades Library Book Club – the place for quality discussions of the books of James Bond!

    Every two months a book is chosen for the club members to read. A thread is posted in the club forums listing locations on where you can find the novel. Discussions about the book will go on as the book is read and when it is finished. Another thread will be created so that club members can post their review and give a rating on the current book.

    All fans of the Literary Bond are eligible for membership. All you need to do to sign up is register for the CBn Forums and then post your name in the sign up thread.

    The Book Club’s eighth Book

    For Your Eyes Only

    For Your Eyes Only

    Currently we are progressing though the novels in chronological order, since quite a number of members are using the club as an opportunity to read the books for the very first time. Therefore, For Your Eyes Only will be the book in the hands of readers for February 2005. For Your Eyes Only, written in 1960, is Fleming’s eigth Bond novel.

    Obtaining The Book

    Ordering online should be quite easy. For Your Eyes Only can be ordered online from the following sources:

    Online sources for other older versions of For Your Eyes Only:

    Discuss other places to buy For Your Eyes Only or where you got your copy in this thread.

    Discuss The Book While Reading

    Want to talk about the book while reading it. Post a new thread in The Blades Library. Be sure to title the thread with For Your Eyes Only and the chapter number you have read through.

    Review And Rate The Book

    After you have finished reading For Your Eyes Only, you can dicuss it with other club members in The Blades Library, and give the book your personal rating out of five in this thread.

    If you have any questions or suggestions just post them in a new thread. Happy reading.

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  3. Books / Ian Fleming

    The Blades Library Book Club: Goldfinger

    By David Winter on 2005-02-03

    Welcome back to The Blades Library Book Club – the place for quality discussions of the books of James Bond!

    Every two months a book is chosen for the club members to read. A thread is posted in the club forums listing locations on where you can find the novel. Discussions about the book will go on as the book is read and when it is finished. Another thread will be created so that club members can post their review and give a rating on the current book.

    All fans of the Literary Bond are eligible for membership. All you need to do to sign up is register for the CBn Forums and then post your name in the sign up thread.

    The Book Club’s seventh Book

    Goldfinger

    Goldfinger

    Currently we are progressing though the novels in chronological order, since quite a number of members are using the club as an opportunity to read the books for the very first time. Therefore, Goldfinger will be the book in the hands of readers for February 2005. Goldfinger, written in 1959, is Fleming’s seventh Bond novel.

    Obtaining The Book

    Ordering online should be quite easy. Goldfinger can be ordered online from the following sources:

    Online sources for other older versions of Goldfinger:

    Discuss other places to buy Goldfinger or where you got your copy in this thread.

    Discuss The Book While Reading

    Want to talk about the book while reading it. Post a new thread in The Blades Library. Be sure to title the thread with Goldfinger and the chapter number you have read through.

    Review And Rate The Book

    After you have finished reading Goldfinger, you can dicuss it with other club members in The Blades Library, and give the book your personal rating out of five in this thread.

    If you have any questions or suggestions just post them in a new thread. Happy reading.

    Previous Books Read

  5. Books / Ian Fleming

    The Blades Library Book Club: Doctor No

    By David Winter on 2004-12-01

    Welcome back to The Blades Library Book Club – the place for quality discussions of the books of James Bond!

    Every two months a book is chosen for the club members to read. A thread is posted in the club forums listing locations on where you can find the novel. Discussions about the book will go on as the book is read and when it is finished. Another thread will be created so that club members can post their review and give a rating on the current book.

    All fans of the Literary Bond are eligible for membership. All you need to do to sign up is register for the CBn Forums and then post your name in the sign up thread.

    The Book Club’s sixth Book

    Doctor No

    Doctor No

    Currently we are progressing though the novels in chronological order, since quite a number of members are using the club as an opportunity to read the books for the very first time.Therefore, Doctor No will be the book in the hands of readers for December 2004. Doctor No, written in 1958, is Fleming’s sixth Bond novel. And rated by many as one of the best.

    Obtaining The Book

    Ordering online should be quite easy. Doctor No can be ordered online from the following sources:

    Online sources for other older versions of Doctor No:

    Discuss other places to buy Doctor No or where you got your copy in this thread.

    Discuss The Book While Reading

    Want to talk about the book while reading it. Post a new thread in The Blades Library. Be sure to title the thread with Doctor No and the chapter number you have read through.

    Review And Rate The Book

    After you have finished reading Doctor No, you can dicuss it with other club members in The Blades Library, and give the book your personal rating out of five in this thread.

    If you have any questions or suggestions just post them in a new thread. Happy reading.

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  6. Books / Ian Fleming

    The Blades Library Book Club: From Russia, With Love

    By Luke Freeman on 2004-09-01

    Welcome back to The Blades Library Book Club – the place for quality discussions of the books of James Bond!

    Every two months a book is chosen for the club members to read. A thread is posted in the club forums listing locations on where you can find the novel. Discussions about the book will go on as the book is read and when it is finished. Another thread will be created so that club members can post their review and give a rating on the current book.

    All fans of the Literary Bond are eligible for membership. All you need to do to sign up is register for the CBn Forums and then post your name in the sign up thread.

    The Book Club’s Fifth Book:

    From Russia, With Love

    Currently we are progressing though the novels in chronological order, since quite a number of members are using the club as an opportunity to read the books for the very first time.Therefore, From Russia, With Love will be the book in the hands of readers for September 2004. From Russia, With Love, written in 1957, is Fleming’s fifth Bond novel. And rated by many as one of the best.

    Obtaining The Book:

    Ordering online should be quite easy. From Russia, With Love can be ordered online from the following sources:

    Online sources for other older versions of From Russia With Love:

    Discuss other places to buy From Russia, With Love or where you got your
    copy in this
    thread    .

    Discuss The Book While Reading:

    Want to talk about the book while reading it. Post a new thread in The Blades Library. Be sure to title the thread with “From Russia, With Love” and the chapter number you have read through.

    Review And Rate The Book:

    After you have finished reading From Russia, With Love, you can dicuss it with other club members in The Blades Library,
    and give the book your personal rating out of five in this
    thread    .

     
    If you have any questions or suggestions just post them in a new thread. Happy reading.

    Previous Books Read

  7. Books / Ian Fleming

    The Blades Library Book Club: Diamonds Are Forever

    By Luke Freeman on 2004-07-01

    Welcome back to The Blades Library Book Club – the place for quality discussions of the books of James Bond!

    Every two months a book is chosen for the club members to read. A thread is posted in the club forums listing locations on where you can find the novel. Discussions about the book will go on as the book is read and when it is finished. Another thread will be created so that club members can post their review and give a rating on the current book.

    All fans of the Literary Bond are eligible for membership. All you need to do to sign up is register for the CBn Forums and then post your name in the sign up thread.

    The Book Club’s Fourth Book:

    Diamonds Are Forever

    For now, we’ll continue though the novels in chronological order, since quite a number of members are using the club as an opportunity to read the books for the very first time. Therefore, Diamonds Are Forever will be the book in the hands of readers for July 2004. Diamonds Are Forever, written in 1956, is Fleming’s fourth Bond novel.

    Obtaining The Book:

    Ordering online should be quite easy. Diamonds Are Forever can be ordered online from the following sources:

    Online sources for other older versions of Diamonds Are Forever:

    Discuss other places to buy Diamonds Are Forever or where you got your copy in this thread.

    Discuss The Book While Reading:

    Want to talk about the book while reading it. Post a new thread in The Blades Library. Be sure to title the thread with “Diamonds Are Forever” and the chapter number you have read through.

    Review And Rate The Book:

    After you have finished reading Diamonds Are Forever, you can dicuss it with other club members in The Blades Library, and give the book your personal rating out of five in this thread.

     
    If you have any questions or suggestions just post them in a new thread. Happy reading.

    Previous Books Read

  9. Books / Ian Fleming

    The Blades Library Book Club: Moonraker

    By Luke Freeman on 2004-04-30

    This month sees the long awaited return of the The Blades Library Book Club – the place for quality discussions of the books of James Bond!

    Every month a book is chosen by the club members to read. A thread is posted in the club forums listing locations on where you can find the novel. Discussions about the book will go on as the book is read and when it is finished. Another thread will be created so that club members can post their review and give a rating on the current book.

    All fans of the Literary Bond are eligible for membership. All you need to do to sign up is register for the CBn Forums and then post your name in the sign up thread.

    The Book Club’s Third Book:

    Moonraker

    After Casino Royale and Live and Let Die, the club members have voted to continue reading the novels in cronological order. Therefore, Moonraker is to be the book in hands of readers for the month of May 2004. Moonraker, written in 1955, is Fleming’s third Bond novel.

    Obtaining The Book:

    Ordering online should be quite easy. Moonraker can be ordered online from the following sources:

    Online sources for other older versions of Moonraker:

    Discuss other places to buy Moonraker or where you got your copy in this thread.

    Discuss The Book While Reading:

    Want to talk about the book while reading it. Post a new thread in The Blades Library. Be sure to title the thread with “Moonraker” and the chapter number you have read through.

    Review And Rate The Book:

    After you have finished reading Moonraker, you can dicuss it with other club members in the Blades Library, and give the book your personal rating out of five in this thread.

     
    If you have any questions or suggestions just post them in a new thread. Happy reading.

    Previous Books Read

  10. Books / Ian Fleming

    The Blades Library Book Club: Live and Let Die

    By David Winter on 2003-05-10

    Welcome back to The Blades Library Book Club – the place for quality discussions of the books of James Bond!

    Every two months a book is chosen by the club members to read. A thread is posted in the club forums listing locations on where you can find the novel. Discussions about the book will go on as the book is read and when it is finished. Another thread will be created so that club members can post their review and give a rating on Live & Let Die.

    All fans of the Literary Bond are eligible for membership. All you need to do to sign up is register for the CBn Forums and then post your name in the sign up thread.

    The Book Club’s Second Book:

    Concluding the vote for what book to read next, the club members have decided that Live & Let Die is to be the next book to be in their hands for the next two months. Live & Let Die was written in 1954, and is Fleming’s second Bond novel – continuing after the events in Casino Royale.

    Obtaining The Book:

    For US readers who are still waiting for the release of Live & Let Die, why not try to get your hands on a UK version? The UK version leaves some passages that were editted out in the US version. Ordering online should be quite easy. Live & Let Die can be ordered online from the following sources:

    Online sources for other older versions of Casino Royale:

    Discuss other places to buy Live & Let Die or where you got your copy in this thread.

    Discuss The Book While Reading:

    Want to talk about the book while reading it. Post a new thread in The Blades Library. Be sure to title the thread with “Live & Let Die” and the chapter number you have read through.

    Review And Rate The Book:

    After you have finished reading Live & Let Die please leave a short – or long – review and rate it in this thread.

    If you have any questions or suggestions just post them in a new thread. And good reading.

    Previous Books Read

  11. Uncategorized

    Book Club Members: Let's Start Reading

    By Evan Willnow on 2003-03-24

    Blade Library Book Club members—if you haven’t already done so—it’s time to start reading Casino Royale. And as you read through the book post your thoughts in the Blades Library forums. Please add “Casino Royale” and the number of the chapter(s) you are discussing in your title.

    Not a member yet?

    Have you read about the Blades Book Club and are wondering if it is too late to join?

    Well, look no further for the answers.

    The CommanderBond.net community has started a reading club centered on the Literary Bond tradition. The Blades Library Book Club (the BLBC) will read books featuring James Bond&madash;about one book every two months—and discuss them during and after reading.

    For more about the nuts and bolts of the Club, check out this story.

    When you are ready to register as a member of BLBC, just sign up for the CBn forums, if you are not signed up already, and then leave a message that you are joining the Book Club in this forum thread.

    And that’s all you have to do to join in the discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your participation in the Bond community.

  13. Uncategorized

    The Blades Library Book Club: Casino Royale

    By Evan Willnow on 2003-03-15

    Welcome to The Blades Library Book Club — the place for quality discussions of the books of James Bond!

    Every two months a book will be chosen for the club members to read. Once the book is chosen, a thread will be posted listing locations where the novel (or short story collection) can be found. Discussions about the book will go on as the book is read and when it is finished. A separate forum thread will be created for members to post their review and rating of the current book.

    All fans of the Literary Bond are eligible for membership. All you need to do to sign up is register for the CBn Forums and then post your name in the sign up thread.

    The Book Club’s First Book:*

    In honour of the fiftieth anniversary of the book, the first book chosen for The Blades Club Book Club is:

    Casino Royale

    *Also being the first James Bond novel it’s as good of a place to start as any.

    Obtaining The Book:

    Casino Royale is currently being republished so it should not be too difficult for members to find. Most local book stores in the UK and US should either have it on their shelves or be able to special order it. Ordering online should also be quite easy. Casino Royale can be ordered online from the following sources:

    Online sources for other older versions of Casino Royale:

    Discuss other places to buy Casino Royale or where you got your copy in this thread.

    Discuss The Book While Reading:

    Want to talk about the book while reading it. Post a new thread in The Blades Library. Be sure to title the thread with “Casino Royale” and the chapter number you have read through.

    Review And Rate The Book:

    After you have finished reading Casino Royale please leave a short—or long—review and rate it in this thread.

     
    I hope you enjoy our new Book Club. If you have any questions or suggestions just post them in a new thread. And good reading.

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