How about a forum for book reviews?

Bob · 11-04-2008, 06:54 PM

I'm kind of wondering what the interest would be in a book review foum. I've read 3 in the past few months since joining here. My pride and joy being an autographed copy of "Conquest of the Tropics" witten in 1914 as a tribute to the fairly new and successful United Fruit Company. My wife bought this for me 10 years ago for 25 cents at a garage sale. I'm currently reading the just published "Banana -the Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World" ,the author of which I have a suspicion could be one of our members. At least having read up to page 40 I know he has refered to a Jon who runs a nursery in San Diego that sells 2 dozen kinds of bananas (hmmm?) . This initialy seems to be the book I wish I'd done the research and had written, so far it's that good. Now I have some idea of the difference between Acuminata and Balbisiana when I read about them here. I went a little crazy last week and ordered 6 others that I'll be reading this winter and I know from PM'ing a couple of members that they share the same reading interests. What do you think?

Simply Bananas · 11-04-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob

I'm currently reading the just published "Banana -the Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World" ,the author of which I have a suspicion could be one of our members. At least having read up to page 40 I know he has refered to a Jon who runs a nursery in San Diego that sells 2 dozen kinds of bananas (hmmm?) .

Scroll to the bottom of the page and see his ad!

MediaHound · 11-04-2008, 11:00 PM

Yes Bob, Dan is a member here and him and I are actually hashing out a contest coming soon to a banana forum near you. The prizes will be - guess what? Signed copies of his book!
I think your suggestion is a very good suggestion. What would be a better title for this new forum? "Banana Books" or "Banana Books and Reading Material", or what?

MediaHound · 11-04-2008, 11:04 PM

BTW, Dan's account is "BananaBook":
Bananas.org - View Profile: bananabook
He registered back in February but has just been watching from the sidelines as you can see, he has yet to make an intro post. I'm sure he will soon though

Bob · 11-05-2008, 07:15 AM

I would include all reading material. The more the merrier.

MediaHound · 11-05-2008, 09:55 AM

A new forum is born:
Banana Books, Book Reviews, & Other Reading Material - Bananas.org

MediaHound · 11-05-2008, 09:55 AM

We need your help... if you find any threads you think should be moved there, please let either myself or your favorite moderator know!

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11-04-2008, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
MediaHound Tally-Man MediaHound's Photo Gallery Location: Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Jarred Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,282 BananaBucks : 2,606,154 Feedback: 66 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,901 Times Was Thanked 5,136 Times in 1,367 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,089 Times	Re: How about a forum for book reviews? Yes Bob, Dan is a member here and him and I are actually hashing out a contest coming soon to a banana forum near you. The prizes will be - guess what? Signed copies of his book! I think your suggestion is a very good suggestion. What would be a better title for this new forum? "Banana Books" or "Banana Books and Reading Material", or what? __________________ Apologies in advance if I am slow to reply to your PM. I suggest posting in the forums for support if you need something urgent.

11-04-2008, 11:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
MediaHound Tally-Man MediaHound's Photo Gallery Location: Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Jarred Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,282 BananaBucks : 2,606,154 Feedback: 66 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,901 Times Was Thanked 5,136 Times in 1,367 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,089 Times	Re: How about a forum for book reviews? BTW, Dan's account is "BananaBook": Bananas.org - View Profile: bananabook He registered back in February but has just been watching from the sidelines as you can see, he has yet to make an intro post. I'm sure he will soon though __________________ Apologies in advance if I am slow to reply to your PM. I suggest posting in the forums for support if you need something urgent.

11-05-2008, 07:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bob Orang Puteh Bob's Photo Gallery Location: Washington Twp N.J. Find me on the map! Zone: 6a Name: bob Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,529 BananaBucks : 262,207 Feedback: 12 / 100% Said "Thanks" 9,550 Times Was Thanked 4,062 Times in 1,695 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 565 Times	Re: How about a forum for book reviews? I would include all reading material. The more the merrier. __________________

11-05-2008, 09:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
MediaHound Tally-Man MediaHound's Photo Gallery Location: Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Jarred Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,282 BananaBucks : 2,606,154 Feedback: 66 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,901 Times Was Thanked 5,136 Times in 1,367 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,089 Times	Re: How about a forum for book reviews? A new forum is born: Banana Books, Book Reviews, & Other Reading Material - Bananas.org __________________ Apologies in advance if I am slow to reply to your PM. I suggest posting in the forums for support if you need something urgent.

11-05-2008, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
MediaHound Tally-Man MediaHound's Photo Gallery Location: Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Jarred Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,282 BananaBucks : 2,606,154 Feedback: 66 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,901 Times Was Thanked 5,136 Times in 1,367 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,089 Times	Re: How about a forum for book reviews? We need your help... if you find any threads you think should be moved there, please let either myself or your favorite moderator know! __________________ Apologies in advance if I am slow to reply to your PM. I suggest posting in the forums for support if you need something urgent.

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