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Brazen Book Lovers - Madison
A book club for all Brazen Careerists (and friends) in the Madison area. Fiction, non-fiction - anything is fair game. More details to come!
Network Leader: Ellen Nordahl
Mehul Kar
Build Madison 24 hour Create-a-thon starts this Saturday. Anyone interested?
68 weeks ago from Madison Foodies, Madison MAGNET, Brazen Book Lovers - Madison and The Madtown Crew2 more
Mehul Kar
The author wrote this book with only one constraint: any and every word can only be used ONCE. And yes this includes prepositions and articles like "it", "is" "and", "the". The book is 200 pages long.
Other than being really difficult to read (I imagine), this is a feat worth noticing.
But is it a feat worth accomplishing? Maybe beneficial to the writer, but is it beneficial to the rest of the world?
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0971248567/ws00-20
69 weeks ago from Brazen Fiction Writers, Professional Writers and Editors, Brazen Book Lovers - Madison, Brazen Bloggers and Blogging Ideas3 more
Mehul Kar
I'm looking for a good book on negotiating skills. Any recommendations?
69 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer and Brazen Book Lovers - Madison2 more
Mehul Kar recommended this
Jamie Nacht Farrell:
No book; it's all about PRACTICE. With negotiating more so than anything else I've done in business. You can read all you want and get ...MoreNo book; it's all about PRACTICE. With negotiating more so than anything else I've done in business. You can read all you want and get techniques; but realistically, it comes down to making your 'deal' appear as a win / win. That's a skill you build - not read about.
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Alex Gitlin:
From Harvard Negotiation Project:
Getting To Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury,
Getting past No by William Ury,
Beyond Reason by Roger Fisher ...MoreFrom Harvard Negotiation Project:
Getting To Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury,
Getting past No by William Ury,
Beyond Reason by Roger Fisher and Daniel Shapiro
Read all three and you'll get a deep understanding of the underlying principles. And then prepare and practice.
69 weeks ago
Getting To Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury,
Getting past No by William Ury,
Beyond Reason by Roger Fisher ...MoreFrom Harvard Negotiation Project:
Getting To Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury,
Getting past No by William Ury,
Beyond Reason by Roger Fisher and Daniel Shapiro
Read all three and you'll get a deep understanding of the underlying principles. And then prepare and practice.
69 weeks ago
Mehul Kar
Two meetups coming up in the the Madtown area:
Rework (37Signals) meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Rework/2746/
and
Linchpin (Seth Godin) meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Linchpins-are-everywhere-raise-the-flag/1841/
Anyone going?
103 weeks ago from The Madtown Crew, Madison MAGNET, Brazen Book Lovers - Madison, Cheeseheads (Wisconsinites) and Milwaukee3 more
Mehul Kar:
Ahh, embarrassingly enough, i came to madison, went to the wrong coffee shop a block away, didn't see anyone and drove back. #fail
102 weeks ago
102 weeks ago
Ellen Nordahl
April's book: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
How will Tuesday, April 27th work for our next meeting?
Ellen Nordahl
Hi everyone!
A few suggestions for April's book:
Between the Assassinations - Aravind Adiga http://bit.ly/bsi9rf
The Unit - Ninni Holmqvist http://bit.ly/ax0B27
Let the Great World Spin - Colum McCann http://bit.ly/cNZq70
The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood http://bit.ly/b9pRtq
Feel free to add any other suggestions; let's aim for making a selection by Wednesday!
Rebecca Thorman:
I'd read any of them except the Unit, unless you all really wanted to read that one :)
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Mehul Kar
I've been reading a lot of nonfiction "business" books lately. Very interesting stuff.
In fiction my all time favorites have to be Shogun (James Clavell), Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead (Ayn Rand)
Ellen Nordahl:
I love Atlas Shrugged. Have you checked out any of the online material/lectures provided by the Ayn Rand Institute? It's definitely worth a ...MoreI love Atlas Shrugged. Have you checked out any of the online material/lectures provided by the Ayn Rand Institute? It's definitely worth a look. There have been two biographies of her to come out in the past 6 months or so that might pique your interest. She lived quite a life.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Mehul Kar:
No I haven't read anything else. I always thought I'd look up some resources to find out more about her, but other than reading a foreword in one ...MoreNo I haven't read anything else. I always thought I'd look up some resources to find out more about her, but other than reading a foreword in one of those books, I didn't do much. Did they ever come out the with movie that was supposed to come out last year?
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Ellen Nordahl
A few suggestions for next month's book:
The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway http://bit.ly/cnjtCm
East of Eden - John Steinbeck http://bit.ly/a8oSVq
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald http://bit.ly/bqJJ3w
I was leaning toward The Sun Also Rises. Any thoughts?
Ellen Nordahl:
Then Hemingway it is! I've only read the Old Man & The Sea, so I'm looking forward to The Sun Also Rises.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Ellen Nordahl
Hi Everyone!
Just a reminder that this month's meeting is this Tuesday (the 16th) at 6:00. There are some good discussion points in the reading guide included in Guernsey, so it might be helpful to bring your copy of the book!
Hope to see you all there!
Nathan Lustig
I just picked up the book today too. Also, Aayan Hirsi Ali is speaking tomorrow night at the Union from 730-9. I really wanted to go, but I'm already going to the badger basketball game vs. MSU, but if anyone's interested here's the link: http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/article_b9d38080-0ed2-1...
The UW Muslim student org is going to protest the speech.
Ellen Nordahl:
Thanks for the heads up!! I'm definitely going...and I picked up the book over the weekend.
120 weeks ago
120 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Bought Gurensey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society today - looking forward to diving in later this week!
Rebecca Thorman:
That's funny, I too just started this morning before work. I'd much rather be curled up safe at home reading than trying to navigate the snow this ...MoreThat's funny, I too just started this morning before work. I'd much rather be curled up safe at home reading than trying to navigate the snow this evening! So far I'm really enjoying the light-hearted sweetness of the letters.
119 weeks ago
119 weeks ago
Ellen Nordahl
Hi everyone!
Plan on reading "Gurensey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" for February's book club meeting. http://bit.ly/87cd0U
Looking forward to seeing you all on the 16th!
Just a side note - I'm planning on reading Midnight's Children as well, so if anyone is feeling ambitious or has some extra time on their hands, I'll be game for talking about both :-)
Ellen Nordahl
Any votes for next month's book??
Ellen Nordahl
Sorry I wasn't able to make it last night. Thanks again to Kate for taking the lead this month! I've read Devil in the White City - it was interesting, but not one that I raved about.
Gurnsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society has my vote, or - Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie http://bit.ly/5Cihmc
Set in India, 2 children born @ midnight on India's independence day are switched in the hospital. The son of a wealthy Muslim family is raised in a Hindu tenement, and vise versa.
Rebecca Thorman
Hey guys, glad I made it tonight! Here are 3 choices for next month - what do you think? Any sound good?
1) Devil in the White City - http://bit.ly/6ZhO12 - A historic mystery. Non-fiction based on the Chicago world fair and the set-up of the infamous serial killer, early 1900s.
2) Committed - http://bit.ly/8HfyPt - Elizabeth Gilbert's new book.
3) True Compass - http://bit.ly/8SS2Sr - Edward Kennedy's memoir, this is an easy read (I started earlier this month before Infidel), but quite long.
Rebecca Thorman:
4) Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - More4) Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - http://bit.ly/87cd0U - another one that was suggested on Twitter (along w/ Devil in the White City)
122 weeks ago
122 weeks ago
Kate Scoptur
Just want to confirm we're still on for tonight - 6 p.m. @ Barriques? I have some great discussion topics for Infidel, compliments of Ellen!
Rebecca Thorman:
I'm still stuck at work, but I'm going to try to make it. I'm coming from Middleton, so may be a bit late. If I can't make it, maybe we could meet ...MoreI'm still stuck at work, but I'm going to try to make it. I'm coming from Middleton, so may be a bit late. If I can't make it, maybe we could meet again this month? Ha. I really liked this book.
122 weeks ago
122 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Got my copy of Infidel today. Looking forward to digging in and discussing on Tuesday!
Katie Landmark
Bummer. That means I'm out. I have class every Tuesday til 9 pm. Hope you all have fun!!
Ellen Nordahl
Let's plan on the third Tuesday of each month, with the exception of March (the 3rd Tuesday falls during SXSW, which I know several people are attending).
The dates are:
Tuesday, January 19th
Tuesday, February 16th
Tuesday, March 23rd
Tuesday, April 20th
Also, the WSJ just posted a news story about an assassination attempt on a Danish comic artist that brings into the present some of the issues discussed in "Infidel."
http://bit.ly/5SXY0P
Rebecca Thorman
I could make either the 2nd Tues of each month or the 3rd Tues of each month - let's decide though so I can keep it on my calendar. Looking forward to this month!
Ellen Nordahl
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Just an update on the book for next month - per Nathan's recommendation, we'll be reading "Infidel" by Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
Though we'd planned on meeting the second Tuesday of each month, I was wondering how the 3rd Tuesday of each month works with everyone's schedules (that would be January 19th). I'm going to be out of town the 2nd week of January, but if you want to go ahead with the meeting as scheduled, I'll jump back in in February.
Hope to see more of you there!
Ellen Nordahl
Tomorrow at Barriques - 6:00??
I'm going to get there early so I can snag a table w/ enough seats for everyone, so if you think you might come, just leave a comment!
Rebecca Thorman:
I can't make these types of things with short notice - and I'm a bit sick and wouldn't want to spread it! - but I have the 2nd Tuesday of every ...MoreI can't make these types of things with short notice - and I'm a bit sick and wouldn't want to spread it! - but I have the 2nd Tuesday of every month marked on my calendar starting in January. See you then and have fun tonight!
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Ellen Nordahl
The meeting for tonight is postponed because of the weather. As good as "The Help" is, it doesn't quite merit risking life and limb.
Let's plan on rescheduling for early next week - Monday or Tuesday. I'd really like for everyone who took the time to read the book to be able to join in!
