Discourse in a Digital Age discussion

Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne is a classic adventure novel from 1873 that has been adapted countless times. In the intervening 145 years, we can expect a certain amount of outdated phrases, plot points, and the like. Also, the book has rather less science fiction than I anticipated - seemingly, none. Nevertheless, it has a quirky humor that I'm enjoying so far.

Let me be honest here. I chose this book for one reason. Felicia Day recommended this game, 80 Days, and it is fantastic. I know you aren't exactly a group of gamers, but I hope some of you will give it a try. It's five dollars. You play as Passepartout, and are in charge of planning the route, choosing your story, and managing Fogg's money and inventory. This game features a unique literary experience, and injects all the social consciousness and steampunk that the original lacks. Read about the game (then purchase it!) here: https://www.inklestudios.com/80days/

Hi Kenny - Re video game, I'm going to download it and my daughter has promised to come over and show me the ropes on my first-ever video game!
Re book, enjoyable as a travelogue thru the world circa late 1800's but palpably of its time -- role of women and other lesser beings (anyone not fortunate enough to be a British male), and obviously written for young people, who would be able to swallow all the unlikely last-minute rescues from disaster.

Kenny,
re graphic novels, anything by Chris Ware you'd recommend? I really like his work, but not sure they're widely available.
Kim

I've never read anything by Chris Ware. Travis likes his books a lot, and a review of his bio suggests he could be a good candidate for us. "Building Stories" looks like the most likely choice, from an availability perspective. SLPL has 6 copies. "Monograph" and "Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth" also come well-reviewed.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Above you can find my review for the book.

Oh well done, Ken! Your Goodreads review of "..80 Days" was excellent, and forcefully reminded me of my own shortcomings as a librarian 'booktalker' -- never been able to coherently share why a bk I loved (or hated, or "meh") would/wouldn't appeal to someone else. Anxious to hear what the rest of the group felt about the bk.

I look forward to Skyping in with you guys tomorrow. I hesitate to ask... did anybody get around to playing 80 Days? I really want somebody else to talk about this game with...

HI all-I’m in Dallas. My flight is running a bit late so if I can get to bookgroup by 6:30 I’ll still come.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and talking about selections! I didn’t try the game but am intrigued to talk about it a bit.

Hi Ann! Just wanted to say you did a
Marvelous job leading the group! Looking forward to next month! Happy reading!

Hi Ann! Just wanted to say you did a
Marvelous job leading the group! Looking forward to next month! Happy reading!