Reading LOST
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This meetup will be a book group devoted to literary references in the TV show LOST on ABC. Although you don't have to be a LOST fan to join us on our literary journey, our selections will be entirely works of literature that have been woven into LOST's plot. This will include such meaty classics as Dickens' Our Mutual Friend and Dostoevsky's Brother's Karamazov. The group will also take on the more easily digestible Carrie by Stephen King and Phillip K. Dick's Valis. Our first book will be Catch 22 by Joseph Heller. As every devoted LOST fan knows, this book was found among the personal possessions of Naomi who parachuted onto the LOST island after-- so she claimed-- the helicopter she was in encountered lightening. We will sort out why the writers of the show referenced Catch 22 as well as discuss the book for what it is, a modern classic. Join us as we read LOST!!! Read together, die alone.
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Our next meeting:
Reading LOST: Catch 22
Join us as we discuss Joseph Heller's Catch 22, the novel found in Naomi's knapsack. Why did the writers reference this particular novel? We plan to speculate on this and much more!
According to Wikipedia:
Catch-22 is a satirical, historical novel by the American author Joseph Heller, first published in 1961. Read more
- When?
- Saturday, May 31, 2008, 2:00 PM 20080531T180000Z
- Where?
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(Already a member? Sign in) - RSVP limit
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Only 20 members (including guests) can RSVP 'Yes' or 'Maybe' for this meeting. This meeting is full.
- Who?
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15 members have said Yes
5 members have said Maybe
What's New?
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"This is a terrific idea, and a great opportunity to explore another dimension of Lost. "
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"I love books, and I love Lost. Such a great idea for a group!"
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"Hi! I'm Caitlan and I'm a Lost Addict. I've been addicted to the show now for approximately 5 months. So, I thought that it was about time that I seek treatment for my addiction; hence I am joining this support group. "
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"Thought I'd help if you are buying the book online here are the prices at some spots.. Amazon.com $11.20 Barns & Noble.com $12.80 Borders.com $16.00 They also have an online coupon..."
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"I'm from Iowa and won't be able to make it to the Meetups but I will read along and post on the message board. I love LOST and all of the hidden messages. This "book club/reading club" is a GREAT idea! "
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"'What, don't you read? It's from Of Mice and Men. You'd like it. Puppies get killed.' - Sawyer "
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"I enjoy the show, a reading club is a great idea! The show is chock-a-block with interesting literary references."
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"Excellent, can't wait for the meeting!"
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"Excellent! Welcome aboard."
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"Welcome! LOST junkies are our most honored members."
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"I see your conundrum about the inherent instability of liking LOST and books given time travel's unfortunate side effects. But no worries, you know who your constant is, right? "
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"There's always room for an avid LOST fan!"
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"I like Lost, I like books, I must like books AND lost. Unless, of course, I'm living in a bubble of time created when someone traveled back from some point in the future, then who knows what I like."
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" Saw season 1 of Lost. "
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"Hey, I'm new to NYC and an avid LOST fan. This sounds like a really interesting group idea. So I thought I'd check it out. Hope there's room for one more? "
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"Thanks for joining "Reading LOST"! I had the idea for awhile, but finally took the plunge. And hey, there is way more interest out there than I thought! Anyway, I look forward to meeting you when we chat about Catch-22 next month."
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"I'm a huge lost fan. I watched season 1 to 3 in about maybe 2-3 weeks and loved the show. I'm currently catching up with season four. My mind is fresh and ready for discussion about this strange yet addictive and entertaining show. I can't wait"
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