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My writing proposal was originally called "Books and Writing", but I dropped the Books part as it was for slightly different audiences. Let's hope they can both live as separate sites. area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/1623/writing – jmfsg Jun 17 '10 at 13:44
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With "libraries" there already is a proposal about collecting books and organizing collection of books: area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/12432/… The most voted question so far would also fit there. What is the purpose of the "Books" proposal in contrast to the libraries proposal? Writing books? Publishing books? Reading books? – Jakob Oct 13 '10 at 16:14
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why is "What happens in Chapter [X] of [Book]?" off-topic? If I don't understand a chapter I'm reading, is this (future) SE site not the place to ask? – Lukman Apr 24 '11 at 4:26
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Any books to recommend similar to Neal Stephenson's Baroque Cycle?
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I would like for [Book] to be available as an eBook. Is there a petition process at [eBook Company]?
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Which book would you consider a "must-read" for science fiction fans?
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How can I get my local library to purchase and retain more science fiction books? [closed]
added by Beska, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 17:54
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closed as off topic by adamcodes, A J, Emily J , Mehper C. Palavuzlar, Kyra Jul 13 '10 at 20:21

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

I really can't decide if this is on-topic or not. I lean towards not, but could be convinced otherwise. Community thoughts? – Beska Jun 17 '10 at 14:05
Yes a tough one. – Binoj Antony Jun 18 '10 at 6:22
I'm trying to start a Q&A site for libraries, where this would be a perfect question- check it out! – Emily J Jul 10 '10 at 2:12
And Emily did start the site, which is now just lacking people to commit to it: area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/12432/… – Joe Oct 13 '10 at 20:49
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I am planning to read the series written by <author name> - what order should I read them in?
added by Sniffer, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 17:53
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I'd have been happier if this question asked about the chronological order of publication. After all, that's virtually never wholly wrong to use as an order of reading. – Donal Fellows Oct 3 '10 at 15:54
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One of my favourite authors is <author name>. What similar authors can be recommend?
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This is IMHO the great benefit of sites like this - recommendation based on similarity, crowesourced. Currently best source of this information are rertailers like Amazon that a have large dataset of peoples buying behaviour – Miro A. Jul 10 '10 at 18:06
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Which good science-fiction authors would you suggest for someone new to the genre?
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Start with HG wells, in time you can get to Asimov. – Binoj Antony Jun 17 '10 at 9:40
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I'd also suggest Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card to some people who have been reading a lot of non-science-fiction work. – nik Jun 17 '10 at 13:59
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Who are the top, non-English, crime fiction writers whose work is translated into English?
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My child brought home this book, "a title", for a school assignment; I find the book offensive, so should I organize a protest?
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Is it immoral to read a banned book?
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How do I repair a book with a damaged spine?
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What are the best resources (print, online) for discovering debut novels?
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How do you renovate old glued backs of books that fell appart?
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How do you catalogue your home library?
added by Michal Sznajder Sep 30 '10 at 18:18
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How can a book discussion group be set up?
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What happens in Chapter [X] of [Book]? [closed]
added by thyrgle, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 20 '10 at 17:34
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closed as off topic by Wilhelm, Patrick McElhaney, kitukwfyer, avalanche, mipadi Sep 15 '10 at 19:02

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I got some books to give away. Anyone interested?
added by Paweł Dyda, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 20 '10 at 17:33
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I love John Grisham's books. What other author should I try?
added by Paweł Dyda Sep 18 '10 at 13:54
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There's already a similar question – Jaime Pardos Sep 19 '10 at 15:21
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What has your experience been applying Mortimer Adler's "How to Read a Book"?
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What is the most intellectually challenging book you've ever read?
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I thought this might be a little subjective, but so are some of the most on-topic questions. With books you pretty much have to throw out the concept of a subjective question, cause any question that isn't "What software can I read with?" will probably result in a different answer from everyone. – Maulrus Sep 14 '10 at 14:36
I don't think that's quite accurate---this is a much different question from "Who's the best mystery writer?", although it could benefit from more definition of what you mean by "intellectually challenging". – Mark C Sep 18 '10 at 4:15
Yeah, the message body would probably include "By intellectually challenging, I mean a book that really tested your mind, a book that left you mentally gasping for air at some of its passages" or something like that – Maulrus Sep 19 '10 at 23:16
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Which books will help me gain some insights into the Vietnam war?
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What are some of the best blogs about books and literature?
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Where can I buy a copy of "C# in Action"?
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How do I cite a book by multiple authors in MLA?
added by CrazyJugglerDrummer Aug 27 '10 at 1:31
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This belongs on the writing or technical writing site. Actually, this really seems like a Google question. – Mark C Sep 18 '10 at 4:32
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How good of an indication is the copyright date of when the book was written?
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Are hardcover copies worth the extra money in terms of durability?
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I'm storing large amount of books for several years. How can I keep them in good condition?
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Which book is [Movie Name here] based on?
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Where can I find the narrated version (audiobook) of the Mercy Thompson series?
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How long does it take to read the Brothers K by David James Duncan?
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Best eBook reader gadget for [function]?
added by Max Gontar Aug 6 '10 at 5:40
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I think this is a little too subjective. People base judgements like this on personal criteria that may or may not agree with yours. If you rephrase it as "Best eBook reader gadget for [function]?" it might be more on-topic. – kitukwfyer Aug 12 '10 at 0:06
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Books as Bytes: Death of the Paper Book?
added by AVD Aug 8 '10 at 6:00
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Should be community wiki – Jaime Pardos Sep 19 '10 at 15:20
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Do you underline/highlight/mark text or taking notes while reading book? [closed]
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closed as off topic by Tea Drinker, kitukwfyer, wdypdx22, avalanche, Mark C Sep 18 '10 at 4:13

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Please guess the title of the book, here's the story...
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Another proposal on here deals with these questions, too. area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/12432/… – kitukwfyer Aug 12 '10 at 0:08
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Where I can find free hard-copy books?
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How can I share my books with others?
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Too broad! 12345 – Mark C Sep 18 '10 at 4:31
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What is the moral of the story in book [X]?
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This rings as "Homework" tagged to me. – Rixius Aug 24 '10 at 16:39
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Is there a site where I can search multiple libraries for a certain book?
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What is recommended software for reading format X? (For example, secure ePub.)
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What software do you use to manage your eBook collection?
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