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MikeWaters · 08-17-2005, 04:05 AM

Perhaps we could be like those lame people that have a book of the month, and choose a church history book that a few people could be reading at the same time.

Perhaps "David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism" could be the first choice, as recommended by SteelBlue.

The other idea that occurred to me is that we could use this to help pay for the costs of hosting the site. Right now I am footing the entire bill. I certainly don't intend to use this site for commercial purposes, but it would be nice to have it pay for itself.

So I signed up for this amazon referral thing, where if you buy the book through the link I provide, about 4% goes to me, to defray costs for the site. I'd even be happy to post a running total of the amount made through these links (which I don't expect to be much).

Below is the Amazon link. (If you think you might actually buy the book, please wait a day or two, because I'm not sure that my account has been approved yet). If you guys don't like this idea, just say so.

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: We're in business. Click HERE to get to the book link for "David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism".

Archaea · 08-17-2005, 04:12 AM

it sounds it's worth the read

SteelBlue · 08-17-2005, 04:15 AM

Excellent idea. As you know, I've already purchased my copy, but for future selections I'm happy to do it your way. It sounds like a great way to build a nice church history library.

I promise you that the McKay book will not disappoint anybody. It will provide lots of interesting discussion for weeks.

Archaea · 08-17-2005, 02:46 PM

which may interest.

http://farms.byu.edu/display.php?tab...ew&id=290&mp=T

It's about JS's wives, now estimated conservatively at 33 to 43.

fusnik11 · 08-17-2005, 06:42 PM

amazon?

im going to order like 5 books in the next couple of days...

MikeWaters · 08-17-2005, 06:44 PM

Yes, any book from Amazon.

SteelBlue · 08-17-2005, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archaea

It's about JS's wives, now estimated conservatively at 33 to 43.

Archaea, I was honestly going to suggest this book as the next one after the McKay book. I read a few chapters a few years ago while staying at a friends home. It was very interesting and I have been meaning to purchase the book. I'm on board with your suggestion. But I do hope you guys will read the McKay one first, just because I'm anxious to hear your takes on it.

Archaea · 08-17-2005, 08:36 PM

to help defray costs.

SeattleUte · 08-17-2005, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Perhaps we could be like those lame people that have a book of the month, and choose a church history book that a few people could be reading at the same time.

Perhaps "David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism" could be the first choice, as recommended by SteelBlue.

The other idea that occurred to me is that we could use this to help pay for the costs of hosting the site. Right now I am footing the entire bill. I certainly don't intend to use this site for commercial purposes, but it would be nice to have it pay for itself.

So I signed up for this amazon referral thing, where if you buy the book through the link I provide, about 4% goes to me, to defray costs for the site. I'd even be happy to post a running total of the amount made through these links (which I don't expect to be much).

Below is the Amazon link. (If you think you might actually buy the book, please wait a day or two, because I'm not sure that my account has been approved yet). If you guys don't like this idea, just say so.

Stupid quetion: Do we have to buy the recomended book or do we just go through this site, buy a book or whatever and you get a kick back? I hope it's the latter because you'll do pretty well off of me then.

SoCalCoug · 08-17-2005, 11:58 PM

I love the idea. I don't think I can participate in the first installment, but I will definitely jump in on subsequent books.

08-17-2005, 04:05 AM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Cougarguard Book of the Bi-month Perhaps we could be like those lame people that have a book of the month, and choose a church history book that a few people could be reading at the same time. Perhaps "David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism" could be the first choice, as recommended by SteelBlue. The other idea that occurred to me is that we could use this to help pay for the costs of hosting the site. Right now I am footing the entire bill. I certainly don't intend to use this site for commercial purposes, but it would be nice to have it pay for itself. So I signed up for this amazon referral thing, where if you buy the book through the link I provide, about 4% goes to me, to defray costs for the site. I'd even be happy to post a running total of the amount made through these links (which I don't expect to be much). Below is the Amazon link. (If you think you might actually buy the book, please wait a day or two, because I'm not sure that my account has been approved yet). If you guys don't like this idea, just say so. UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: We're in business. Click HERE to get to the book link for "David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism".

08-17-2005, 04:12 AM	#2
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	great idea it sounds it's worth the read

08-17-2005, 02:46 PM	#4
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	LEt us know and here is another one which may interest. http://farms.byu.edu/display.php?tab...ew&id=290&mp=T It's about JS's wives, now estimated conservatively at 33 to 43.

08-17-2005, 06:42 PM	#5
fusnik11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,506	would this be any book purchased on.... amazon? im going to order like 5 books in the next couple of days...

08-17-2005, 08:36 PM	#8
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	I will order it once Mike has his account in order to help defray costs.

08-17-2005, 04:15 AM	#3
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	Excellent idea. As you know, I've already purchased my copy, but for future selections I'm happy to do it your way. It sounds like a great way to build a nice church history library. I promise you that the McKay book will not disappoint anybody. It will provide lots of interesting discussion for weeks.

08-17-2005, 06:44 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Yes, any book from Amazon.

08-17-2005, 11:58 PM	#10
SoCalCoug Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 3,059	I love the idea. I don't think I can participate in the first installment, but I will definitely jump in on subsequent books. __________________ Get your stinking paws off me, you damned, dirty Yewt! "Now perhaps as I spanked myself screaming out "Kozlowski, say it like you mean it bitch!" might have been out of line, but such was the mood." - Goatnapper "If you want to fatten a pig up to make the pig MORE delicious, you can feed it almost anything. Seriously. The pig is like the car on Back to the Future. You put in garbage, and out comes something magical!" - Cali Coug