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Posted By: Kevin Sep 29, 2004 - 11:09 am

That's another thing. We should probably keep to books that are easier to find, so that we don't have to purchase them. I'm having trouble finding a place I can borrow the book, but I will keep searching.

Posted By: Bmat Sep 29, 2004 - 11:18 am

I called the library this time, and they are ordering Uplift War from another branch. It is a good thing that we are working a book ahead so that we can be getting the next book.

Posted By: Magus Sep 29, 2004 - 11:19 am

Yes, I guess your right.

All books should be easy to find so that others can find them.

Posted By: Neurolanis Sep 29, 2004 - 05:42 pm

There are hundreds of very cheap used versions of "the Uplift War" avaiable through Amazon, by the way. New versions could arrive at your door in two days! I haven't seen it on Ebay. I ordered my version in too.

Posted By: Neurolanis Oct 01, 2004 - 12:47 pm

Looks like I won't get that first book on time. I'll try to keep up on it in the future!

Posted By: Magus Oct 01, 2004 - 01:09 pm

I''ll check my library and see if they have it. I still don't have word from them.

Is anybody else having difficulty finding the book? Should I change it so that some of us may get it on time, Like Neurolanis and, possably, myslef?

Posted By: Neurolanis Oct 01, 2004 - 01:20 pm

It's cool with me.

Posted By: Bmat Oct 01, 2004 - 01:45 pm

I'm still waiting to hear from my library, too. They said they'd call when it came in.

Posted By: Neurolanis Oct 01, 2004 - 01:55 pm

Magus you mean report, not uplift? Just to be clear.

Posted By: Kevin Oct 01, 2004 - 02:28 pm

If we're talking about the short story, I have it already. However, The Uplift Wars I'm having a bit of trouble with.

Posted By: Magus Oct 01, 2004 - 08:01 pm

Sorry. I meen I am having difficuly with The Minority Report. I have not even gotten to checking for The Uplift Wars yet. I focussing right now on the first one.

I will probab;y decide to change it if I don't get it by Sunday or Monday. WHat with other people having trouble finding and acquiring it also, it seems to be the best thing to do.

Posted By: Nulla Oct 01, 2004 - 10:49 pm

I don't know if this helps or not, but Amazon.com has used copies of "The Minority Report" available for about $1.16 (plus shipping) from their affiliate sellers... it is also included in two anthologies: "The Minority Report and Other Classic Stories" and "The Collected Stories of Phillip K. Dick"... also available from Amazon.com at reduced prices...

Posted By: Magus Oct 02, 2004 - 05:07 am

That's a really good deal. Do you know how long it would take for them to ship it?

Posted By: Nulla Oct 02, 2004 - 05:32 am

the affiliates usually ship via media mail, which tends to vary in delivery... I've gotten books anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks... however, when you order, you can select expedited shipping (which costs a couple of bucks more) and that'll get it to you in a couple of days...

Posted By: Magus Oct 03, 2004 - 05:32 pm

Is it O.K. with everybody if I change my choice of book? I'm possative I won't be able to get "The Minority Report", save by Act of God. Is this O.K. with everyone?

Posted By: Bmat Oct 03, 2004 - 06:31 pm

I was only borrowing it from the library, and it hasn't arrived yet at the branch I use besides. So it is OK with me. I don't know about someone who has bought the book though? I should still be getting it and will read it anyway.

Posted By: Magus Oct 03, 2004 - 06:53 pm

I really did want to read it. But my library said that they would get it in only a few days, by Wednesday or Thursday. It's now going to be Monday and I still have yet to hear from them. Also, a lot of other people seem to be having trouble finding the book.

Posted By: Nulla Oct 04, 2004 - 03:05 am

I'm good with whatever you decide, Magus... you can always save the book for when your turn comes up again... although, if you switch now, it'll take a while for people to get your second choice; probably just as long as if we stuck to Plan A... :-)

Posted By: Magus Oct 04, 2004 - 03:53 am

That's what I'd like to know. Is it better that The Minority Report is read, and I just abstain from it, not having a copy?

Posted By: Neurolanis Oct 04, 2004 - 04:18 am

So what's our first book?? If it's still report then I'll order it by Amazon.