Saturday 13 December 2008

Book Reading for December

Hello fellow readers,


I hope we are all doing good and looking forward to concluding the year strong by God's grace.

The book we will be consuming for the next few weeks, the month of December is called:


When God winks by Squire Rushnell.




Brief introduction


You may have suspected all along that there is more to coincidence than meets the eye. These seemingly random events are actually signposts that can help you successfully navigate your career, relationships, and interests. SQuire Rushnell shows us that by recognizing our "God
winks" we can use the untapped power of coincidence to vastly improve our lives.


We will be reading these two books from 13/12/08 to 31/12/2008.


Happy reading and learning and I look forward to all your comments.

Thursday 6 November 2008

Book Reading for November

Hello fellow book readers,

How are we all, I bet we are all still hyper from the awesome day in History - November 4th. I pray God uses President Barack Obama for his glory, and that the impact of the impending changes to come will be felt across the whole world.

Books we will be consuming

Following the feel of season we are in and the theme of hope and faith, we will be reading these books for the month of November.

First Book
Dare to Dream . . . Then Do It: What Successful People Know and Do by by John C. Maxwell.


Everybody has dreams. They're part of what makes us uniquely us. But not everybody knows how to make their dreams come true. Learn to awaken your dreams and make them come true, to impact this and generations to come.


Second book
Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley.
We must remember that the start of change we see today is as a result of the seeds and solid foundations our ancestors planted; through tedious training, hard work, working in hope and faith that it will impact theirs and future generations (us).

And so, for the benefit of the next generation, guess what?

Ready or not, we are NEXT!

It’s time to shape the future, and those who will do so are in training today. Learn what it takes to lead with courage, then follow with character. Embrace the basics, and you’ll master the challenges of generations to come.

We will be reading these two books from today 06/11/08 to 04/12/2008.

Happy reading and learning and I look forward to all your comments.
Kind Regards
Remi Banjo

Thursday 9 October 2008

Book Reading for October

Hello fellow readers,

Thank you to those that put forward book suggestions for this month's reading.

Following on from last month's theme, we again have two small and easy books to read this month.
The first book is THE ALCHEMIST, by Paulo Coelho. This book has been around for a while and a good oldie. It talks about having a dream, but more importantly, working to bring it to reality. I believe this will be an interesting and inspiring read.


The second book is called The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne. It's a book about simple things we all know, but sometimes need reminding of. Such things as, whatever you desire or want to be, starts with a dream and then followed by action.

Reading Timelines:

We will be consuming these books between 09/10 to 31/10/ 2008.

Happy reading and expansion of the mind and I look forward to your review comments.

Regards

Remi Banjo

Wednesday 1 October 2008

October Book Reading Suggestions and Timelines

Hello fellow book worms,

Welcome to the month of October. I pray it is all that you pray and hope it to be.

So, what did you think of the books selected for September?

I thought the "Money Secret" is so relevant for this season we are in. It teaches us how to get ourselves out of debt, if we are in it, and how to live within our means.

But more importantly, it teaches us the plots society uses to try and suck us into the never ending debt whirlpool and keep us there.

I also thought the "Richest man in Babylon" portrayed and taught, simple, yet profound foundation skills, thinking and insight on how to build wealth, with what we have and from where we currently are in life.

October Reading - Book suggestions and Timelines
The forum is now open for us all to put forward reading suggestions for the month of October.



The timelines for this month is as follows:

01/10 to 08/10
We will be putting forward SUGGESTIONS and making DECISIONS on the book(s) to read this month. Remember the book that gets the most suggestions, wins.

09/10 to 31/10
We will be engrossed in the books we have chosen for this month.

I look forward to your suggestions and review comments from September's reading.

Happy reading.
On behalf of page a day
Remi Banjo

Tuesday 16 September 2008

Reading so far...

Hello bookworms,

I hope you are all enjoying the books chosen for this month

I must say, the books seem very relevant to our present day lives, especially now the government and whoever has a voice, seem to be calling upon the wrath of the gods of credit crunch and all sorts of financial and wealth crisis!

It is good, in the midst of it all, to hear and read a voice of reason and wisdom to help us along as we strive to avoid the economic portholes littering our way.


Happy reading.

Regards
Remi Banjo

Monday 8 September 2008

Book Reading for September

Hello fellow readers,

The reading for this month consists of two very light but extremely useful and enriching books.

First Read: The Money Secret by Rob Parsons





A brief introduction:
In this practical and life-changing book, Rob Parsons takes a look at one of the most pressing modern crises - living with unmanageable debt. In a hard-hitting but supportive way, he gives help, not just in climbing out, but also in understanding what it is that encourages people to live on credit. You will treasure this wisdom long after you have finished the last page. If you are in debt it will help you out, if you are financially secure it will help you be wise with your money, and if you feel that nobody could understand the sheer loneliness of financial pressure, then ‘The Money Secret’ will become your friend.





Second Read: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. CLASON

A brief Introduction:
Beloved by millions, this timeless classic holds the key to all you desire and everything you wish to accomplish. This is the book that reveals the secret to personal wealth. Countless readers have been helped by the famous "Babylon parables", hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth.
In a language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and it's accompanying joys.
Acclaimed as a modern day classic, this celebrated best seller offers an understanding of - and a solution to - your personal financial problems that will guide you through a lifetime.
This is the book that holds the secret to acquiring money, keeping money and making money earn more money.




Reading Timeline:
We will be reading these 2 books from Monday 8 to Tuesday 30 September.
Happy reading and learning.




Regards
Remi Banjo

Monday 1 September 2008

August Review and Suggestions for September Reading

Hello bookworms,

So, how did the reading for Audacity of Hope - by Barack Obama go? I await your reviews, thoughts and insight on the book.

This week, from 1 to 7 September 2007, we will be engaging in the following activities:

  • Discussing Audacity of hope
  • Putting forward book suggestions for September reading

Guidelines are explained below.

Reviewing Audacity of hope

To post your comments and view points about this book, please follow the instructions below:

  • Use the comment link at the end of this (or every) post to leave your review comments
  • If you HAVE a blogger account: Click on the comments link, when the 'leave your comments dialogue box' pops up, type in your comments, then, sign in - your username(email) and password, then, click on "publish comments". Your comments are have now been posted on the website. Refresh your screen to see comments)
  • If you DON'T have a blogger account: When the 'leave your comment dialogue box' pops up, type in your comment, add your name at the end of the comment , then click on 'Anonymous' and then, Click on 'Publish Comments'. Your comments have now been posted on the website. Refresh your screen to see the comments.

Putting forward book suggestions

To suggest a book for the month of September, you could do one of the following:

  • Send me an email at poetessrem@yahoo.co.uk and include: Book suggestion, reason(s) for suggestion and your name
  • Use the comment link at the end of this post (following the instructions for leaving comments listed above), and include: Book suggestion and reason(s) for suggestion and your name.
Putting forward suggestions for September Reading.

I look forward to your comments and to book suggestions for September.

Have a great week, and keep reading "A Page A day" to continously expand and broaden your knowledge, whilst challenging your mind.

Kind Regards
Remi Banjo

Thursday 28 August 2008

August Reading Deadline Reminder

Hello there,

How are you getting on with "Audacity of Hope"? I look forward to the comments and discussions on the book.

A reminder that the reading deadline for Audacity of Hope is Sunday 31st August 2008.


Shape of things after the 31st of August

  • From 1 to 7 September 2008 I invite you post comments and discuss the book in detail (what you liked, didn't like, learnt or felt could have been portrayed better, the writing style and much more)
  • 1 to 7 September - Submit book suggestions for the September's reading reading.
    Select book for the month
  • Next reading dates: 8 to 29 September


Other News

A page A Day will participate in the Glamour Book Club competition - Glamour September Issue - Yaaay!

I will send a submission to glamour by Friday 29 August 2008. If we win, we will be invited by glamour magazine to review a selected book and then be featured in the October issue. I hope we win, it could be our claim to fame!

For more information on this competition, check the September issue of Glamour or visit their website at: www.glamourmagazine.co.uk

Looking forward to all your comments.

kind Regards

Remi Banjo

Monday 11 August 2008

Book Selected for August Reading

Hello there,


Well, I'm afraid to say that, not many book suggestions came forth this month. This means as previously mentioned, we will pick the book that came 2nd during our last book selection process.


This means, the book we will be reading for the next 3 weeks is going to be:

The audacity of Hope - Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama.




The reading end date for this book is Sunday 31st August 2008.


Remember to check your local library or with friends to find out if they have a copy, before you set out to buy one.

Happy reading and I look forward to your comments and discussing the book.


The audacity of Hope - Book Introduction
Obama engages themes raised in his keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, shares personal views on faith and values and offers a vision of the future that involves repairing a "political process that is broken" and restoring a government that has fallen out of touch with the people.


Regards
Remi Banjo

Thursday 7 August 2008

Book Suggestions for August Reading

Hello people,

The first book is now truly and out of the way. What were your thoughts about it? Interesting, boring, or plain silly? Please drop us a comment.

Now, it's time to put forward suggestions, in view of voting for the book to read this month.


kindly post a comment, putting forward your book suggestion or send me an email at:
poetessrem@yahoo.com.

If no book is suggested, we will select book that came in second last month, which was :
The audacity of Hope by Barack Obama.

However, if there is a draw in the suggested books put forward, we will read both books and extend the reading duration (usually 3 weeks).

so, please do send in your suggestions by Sunday 10August.

Looking forward to the next book. Hope it would be more adventurous and challenging than the last one. :-)

Have a great week
Remi Banjo

Wednesday 9 July 2008

Book of the Month Selected - Happy Reading!!!

Voting for the first book (Book of the Month) to read is now closed, and I am pleased to announce the results.

In 3rd place is: The complete autobiography of Mya Angelou


In 2nd Place is: The audacity of Hope by Barack Obama

And finally, coming 1st - the book we will be reading, reviewing and commenting on for the next three weeks is:


No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay












So, from today 10 July to 31 July 2008, A page A Day book club will be reading this book.

Once you have read the book, please post your review comments on the website, using the comments link and following the instructions.

This book can be purchased from the following places:

http://www.amazon.com/

http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/

http://www.waterstones.com/


But please check your local library first, before you set out to buy the book.

I will notify all members when the next 'book selection process' commences. Please keep visiting this website for further information.

Another outlet to "A Page A Day" will be to donate books read to charity or local schools. More information on that to come soon.

Happy reading and I look forward to reading all your review comments and future suggestions.

Much Love
Remi Banjo

Ps.. for non-members, it's never too late to join or simply recommend a book that you have read, that made an impact.

Sunday 6 July 2008

Revised Guidelines and Timelines

Due to more people wishing to join A Page A Day, the dates and guidelines for Book Suggestion, reading and review have been rescheduled and revised.

The new deadline to submit a request for a book to be read is Wednesday 10th July 2008.


Revised guidelines are as follows:

Book Selection:
Books with the most suggested reading votes will be selected for everyone to read

Duration of reading:
From the day of selection, readers will have 3 weeks to read and comment on the book. A notice will be placed on the website to notify everyone, along with where to get the recommended book from.

Just before the 3 weeks is up, a notice will be placed on the site and an email sent to all, inviting everyone to recommend the next book to read, and the selection process will be followed through.


As requested before, please send the following information:
Name
Email address
Books you would like to read or you have read and would like to recommend


You could send this information 2 ways:

  • Use the comment link on the blog: click on this, follow the instruction (if you don't have a blogger account, select annonymous) type in the details requested above, type in your name and press comment.
  • Send an email: Send me an email with the details above (send emails to poetessrem@yahoo.com)

I look forward to your recomendations and delving into the book of choice.

Have a great day

Remi Banjo

Wednesday 2 July 2008

Welcome

Hello there,

Welcome to A page A Day Book Club. After various conversations with friends and family alike, we realised that it is the season to increase and broaden our horizon and knowledge through the simple pleasure of reading. The season to wrap ourselves up in seamless words and to invigorate the mind, spirit and soul.

The aim is to pick 2 books a month for members to read. Members will be invited to suggest a book and a vote will be taken on which 2 books to read. There is no limit to the genre of books, from spiritual, to romance, to thrillers.

You are hereby invited to join in the book reading and the conversation. Click the subscription link to join and you will get regular updates on what books to read, the timeliness and comments from readers.

Furthermore, you don't have to read the recommended books, you could simply drop a comment or suggest a book that has simply made you breathless!

So, if you are interested in reading more and talking with book lovers about the books you're reading-let me know. I am screening all comments, thus if you are interested please drop me a mail and include:



  • Name
  • Email address
  • Books you would like to read or you have read and would like to recommend
Please send your details by 5 July 2008.

Once I get the final member list, I will put together and send to all an introduction email.

To start things off I recommend the following books below. Hope to hear from you soon.
Remi

My Recommendations:

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden











No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay














A thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini