user18: I'd like to propose that we nominate someone to head up the book of the month club; we have several proposed books to look at already and probably about as much interest as we're going to get at this point.
Out of the suggestions, I'd like to recommend we start with Good Questions, Good Answers, even though it didn't get the most votes; it is freely available online, it is not directly related to any one Buddhist tradition, and because of the format, it fits well with the Q&A framework. Some of the other suggested books, while interesting, are either directed to a specific school of Buddhism or are not free online.
So, this question is two-fold; please comment on the suggestion to use Good Questions, Good Answers, and please post responses nominating yourself or others to take over the responsibility of coordinating the group.
Coordination probably doesn't involve much; just posting about the latest book on meta and working out a selection for the next month.

user143: Good Questions, Good Answers looks like a useful book, written in a very direct manner. I'd be happy to start off with that one.
Just one question. Several of the books suggested, (including this one at 68 pages), are fairly brief. Would there be any interest in selecting two shorter books in months when the main selection is not a longer one?
For instance adding on the 70 page "Women in Buddhism, Questions & Answers" might be manageable as they both look like quick reads.

user-1: I like this selection too. I'm a little shy about coming forward for coordinating, but if no one step up, I guess I could try...

18: <p>I'd like to propose that we nominate someone to head up the book of the month club; we have <a href="https://buddhism.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1500/choosing-a-book-for-book-of-the-month-club">several proposed books to look at already</a> and probably about as much interest as we're going to get at this point.</p>

<p>Out of the suggestions, I'd like to recommend we start with <a href="http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/gqga-5ed.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Good Questions, Good Answers</a>, even though it didn't get the most votes; it is freely available online, it is not directly related to any one Buddhist tradition, and because of the format, it fits well with the Q&amp;A framework. Some of the other suggested books, while interesting, are either directed to a specific school of Buddhism or are not free online.</p>

<p>So, this question is two-fold; please comment on the suggestion to use Good Questions, Good Answers, and please post responses nominating yourself or others to take over the responsibility of coordinating the group.</p>

<p>Coordination probably doesn't involve much; just posting about the latest book on meta and working out a selection for the next month.</p>
 143: <p><a href="http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/gqga-5ed.pdf" rel="nofollow">Good Questions, Good Answers</a> looks like a useful book, written in a very direct manner. I'd be happy to start off with that one.</p>

<p>Just one question. Several of the books suggested, (including this one at 68 pages), are fairly brief. Would there be any interest in selecting two shorter books in months when the main selection is not a longer one?</p>

<p>For instance adding on the 70 page <a href="http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/qanda-women.pdf" rel="nofollow">"Women in Buddhism, Questions &amp; Answers"</a> might be manageable as they both look like quick reads.</p>
 -1: <p>I like this selection too. I'm a little shy about coming forward for coordinating, but if no one step up, I guess I could try...</p>
