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ABC Introduces The Lost Book ClubPopular TV Show Encourages Fans to Read for Clues and Fun
Fans of ABC's hit TV show now have a new way to decipher clues to the mystery island with the introduction of The Lost Book Club.
Whether it's a book seen sitting on a shelf, or in the hands of frequent reader/conman Sawyer, starting on July 1, 2008 every book ever mentioned or seen over Lost's past four seasons will be incorporated into ABC's Lost Book Club website. Books are organized by season/episode and also by how they fit into the scope of the show (Dialogue, Background and Show Theme) for easy reference. Books will be added to the list as they appear in future episodes, to ensure fans have access to them. Lost Book Club Overview The initial launch of the book club contains over 40 titles. To further complement the reading list, ABC will be introducing a message board for fans to discuss the books, a synopsis of each book and details about how the book relates to the show, and an introduction by Lost's co-creator and executive producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse. The books are available for purchase directly from the site, and a selection of books are available for audio download via iTunes. An Eclectic and Engaging Book ClubIt's clear by glancing at the titles that this is not your ordinary book club. With a diverse variety of titles stretching from Watership Down, The Wizard of Oz and Slaughterhouse Five, there is truly something for every reader, of every age and every genre. While some of the books tend to be on the heavier side (Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time), there are some books on the list perfect for younger Lost fans (Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me Margaret and Lord of the Flies by William Golding), those who prefer more classical reading (Catch 22 by Joseph Heller and Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck) and readers who like popular fiction (Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park and Stephen King's Carrie). Encouraging TV Viewers to ReadWith the growing decline in TV viewers and reading for leisure, this is a great way for the producers and ABC to promote the show and encourage reading at the same time. While it has yet to be seen how successful the book club will be, it is a noble attempt to introduce some great works of literature to those who might not search out these books on their own. While there is no guarantee that the reader will solve all the island's mysteries by reading these books, Lindelof and Cuse hope they will "experience the richness of storytelling, character and theme, and then allow [their] imagination to connect all that back to the show". It's likely that fans of the show will also become fans of the book club, especially while waiting for the new season of Lost to begin. What better way to spend the summer, than to get lost with a good book or two?
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