This article is from the David Gemmell FAQ, by Tony Evanstony@gemmell-mania.org.uk with numerous contributions by others.
You have several options,
Request that your ISP adds the group. This is fairly easy, and
can usually be achieved by mailing a relevant contact address at
your ISP. This is the preferred option - since it increases the
propagation of alt.books.david-gemmell and so everyone benefits!
Try using a public access news server or a pay-for-use service.
Use a web based usenet reader, such as www.deja.com or
www.remarq.com - these solutions are imperfect since the web
isn't a good forum for usenet, but they do work.
 
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