amright’s last login was 8 days ago. « hide recent activity
amright is now reading White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in Eighteenth-Century India.
amright added Raga'n Josh: Stories from a Musical Life.
amright reviewed Never Let Me Go 3 weeks ago.
“ I picked up the book basically because the title appealed to me a lot at the time.But this turned out to be such a strange... ”
amright rated Never Let Me Go 3 weeks ago.
amright is planning to read The Unconsoled (Vintage International).
amright added The Unconsoled (Vintage International).
amright now owns Never Let Me Go.
amright rated Memories of My Melancholy Whores 3 weeks ago.
amright finished reading Never Let Me Go 3 weeks ago.
amright is planning to read Eat, Pray, Love.
amright’s last login was 8 days ago. show recent activity »
Rated 5 stars
Rated 4 stars
Rated 2 stars
Rated 3 stars
Hi Jayati - I tore the ACL (anterior crucial ligament) in my right knee in April on a ski trip in Austria. Took up skiing 3 years ago since my husband is an avid skier. Oh, well. I had a knee orthoscopy to temporarily fix the issue (actual permanent fix is a reconstruction and takes a 6 months rehab!) and am now re-hab'ing post that surgery....:-)On the book front - am reading JCO's "The Gravedigger's Daughter" - it's quite the bulky volume (almost 600 pages of real fine print)...so far, so good. It's a gripping story, but I am curious how the book will end. We are off to South America for a quick trip (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay) end of November, and so I will be reading some latin literature in preparation for that trip. Borges, etc....
Hi Jayati, How was Leh? Hope you had a great time there! I recently read "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" - I know that was on your list too. It's a feel good light comedy. I recommend it in case you havent read it already. On to "Rabbit, Run" now....have you read it? Also, how did you find GGM's "My Melancholy Whores"?
Hi amright, I am one of the admin of the Bibliophile Club Group. I'd like to invite you to join us. Our members like to read all sorts of books from literature to historical fiction, history, classics, mystery thrillers, politics and much more. So come on board and tell us about yourself and join us in our discussions or start a new one of your own choice, Please feel free to look at our site. I am really looking forward to hearing from you soon, all the best, Silvana
Hi,I saw that youare planning to read Elias Canetti's 'Voices of Marrakesh'. I recently finished reading 'Auto Da Fe', theonly novel Canetti wrote. It wasn't an easy read, but well worth it. I shall review it soon:). I haven't got 'Voices of Marrakesh' (although I have his trilogy of memoirs; don't know when I'd get round to read them). Let me know what you make of it. I also saw that you have read and given three stars to 'Saville', another book I have in my possession for a while, but haven't read it yet. How did you find it? Hope you are enjoying good health. Take care.
Hi Jayati,Have you read "The Poisonwood Bible"? I just finished it, and it will stay with me for a really long time. Highly recommended!-Sunita
Hi Jayati, It's been a while since we touched base. I just finished reading "The Inner Courtyard" - edited by L. Holmstrom. Loved it! I agree that the stories were powerful! Quite some distinguished authors in the collection - so surely will explore thier writing more! Thanks for the recommendation!
Hello Friend,Stopped by to say halo..Long time! Where have you been? And how are you?I have been sort of lost all these days. Will discuss in detailsometime. Hope you are doing better my dear friend.Do write in whats new at your end.With lots of Love,Shikkha
Hi Jayati, Yes, I loved Henderson the Rain King. It's a weird story, but it's filled with little gems. I'll review it shortly (i am really lagging behind in my reviews - its been a bit too hectic!). Robber Bride was good, but not one of her best. I think it dragged on too much (~700 pages), and most of the feminist themes she deals with are very commonplace I thought. Good read, but I expected a lot more from Atwood. Currently reading Sinclair's Jungle (on my iPhone stanza) and Carey's Oscar and Lucinda. Both are very interesting so far....
Hi,Hope you are doing good.I invite you to our new discussion thread in the group "Books,by Indian Authors and on India , you must read before you die" . It would be appreciated if you join us and give your valuable inputs.
hello amright,have spotted Ae Mohabbat on Akhtari Begum, will soon be in possession. also heard about two books on MSS ( subbalaxmi the great ). any insight ? music room was awesome and yet to settledown. when you pick up something after Music Room it seems shrinking on your palm, yet plan to read "possession" while on tour to Bangalore . what is new at your end ? it is really sad to know that ustad rashid khan is down with health problem, he is yet to give what he has to music lovers, but has not it been like this with artists? they always have their legs cut off before they really canter.. wish God cures him for us and he lives longer than all of us, my prayers for his wellbeing.take care
Hi!! been awfully busy doing nothing ..now that i think about it..haven't been regular writing posts..maybe because i haven't been reading much..just some bits and peices on japanese literature especially the folk literature..which makes me draw analogies between the folk literature the world over...the stories of demons and good angels and goblins and fairies....Also, was struggling to find a job here and coming to terms with the reality of being a 'Gaijin'...japanese for foreigners in Japan...This was the first time, that i had a first had experience of how the world is still cut out in neat black and white chunks..being an asian, one doesn't find the same oppurtunities as the caucasians do....especially where teaching english is concerned...the all pervasive attitude is that only english speaking world ...with english as their native tongue can teach english..sort of silly...equating teaching english with speaking in an american accent ..one needs the right looks to teach english..just as blog in the japan times said...if you have blond hair and blue or grey eyes...it's easier for you....Enough of grumpy me..how have yopu been...long time indeed...i am reading D.H. Lawrence..The Rainbow ...these days...and i can't enjoy it..because i start analysing it ...the familiar rantings against urbanization...the mother fixation...the overbearing mothers..maybe too much of Lawrence ....i miss reading...going to libraries...they don't have libraries with English titles..so i stand in bookstores and read whatever i can lay my hands on..even the british council in tokyo doesn't have a library...though i have just discovered that the indian embassy has one...:) Inner courtyard..i have heard a lot about this one...you are right about the regional literature...i felt the same after reading pinjar in hindi..the whole ambience of winters in Punjab...builds up so well...my friend told me later that the book was written in punjabi...have you read...'May You Be a Mother of A thousand Sons'....a very insightful book on women and the dichotomies of their daily existence...I wrote a memoir of on my grandma..she left us in January ....i would like you to read it...you can read it here...hope you like ithttp://blogs.4indianwoman.com/2009/02/28/in-family--memories-of-bijiby-ruchika-popli-tokyo-japan.aspxPheww! wasn't that a long scrap....
i did not find your review on song before it is sung ? where have you hidden it ? i too loved every word of it. nothing came to me as surprise for you know why. language and selection of words is what impressed me. would like to read your review if you have written one...
Hi,you know something, this dearest friend of mine gifted me onitsha, no one writes to colonel and music room. receiving books as gifts are just the ultimate for book lovers. not been on site for some time. but keeping in touch with developments. so sad that you could not meet orhan pamuk, it would have been something to cherish about, better luck next time and please keep your antenna up so as not to miss out on jack pots like this.am reading no one writes to colonel, actually not started, have taken it out and kept in my breif case, everytime i open it , colonel stares at me as if he would just shoot me down for not reading it as yet,i just wink and salute and he understands, some colonels are gems, volume of this book disappointed me, but quality comes in small measures i suppose..take care and happy reading,
I am very sorry to hear about your physical health problems. I hope you are feelingbetter now andthe physio sessions are gong OK. I have had several bouts of cough and cold this winter, which, while minor are nevetheless very irritating. I am thinking of taking a flu jab next winter. Archis is a handful; he has become quite a cheeky one, but is generally lots of fun. He likes to listen to stories, which can't be a bad thing. Because of him I havebecome well acquainted with children's (rather toddlers') literature, from Thomas the Tank Engine to Noddy:)I read 'The Song Before It Is Sung' last year, andabsolutely loved it. This was the second book of Justine Cartwright that I read. I am planning to read more books of this author. He is originally from South Africa, and has written a non-fiction book, a kindof memoir, on the country of his birth ('When Will there be Good News', is the title of the book, I think), which I am hoing to read sometime this year.Talking of memoirs, I am reading an utterly delightful memoir by Diana Athill, who was one of the most distinguished and respected British literaray editors, who worked for Andre Deutsch for decades, and is credited with discovering many a literary talent, amongst them V.S. Naipaul. In her old age, she publshed a series of memoirs, of which the one I liked the most was 'Stet', in which she gave an account of he rlife as a publisher and the various authors she worked with over the years. It was a superb read, slightly gossipy and full of juicy stories, written in an engaging style. I read that book a few years ago, and remember thoroughly enjoying it. She is 91 now and has pulished another memoir, titled 'Somewhere Towards the End'. In this book she writes about her relationships, family, her views on God, and death which, she says, can't befar off even though she is in good health. It is a superb read. I would recommend it unhesitatingly. Also get hold of 'Stet' if you can.Finally, Here is a link to my blog where I have reviewed 'The Sng Before It Is Sung'.http://bookthrift.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.htmlTake care
Hi amright: Thank you for the kind note. I have also read Le Clezio's collection of short stories entitled "The Round and Other Cold Hard Facts," and I wrote a Shelfari review of that collection of stories if you're interested.I'm glad you get to the United States occasionally . . . sounds like you primarily visit New York? Please let me know if you and your family ever visit San Francisco on the west coast; I would love to meet you and be a tour guide! I have been to India twice, once to Mumbai. I loved the city! My favorite activities were when I explored the Kanheri caves and got to wander through the streets during the Mount Mary Bandra Festival. I have very fond memories of of Mumbai!Best wishes,Scott
hello amright,not heard from you for years and what are you up to ...which all books have you read in these days and what are the new additions...almost finished desiree...just about average...planning to start song before it is sung...what about you?take care
WIsh you and your family (belated) happy new year. I started the new year with a bang; have already read 8-9 novels (albeit two of them are Agatha Christie:)); but have hit a roadblcok. I am reading (rather struggling) with Herman Hesse's 'The Glassbead Game'. This is the first of the ten translated novels I plan to read this year as a part of my resolution for 2009. I am regreting it now:). One of the novels I have read so far was 'Kite-runner', and, as I type this message, I see it displayed in your 'shelf'. I agree with your comment; the novel would appear to have been written with a Hollywood film in mind. It's an easy enough read, but a bit over the top.
Oh..read the Cairo Trilogy recently have you? I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the radio-play via the BBC..If my memory is correct, Omar Shariff played the father...what a bastard he was ehh? Anyways...Best Wishes to you in 2009!
Toni Morrison's writes with such pathos...i read her 'Beloved'...why don't you read her a small peice of her speech...i liked her even better after reading this one...http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1993/morrison-lecture.html
