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I'm 38 teaching English literature which is no more English after the proliferation of 20th century theory. I've been a reading addict since school days. If I'm not getting my kids do their homework, dining / walking out with friends or telling my wife that she's again looking great, I'm reading.

I'm nuts about fiction but my recent...more »
  • Islamabad, Pakistan
  • member since September 2007

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  • Jaya

    Jaya says

    Hello dear member of the Black Feminist/Womanist Literature group! It's J., the admin., and I'm writing to inform you of the group's new look! (And it goes beyond the change in our group picture, though it is nice, don't you agree?) :) What we're discussing now: Patricia Hill Collins' Black Feminist Thought, Toni Morrison's Sula for our July read, our little BIG Read: 7 short stories in 7 days to begin later this month, the National Black Arts Festival where Alice Walker and Pearl Cleage are featured speakers, and more!

    We'll soon have a group blog up and running, will begin profiling the uberly dynamic authors within our own group, discussing women's/girls action coalitions in your city, reviving some of our good ol' threads, etc.

    I challenge everyone to invite at least one friend (already a member of shelfari or otherwise) to join the Black Feminist/Womanist Literature group and to log in at least bi-weekly. (Though weekly would be wonderful!) And I pledge to do the same.

    And did you know that Toni Morrison's new novel, A Mercy, is due to be released in November? Ah, you would if you'd visited our group page! (No, actually, I haven't posted this information. lol) But do stop by and fall into the purple haze that is extraordinary literature by feminists of color!

    Love, Jaya

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • AngryatOscarWilde

    AngryatOscarWilde says

    ji

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • bullah

    bullah says

    salam shefari
    wapsi hai keh nahin. Hope all quiet at the western front!
    regards
    bullah

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • zawadi

    zawadi says

    Hi applepicker,
    I do not recall any recent messages from you. Please send me a pm or write me directly at my email. Peace. ~zawadi

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • everydayzelda

    everydayzelda says

    I love your Fanny Price question from the Austen group. So thoughtful. I gotta think about my response...Mind is I request friendship?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • rita s

    rita s says

    ANTWI FARM JOB VACANCY

    I am Ms. Rita Scott, I work under the department of Antwi farms and Milk Production
    Industry in Canada, and there are various jobs vacancies opportunities available now
    in these departments.

    The management will take care of your feeding, accommodation including your air ticket
    to Canada.

    If you are interested to work with our film contact us only with email below immediately
    for more information’s.

    Email: antwifarmmanager@yahoo.ca

    Thanks,
    Ms. Rita Scott
    Human Resources Manager
    ANTWI FARMS
    10909 Jasper Avenue, N.W.
    Edmonton, AB
    T5J 4J3. Canada

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • simplysaima

    simplysaima says

    Thanx for the kind info! I have just finished with the GreatGatsby.I like the narration technique. Nick seems to be the only sincere being around. Daisy like everyone else is an imprudent ,slapdash,fickle-minded person. Gatsby's abrupt death and funeral without friends is very moving!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • poppet

    poppet says

    Thanks for the note. I think I'll continue to be chatty, if that's okay with you. Are you sympathetic with feminism or just interested in feminist theory? Betty Friedan and Germaine Greer were two of my favorite writers many long years ago, esp. Greer. I should have taken a better look at your shelf before writing--am going to do that now. See you later.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • poppet

    poppet says

    Hi!
    I think we should beware of unsolicited offers for jobs in other countries--Bet anything there are mysterious "fees" involved, etc. Would ignore the offer if I were you. I work with refugees and these things abound on the Internet.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • zawadi

    zawadi says

    Hi applepicker,
    Of course I remember. Please do send me your poems and I look forward to meeting you. Peace. ~zawadi

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • simplysaima

    simplysaima says

    hiii!
    I am halfway with this theGreat Gatsby . I was wondering what you'd have to say about it and the author as you already have that on your shelf!
    thanx in advance

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Christine C

    Christine C says

    That would be fine.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Elizabeth

    Elizabeth says

    Hi there. I don't mind having you join my group of friends. Literally I started this account yesterday so I don't have many friends other than my inviter and a couple people that accepted my invites. :)

    Thanks. I was reading a couple books about Austen and her books. I really do like some of the interesting things they have to say. If you are ever able to find it, I would recommend "Jane Austen for Dummies" as another commentary book. I believe that Ms. Joan Elizabeth Klingel Ray is also a professor. I don't know which college however.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • RobinReads

    RobinReads says

    I'm sending you a recommend for a novel I just completed that I think worth reading but will give you a heads up that it does chronicle a gay love affair and is rather graphic, so if you would find this offensive then better to not pick it up. However, the reason I recommend this book is for it's fantastic use of the language and the delightfu lprose.

    Also, it is the first book that I've read since Catcher in the Rye that really allows you in to the head of the character almost thought for thought. This lead character is a 17 year old boy named Elio on the cusp of his sexual confusion. The ending leaves a bit to be desired and wraps up almost tritely, but all that leads up to the "adult" Elio is well done and deserving of a read.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • RobinReads

    RobinReads says

    Thanks for the note Apple, we are happy and well and enjoying life thank you. How old are your children? Will you be bringing the whole family to Michigan with you? If so, are they excited, have they ever been to the States before?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • valeriababy

    valeriababy says

    Dear,

    My name is miss Valeria Antonio a citizen of United States of America, i was born in Carson City,Nevada in the year 1981, My height is 173 cm / 5' 8'' ,Weight -62 kg,Eye Color- Black, Hair Color- Black, and i have a long length hair. I graduated in the University of Nevada,in the faculty of international Relations in 2001.

    These are my hubbies, reading, swimming and music, i live in my own apartment here in Carson City, I have two Sisters and one brother,My Dad is a Doctor while my Mum works in a company

    I will like to correspond with somebody who is dedicated to be special and understading ,love and caring whom i will cherish and love for rest of life, from any part of the world and religion looking forward to hear from you and start relationship with you. you can reach me through valerriantonio@yahoo.com or valerriantonio at y/ah/oo dot c/om

    Thanks,
    Your's Loving One
    Miss Valeria Antonio

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • zawadi

    zawadi says

    Hi Apple,
    I know a few faculty at Michigan. Unfortunately, I have not been in touch with my Ann Arbor friends for a few months. Please write me privately at my e-mail and let me know how I can assist you. Peace. ~z

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • zawadi

    zawadi says

    Hi Apple,
    I'm flattered Robin recommended me so highly. I am happy to correspond and connect with you when you're here. Write me at coloronline2005@yahoo.come. You have two options to send me notes. You can send me private notes which come directly to my email. This helps when I'm not on the site. Select, "Leave A Note" first and then post your note to the "Private" text box. Peace. ~z

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • RobinReads

    RobinReads says

    Hi Applepicker and thank you for your kind note. Ann Arbor is fantastic! I couldn't do better than to recommend you contact a fellow Shelfarian, Zawadi, who still lives in the A2 area and has prolific contacts and is an avid part of the community with her non profit girls program (detailed in her profile.) She is absolutely warm, delightful and open to meeting and engaging with new people. Hope this is helpful. Please don't hesitate to email me for places to go and sites to see as I spent the first 30 years of my life in Ann Arbor and try to get back one every other year or so.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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