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Choccy

Choccy

"I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world."

I am an avid book reader with strong interest in history, military, children's lit, fantasy and of course, classics. Literature is one of the strongest passion in my life, besides Manchester United... more »
  • Jakarta, Indonesia
  • member since July 17 2007

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  • rise

    rise says

    oh yes, Choccy. i'm in the "thick" of War and Peace right now. it is quite a joy. i've read only a few chapters so far & already I find it full of life and insights. hope to finish it before the year ends.

    posted 6 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen K (K2)

    Karen K (K2) says

    I know...I was teasing. Wouldn't it be great to do that, though? Have all that time and the ability to travel for 4 years??

    I am going to look up Lombok, Bali and the Banda Islands. then I will watch for photos! Lat me know when you are going...

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen K (K2)

    Karen K (K2) says

    Wow! That's a lot of Islands. I say do a beach a day!! That sounds like a great (long) vacation - about 4 1/2 years!

    The only other country I have been to is Canada...it is right across the river from us, very close. My husband and I went to Niagra Falls for part of our honeymoon. We also used to go to Windsor (right over the bridge) for dinner or gambling. (And, I admit, drinking, when we were too young in America, but old enough in Canada!)

    Let me know where you decide to go...take pictures so you can show them off as your avatar!! LOL!

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen K (K2)

    Karen K (K2) says

    Oh, it has been hard to find you...I usually look for your cartoon character, and now you are a "live" person! LOL! So many people (including myself) change their avatars so often, I just look for their name. You are one of the few who remained consistent!

    Anyway, I ran across a series called the Dragon Temple Saga by Jannie Cross. Haven't read it, but it looks interesting, and of course I thought of you!

    I am back to normal (whatever that is any more) and have been busy adding books to my shelf.

    How's everything with you?

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen K (K2)

    Karen K (K2) says

    Recovery is going slow, but I am better every day. I have not read Faust, but let me know what you think...
    How are you doing with your goal of 50 books this year? What number are you on? I never thought to keep track of how many books I read, maybe I will next year!
    Take care...

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen K (K2)

    Karen K (K2) says

    Just getting back to Shelfari after a couple of months. I had some health issues and I am just recovering from gallbladder surgery.
    Hope all is well with you...read any good books latley??

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • K. B. Kale

    K. B. Kale says

    Dear Choccy,
    Pl read my letter in JP today on AIG Bonus payments.
    K B Kale

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

    aprillee says

    I'm glad you liked them! They ARE page-turners! Sometimes I'll see the latest one and wonder if I really want to read it, but once I pick it up I can't put it down. I haven't read the short stories. I'd imagine they'd be pretty good. I tried some of Harris's non-Sookie books and while they were written well, I didn't find them as fun. They were more traditional suspense-with-maybe-some-romance.

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • K. B. Kale

    K. B. Kale says

    I came to Indonesia in 1984 and worked for the famous L N Mittal for 6 years. I came back to jakarta for the first time in 1992, but went back for 7 years.
    I am back since 2004. I am a metallurgist and a steel plant expert and run a steel plant in jakarta.
    English literature is my passion.
    Kale

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • K. B. Kale

    K. B. Kale says

    Dear Ms Choccy,
    Pl do read my letter in TJP on 7th Feb on Gaza war.
    I write almost twice a month. If you like, I will send you the links of some of these letters.
    Among Indians, I am better known for my TJP letters than anything else I do! hahaha!!
    K B Kale

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • aprillee

    aprillee says

    I've been reading them as they come out--with BIG time gaps between. I'm wondering if that's better or worse??? I think they may be a bit of an overload all at once... On the other hand, I wouldn't forget as much about what happened in the early books if I could have read them all together. Tell me how it goes!

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • aprillee

    aprillee says

    Hi there!

    Yes, I've read all of the Southern Vampire books out so far. I think if you have liked the ones you've read so far, you should enjoy all of them. Some are a bit better than others, but to me, all were fun reading--none were bad.

    I thought the Sookie's character in the books had a bit more humor and lightness than in the tv series. I like the books, better. Even though horrible things happen in the books, Sookie still seems to take it in stride and never gets too serious about it. It makes the books very different than all the other vampire series out there, I think.

    Anyway, I hope you do enjoy reading them!

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jennifer H. (Jen-ney)

    Jennifer H. (Jen-ney) says

    No prob! I know it can be discouraging when you look at everyone else! Sometimes I feel like I could read so much more but life kinda gets in the way!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jennifer H. (Jen-ney)

    Jennifer H. (Jen-ney) says

    You can't fail the challenge! The fact that you read a single book this year makes you a winner! your challenge here, even if it says 50, is to read what you can and enjoy it! It is here to give you motivation!!!!
    You did a great job!!!!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Leslie E

    Leslie E says

    Hi, Choccy!

    I hope you have a great 2009! It's been nice getting to know you on Shelfari.

    Best, Leslie

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen K (K2)

    Karen K (K2) says

    Same to you Choccy! Good to hear from you. My computer is blinking in and out, so I am having trouble keeping up with things. Just got your message, though, so I am glad I was able to get on.
    How are you? What are you planning for the New Year? Have you read any good books you could recommend? (Not like I don't have books I want to read, but it's good to get suggestions!

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • K. B. Kale

    K. B. Kale says

    Why "Choccy"?

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • K. B. Kale

    K. B. Kale says

    Are you living in Jakarta?

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • K. B. Kale

    K. B. Kale says

    Sorry, dear Silvana. I missed your post as I have been travelling.
    Nice to know you and hope to know you better.
    You are a rare specie! I haven't come across any Indonsian wo reads so much English.
    I write often in Jakarta Post. The last of my conribution was on 6th Nov re Obama's victory.
    I am an Indian and you are younger than my son and daughter. I am 66.
    KBK

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen K (K2)

    Karen K (K2) says

    Haha...I guess that would be good!
    It is called Harrowing the Dragon.
    Hope all is well...

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )


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