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Ritu G

Ritu G

A favorite: 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. (The library in the picture: been there on only one occasion, a tour of the capitol building.)
It's been fun meeting virtual friends on this site (I will not be posting anything in the near future.), reading comments, and discovering authors and books.
Happy reading to you.

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  • Des Moines, IA, USA
  • member since February 11 2008

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Ritu G’s last login was Friday, July 18 2008.

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  • Zazie

    Zazie says

    Hi Ritu
    How are you doing? i haven't done much reading lately as I have been really busy. Hopefully I will soon.I am interested to read the book about India that you added recently.
    Zazie

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

    dyanny says

    I did like the Book Thief mostly because I read a lot about the people stories from WWII. I was surprised to find it highly recommended for young people, but I guess I understand since my grand-daughter is deep into the book and is enjoying it

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  • VM

    VM says

    Hi Ritu, thought this might be of interest to you:
    http://www.museindia.com/index.asp

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

    LiteraryLibra says

    Hi! It is actually a picture of a Tibetan Fox. I saw it on the documentary Planet Earth and just thought he was gorgeous! I am a big animal lover and had to have him as my avatar!

    Ann

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

    Surabhi says

    thank you for sharing your opinion Ritu. will surely get hold of "Should I read By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept: A Novel of Forgiveness " Happy Reading! :)

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

    VM says

    Hi Ritu, yes keep reading First City whenever I get a chance to get my hands on it. I have been looking for a compilation of their interviews, which was released as a book, but can't seem to find it in the few shops that I have been visiting in Delhi, since I am here for a few days.
    I have The Book Thief marked in my wish list I think, been meaning to get it.
    On another note, I just discovered the release of this book: 'Indian Women in the House of Fiction". This is an academic book on Indian women authors in English, including the disporic authors, and it is based on the author's PhD thesis at the University of Hong Kong. http://www.zubaanbooks.com/zubaan_books_details.asp?BookID=122
    I am planning to look for a copy tomorrow. Will let you know what i think of it after glancing.

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

    VM says

    Hi Ritu, how is your reading coming along? I am still struggling with time, but enjoying new magazines that have started in India, some of which only available in Delhi, where I am at the moment.
    Some interesting titles out in the market. I will put up a separate post for members' benefit.

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  • Surabhi

    Surabhi says

    hie ritu.. what is your latest pick?

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  • blue

    blue says

    So far, Women Who Think too Much is GOOD. If you're an overthinker or need to understand one, this is a definite read. One of the best points they make to simplify it is that overthinking is bad for you, and distracting yourself really helps. How are your current reads going?

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  • Surabhi

    Surabhi says

    hie ritu.. answering the query. nissim was the father of post-independence Indian verse in English.. and his poetry has distinct mark. his language is really simple say on the lines of yeats or auden. Ezekiel belonged to Mumbai's tiny, Marathi-speaking Bene Israel Jewish community. Ezekiel's poetry described love, loneliness, lust, creativity and political pomposity, human foibles and the "kindred clamour" of urban dissonance. He echoed England's postwar Movement but honed a distinct, ironic voice, moving from strict metre to free verse.

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  • Instant Karma!

    Instant Karma! says

    Mostly stuff for school, poetry and short stories by Latin American authors, a lot of religious books, and lately some Kurt Vonnegut (Slapstick, Sirens of Titan, Cat's Cradle). Always good stuff. How about you?

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  • VM

    VM says

    Hi Ritu, absolutely no time to read these days, or even sleep for that matter. I am a journalist so my writing is more feature writing style. I write, just like a read, everything that makes sense. Try my hand at all kinds of writing, of every genre. I love being versatile!

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  • Smita J

    Smita J says

    Have been here Ritu but my Internet's been down for a while now so haven't been connected. Even as we speak I am sitting at Reliance (which happens to be my ISP) scavenging on their wireless network.

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  • Evilyn

    Evilyn says

    I have just been recommended the book, Josie and Jack by Kelly Braffet, the reviews are fantastic, I can't wait to read it. What about you?

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  • Zazie

    Zazie says

    Ritu

    I have read most of the ladie's detective agency. They are a lot of fun. have you read his other book that take place in Edinborough, scotland.? Different but fun as well.

    Zazie

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  • Linda T

    Linda T says

    Hi Ritu..Funny you should ask! I decided to take a break from Pillars last week and just opened up the Riddle and started reading. So far, I would says it's just okay. It didn't grab me and pull me in like the Golden Compass did. Maybe it will get better. How are things with you? What are you reading now? I'm busy getting ready for my son to graduate from High School (that's him and my cat in my avatar) so I haven't been in Shelfari a lot lately) anyway, I'm ready for things to calm down and get back to normal! Thanks for checking in, take care...

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  • Loweyes

    Loweyes says

    Actually I find Hemingway a bit too talkative. I loved his 'Death in the afternoon' (about bullfighting), I was slightly bored with The sun also rises, and simply gave up on Farewell to arms (which I'm determined to finish eventually - it's supposed to be a classic for crying out loud!). So if you must read some Hemingway; pick up Death in the afternoon - splendid!

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  • Zazie

    Zazie says

    Hi Ritu

    I have been so busy I haven't read anything in the last while. I found the splendid thousand suns really depressing. Any suggestion for a fun and uplifting book?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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