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Hi Chris, I would like to suggest "the kite runner" by khaled houseini and "a thousand splendid suns" by the same author. Lovely books.
Hi there! I'm just dropping by to welcome you to The 100+ Book Challenge. I'm sorry but I've been out of town, so your welcome is a bit late. The idea of the group is pretty much self explanatory - try to read 100 or more books in a one year period. If you do have any questions, please feel free to send a message to me or Tenia. In the meantime, good luck reaching your goal!
mr chris c...a strange thing happened to me last year. i became addicted to the short story. it started with french authors from the 19th century..balzac....then a trip to insanity with gogol....jack london doing the man eating south pacific islands..etc..the short story seems to have been lost today. they are like drops of amber fossilized in time. i'm a history buff. facts are great. the short story transcends time throws you into the moment. you can smell the sweat, taste the fear, feel the meaness of a less compassionate societies, and the giddiness of happiness of love, surviving a typhoon or battle with a cannibal in just a few pages.
ray chandler huh? that rattled my windows like the santa ana winds late at night.
Yes, I love reading history! I used to teach American History at the junior high/middle school level, so I'm more versed in that area than world history. British history is my second favorite. Love all those kings and queen's stories and all the rest! I've listened to The Teaching Company's course on Ancient Egypt and now have the Roman History ones to listen to, but I've been too busy with other pursuits to start it. All their courses are excellent, btw.
Where do you live in Alabama? Mobile? I used to travel into Tuscaloosa regularly when I worked for a company based there. Much smaller than Mobile, but quaint in sections. I remember the fire ants though!
Thanks for the input. I plan to start "Pillars of the Earth" as soon as I'm up for a long read. I'll be traveling later this month, and Id rather not be reading a long one when I'm interrupted so often. I looked at your shelf again and added a few to my wish list.Enjoy "World Without End" and let me know if it is as good as other Follet classics.
I love your broad taste! It's another thing we have in common.
I liked it. It was good sci-fi plus good characterizations. It needs to be revived! It's still a very timely read!
I'm curious about your photo...are those your books?
Thanks! Your's is looking excellent as well! Do you not plan to rate your reads on shelfari? I'm always interested in how others enjoyed the books they read....Happy reading!
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