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Superrrmilla

Superrrmilla

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I am a reader, I am a writer, I can't imagine my life without books. One day I hope to own a house with a library, a room stacked to the ceiling with books. I'm sure it'll have a nice ladder for getting to the topmost books, a fireplace and a comfy chair and ofcoure a butler who'll bring me brandy (which I imagine liking by then). Until that... more »
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  • ~~Sunidhi~~

    ~~Sunidhi~~ " Join my groups *** says

    Hey, hi. This an invitation to join My group 'Harry potter Quizzes and lots more'. Even if you have joined any other Hogwarts or harry potter group on shelfari never mind because this is different from them. Please join.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sacredartist l

    Sacredartist l says

    Hi Superrrmilla, Thank you for the friend request. I have enjoyed the thread as well. It feels like being in an old French coffee shop where people discussed, even argued their point of view. I like being among friends and sharing different ways of thinking, because I haven't got it all figured out yet either.
    Thanks for contributing to my own thoughts and ideas.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • krissree2002

    krissree2002 says

    Happy to meet you at Shelfari. I just visualized a world of books around you as you had wished. Its incredible to know such a versatile person who is both an author and a avid reader as well. Of course you become the best person to suggest books for us to discover. Being a friend here, we can share the insights making our lives wonderful and full of smiles.

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

    tapbirds says

    Ah . . . thanks so much!! As you noted, Amazon had a fairly cheap price, $7.99 - - a deal I just couldn't resist!

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

    tapbirds says

    Thanks for the Zbigniew Herbert recommendation - - I hadn't heard of him. I loved your Mr. Cogito (Mr. Thinker?) excerpt . . . question: which of his poetry books contain this poem?

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

    tapbirds says

    Hi Super:
    I've not read "Bells in Winter," which is why I was curious what you thought. However I do like Milosz very much - - the only work of his I've read is "Road-side Dog" - - one of my favorite selections is "But" - - "Why, yes, this current really ran through me, and really, I, shrunken, hunched, continue to be the same instrument. How is this possible?" Perhaps this becomes more meaningful as I get older? :) I also own, but have not read "The Captive Mind" - - have you read it?

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  • tapbirds

    tapbirds says

    Ahhh, would love to hear what you think of "Bells in Winter" when you finish the read!

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

    uplandpoet says

    hey, i havent heard of the book or the author, but that doesnt mean anything, i havent been reading very much lately, so he could have easily slipped by me. please give it a go and let me know what you think.

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

    tapbirds says

    Thanks for your thoughts on my Mom - - she's the only one I've got so I'm trying to take good care of her :) Again, I'm jealous you got to hear and meet Pamuk - - and I don't blame you for being first in line - - we would have had friendly competition if I had been there! I read "Reading Lolita in Tehran," so I am familiar with Nafisi's writing. You are fortunate to live in a university city and meet great authors!

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  • tapbirds

    tapbirds says

    Hi Super: Great to hear from you! Life has been hectic the past couple of months with my 86 year old mother in the hospital and a hectic work schedule - - but no complaints, seriously! I think of you whenever I hear good jazz music; I trust that you are doing well and surviving the cold Dutch winter! I heard from my friends in Lisse that it was cold enough this year for ice skating!
    I'm glad you were able to appreciate My Name is Red; I thought it to be very well-crafted. I'm impressed that you have a signed copy - - may I ask how you obtained Pamuk's signature? I would love to meet him if he ever comes to San Francisco! Have you read "Snow?" - - I highly recommend it as well.

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  • Roshen Dalal

    Roshen Dalal says

    I will, as soon as I can get hold of a copy.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Kiki68

    Kiki68 says

    You sound pretty correct to me! I admire your ability to write the English language--it is a very difficult one to learn!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • tapbirds

    tapbirds says

    Dag Milla!
    I am very behind in posts, but just saw your BTS comment on the "Give up eating meat" thread wherein you note, "I also like to go to restaurants that work with local and seasonal food" - - our friends took us to De Markies restaurant when we were last in Woerden . . . have you been there? I highly recommend it; however it is probably best reserved for special occasions as it is a bit expensive.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • tapbirds

    tapbirds says

    That's an interesting perspective, one that I will have to think upon. As an American, I do not have the same perception as you do regarding Dutch creativity. But that is perhaps colored by having been awed by Dutch artists. For example, there is the great historical 17th century "Golden Age of Art" (I had the opportunity to visit the 2000 Rijksmusuem exhibition). And then what about more modern Dutch artists (Vincent van Gogh, Piet Mondrian, Willem de Kooning)? And then there are the fantastic (IMHO) Dutch architects (Rem Koolhaas, Ben Van Berkel, etc.). Regarding architecture, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art had a 1998 architectural and design exhibit entitled "Do Normal: Recent Dutch Design," which reflects how Dutch integrate art and design into everyday life. This also reflects my personal experiences in the Netherlands. During my visit this year, I could readily see the difference between the artistic flair of homes and architecture in Dutch towns contrasted with what I saw in Germany on my drive to Berlin (this is not meant to be a slight on the Germans). I guess I need to be further convinced that the Dutch are merely a "common people" and a "people of averages." My perspective is that the Dutch are an ABOVE-average people! :)

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  • tapbirds

    tapbirds says

    I found "Rituals" to be pretty good. The novel involved three characters: a stock market investor/art collector plus a wealthy father and his estranged son; the latter is an ancient Japanese culture & art collector. The interactions between these three diverse characters form the novel's intricate plot.

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  • tapbirds

    tapbirds says

    Hi Superrrmilla:
    Per my friend's recommendation, I picked up "Discovery of Heaven" while in the Netherlands in 2000. I found it to be a somewhat complicated story, but one that Mulisch knit surprisingly well; and it was a relatively quick read. Another modern Dutch author I've read is Cees Nooteboom ("Rituals") - - what do you think of his writings? Regarding "overrated American Nobel prize possibilities," have you read "Olive Kitteridge" by Elizabeth Strout? I also recommend Annie Dillard ("A Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" and "Teaching a Stone To Talk"), "Gilead" by Marilynne Robinson and Michael Chabon's "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay." Hope this of some help :)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • uplandpoet

    uplandpoet says

    Welcome to Better than Starbucks! Look around, make yourself at home, start a new thread or dig up an old one or just read and jump in on the more active ones.

    We are honored to be one of your first groups!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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