What are you reading? - Page 12

~MuNiYa~ · Mar 30th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Loved Twilight.

Inheritence of Loss I found to be quite morbid actually.
Or maybe its me because I've so completely over done sad south asian literature.

sereen · Mar 30th, 2009, 03:02 PM

^ I totally get you, I got the bug from my niece who happens to be in 8th grade!!!!!! Edward Cullen = fictional AND so-not-real... BUT oh-so-desirable... LOL... I was trying to tell my lil one how it'd be impossible to find a guy like that, so don't build-up your expectations... haha

I have been looking for some interesting reads, Things I've Kept Silent About sounds good... hmmm.. lets see if I can get a hold on it... Thanks

sereen · Mar 30th, 2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ~MuNiYa~

Loved Twilight.

Inheritence of Loss I found to be quite morbid actually.
Or maybe its me because I've so completely over done sad south asian literature.

Have you read Kartography? I forget the author's name... Camilla something I guess..

Silver Falcon Of Kashmir · Mar 30th, 2009, 03:48 PM

^Kamila Shamsie, not Camilla

~MuNiYa~ · Mar 30th, 2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sereen

Have you read Kartography? I forget the author's name... Camilla something I guess..

Funny you mentioned that book.
I have it on my shelf and just last night I was contemplating if I should pick that up next.

Didn't but I will now that you've recommended it.

famar · Apr 4th, 2009, 06:34 PM

Salam...nearly finished reading Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho, fiction book. Nice narration. Alchemist is also good by Paulo.

Also I have just started reading a new book by Pakistani authors. The title is I Know Who You Are! by Mariam and Fatima Masood. My friend told me about this book, who ordered it through Olympia Publishers in Uk.
The genre is fiction/personal development.

Actually found the blurb and concept very interesting and unique. Also its by young Pakistani twin sisters, so a must read.
We need to encourage our country's authors. Do see their website.

The first few pages have already gripped me! Pakistani tujhay salam!

regards

fayax · Apr 4th, 2009, 06:38 PM

A short history of Myth - Karen Armstrong

redvelvet · Apr 4th, 2009, 07:50 PM

Just got done reading Massive.

Currently reading Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 4.

Will be reading Lock and Key, next.

And just received Reading Lolita in Tehran in the mail today.

Waiting to receive Things I've Kept Silent About.

And after reading all of the above books, I plan to get the Desi bestseller: The Inheritance of Loss.

LOOL....I read a lot....and my reading schedule is sufficiently booked!

pallavpotter · Apr 5th, 2009, 05:24 AM

I started "The Motorcycle Diaries", an autobiographical book by Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, and i realised auto/biographies are NOT my things.
and yes, it lies unfinished.

guru8904 · Apr 5th, 2009, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by famar;

Also I have just started reading a new book by Pakistani authors. The title is [B

I Know Who You Are![/b] by Mariam and Fatima Masood. My friend told me about this book, who ordered it through Olympia Publishers in Uk.
The genre is fiction/personal development.

Actually found the blurb and concept very interesting and unique. Also its by young Pakistani twin sisters, so a must read.
We need to encourage our country's authors. Do see their website.

The first few pages have already gripped me! Pakistani tujhay salam!

regards

Here's another one from a Pakistani author.
Neither a just war nor just a war By Khalid Mahmood. It is the story of an American soldier fighting in Iraq. Click on the link below to preview it.

NEITHER A JUST WAR NOR JUST A WAR

stochastic · Apr 5th, 2009, 09:13 AM

No Logo Naomi Klein

~MuNiYa~ · Apr 6th, 2009, 08:44 AM

Anyone here read Hunger Games?

2nd part to that is out.

I think someone here recommended it to me..

Aliyish · Apr 6th, 2009, 08:49 AM

The Duel: Pakistan on the Flight Path of American Power By Tariq Ali

hareem01 · Apr 6th, 2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fayax

A short history of Myth - Karen Armstrong

Sound interesting....give a snapshot!

rabia3983 · Apr 6th, 2009, 03:26 PM

just finished the twilight (the 1st one) love...love loved it

pallavpotter · Apr 7th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Just bought The Alchemist and The Zahir.

Jafri · Apr 9th, 2009, 06:45 PM

Just finished A Thousand Splendid Suns. Have to read Treasure Island now for school =/

Deeba1234 · Apr 13th, 2009, 05:41 PM

^ What did u think of it? I haven't started reading my copy yet..

Sehrysh · Apr 17th, 2009, 04:49 PM

I loved Three Cups of Tea (Greg Mortenson/David Oliver Relin) - I've been recommending it to anyone and everyone. I know many others on GS have read this book - but it is truly uplifting and worth the time.

On the flip side, I'm in the middle of reading An Imperfect Offering - Humanitarian Action for the 21st Century (James Orbinski) - it is a pretty tough read. It makes me question the human condition and recognize how fortunate I am for what I have - my prayers have changed as a direct result of this book and I express my gratitude in each of my prayers.

Prisoner of Tehran (Marina Nemat) was a decent read - but no where near as compelling as Three Cups of Tea.

On a lighter note, I've recently read Harlan Coben's, Just One Look, The Woods and Hold Tight - I enjoyed all three.

Imani · Apr 20th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Just finished reading The Miniaturist by Kunal Basu. Its very informative set in the times of the Emperor Akbar...but got a bit disgusting in places.