Rowena’s Comments (group member since Aug 06, 2013)

Rowena’s comments from the All About Books group.

Shannon Noel wrote: "I'm so excited about this theme, I've been looking for more nonfic books on mythology to read. Can't wait to check out the recommendations posted here. I'd love to find more fiction based on folkta..."

I just realized I have The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell, he seems to come up a lot in discussions on mythology and folklore:)

Greg wrote: "Or maybe Celtic Legends Of The Beyond: A Celtic Book Of The Dead collected by Anatole Le Braz?

I own both of these books waiting to be read already."

All your suggestions sound really great, Greg! I may look up the Celtic Legends one myself

I think I'll be reading The Hero with an African Face: Mythic Wisdom of Traditional Africa

Hi everyone,

The seasonal non-fiction theme for October - December 2016 is 'Folklore and Legends."

We'll be using this thread to discuss the books we'll be reading relating to this theme. Also, feel free to use this space for suggestions/recommendations that you might have.

Enjoy, happy reading!

Just bought The Secret Life of Plants: A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man today, it looks intriguing!

It looks like an interesting book, Tin. I have too many books on the go at the moment though! Hope you're enjoying it :)

Andreea wrote: "Hello! My name is Andreea and I am an architecture student in Romania! I love reading any genre, but someow I always return to the classics. In books I'm looking for ideas and beautiful characters ..."

Welcome, Andreea:)

Shikha wrote: "Hello everyone! I'm Shikha from India. I'm a digital marketer who has keen interests in reading, coloring and watching animated movies. I used to read a lot in school & college and then job happene..."

welcome to the group, Shikha!

Phrynne wrote: "Hello, Phrynne here from Sydney, Australia. I am a very busy reader and I spend a lot of time on Goodreads too. I thought that this looked like a very friendly group plus quite a few friends are al..."

Welcome to the group, Phrynne:)

I'm reading Tales from the Heart: True Stories from My Childhood by Maryse Conde. Really brilliant essays

Chrissie wrote: "Rowena wrote: "I'm currently reading Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone by Eduardo Galeano. Really interesting so far."

That certainly looks good, Rowena. Except..... I am worried ..."

I just saw this message, Chrissie. Yes, the "essays", if you can call them that are really short, more like paragraphs in fact. Still, it's interesting if not in depth.

I'm currently reading Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone by Eduardo Galeano. Really interesting so far.

Gill wrote: "As a result of my first foray into netgalley, I now have an advance copy of John Berger's new book Landscapes: John Berger on Art to read. As they say round here, I a..."

I love John Berger, Gill! Hope you enjoy the book

dely wrote: "Rowena wrote: "dely wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Glad you're enjoying it, Dely! I've also been put off a bit by some of the negative reviews.."

Did you like it?"

I haven't read it yet but I'm heartened..."

Thanks! I'll be waiting for your final verdict:)

dely wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Glad you're enjoying it, Dely! I've also been put off a bit by some of the negative reviews.."

Did you like it?"

I haven't read it yet but I'm heartened by the fact that you're enjoying it so I may give it a go:)

dely wrote: "Today I started reading Open City by Teju Cole. I bought it last year as a daily deal on amazon without knowing anything about it. Today, before starting it, I gave ..."

Glad you're enjoying it, Dely! I've also been put off a bit by some of the negative reviews.

Currently reading A Map to the Door of No Return by Dionne Brand. So far it's been great

Just finished reading Who Slashed Celanire's Throat? by the wonderful Maryse Conde. Truly excellent

Leslie wrote: "I am reading the first book of the Salterton trilogy by Robertson Davies - Tempest-Tost. I much enjoyed the readalong of his Deptford trilogy here a while ago so I fi..."

I love Robertson Davies! This is a reminder for me to read more of his books:)

dely wrote: "Started reading Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Liking it so far, though I haven't read a lot."

Hi Dely, I really enjoyed that book, hope you do too.