2014 Where in the world are you? (Currently reading)

[Lilisa]

I'm in Israel and will head to Iraq as well with My Father's Paradise: A Son's Search for His Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq.

[Lilisa]

I'm in for something light...so headed to Ireland with Dark Witch.

[Cherie]

I am sailing on the high seas with Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin. I just finished Desolation Island and Master and Commander. I just started Post Captain but I see that it is set mostly in England and France. Ar, Maties!

[Bonnie]

Just arrived in PARIS, which I can't seem to pull the link for. This is older, by Edward Rutherfurd.

[Lilisa]

In the Aleutian Islands with The Wind Is Not a River.

[Jan]

I've landed in Afghanistan - started the audio of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe.

[Sara]

I am in China in 1960's during Mao's so called cultural revolution through
A every interesting read, highly recommended if you are interested in chinese culture & history.

[Val]

I could not get hold of a copy of the book I intended to read for the island of Réunion, so may be forced to read one by Michel Houellebecq.

In the meantime I will read The Land Without Shadows or Le pays sans ombre by Abdourahman A. Waberi for Djibouti.

[Lilisa]

Headed to Egypt with City of the Sun.

[Harshdeep]

I'm in the Democratic Republic of Congo with King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa.

[Lilisa]

I'm in France with An Officer and a Spy.

[Jan]

Heading to Fiji and Vanuatu with Getting Stoned with Savages: A Trip Through the Islands of Fiji and Vanuatu. Listening to the audio - I love Simon Vance as a narrator.

[Diane]

I'm in Algeria with Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus.

[Lilisa]

Judy wrote: "Although, I am not counting it for the challenge, I am in the Dominican Republic with The Feast of the Goat."

Looks interesting Judy - haven't read one set in the Dominican Republic - on my TBR list now. Be curious on your take when you're done.

[Val]

Judy wrote: "Although, I am not counting it for the challenge, I am in the Dominican Republic with The Feast of the Goat."

I have read that one and I thought it was a good book, although not a comfortable read. (I did not count it towards the challenge either.)

[Bonnie]

I'm still in Paris and nearly done, but also side tripping in Belgium this one on CD. Well read and interesting so far.

[Bonnie]

the woman seems strong and smart and honest- plus a good mom. And I'm interested in Belgium

[Lilisa]

Bonnie - I've been debating whether to put this one on my TBR list but haven't so far since it's rated 3.59. Would be interested in your thoughts when you're finished it.

[Suzanne]

I gave this one four stars, Lilisa. I loved the whole story of RLS - interesting life, and I learned a lot, which is always a big plus in my book.

[Lilisa]

Great to hear.Thanks for the feedback Suzanne - on my list now.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

I'm in Los Angeles and Iceland, reading Walking Into the Night.

[Lilisa]

In Lithuania with Between Shades of Gray.

[Lilisa]

Glad someone did - :-) who's DD?

[Lilisa]

Headed to Spain with Guernica. Also reading - but not for this challenge - The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice.

[Lilisa]

Judy wrote: "Lilisa wrote: "Glad someone did - :-) who's DD?"

Dear Daughter=Amanda"

Too funny! I did think of Amanda because of book recommends between the both of you and but didn't relate the DD :-). Well, I'm glad Amanda liked it!

[Suzanne]

I'm currently in Ireland with Booking Passage: We Irish and Americans and loving it! Lynch's prose is so lyrical and moving, and his memoir (I think) will touch a chord in most people.

[Lilisa]

Judy wrote: "Lilisa, lol. Now you know why she recommends so many books to me. She liked this one so much, she purchased another book by the same author."

:-)

[Sara]

I was in Albania with Chronicle in Stone, and now I am headed to Morocco with Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail

[Lilisa]

Sara - Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail sounds interesting - added it to my TBR list. How did you like Chronicle in Stone?

[Lilisa]

Headed to Palestine with The Almond Tree.

[Jan]

Lilisa - I'm planning on starting the The Almond Tree this week too. Will be interested in what you think.

[Lilisa]

Jan - enjoying it so far. It's a fast read.

[Jan]

Read your review! I'm looking forward to it more now.

[Sara]

Lilisa wrote: "Sara - Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail sounds interesting - added it to my TBR list. How did you like Chronicle in Stone?"

I was not Wow with it & gave it 3 stars because of it's literature value!

[Lilisa]

Sara wrote: "Lilisa wrote: "Sara - Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail sounds interesting - added it to my TBR list. How did you like Chronicle in Stone?"

I was not Wow with..."

Sara - likewise, I gave it 3 stars as well, although it was a struggle.

[Lilisa]

Jan wrote: "Read your review! I'm looking forward to it more now."

Jan - fingers crossed that you'll enjoy it as well. Will be interested in your update when you get to it.

[Cherie]

My Australian muse has me curious about the book she just finished, so I am slipping back into Spain to read The Shadow of the Wind.

[Rusalka]

My chicken is Australian, and named after a muse (Aiode), so you obviously mean her but I didn't realise she was into literature and pinching my books. I guess that's what happens when I put Bronte sisters shreddings in the coop.

[Cherie]

ROFL!! Bronte shreddings! Which one?

[Rusalka]

Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey.

[Lilisa]

Going to Austria to sing along with the Trapp kids in The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.

[Rusalka]

Haha!

I realised I actually forgot to tell you guys what I made my friends and I for Christmas:







The other friend got the complete Ray Bradbury. I made myself one out of the complete Oscar Wilde

[Sarah]

That's cool Rusalka!

[Lilisa]

Those are really neat Rusalka - lucky friends! And Judy - great pun!

[Rusalka]

I was envisioning that we would all rock up to a wedding or something with cool literary clutches. But then have realised all the friends we have that may get married have already... I'm sure another occasion with arise.

[Lilisa]

Why wait for a friend's wedding, create an occasion - it's all about showing off the clutches! :-)

[Rusalka]

lol or more importantly, showing off the books! SO yes, why my chickens are sleeping on Brontes, Bradbury and Wilde.

[Cherie]

Great craft project! Worth keeping an eye out for similar volumes at garage sales and used book stores.

[Lilisa]

I'm in Brazil with Brazil and also in St. Lucia with White Egrets.

[Rusalka]

I'm all about books for everyone ;)