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Jul 15, 2012 06:56AM


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Wish they produce Good Omens first before American Gods.

Wish t..."
I agree. I liked the book but not enough for me to read a sequel. I will not call on God though. He is too busy on more important matters.(^o^)


Alone in the Crowd, Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza
This book is a testament that Latin American writers are some of the best in the world. It's moody, almost existential, and just wonderful. The Espinosa series are wonderful - I've just read two of them, and immediately got hooked! Chief Espinosa of the 12th Precinct likes his girls beautiful. That he is a bookworm also adds to his charm.
Garcia-Roza makes Rio sound like a seductive woman - and I believe I've just been seduced.

I agree. Among my favorite authors that I remember (if my memory serves me right) to be Latin Americans are: Gabriel Garcia Marquez, J. M. Machado de Assis, Javier Cercas, Enrique Vila-Matas, Tomas Eloy Martinez, Antonio Tabucchi, Mario Vargas Llosa, Jorge Luis Borges, Juan Rulfo and Isabel Allende.
For me, #1 is GGM because I've read and liked 4 of his more popular works. In fact, he is one of my favorite novelists.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez for the win!! :) He's one of my favourites too!

Gabriel Garcia Marquez for the win!! :) He's one of my favourites too!"
Have you read his book
Memories of My Melancholy Whores?
If not yet, would you want to be my book buddy? It's a thin book.

Memories of My Melancholy Whores?
If not yet, would you want to be my book buddy? It's a thin book.
I haven't read it yet! Let's goooo!

If your answer is yes, please open a thread (follow the format of the existing threads) and tell us the reading plan. I will certainly comply.
Remember to invite others, too. The more the merrier.

Thanks - I'll get to the reading plan as soon as I have the book, and of course, everybody is welcome!


by J.D. Salinger

Now reading Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami

Hi Nik! How was Catcher in the Rye? I'm going to read it after I finish Villette

I wasn't able to find a copy of The History of Love, so I'll pass on the buddy read for this.
However, I now have a copy of G.G.M's Memories of my Melancholy Whores. I'll post the reading plan tomorrow. :)
Thanks! Enjoy the rest of the weekend, guys. :)

Hahahaha. Sure :)

by J.D. Salinger

Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami

To be reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky




by J.D. Salinger

Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami

These three are my favorite books..."
Yep? Hahaha

by J.D. Salinger

Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky


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