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message 4352: by Tricia (new)

Tricia (triciuhhh) | 1752 comments There's a rumour about American Gods having a part II for the sake of the HBO series. Please God, no. The book is long enough (and the characters are enought lol). Well, it's just a rumour!

Wish they produce Good Omens first before American Gods.


message 4353: by Charles (new)

Charles | 156 comments Tricia,

He still has to write it, but it's confirmed:

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/06/2...


message 4354: by K.D. (new)

K.D. Absolutely (oldkd) | 6065 comments Tricia wrote: "There's a rumour about American Gods having a part II for the sake of the HBO series. Please God, no. The book is long enough (and the characters are enought lol). Well, it's just a rumour!

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^)


message 4355: by Tricia (new)

Tricia (triciuhhh) | 1752 comments @Charles: I saw that tweet when the AG was optioned by HBO but never thought it's serious!


message 4356: by Micah (last edited Jul 17, 2012 03:28AM) (new)

Micah (lilmissartemis) | 55 comments Alone in the Crowd by Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza

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.


message 4357: by K.D. (last edited Jul 17, 2012 04:53AM) (new)

K.D. Absolutely (oldkd) | 6065 comments This book is a testament that Latin American writers are some of the best in the world.

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.


message 4358: by Micah (new)

Micah (lilmissartemis) | 55 comments 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!


message 4359: by K.D. (last edited Jul 17, 2012 04:24PM) (new)

K.D. Absolutely (oldkd) | 6065 comments Micah wrote: "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!"


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.


message 4360: by Micah (new)

Micah (lilmissartemis) | 55 comments 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.


I haven't read it yet! Let's goooo!


message 4361: by K.D. (new)

K.D. Absolutely (oldkd) | 6065 comments Wonderful. So, when will you get yourself a copy of this book? Can we start on Monday, July 30th?

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.


message 4362: by Micah (new)

Micah (lilmissartemis) | 55 comments I can get a copy soon - before the week ends. July 30 sounds great!

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


message 4363: by Bennard (new)

Bennard | 730 comments Micah and KD, I am excited for the both of you.:P


message 4364: by K.D. (new)

K.D. Absolutely (oldkd) | 6065 comments Bennard, thanks from me and Micah.


message 4365: by Micah (new)

Micah (lilmissartemis) | 55 comments Thank you, Bennard and KD! :) I am excited as well! Haha!


message 4366: by K.D. (new)

K.D. Absolutely (oldkd) | 6065 comments Micah, since we will start on the 30th, why not join us in reading The History of Love. Bennard and I will read that book together with 2-3 others starting on Monday, the 23rd . I heard that the book is very good and caters to both sexes.


message 4367: by anarki (new)

anarki (deadeyes133) | 380 comments Done with The Catcher in the Rye
by J.D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Now reading Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami


message 4368: by Micah (new)

Micah (lilmissartemis) | 55 comments Hi K.D.! :)
I'll look for it and let you know. It seems very interesting.


message 4369: by K.D. (new)

K.D. Absolutely (oldkd) | 6065 comments Micah, yes it does look interesting.


message 4370: by Leigh (new)

Leigh (leighsalv) | 0 comments nik wrote: "Done with The Catcher in the Rye
by J.D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Now reading Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami"


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


message 4371: by Ranee (new)

Ranee | 1902 comments Hi Nik, hope you like Norwegian Wood! Would be happy to discuss this with you!


message 4372: by Krizia Anna (new)

Krizia Anna (krizia_lazaro) | 520 comments Dirty Little Angels by Chris Tusa
for review


message 4373: by Micah (new)

Micah (lilmissartemis) | 55 comments Hi K.D.,

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. :)


message 4374: by anarki (new)

anarki (deadeyes133) | 380 comments Ranee wrote: "Hi Nik, hope you like Norwegian Wood! Would be happy to discuss this with you!"


Hahahaha. Sure :)


message 4375: by anarki (last edited Jul 21, 2012 10:32PM) (new)

anarki (deadeyes133) | 380 comments Done with The Catcher in the Rye
by J.D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami




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


message 4376: by Lai (new)

Lai Valenzuela (laivalenzuela) | 63 comments Currently reading That Boy (That Boy, #1) by Jillian Dodd


message 4377: by Krizia Anna (new)

Krizia Anna (krizia_lazaro) | 520 comments "RACE" by Mobashar Qureshi, for review


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message 4380: by anarki (last edited Jul 25, 2012 04:39AM) (new)

anarki (deadeyes133) | 380 comments K.D. wrote: "May I know how are you finding it so far, nik?"

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Holden sounded like a kid version of Dostoyevsky's Underground Man. The narrative voice was really excellent. It's just that good that it automatically became one of my favorite books.


message 4381: by anarki (new)

anarki (deadeyes133) | 380 comments Ianne wrote: "nik wrote: "Done with The Catcher in the Rye
by J.D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami


These three are my favorite books..."




Yep? Hahaha


message 4382: by anarki (new)

anarki (deadeyes133) | 380 comments Done with The Catcher in the Rye
by J.D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Stephen Chbosky The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky


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anarki (deadeyes133) | 380 comments To be reading

Angels and Demons (Robert Langdon, #1) by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon, #2) by Dan Brown

The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3) by Dan Brown


message 4384: by Jyvan (new)

Jyvan | 10 comments Still reading A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1) by Deborah Harkness

easily distracted by the internet. :<


message 4385: by Krizia Anna (new)

Krizia Anna (krizia_lazaro) | 520 comments 2031 (PeaceMaker, #3) by Dan Ronco
for review


message 4386: by K (new)

K (ilikesunflowers) | 13 comments Currently reading The Te Of Piglet

Still not done with Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

So many books to read. So little time :))


message 4387: by Jersey (new)

Jersey (jersesaurus) | 2 comments finishing The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho :))


message 4388: by Beatrice (new)

Beatrice (beatricemasalunga) | 191 comments reading Mythology Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton


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message 4390: by Gabriel (new)

Gabriel (gbcatapang) | 13 comments Currently reading:
Insignia (Insignia, #1) by S.J. Kincaid


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message 4392: by Jyvan (new)

Jyvan | 10 comments ako ay exsoooyyteed! :D

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R.R. Martin


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message 4395: by anarki (new)

anarki (deadeyes133) | 380 comments Done with Angels and Demons (Robert Langdon, #1) by Dan Brown

Now reading The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon, #2) by Dan Brown


message 4396: by Beatrice (new)

Beatrice (beatricemasalunga) | 191 comments reading: Rules of Attraction (Perfect Chemistry, #2) by Simone Elkeles


message 4397: by Jyvan (new)

Jyvan | 10 comments Shadow of Night (All Souls Trilogy, #2) by Deborah Harkness

reading...


message 4398: by Krizia Anna (new)

Krizia Anna (krizia_lazaro) | 520 comments Fast-Tracked (Fast-Track Trilogy, #1) by Tracy Rozzlynn
for review


message 4399: by Tiya (new)

Tiya Rosa (tiyarosa) | 1 comments Going through

Juliette by Marquis de Sade
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
Defiant (MacKinnon's Rangers, #3) by Pamela Clare
and After Ben (Seattle Stories, #1) by Con Riley simultaneously.

Variety is the spice of life.


message 4400: by Krizia Anna (new)

Krizia Anna (krizia_lazaro) | 520 comments Death Before Swine (Ben Hart Mystery #1) by V.K. Scott
for review


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