Indrani's reading adventures 2016

[Indrani]

My list of currently reading books are ever growing, not to mention the almost out of control TBR list. Starting this list to keep track of what I am reading and what I plan to read in near future. Any comments are most welcome.

[Indrani]

Reserving this space for listing what's done this year so far...

[Indrani]

I am currently (actively) reading

Sacred Games
Ghachar Ghochar
The Secret Adversary

Will start very shortly

Midnight's Children

Want to read soon

Bhimsen
The Slaves of Solitude
Let the Right One In

There's also a bunch more languishing in me currently-reading list. Need to work on getting them done one by one.

[Jaya]

All the best! :)
Shall keep an eye on your shelf for sure!

[Indrani]

Thanks Jaya. :)

[Rishit]

Well, its the same going on with me! But I am trying my best to tackle with it!
I believe you will also!
Best of luck!

[dely]

Midnight's Children is really good! I hope you will enjoy it. Sadly I don't know the other books you have listed except for Sacred Games. I liked it but it wasn't mindblowing.

[Ahtims]

Wow, nice list.
Ghachar ghochar one of my fave.
A couple in my current reading list too.

[Indrani]

Rishit wrote: "Well, its the same going on with me! But I am trying my best to tackle with it!
I believe you will also!
Best of luck!"

Thanks Rishit. Best thing about this is that is a labor of love. :)

[Indrani]

dely wrote: "Midnight's Children is really good! I hope you will enjoy it. Sadly I don't know the other books you have listed except for Sacred Games. I liked it but it wasn't mindblowing."

Thanks dely. Yes I am looking forward to Midnight's Children much. Have haerd rave reviews.

I am loving Sacred Games. I suppose a lot is resonating with me for I live in Mumbai.

[Indrani]

Syl. A.k.a Topo di biblioteca wrote: "Wow, nice list.
Ghachar ghochar one of my fave.
A couple in my current reading list too."

Thanks Syl. :)

[Rebecca]

Nice list Indrani. If you are very fond of Bhima you should try Randamoozham originally written in Malayalam.

[Indrani]

Thanks Rebecca. Is Randamoozham available in English?

[Akanksha]

Midnight's Children is one of the best books I've ever come across!

[Indrani]

Akanksha wrote: "Midnight's Children is one of the best books I've ever come across!"

Thanks Akanksha.. starting soon....

[Akanksha]

I hope you'd love it :)

[Ahtims]

Indrani wrote: "Thanks Rebecca. Is Randamoozham available in English?"

Yes, I think so.
Bhima Lone Warrior
It is available for free from the author website which is given in GR URL link. I downloaded it just now. And Indrani, you have TBR'd it. :D :D

[Ahtims]

It is also translated by another person

Bhimsen

First time I am looking at such a phenomenon. Wonder whether both translations will be alike :D

[Gorab, TheGunman]

I'd be interested to join you for Midnight's Children.
Looking forward to your message 2 update.

[Indrani]

Sure Gorab. I have a tough couple of days with a work emergency. I will update shortly..

[Em Lost In Books, EmLo is my Name, PIFM is my Game]

All the best Indrani!:)

[Indrani]

Thank you. :)

[Gorab, TheGunman]

I'm a slow reader with hardly an hour of reading per day these days. No hurries on when to start :)

[Rebecca]

Syl. A.k.a Topo di biblioteca wrote: "It is also translated by another person

Bhimsen

First time I am looking at such a phenomenon. Wonder whether both translations will be alike :D"

Oh! It is the same!!!

[Indrani]

Updating my list here to keep track

I am currently (actively) reading

Sacred Games
Ghachar Ghochar

Will start very shortly

Midnight's Children
Love and Longing in Bombay

Want to read soon

The Chequer Board
Bhimsen
The Slaves of Solitude
Let the Right One In

[Ahtims]

Except cheques board, everything else in one of my lists (R/CR/TBR) :-)

[Indrani]

Following on your footsteps :) :)

[Indrani]

I am working today but hopefully tonight I would be able to read Ghachar Ghochar.


@Syl, How's "Let the Right One In"? I am thinking of bumping it up the queue for a light read. by the way have you read Camilla Lackberg? I found her books to be quite good.

[Ahtims]

In certain cases, me in yours.
I really feel,that a batch of us are doing a " here we go round the mulberry bush" sort of thingy with our reads :-P :-D

[Ahtims]

Indrani, I am at 10% or so, and so far it looks good. Paranormal , by the way.
Camilla - don't remember reading. Will check up on her works and update here.

[Indrani]

Syl. A.k.a Topo di biblioteca wrote: "In certain cases, me in yours.
I really feel,that a batch of us are doing a " here we go round the mulberry bush" sort of thingy with our reads :-P :-D"

ha ha.. yes... it's fun though...

[Indrani]

Syl. A.k.a Topo di biblioteca wrote: "Indrani, I am at 10% or so, and so far it looks good. Paranormal , by the way.
Camilla - don't remember reading. Will check up on her works and update here."

Oh! I am not that fond of paranormal generally. :) lets see if my library has a copy.

[Indrani]

Syl. A.k.a Topo di biblioteca wrote: "Indrani, I am at 10% or so, and so far it looks good. Paranormal , by the way.
Camilla - don't remember reading. Will check up on her works and update here."

Yes, if you get a chance. The feisty female protagonist and the slightly befuddled male protagonist are very well written. As the series progresses, their life is well described along with the mysteries. I felt the writer has done a good job of writing about a working mother's life (though I think that comes later in the series)

Don't you sometimes think it would be nice to be able to test-read a book a bit before committing to buy?

[Ahtims]

Indrani, you can do it by ordering Kindle preview for free. All books available in Kindle stores can be downloaded (first few pages, I mean) to see whether it is your kind.
I do that nowadays, even if I want to buy a hard copy.

[Ahtims]

Reg. Camilla Lackberg, The Ice Princess is in my TBR. Otherwise, havent read any of her books.

[Indrani]

Syl. A.k.a Topo di biblioteca wrote: "Indrani, you can do it by ordering Kindle preview for free. All books available in Kindle stores can be downloaded (first few pages, I mean) to see whether it is your kind.
I do that nowadays, even..."

That's a good idea. Will do.

[Indrani]

Syl. A.k.a Topo di biblioteca wrote: "Reg. Camilla Lackberg, The Ice Princess is in my TBR. Otherwise, havent read any of her books."

The Ice Princess is good, as far as I remember.

[Indrani]

Ghachar Ghochar done. Feeling a bit disturbed/upset. This must have been my longest review.

@Syl/Sri, would love your comments (please see review)...

[Ahtims]

saw the review, Indrani. I had loved it a lot, and had given 5 stars.
Then I read your reasons for 3 stars, and was mollified :P

Another of my 5 star has been ascribed 3 star by another of my friends... :P :P

[Indrani]

I think I will re-read this one.

another 250 odd pages left on sacred games. i am keen to finish. but would miss inspector Sartaj Singh.

[Akanksha]

Are you doing a buddy read for Midnight's Children? If so, I'd love to join in for a re-read. It's one of my favourites.
Want to see what a BR looks like.

[Gorab, TheGunman]

Yes Akanksha, we intend to do a BR for it.
I have created a separate thread to take further discussion there.
Indrani will confirm the start date.
Thanks for joining in :)

[Indrani]

I have another 150 odd pages left in my current read -Sacred Games. Midnight's Children it is after that.

I just read a chapter of Bhimsen. The translation, the tone - loving everything.

[Indrani]

I am currently (actively) reading

Sacred Games
Bhimsen

Will start very shortly

Midnight's Children
Love and Longing in Bombay

Want to read soon

The Chequer Board
The Slaves of Solitude

[Indrani]

Bhimsen is an unexpected gem. I mostly always like the re-tellings of Mahabharata. This one is especially luscious.

Thanks for the solid recommendations.

[Indrani]

Chalo.. Sacred Games is completed.. While it is a lovely lovely book, I have to confess, I was worried I would not finish and get distracted with many lighter reads.. Very happy that I persisted and completed the novel. It's not a difficult read by any means though.

[Indrani]

I am currently (actively) reading

The Chequer Board
Midnight's Children

Will start very shortly

Imagining India: The Idea of a Renewed Nation
Love and Longing in Bombay

Want to read soon

The Slaves of Solitude
The Round House
When the River Sleeps
The Eyre Affair

[Ahtims]

the last 2 in my CR and TBR

[Indrani]

I am trying to pick up some books for the 2016 group challenge. But keep getting distracted/tempted by other books.

[Srividya]

Saw your review for Ghachar Ghochar Indrani. Good one despite the fact that I didn't agree with it! :P