Time to Vote for the January Tag

[Ladyslott]

Well if it does turn out to be Foreign Literature I will be reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah; I'm a big fan of his show and bought the audio a few weeks ago so this would be the perfect time to read it.

[Book Concierge]

Regina wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "If I were a betting person, I'd bet that Regina was referring to the foreign category."

Not sure what would give you that idea ;-)

A quick look at the foreign category has has books like The Fault in Our Stars. HUH? ..."

There are MANY more members of Goodreads who are NOT from the USA (and/or Canada), than there were on Shelfari. I can easily see that a lot of US literature would be listed as "foreign" for someone from India, Dubai, Thailand, the Netherlands, etc...

[Sara]

Ladyslott wrote: "Well if it does turn out to be Foreign Literature I will be reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah; I'm a big fan of his show and bought the audio a few weeks ago so this would be the ..."

I heard on interview with about this book on Fresh Air a few weeks ago and, despite not being a fan of celebrity memoirs, was very intrigued. Looking forward to your review.

[LibraryCin]

Like many others, I was also thinking translation, initially.

[LibraryCin]

Sara wrote: "I need it to inform me of a different cultural experience outside my own. So for example Trainspotting I would consider foreign literature as it is written not only in dialect but the whole book is about the unique Scottish experience, same with something like The God of Small Things - despite being written in very clear English, the Indian setting sets it apart. And anything written in a foreign language and later translated...."

For me, this is also a good way to look at it!

[LibraryCin]

Amy wrote: "One other thing to mention - when I read posts from Susie and Cindy, I try to imagine the accents and hear them in their own voices. When I know of some other ages or part of the country, sometimes..."

:-) I think the stereotypical "Canadian" accent may be most likely to be found in Ontario. I am in Alberta. Newfoundland also has its own distinct accent. I have met only Candice (cpauley929) from shelfari (not sure if she's really popped in her at GR much) and Regina in person. I honestly can't recall for Regina, but I know I commented to Candice (from Louisiana... now Texas) that I didn't hear an accent (I think I was expecting southern) in her. I don't think really noticed one in me, either. :-)

[LibraryCin]

Ellie wrote: "I was wondering about foreign too. I have a couple of Quebec books to read that would be foreign for all of you (I don't think anybody else in the group is from Quebec?) but not to me. That said, o..."

I don't think there is (or has been!) anyone in our group from Quebec. Culturally, even for me, in Alberta, that *could* be somewhat "foreign".

ETA: But not foreign based on the definition of within one's own country! Me, I won't be reading from Quebec. :-)

[Susie]

Maybe I should make a recording so you can hear my funny accent. ;-) Even I find Australia accents amusing when I leave the country and then return!

[Karin]

LibraryCin wrote: "Amy wrote: "One other thing to mention - when I read posts from Susie and Cindy, I try to imagine the accents and hear them in their own voices. When I know of some other ages or part of the countr..."

Well, the Ontario accent is what Bob and Doug Mackenzie used to use in their comedy, so you are probably right.

And, no, Quebec isn't foreign for Alberta. I, for one, don't include either the US or Canada as foreign as a dual citizen, but Cindy you could.

[LibraryCin]

Karin wrote: "I, for one, don't include either the US or Canada as foreign as a dual citizen, but Cindy you could...."

No, I won't include the US as "foreign".

[DianeMP]

Voted.

[Karin]

LibraryCin wrote: "Karin wrote: "I, for one, don't include either the US or Canada as foreign as a dual citizen, but Cindy you could...."

No, I won't include the US as "foreign"."

I understand; there is such a plethora of American literature in Canada and it doesn't feel exotic in any way due to close proximity :).

[LibraryCin]

Karin wrote: "there is such a plethora of American literature in Canada and it doesn't feel exotic in any way due to close proximity :). ..."

Exactly!

[Marina]

I voted, even though I'm a new addition to the group. I might get a bit carried away, so in case I mess with any of the group rules, just tell me :)

[Amy]

Oh we all get carried away....

[Anita]

Marina wrote: "I voted, even though I'm a new addition to the group. I might get a bit carried away, so in case I mess with any of the group rules, just tell me :)"

You did it perfectly!! I didn't see any evidence of being carried away.

[Marina]

Haha, thanks, Anita, I'm glad to know I did fine :D

[Anita]

Last day to get your vote in if you haven't yet!!

[[deleted user]]

Voted! Thanks for the reminder. :-)