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[Austin]

Yes! So when do we begin this book? (Expecting it to be the eventual winner). I can start reading from the 12th of October. I am currently reading Srikanta, probably my favourite book of this year! Just brilliant writing. It's a pity that most readers ignore Indian classics even though they are as good as other well known classics.

[Prosenjit]

Austin wrote: "Yes! So when do we begin this book? (Expecting it to be the eventual winner). I can start reading from the 12th of October. I am currently reading Srikanta, probably my favourite book of this year!..."

Srikanta? The bengali novel? It is one of the best by Saratchandra. Hope you are reading the complete trilogy?

[Austin]

Prosenjit wrote: "Austin wrote: "Yes! So when do we begin this book? (Expecting it to be the eventual winner). I can start reading from the 12th of October. I am currently reading Srikanta, probably my favourite boo..."

Yes, the Bengali novel. I am reading it in English. It consists of 4 parts - The River, The Exile, The Forbidden Fruit and Journey's End.

[Austin]

Savita, when will you be starting Death on the Nile? I am asking you since you seem to be busy with other books as of now.

[Savita]

Austin wrote: "Savita, when will you be starting Death on the Nile? I am asking you since you seem to be busy with other books as of now."

Well , Austin , the polls will go on till 10th October, 12 midnight . Looks like Death on the Nile will probably win ( Anulekha ) . The thread will probably be put up by 11th or 12th . I should be able to join in latest by 15th . Those of us who took so much interest in reviving the BOTM had better be among the first to participate too ! When do you intend to join ?

[Austin]

It's actually PDT or PTD time something which means the poll would end on the 11th of October only, at noon. The earliest I can start is 12th October. I will be ordering a copy of Death on the Nile and Sign of Four (I hope I got the book name right).

[Austin]

Your tentative start date of 15th October is good too Savita.

[Austin]

What about the rest of you guys? When are you going to start?

[Prosenjit]

Austin wrote: "What about the rest of you guys? When are you going to start?"

I can start anytime the group suggests

[Luffy Sempai]

I have the book. Will read ASAP.

[Anulekha]

I plan to start as soon as the poll is over. I have to get a copy of it first.
After reading your review, Austin, I plan to pick up Srikanta next.

[Prosenjit]

Anulekha wrote: "I plan to start as soon as the poll is over. I have to get a copy of it first.
After reading your review, Austin, I plan to pick up Srikanta next."

Srikanta is a great trilogy by legendary Bengali novelist Saratchandra Chatterjee. Great reading. There was a great series in old Doordarshan on Srikanta.

[Austin]

Wait. I will reply soon.

[Anjali]

Austin wrote: "What about the rest of you guys? When are you going to start?"


I'll start next week, by 15th.

[Anjali]

I have read this long back. But can't recall the plot, hence re-reading would be fun!

[Savita]

I have finished the sixth and last tale of T.Hardy 's Wessex Tales : The Distracted Preacher . I gave it 5 stars because along with T.Hardy 's clear and clean language and a story that keeps the reader's interest alive , the end was appealing to me . ☆☆Beware Spoilers (view spoiler)[ It was nice to see a church minister abstaining from being too judgemental and severely condemning . Rather , he keeps the door to forgiveness open , so that , when Lizzy finally abandons the sinful path ,he allows her into his life as his wife , thus giving her a chance to get on the right path and stay there . And that's what she does . 🤔 . The condonation , the bravery of decision and the compassion shown by the church minister are , to my mind , commendable. (hide spoiler)] ☆☆ He is a man well suited for his profession as a church minister . Ralph Emerson says : Treat a man as he is, and he will remain as he is . Treat a man as he could be, and he will become what he should be . Though this ( the confidence, faith, and belief ) does require some courage and nobility .

[Austin]

Savita wrote: "I have finished the sixth and last tale of T.Hardy 's Wessex Tales : The Distracted Preacher . I gave it 5 stars because along with T.Hardy 's clear and clean language and a story that keeps the re..."

Nice review Savita. Motivates me to read Tess.

[Austin]

Prosenjit wrote: "Austin wrote: "What about the rest of you guys? When are you going to start?"

I can start anytime the group suggests"

We can start on 15th Oct. as both Savita and Anjali mentioned 15th.

[Austin]

So as many as 6 people are going to read this book!

[Austin]

Savita wrote: "Austin wrote: "Savita, when will you be starting Death on the Nile? I am asking you since you seem to be busy with other books as of now."

Well , Austin , the polls will go on till 10th October, ..."

Is this a BOTM or a one-off Halloween read?

[Austin]

Anulekha wrote: "I plan to start as soon as the poll is over. I have to get a copy of it first.
After reading your review, Austin, I plan to pick up Srikanta next."

Wow. I think you will enjoy it Anulekha. It's a less-known gem. A 5 star read for me so far. I never thought my favourite book of the year would be an Indian book and that too from an author I heard of only recently.

[Austin]

I will write a review as I like the book.

[Austin]

Prosenjit wrote: "Anulekha wrote: "I plan to start as soon as the poll is over. I have to get a copy of it first.
After reading your review, Austin, I plan to pick up Srikanta next."

Srikanta is a great trilogy by ..."

It's a quadrilogy I think. My book divided into 4 main parts. Since you seem to be a Bengali, why don't you suggest me some Bengali books that you liked?

[Savita]

Austin wrote: "Savita wrote: "I have finished the sixth and last tale of T.Hardy 's Wessex Tales : The Distracted Preacher . I gave it 5 stars because along with T.Hardy 's clear and clean language and a story th..."

Thanks , Austin ! Yes , T.Hardy is such a clean , clear author , with something worthwhile to tell about humanity and this world of ours . It is a great pleasure to read his books .

[Savita]

Austin wrote: "Savita wrote: "Austin wrote: "Savita, when will you be starting Death on the Nile? I am asking you since you seem to be busy with other books as of now."

Well , Austin , the polls will go on till..."

Hope it's the BOTM ! I suppose it depends on our enthusiasm ?!

[Austin]

Yes, let it be considered as a BOTM. So we may have to do another poll soon for November. Should we pick a particular theme for November? Horror for October, Romance for February etc.

[Austin]

I see, so Thomas Hardy is like Dostoevsky.

[Savita]

Austin wrote: "Yes, let it be considered as a BOTM. So we may have to do another poll soon for November. Should we pick a particular theme for November? Horror for October, Romance for February etc."

I don't know whether it will be possible to pick a theme for every month . Actually , miscellaneous nominations will also be fun . It's nice coming to know new authors / books ( though sometimes new authors can turn out to be absolute flops . I suppose one has to take a chance . Nothing ventured , nothing gained !

[Savita]

Austin wrote: "I see, so Thomas Hardy is like Dostoevsky."

Yes , I suppose , in a way .

[Dr. Sachin Ketkar]

I am reading Neal Stevenson’s Snow Crash. Last hundred pages left to be read

[Ruchi]

Hello guys! I am currently reading The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. I am really enjoying this book. It's a thrilling chick-lit fiction sort of a book. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!

[Austin]

Savita wrote: "Austin wrote: "Yes, let it be considered as a BOTM. So we may have to do another poll soon for November. Should we pick a particular theme for November? Horror for October, Romance for February etc..."

Okay. Miscellaneous nominations it shall be then.

[Austin]

I got my copy of Death on the Nile today. But I will be starting only after I finish Srikanta. I will definitely start by 15th though.

[Prosenjit]

Austin wrote: "Prosenjit wrote: "Anulekha wrote: "I plan to start as soon as the poll is over. I have to get a copy of it first.
After reading your review, Austin, I plan to pick up Srikanta next."

Srikanta is a..."

You can try Bankim Chandra's Ananda Math.

Some of Tagore's short stories are great.

[Anjali]

Austin wrote: "I got my copy of Death on the Nile today. But I will be starting only after I finish Srikanta. I will definitely start by 15th though."

Got mine as well. Will start this weekend.

[Gorab, TheGunman]

Here's the thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Prosenjit]

Started on the Mict Rapp books by Vince Flynn

Planning to read at least the first three books before making a decision on the rest of the series.

[Prosenjit]

Just came to the conclusion that I am addicted to thrillers, bordering on an unhealthy obsesssion.

Hence planning to read some humour!!

Added The Office Ladies (By Pam and Angela from the American version of The Office) and The World's Worst Assistant (By Sona Movsassian, Conan o Brien's PA).

Looking forward to more suggestions to break my thriller addiction!!

[Anivesh]

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[Saelia]

The Unified Theory of Motivation and Living

[Luffy Sempai]

I'm reading Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne.

[Anjali]

Sula and The Way We Live Now. Hoping to finish it this year!

[Austin]

I have started the year with a medical thriller, The Patient by Michael Palmer.

[Anulekha]

I am currently reading Anxious People.

[Nathan]

Currently reading - The Red Locked Room & Orphan X

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

Currently reading - The Song of Achilles.

[Mansi]

I'm rereading "A twist in the tale" by Jeffrey Archer .It's a collection of short stories and reading them after many years gives a fresh perspective.Most of them are good.
Can anybody suggest me some more books of the same author

[Luffy Sempai]

Mansi wrote: "I'm rereading "A twist in the tale" by Jeffrey Archer .It's a collection of short stories and reading them after many years gives a fresh perspective.Most of them are good.
Can anybody suggest me ..."

Everything apart from his William Warwick series is worth reading. Try Kane And Abel first if you want. It is wonderful.

[Austin]

Mansi wrote: "I'm rereading "A twist in the tale" by Jeffrey Archer .It's a collection of short stories and reading them after many years gives a fresh perspective.Most of them are good.
Can anybody suggest me ..."

I have read his other short story collection books - And Thereby Hangs a Tale and A Quiver Full of Arrows. 2/3 of the short stories were brilliant. The rest were ok, not bad. Jeffrey Archer's short stories were the most I enjoyed. Even in his short stories, some of them, he talks about business, which I liked. I am no businessman in real life though.

[Austin]

Mansi wrote: "I'm rereading "A twist in the tale" by Jeffrey Archer .It's a collection of short stories and reading them after many years gives a fresh perspective.Most of them are good.
Can anybody suggest me ..."

I liked Kane and Abel very much. But in the middle portion of the book, I didn't like about 100 pages or so. I liked As the Crow Flies a little more. But I would suggest you to go with K & A as ATCF is a very long book.