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In, I think this really helps me in reading more books. Great initiative. Already have a wonderful book selected for me for July. Hopefully, get a good selection for August as well. *Fingers crossed*.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
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I think this really helps me in reading more books. Great initiative. Already have a wonderful book selected for me for July. Hopefully, get a good selection for August as well. *Fingers cros..."
Glad to hear that! :)
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Will announce the pairs by July 20 to accommodate more people that might want to participate.
Richa wrote: "I am in"Share your list too.
Shoa wrote: "Nick wrote: "plz announce the pairs."Will announce the pairs by July 20 to accommodate more people that might want to participate."
Now??
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Isha wrote: "Intbr: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Hi Isha,
You have wonderful collection of book. There are many which i have read and liked. I would suggest see me by Nicholas Sparks for your august read.
Happy reading... 🙂
Waiting for your selection.
@NickThere are very few books to choose from in your list. So i dint have much choice. I guess for the next month you can read
The glimpses of world history by Jawaharlal Nehru .
Happy reading!
N please make a choice for me too.
Shrikanth wrote: "Inhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Thanks, Shrikanth :)
The book I'll suggest you for august read is The Zoya Factor by Anuja Chauhan since the movie will release in September, I think it is better to read the book first & then watch the movie. :)
Enjoy Reading!
Ashwini wrote: "In, I think this really helps me in reading more books. Great initiative. Already have a wonderful book selected for me for July. Hopefully, get a good selection for August as well. *Fingers cros..."
Hi Ashwini!
I went through your list and it definitely wasn't easy for me to pick one from the huge selection but after minutes of pondering, I have chosen 'Station eleven' by Emily St.John Mandel for you. I read the book last month and I absolutely adored the writing and the story. It is un-put-down-able in my opinion. I hope you enjoy it as much! Waiting for my book for August :)
Cheers!
Selva wrote: "I am in. tbr: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."Hey Selva,
I choose Bhima: Lone Warrior for you. Happy Reading
Bela wrote: "@NickThere are very few books to choose from in your list. So i dint have much choice. I guess for the next month you can read
The glimpses of world history by Jawaharlal Nehru .
Happy reading!..."
Hello,
The Glimpses of... is a long book of over 1000 pages. People have selected this even in past challenges. That's why I always favor recommending multiple books. Guess I can't delay it any further; but if you can plz provide another option.
I select these books for you. Read one or both:
The Fountainhead
Assassin's Apprentice
Happy reading!!
@NickI generally recommend multiple books to people to choose from for the PIFM. But there were only 7-8 books in your list. Out of those, the ramayan and the Mahabharata were huge tomes with many volumes. So I was left with no option ( I guess that must also be the reason that ppl have chosen the same book earlier too) . So I suggest you pls add more books ro your list so that there is some amount of choice available for picking books for you.
In case you need an option for this month, then I guess you can go ahead with Making wars: how world war II shaped south Asia .
And thanks for your choices. I think I will go with The fountainhead. I have been meaning to read it for quite some time now.
Bela wrote: "@NickI generally recommend multiple books to people to choose from for the PIFM. But there were only 7-8 books in your list. Out of those, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were huge tomes with many..."
@Bela
I concur with you that there are very less books on the list. The reason being that I read only hard copies of books and order in bulk in advance. Although you could have selected Vol 1 for Ramayana or Mahabharata, but I get your reason for the same.
I have delayed reading Glimpses.. for long now. Guess I should get on with it!!
I read Fountainhead a long ago. IMO, the book and story is, shall we say...ammm....different. I think you would enjoy it.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Dhruv wrote: "I'm in.https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Hi Dhruv,
Have selected the below books from your tbr. First one is a good one and I have heard good things about Job's biography. Hope you like them.
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Steve Jobs
Happy reading!
Selva wrote: "Dhruv wrote: "I'm in.https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Hi Dhruv,
Have selected the below books from your tbr. First one is a good one and I have heard ..."
Thanks for your pick Selva. I've been meaning to read them for a while.
Hi Vishal,I have chosen below books for you:
1) The Last Question
2) The Night Circus
Read one or both.
Hope you like the selectee books.
Happy Reading 📖 :)
Dhruv wrote: "Selva wrote: "Dhruv wrote: "I'm in.https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Hi Dhruv,
Have selected the below books from your tbr. First one is a good one and..."
Man, you have to select a couple of books for me too :)
Vipul wrote: "Hi Vishal,I have chosen below books for you:
1) The Last Question
2) The Night Circus
Read one or both.
Hope you like the selectee books.
Happy Reading 📖 :)"
Thank you, Vipul.
For picking such good books. :)
I'm picking The Delhi Detective's Handbook: Vish Puri's Guide to Operating as a Private Investigator in India by Tarquin Hall for you.
I've heard praises for this series and would encourage you to even go further and read the whole series. It's funny, light and entertaining.
Thank you.
Nick wrote: "Richa wrote: "I am in"Share your list too."
Sorry guys. I didn't get the time to open it on laptop to share the link. Hectic days. You guys didn't put my name on the list. I think I have to wait for the next month. If anybody will not get response from his/her partner. Then I will be there. My TBR
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Denish wrote: "I'm in:https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Hey Denish,
I choose 'The monk who sold his Ferrari' by Robert Sharma for you.
Happy Reading.....
Neetu wrote: "I'm in guys. https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."Hi Neetu,
I select you following books
1. To Kill a Mockingbird
This is a great book. A must read for everyone in my view.
2. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
I heard that this is a good book.
Read one or both the books. Hope you like the books.
Happy Reading..!!
Richa wrote: "Nick wrote: "Richa wrote: "I am in"Share your list too."
Sorry guys. I didn't get the time to open it on laptop to share the link. Hectic days. You guys didn't put my name on the list. I think I..."
Hi Richa!
My partner has not replied yet. So, perhaps we could select something for each other. Let me know if you are in!
Cheers,
Niveditha
Niveditha wrote: "Richa wrote: "Nick wrote: "Richa wrote: "I am in"Share your list too."
Sorry guys. I didn't get the time to open it on laptop to share the link. Hectic days. You guys didn't put my name on the l..."
Hi Niveditha,
Sure. I will love too. I pick "The Good People" by Hannah Kent. Hope you will enjoy.
Richa wrote: "Niveditha wrote: "Richa wrote: "Nick wrote: "Richa wrote: "I am in"Share your list too."
Sorry guys. I didn't get the time to open it on laptop to share the link. Hectic days. You guys didn't pu..."
Thank you, Richa! I choose Little fires everywhere by Celeste Ng for you. Happy reading!
Niveditha wrote: "Richa wrote: "Niveditha wrote: "Richa wrote: "Nick wrote: "Richa wrote: "I am in"Share your list too."
Sorry guys. I didn't get the time to open it on laptop to share the link. Hectic days. You ..."
Thanks for choosing this. I was really looking forward to this. Happy reading to you too.
Laurel wrote: "count me in https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."Sorry for late reply.
I think "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life " should be a good read.
Denish wrote: "Laurel wrote: "count me in https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."Sorry for late reply.
I think "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approa..."
Thank you Denish... I've been trying to read this for a long time , but i never got to it. Thanks ....
Happy Reading
Hi Niveditha, Thank you for your recommendation. I was off Goodreads for a long time and apologize for the long delay. I know its almost end of August, nonetheless let me choose one for you for August.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
McCall Smith, Alexander *
^This one is a very pleasurable, light and enjoyable read. I thoroughly loved reading this one.
I was off for August, because I had Eleanor Oliphant to read for July, and I found that book to be a huge drag. Just couldn't complete it and lost my drive to check Goodreads more regularly.
Ashwini wrote: "Hi Niveditha, Thank you for your recommendation. I was off Goodreads for a long time and apologize for the long delay. I know its almost end of August, nonetheless let me choose one for you for A..."
Hi Ashwini,
I completely understand being put off reading by a boring book. I hope September is a better reading month for you. I will take your recommendation as my pick for the next month.
Niveditha wrote: "Richa wrote: "Niveditha wrote: "Richa wrote: "Nick wrote: "Richa wrote: "I am in"Share your list too."
Sorry guys. I didn't get the time to open it on laptop to share the link. Hectic days. You ..."
Hi Niveditha,
I really enjoyed little fires everywhere. It was a good book. Thanks for picking it.
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Books mentioned in this topic
To Kill a Mockingbird (other topics)Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (other topics)
The Delhi Detective's Handbook (other topics)
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (other topics)
Steve Jobs (other topics)
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So, sign up for this Challenge by posting the link to your TBR shelf or the shelf you would like to read a book from.
Please make your profile public before taking part in this challenge. The pairs will be announced around mid July. Make sure you come back and choose a book for your assigned partner by July 25th.
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Here are the pairs:
2) Dhruv - 9) Selva
3) Shrikanth - 11) Isha
4) Bela - 12) Nick
5) Ashwini - 13) Niveditha
6) Laurel - 14) Denish
7) Vipul - 18) Vishal
8) Neetu - 20) Srikar
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