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Dec 16, 2020 08:00AM
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Hi everyone! Just found this group and excited to take part in 2021. :)
Nice to meet you, Maria! I see that you’ve read "Nothing to Envy" lately. I enjoyed this book a lot, also others by Barbara Demick.
Pleased to find a group centred on Korean literature, I'm interested in all aspects of Korean history and culture. I'm also, very slowly, learning Korean. I also enjoy aspects of Korean cinema, and some K-drama via Netflix/Viki although tends to be more recent dramas like "Stranger." and some K-pop.
Hi, I joined this group last week. I would like to read more Korean Literature (fiction mostly). I read "The Disaster Tourist" several days ago, and liked it a lot...I had gotten it from my local library. I liked it so much that I ordered a copy online because I want it in my own personal library. :) It's a keeper! I look forward to reading more Korean literature in 2021!
Hi Aleksandra! Yes, I loved nothing to envy. It was on my to read pile for so long and I’m so glad I finally read it. I just finished without you there is no us, which was also really interesting but written in q completely different style.
Jim- I also just read the disaster tourist last month. I really loved that as well ! Excited for more Korean literature to be translated in the coming years
Maria wrote: "Hi Aleksandra! Yes, I loved nothing to envy. It was on my to read pile for so long and I’m so glad I finally read it. I just finished without you there is no us, which was also really interesting..."
I'm adding "Without You, There Is No Us" to my wishlist.
Jim, Maria, have you seen "The Wicker Man" (any of the versions would do) or "The Endless" by Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson? I felt like "The Disaster Tourist" has a mood which is very similar to these films. I wonder if you also see it...
Alwynne wrote: "Pleased to find a group centred on Korean literature, I'm interested in all aspects of Korean history and culture. I'm also, very slowly, learning Korean. I also enjoy aspects of Korean cinema, and..."How lovely! I would like to learn Korean at some point, but for now I would appreciate just being able to read and write hangul so that I can decrypt the labels on instant ramyun packages...
Are there any learning resources you could recommend to a total beginner? And how do you like learning Korean so far?
Hello everyone. I read mostly books on Japan but am interested in all Asian Literature. I realized recently that I've hardly read any Korean authors, so thanks for helping me change that.
hello!i’ve been apart of this group for a hot minute, but better late than never. i’ve been interested in korea for a little over three years, slowly learning the language as well as getting acquianted with other aspects of culture, including literature ^^; i’ve read pretty much everything available in my local library, so i’ll probably order books in the future to join in on the reading challenges!
Aleksandra (8) wrote: "Alwynne wrote: "Pleased to find a group centred on Korean literature, I'm interested in all aspects of Korean history and culture. I'm also, very slowly, learning Korean. I also enjoy aspects of Ko..."Not really, there are a lot of online courses such as Duolingo or https://www.90daykorean.com/ as well as videos on YouTube and introductory texts and story books Korean Short Stories for Beginners. So I'd probably suggest drawing on a range of resources and as everyone learns at different rates and has different learning styles just trying out various approaches and seeing what works best for you. I also think watching a lot of Korean shows helps me to remember words and phrases I've learnt elsewhere.
Aleksandra wrote you seen "The Wicker Man" (any of the versions would do) or "The Endless" by Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson? I felt like "The Disaster Tourist" has a mood which is very similar to these films. I wonder if you also see it......"I haven't! But I will put them on my list now that you mentioned it. :)
Aleksandra wrote: "Maria wrote: "Hi Aleksandra! Yes, I loved nothing to envy. It was on my to read pile for so long and I’m so glad I finally read it. I just finished without you there is no us, which was also real..."
Thanks Aleksandra, love 'The Wicker Man' although I'm a bit of a purist and I'd go for the original version with Christopher Lee. I don't think I've seen 'The Endless' so will check that one out!
Hello everyone. Kerril here. Glad to be part of the group. Looking forward to all the recommendations as well as discussions around select titles.
Hello world!I just joined the group. I have been interested in Japanese and Indian literature for a while - my main focus is on my native German and German language literature, though - so I want to know more about Korean literature. I have no relation to the country or the people, no experience and no insights, it is merely out of curiosity.
I am joining here just for inspiration. My first few books of K-lit have been by Hye-Young Pyun ("The Hole") and Han Kang ("White"). Currently I am reading "Human Acts". I am reading in German or English translation, rarely in Italian. I am planning to read about 5 Korean books each year and most of them for this year during the next few days.
I am not very clubbish in my behaviour but enjoy the exchange of ideas on a one-to-one basis. Who said "Loneliness is the best Viagra" (a Korean writer)? I disagree with her. But still, currently reading every day for five to six hours is my Viagra and I am doing that alone, sitting at my desk in my study, looking out to a field, the forest along the river Aare in the Swiss lowlands, and the hills of Jura climbing up behind the river. Everything in soft white right now.
Hi - delighted to find this group.My love of Korean literature comes from having a Korean wife, and spending several weeks their most years. Shamefully my Korean itself is only really up to reading young children's books, but I do read a lot in translation.
My shelf of books read (109 so far), most with reviews, is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Hello everyone! I'm new here. I've been reading Chinese literature for years now, but my interest for Korea and its culture is quite recent, so I haven't got the chance to learn much about Korean lituerature. I can't wait to discover new authors and titles!
Hi Diana look forward to finding out about your reading.
Hi! I only got into korean literature after i started learning korean and I’ve been exploring it ever since! Now i listen to a lot of korean audiobooks and I’ve read a few novels too. My favourites so far are Almond (아몬드), and these books that haven’t been translated into English yet (as far as I know) 우리가 빛의 속도로 갈 수 없다면 by 김초엽, 초급 한국어 by 문지혁, 역사의 쓸모 by 최태성, 실패를 사랑하는 직업 by 요조, 자존감 수업 by 윤홍균 I’m currently reading the book School nurse Ahn Eunyoung (보건교사 안은영) which I’m really enjoying and
I’m looking forward to read Seven Years of Darkness next!
Matylda wrote: "Hi! I only got into korean literature after i started learning korean and I’ve been exploring it ever since! Now i listen to a lot of korean audiobooks and I’ve read a few novels too. My favourites..."Hi, Matylda! Almond is our book of the month in August! The discussion thread is here. I think more people will join in soon. I am reading Almond now-ish.
It's really nice to finally have a few readers who speak Korean in our group. Welcome everyone <3!
Paul wrote: "Hi - delighted to find this group.My love of Korean literature comes from having a Korean wife, and spending several weeks their most years. Shamefully my Korean itself is only really up to readi..."
Paul, yours is one impressive bookshelf! ^~^
Hi everyone :) Hope y’all doing well. Last year, at the beginning of the pandemic I started to watch kdramas and I fell in love with the culture, history and language. I’m currently learning Korean and I joined this group hoping to get good recommendations on Korean literature. I’m living in Brazil, so it’s a lot easier for me if the books could be found on Amazon. :) tks!
Hi Mariana nice to see you here, also a K drama fan!
Mariana wrote: "Hi everyone :) Hope y’all doing well. Last year, at the beginning of the pandemic I started to watch kdramas and I fell in love with the culture, history and language. I’m currently learning Kore..."
You can find a lot of the books on bookdepository.com plus they have free shipping! Not the best as it's owned by amazon but a good option if they don't have them elsewhere :)
Hello everyone :)I'm Liza. I majored in Korean studies, that's why I am interested in Korean literature and '80-10s films!
I usually order books from g-mart, but shipping fees are just killing me this days... haha....
Very pleased to join this group :^)
Hello, I am writing on behalf of the U.S. office of operations of Korean Literature Review Contest.The Korean Literature Review Contest, which marks 17th edition this year, is a time-honored global literature contest hosted by the LTI Korea. It encourages overseas readers to share their reviews and thoughts on literary works by Korean authors in various ways such as text, video, audio, drawing, or art forms of any kind. This year, 12 countries are hosting the “2021 Korean literature review contest” including the US, the UK, France, Spain, China, Taiwan, Azerbaijan, Japan, Russia, Colombia, Brazil and Bangladesh.
The U.S. office of operations of Korean Literature Review Contest is looking for local participants to the Korean Literature Review Contest. Anyone currently living in the U.S. who is interested in Korean literature can participate in this contest and share their reviews by e-mail after reading Korean literary works selected by the LTI Korea. Participants are free to express their review in text, video and others. Winners will receive non-cash rewards or prize cash.
You can find more details about the contest application guide in the followings;
Contest application guide in the U.S:
https://www.ltikorea.or.kr/en/board/n...
Official Instagram of the Korean Literature Review Contest: https://www.instagram.com/klrc_official/
We hope to develop a wider audience to Korean literature in the U.S. through this contest and also hope that this contest would establish itself as a new window to American reading audiences with interesting reviews. We would like to ask for your active participation and support so that many readers in the U.S. who are interested in literature can have opportunity to join a good contest.
Hello everyone, I'm Fran! I studied Korean Studies back in 2015 - sadly due to a very demanding job I never finished and my Korean language skills are still very limited. But, I finally started to rekindle my love for the language this year and am reading more Korean literature in translation. Looking forward to participate in group reads :)
Hi everyone! It's a pleasure to be in this group ✨ Recently, I have been really interested in Korean literature, but I only have read a few books by Korean authors. I'm currently interested in sci-fi and horror books. I hope I can find in this group people who are excited to learn and read more about Korean literature✨
Hello everyone! Sofi from Sweden here. As a big K-drama fan, and a book lover I have started to explore Korean literature. I am looking forward to great book recommendations and interesting discussions from all you guys!
Hi everyone! I'm excited that I came across this group :) through some online programs I found during the lockdown era, I started reading translated books of Korean authors and while my Korean knowledge is slowly growing, I'm also incorporating Korean books.
Hello everyone! My name is Abby, and I am very interested in Korean literature! I hope that I can find new Korean books to read through this thread
hi everyone !!! i am akshita and i love literature and i want to read many books and as language is no longer a barrier that can stop me from reading so here i am with hope that i will read korean literature and fall in love with new writers and reading is always fun so hiiiiiii
Hey, I'm new to Goodreads. I'm excited to find more Korean Literature as a K-drama fan.
Hello everyone! I’m Yuliia and I moved to South Korea in 2016, since last year I got really interested in Korean contemporary literature, so I’m very excited to join this club :)
Hi, I've started being interested in South Eastern Asian culture and literature lately and read a couple of books. I don't really have that much time to read anymore, but I want to get back into the habit of it. I really liked "The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly" and "Miracle on Cherry Hill" by Hwang Sun-Mi.
Gyöngyi wrote: "Hi, I've started being interested in South Eastern Asian culture and literature lately and read a couple of books. I don't really have that much time to read anymore, but I want to get back into th..."Welcome! I love Hwang Sun-Mi, and we're reading The Dog Who Dared to Dream in December so perfect timing!
Hello!! I'm Roser and I just found this group, which I think is my heaven on earth!! ^_^
Hi I'm Rob. I lived in South Korea in 1985,86 always interested in the culture and Korean Fiction. I've read The Orphan Master's Son, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, Welcome To The Hyunam - Dong Bookshop. I'm about to start reading Beasts Of A Little Land.I'm glad to be part of the group.
Rob wrote: "Hi I'm Rob. I lived in South Korea in 1985,86 always interested in the culture and Korean Fiction. I've read The Orphan Master's Son, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, Welcome To The Hyunam - Dong Bookshop. ..."Welcome, Rob!
Hi, everyone, I'm Vicky! Been lurking around for some time in this group, but only after deciding to create a new Goodreads account and starting fresh just now, I figured I should re-join and write a proper introduction. I've long been a fan of Japanese literature and only just recently I decided to turn my attention towards other Asian countries and explore what they have. I'm a huge fan of mystery and horror novels, so I'm hoping I get to discover more books related to my favorite genres but also get to read some more Asian voices.So far I've read:
"The Good Sun" by Chi-Young Kim
"Almond" by Won-pyung Sohn
"Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982" by Cho Nam-Joo
"Flowers of Mold" by Ha Seong-Nan
...and I'm hoping to expand my Korean TBR with more goodies, by joining this group. 😊
Vicky wrote: "Hi, everyone, I'm Vicky! Been lurking around for some time in this group, but only after deciding to create a new Goodreads account and starting fresh just now, I figured I should re-join and write..."Welcome Vicky! Almond and Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 have been on my TBR for a while. Flowers of Mold sounds fascinating!~
Hi everyone. I'm Jung. I have been interested in Korean literature for 10 years. This is my first time joining a literature club. I've been started with "Anh Dohyeon - The Salmon Who Dared to Leap Higher" Mostly reading essay. Also I like to read modern korean novels too. I hope we recommend good books each other
Hi everyone! My name is Raz Mihal, and I'm thrilled to be part of this community. I'm an author with a deep passion for exploring love, spirituality, and self-discovery themes in my writing. My latest book, Just Love Her, delves into these themes, offering readers a heartfelt journey through divine love and personal transformation.When I'm not writing, I'm an avid reader with a diverse taste, ranging from spiritual literature to contemporary fiction. I'm always excited to discover new authors and genres, and I can't wait to engage with all of you here. Let's connect and share our love for books!
I am looking forward to getting to know you all better.
Hi everyone! I'm Jitse. Dutch guy living in Seoul. Married to a Korean, hence the move. Have always been interested in reading cross-border, will keep on doing so, but now also very keen to focus on Korean literature specifically.Good experiences with different genres. And with Hwang Sok-yong's books. Han Kang too. That said, two absolute favorites so far are:
Untold Night and Day
Please Look After Mom
Happy to stumble on this group here and looking forward to exploring more Korean lit along with you all!
Hey everyone. I'm Cameron. I'm an American living in Daegu. Been in the city for the past two years, and I've spent another six or so years in Tongyeong. I've been reader all my life but I've gotten into world literature--especially Asian lit---pretty heavily over the past decade or so. My favorite Korean novels so far are Pachinko and Ahbe’s Family
I also write a newsletter called Lit Smithery on Substack (link is in my profile).
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