Suggestions for February's reads

[Laureen]

Hello,
I am looking for suggestions for February's reading. This will be open until 25 January at which time I will send out a poll to chose the book(s). It has already suggested a book about Morrocco: The Caliph's House: A Year in Casablanca. If we want to continue in alph order, the next major country would be Algeria. Some suggestions from there have been: The Last Life by Messud; So Vast the Prison by Djebar and Lovers of Algeria by Benmalek. Open for more for the poll. Thanks!

[Elizabeth]

Laureen - I like your idea of going alphabetically. I'll check out these suggestions about Algeria and then put in my vote. Elizabeth

[Elizabeth]

Okay, my vote is for The Last Life by Messud because I fascinated with the emotional experience of immigrants and refugees as the move between countries and cultures so I think this book would be right up my alley. Also, I am reading a book written in the voice of a 12 year old Montrealer so perhaps there are some comparisons that I can draw between the two books. However, I am happy to read any of the choices - its just that the Lovers of Algeria sounds a little heartbreaking. Looking forward to whatever is chosen.

[Elizabeth]

The map is a very cool idea Mar. Love it. Thank you so much.

[Laureen]

I really like the idea of the map. I do the same thing (except by hard copy) for my travels. This is great!