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Yeah, a little bit. Not due to climate change or geopolitical reasons but for personal reasons.TTPBM same
Definitely, next year's going to be really harsh because of studies. And other personal reasons. The year after that will be worse. TTPBM: Same?
I don't think about it muchTTPBM any must see movies you recommend?
Selva wrote: "Recent/old, language, genre?"Anything
His girl friday, Bringing up Baby, 9 to 5....old classics but total funTTPBM: your recommendations?
For me Lord of the Rings, The Matrix and Hera Pheri
Let me restartTTPBM :- What is your biggest pet peeve in the world of books? Apart from "spoilers"
I have a pet peeve that very few female authors specialise in the genres of sci-fi, theological fiction, legal thrillers, spy/political thrillers and horror. As a result I mostly end up reading books by male authors even though I wish I read more books by female authors. Only around 20% of the books I read must be by female authors. TTPBM : Same
Sometimes I buy books based on reviews on the back cover(at second hand shops) and they are empty praise sometimes.TTPBM same
When books have an intriguing cover but the storyline isn't that great.TTPBM : Name a book that has contributed the most into changing you as a person and how?
( it might be a good or a bad change )
Austin wrote: "I have a pet peeve that very few female authors specialise in the genres of sci-fi, theological fiction, legal thrillers, spy/political thrillers and horror. As a result I mostly end up reading boo..."that is actually a valid point.
I don't think any book has had that kind of effect on me as yet. And frankly, I'm not very optimistic about such a turn of event either. Through books, I might get another pov or an insight of how not to behave in a similar situation. But nothing earth shattering. TTPBM : Same
I can't name a single book but books in general have helped in improving my perspective and outlook towards a lot of things. When I was in school, I read a lot of Balakumaran, a famous Tamil writer. His books shaped me in certain ways, I could say.TTPBM if you could read only one authority/genre for the rest of your life, who would that be?
I agree with toynSelva that books in general do shape one's thoughts and perspectives and braoden the minds field.I personally dont think I'll be able to stick with only one genre for life. Life is full of sugar,spice and all that's nice and that's how our reading choices should be too. But if I really need to choose, it's a tie between romance and mystery thriller.
TTPBM : The one item on your bucket list you're dying to tick off.
Historical fiction, I can keep learning new things about the pastTTPBM : same
I really want to read in detail about the Nazi era and the life of people during that time.Suggestions needed:)
TTPBM : same
All the light we cannot see, The book thief, The Pianist (movie), Schindler's list ( movie), The great dictator (movie), The diary of Anne Frank. These should give u a good idea of life during the Nazi era.My preferred genre: Literary fiction/ P G Wodehouse...he has written a lot.
Things to tick off the bucket list: Touring Europe ( which I think is not going to happen); so I would settle for visiting Kashmir.
TTPBM: Bucket list question
Want to visit Switzerland once!TTPBM - what's a book that was unexpectedly amazing?
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenTTPBM : Same
High Fidelity by Nick Hornby. It was before I landed a proper job. I was just interning. I bought a tattered copy from a platform book stall and it turn out to be really good.TTPBM same
The Wrong Turn by N.CMarshall. this was one of the free offers on Kindle that I had downloaded on a whim, and I was truly surprised by the completeness of the plot . very simple story but neatly tied up.
Selva, I would suggest you plan your Kashmir trip quickly before it's submerged on stiff again.
TTPBM : the one book you will definitely put down in the top 10 to read before one kicks the bucket.
Leena, can't afford a trip at the moment. One of my friends has been visiting n the pics he had posted on fb are nice. I need to wait a bit.Book: One of the big russian novels or a classic by Thomas Hardy or Dickens. Maybe a shakespeare too.
TTPBM fav musician?
I don't have any favourite musicians like authorsTTPBM : same
Richard Wagner.Ttpbm: Piece of music you are currently obsessed with.
Tears for Fears - Everybody wants to rule the worldTTPBM : same
Raasa kannu from a upcoming Tamil film named Maamannan. Absolutely haunting.TTPBM what r u reading now?
Meet me at the Museum and The Indigo Girl. the first one is fabulously written. It's an epistolary novel.TTPBM: same
State of terror by Hilary Clinton ( a novel) and Line and strength by Glenn McGrath - an autobiography.TTPBM do you read poetry? If so, your fav poet?
yep I do read poetry...but don't have a fav poet as of nowTTPBM Same
I have read mostly Tamil poetry. Can't really pick a favourite. I read some from a Margaret Atwood's book of poetry. Liked it alight.TTPBM novels or short stories?
I prefer novels, but I do read many short stories.TTPBM: Same?
I too prefer novelsTTPBM : Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox?
Google ChromeTTPBM : A day with books or a day partying?
A day with booksTTPBM: Favorite Indian author?
not one I can pin down as absolute favourite because it's more the story and the telling than the author perse. but If I have to choose I would put down Rabindranath Tagore and Amitav Ghosh. Vikram Sheth is also in the running. Balloon Kaur Shergill is another fantastic writer.TTPBM : Same
I just read only one book of Tagore but absolutely loved it. Loved Vikram Seth's A suitable boy. Liked Anuja Chauhan's early novels. Jerry Pinto is good too.TTPBM Best psychological thriller you have read?
Selva wrote: "I just read only one book of Tagore but absolutely loved it. Loved Vikram Seth's A suitable boy. Liked Anuja Chauhan's early novels. Jerry Pinto is good too.TTPBM Best psychological thriller you ..."
I haven't read much. I will go with Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon
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The secret place by Tana French. TTPBM And from the recent crop of Indian writers that impressed you? Somebody who writes popular fiction?
Selva wrote: "The secret place by Tana French. TTPBM And from the recent crop of Indian writers that impressed you? Somebody who writes popular fiction?"
Do you mean Indians who write psychological thrillers?
Abir Mukherjee He's really good mystery writer. Will be reading his The Rising Man as a group read this month.TTPBM : same
I am afraid I don't know any psychological thriller writers from IndiaTTPBM : Trip to Antartica or Sahara desert?
Leena, Have read one Abir Mukherjee. Don't remember the name but was sort of ok. And where do you get notifications for group read?Austin, Not psychological thrillers. I mentioned popular fiction. New breed of novels ..all kinds being written by young writers.
Neither. If no choice, maybe Antarctica. Chennai feels like a desert only :)
TTPBM Europe or US...if you can settle in either?
None:') if I have to go for a trip then I'd love to go to Europe because I have heard a lot about its beauty but if talking about settling in one I won't because I love Indian food more than anything in this world▼・ᴥ・▼TTPBM : Same
US maybe. Though nothing looks like a possibility at this time.TTPBM same
America of course. Its the free land and thr opportunities there its pretty amazing. And Indian food is available everywhere. U wont miss it.TTPBM : view on GT win
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