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Sayang. I'm currently reading self-help books. Tsk2
Kwesi and K.D., reserve Alias Grace for us, ha. Not soon though. :)Ako rin, favorite ko yung Handmaid's Tale thread. :D
I'm reading Ender's Game.Anyone who wants to join?
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Butterbescotch wrote: "I'm reading Ender's Game.Anyone who wants to join?
BBS!sayang, done with that. You won't regret reading it!
BUTTER: Is it good? Even if I want to, I cannot. I have 2 on-going and 1 incoming (Hemingway). :)
@RaneeUo ang ganda nga eh. Ha ha. Promote ko tong book nato.
@K.D.
Yes it is. I chose this book because the recommendation of "Idiot's Guide to Critical Reading" and "Writing Fiction for Dummies"
Sabi nila if ever you read at least one sci-fi book, let it be Ender's Game. ^_____^
Kwesi, do you have "Ilustrado" na? Let's read together... And anyone who wants to read. I might start by may 1
Yap, I have it. Sige sige, kailan?
Sige, game ako sa "Illustrado" I have a copy na (courtesy of Jzhun ha ha)BUTTER: Ender's Game? Sana makahiram ako o makahanap ng bargain copy.
Yey... Haha 3 agad. May 1 ko sana basahin
Ahm. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, anyone?
I'm also interested in reading Ilustrado. :)
Ok, I'm cool with Ilustrado on May 1.Buddies: Kristel, Krizia, Kwesi and K.D.
Hah! We are the 4 Ks!
Reading Kilustrado by Kichel Kyjuko!
I'll kreate the khread na.
Goodluck with the Kilustrados! Prepare a dictionary for reference. ;)
K.D. wrote: "Ok, I'm cool with Ilustrado on May 1.Buddies: Kristel, Krizia, Kwesi and K.D.
Hah! We are the 4 Ks!
Reading Kilustrado by Kichel Kyjuko!
I'll kreate the khread na."
haha! nice :)
I have a copy of Vanity Fair gathering dust. Anyone who'd like to join me for a buddy read, let me know.I also want to do a children's lit challenge this summer. I'm thinking of focusing on Roald Dahl, but also taking up classics like Kipling and L.M. Montgomery. Any takers?
Hi Monique, I came up with this reading plan for The Grapes of Wrath. I made sure each day wouldn't exceed 40 pages so that you wouldn't be pressed for too much time. Tell me if this would suit you. Aldrin, are you still up for this? :)01: Chapters 1-4 (33 pages)
02: Chapters 5-6 (35 pages)
03: Chapters 7-9 (33 pages)
04: Chapters 10-12 (39 pages)
05: Chapters 13-14 (35 pages)
06: Chapter 15 (13 pages)
07: Chapter 16 (36 pages)
08: Chapter 17 (9 pages)
09: Chapter 18 (36 pages)
10: Chapter 19-1st half of Chapter 20 (11+25=36 pages)
11: 2nd half of Chapter 20-Chapter 21 (25+3=28 pages)
12: 1st half of Chapter 22 (26 pages)
13: 2nd half of Chapter 22 (26 pages)
14: Chapters 23-25 (30 pages)
15: 1st half of Chapter 26 (33 pages)
16: 2nd half of Chapter 26 (33 pages)
17: Chapters 27-28 (31 pages)
18: Chapters 29-30 (27 pages)
REGINE: I am cool with Vanity Fair. Let me know when.I'll pass for Roald Dahl but interested on Kipling if you are thinking of reading "Kim", "Not Just So Stories" and "The Jungle Book".
ANGUS: For Grapes, I suggest 2 chapters a day. The alternating chapters are nice to be read by pair. Then you get to reflect on them before you read the next pair. Midway, if I remember it right, you don't have the alternating chapters and the reading will be a breeze.
ANGUS: For Grapes, I suggest 2 chapters a day. The alternating chapters are nice to be read by pair. Then you get to reflect on them before you read the next pair. Midway, if I remember it right, you don't have the alternating chapters and the reading will be a breeze.Can we do it this way, Angus? I appreciate your effort in trying to divide the chapters by page, but I'm really apprehensive about not keeping up. I think 2 chapters will do it. it will probably make the reading slightly longer but at least, I can comply faithfully. :D
I am in the mood to read McCuller's
THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER
. Any takers? Preferably female and single. I want to know her perspectives while reading the book.Ha ha. May qualifications pa ako sa reading buddy ko! Ako na!
Atty. Monique: Sure! Just give me a heads up when to create the thread. I think we need a three-day notice?KD: Bakit kailangan ng female at single with The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter? I think you should ask an alcoholic to read the book, haha.
K.D. wrote: "I am in the mood to read McCuller's THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER. Any takers? Preferably female and single. I want to know her perspectives while reading the book.Ha ha. May qualifications pa ako..."
@KD: I've been planning to read this one, but I keep putting it off. I meet your qualifications, hahaha. I'm not sure if I can keep up though, medyo mabagal ako magbasa. I'm also not sure if I can contribute much on insights pero I'll try. :) When's the start? Sana may kasabay pa tayong iba. :D
SHERYL: Wow! I never knew that you would respond to my invite. You are now hired! Ha haI don't mind about your speed. You tell me and I will abide. I don't have my copy right now but we can have 1 chapter/2 days.
I saw the movie. I liked it. I liked the sweet soundtrack. It's a coming of age and written by McCullers when she was still very young. So, your perspectives might be helpful for me to understand.
Let's start on Saturday, May 7, 2011?
ANGUS: Is that man who rented their room upstairs an alcoholic in the book? Not in the movie, if memory serves me right.
Can I interest anyone of you for a book buddy read of Watership Down by Richard Adams for the sole reason that I just want to read this because it's his birthday in May 9, which, coincidentally is also the day we will start reading the book. I hope, too, that this book will be a fine summer read though may kakapalan nga lang siya.Thanks! ^_^
I am applying to be your reading buddy, Jzhun! Let me know if I am deserving.
K.D. wrote: "I am applying to be your reading buddy, Jzhun! Let me know if I am deserving."Don't worry Kuya, there ano qualifications needed other an interest in reading Adams's book. Thanks and welcome! ^_^
I'll be counting the number of chapters once I get home later so we can determine our reading pace.
jzhunagev wrote: "Can I interest anyone of you for a book buddy read of Watership Down by Richard Adams for the sole reason that I just want to read this because it's his birthday in May 9..."It will depend on whether I can finish Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory by the 9th but sign me up as a tentative co-buddy for Watership Down. :)
Kristel wrote: "It will depend on whether I can finish Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory by the 9th but sign me up as a tentative co-buddy for Watership Down. :)"Alright! Hope you'll finish Greene's book by that time Kristel so you can join us.
My warm regards and happy reading! ^_^
Atty. Monique: Sure! Just give me a heads up when to create the thread. I think we need a three-day notice? Let's do Grapes of Wrath on June, is that OK? Sino-sino ba tayo? :)
I prefer Greene's The End of the Affair mas naka-relate ako sa adultery ha ha
Emir wrote: "I'll try to find a copy of Grapes and join you.Kristel, I thought Greene's The Power and the Glory was excellent. Would check out your review.:)"
I'm really liking it so far! Mahirap nga lang basahain habang mainit ang panahon. Hahahah.
That should be the same with Grapes of Wrath, Kristel. Parang iinit lalo ang panahon kasi Dust Bowl yon eh.
K.D., inisip ko ring magbasa ngayon ng set in Scandinavia or London para malamig naman. Kaya lang baka mainggit ako.
Monique wrote: "Let's do Grapes of Wrath on June, is that OK? Sino-sino ba tayo? :)"I have a copy. You have a copy. Emir's going to try to look for a copy. I remember Aldrin mentioning that he's interested. If all is well, currently we're four. Anyway, it's four more weeks to go. :)
K.D. wrote: "SHERYL: Wow! I never knew that you would respond to my invite. You are now hired! Ha haI don't mind about your speed. You tell me and I will abide. I don't have my copy right now but we can have ..."
Saturday it is. :) I enjoyed her collection of short stories that's why I'm interested to read her other works.
There are 3 Parts in the book.
Part 1: 6 Chapters (Short Ones)
Part 2: 15 Chapters (Long Ones)
Part 3: 4 Chapters (Short Ones)
So, how do we go about this?
I'm thinking around 3 or 5 chapters a day so that we can finish more or less in a week? :D Just post the final details, I'll try my best to stick to our final sched. :)
SHE: Thanks! I'll go for 5 chapters a day, if it is okay with you.
K.D. wrote: "ANGUS: Is that man who rented their room upstairs an alcoholic in the book? Not in the movie, if memory serves me right."Yep, the name's Biff. He is the traveler, the radical, the activist.
K.D. wrote: "SHE: Thanks! I'll go for 5 chapters a day, if it is okay with you."Kk. 5 Chapters it is. :D
ANGUS: Got it. I love the lovemaking by the river. Nasa book rin ba yon?SHE: Excited na ako!
ANGUS: Long time ago at St. Francis Square.
I'll be reading
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I hope you don't decide to read another Atwood yet. I'd like to read 1 book of a good author in a year so I can try other authors muna. I'd like to read "Alias Grace" sana next year. Pero if you insist sana mga June or July pa. There are just too many other authors to try.
Try reading "Surfacing" muna. It is also awesome.