Around the World in 80 Books discussion
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Patrick wrote: "Erik, I am also new here and teach history and social sciences, as well as English and philosophy."Nice to see a fellow teacher here!
Erik wrote: "Hello!My name is Erik and I am from Sweden. I am a teacher of history and social science. I love reading and I read a wide range of genres.
This year my challenge is like every year to read at le..."
Hi, Erik! Welcome to the group! I like your challenge of adding a book each year.
Karen wrote: "Zsofi wrote: "Hi, I am Zsofi from Hungary. This year I will start a personal challenge, in which I will read a book from each country of the world. I am very glad to have found your group, I think ..."Karen, I'm glad you liked Budapest :) Yes, Sandor Marai and Magda Szabo are very good. I would also suggest Zsigmond Moricz and Frenc Molnar if you don't know them already
Zsofi wrote: "Hi, I am Zsofi from Hungary. This year I will start a personal challenge, in which I will read a book from each country of the world. I am very glad to have found your group, I think we will have a..."Welcome onboard Zsofi, I wish you a pleasant journey :-)
Zsofi wrote: "Karen wrote: "Zsofi wrote: "Hi, I am Zsofi from Hungary. This year I will start a personal challenge, in which I will read a book from each country of the world. I am very glad to have found your g..."Thank you Zsofi! I will look into those two authors.
Hi everyone, I'm Veronica and I'm from Italy, but I'm moving to Canada soon.I graduated in foreign languages and I would like to become a professional translator in the video games industry.
I speak Romanian, English, French and a bit of Portuguese (I lived in Lisbon for a while).
I love reading classics (especially British, French, Russian and Romanian), sci-fi and contemporary literature.
I'm currently reading Doctor Sleep which is my first book for this year challenge. My goal is set to 50 books.
This year I would like to read as many Canadian authors as possible (especially from Quebec), so I'm open to suggestions =)
Hi, Veronica. I live in Toronto. Welcome to the group and to Canada.There are so many great Canadian authors to choose from. One of the best ways to learn about books is in the public library. The books are free and the librarians can recommend books. The other way is browsing in book stores-- but that can be expensive( so many great books to buy!).
Rosemarie wrote: "Hi, Veronica. I live in Toronto. Welcome to the group and to Canada.There are so many great Canadian authors to choose from. One of the best ways to learn about books is in the public library. The..."
I am a bookworm and I tend to buy more books than I can possibly keep in my house. Since I want to travel light (I'm staying in Canada only for 6 months), I'll only bring 2 or 3 books with me and try not to buy too many while I'm in Canada, so I'll definitely go to the public library very often!
Acinorev wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Veronica and I'm from Italy, but I'm moving to Canada soon.I graduated in foreign languages and I would like to become a professional translator in the video games industry.
I sp..."
Hi, Veronica! Welcome to the group! That sounds like a very exciting career. We have over a thousand books shelved for Canada, most (but not all) of which are written by Canadian authors. There are a lot of great authors and books from there. Check out the Scotiabank Giller prize books, it is a great place to start. Here is the link: https://www.goodreads.com/award/show/...
Diane wrote: "We have over a thousand books shelved for Canada, most (but not all) of which are written by Canadian authors. There are a lot of great authors and books from there. Check out the Scotiabank Giller prize books, it is a great place to start."Thank you for your suggestion and the link to the list, I'll give it a look!
Hi!Please read my Guinness record solar bicycle ride experience in India!
Sushil Reddy
The SunPedal Ride: India: 79 Days, 7424 kilometres, a Solar Awareness Mission
It is a fun travelogue with a message about sustainability. We are fund raising to get solar power to a village school in Rajasthan via an NGO - Hockey Village India
Feel free to ask me any query! :) Looking forward to connecting with you all!
Regards,
Sushil
Sushil wrote: "Hi!Please read my Guinness record solar bicycle ride experience in India!
Sushil Reddy
[book:The SunPedal Ride: India: 79 Days, 7424 kilometres, a Solar Awareness Mission|33559..."
Welcome to the group, Sushil! Very cool accomplishment and mission. I wish you the best of luck.
Hi,
Just joined today :) My name is Pam and I'm from Indiana. I'm a bookseller with a degree in Anthropology so it's natural for me to read globally. So I figure why not join this group. I need some encouragement to widdle down my TBR pile :D.
Just joined today :) My name is Pam and I'm from Indiana. I'm a bookseller with a degree in Anthropology so it's natural for me to read globally. So I figure why not join this group. I need some encouragement to widdle down my TBR pile :D.
Hi, Pam. Welcome. I also have a large To be read pile!
Pam wrote: "Hi,Just joined today :) My name is Pam and I'm from Indiana. I'm a bookseller with a degree in Anthropology so it's natural for me to read globally. So I figure why not join this group. I need so..."
Hi, Pam! Welcome to the group! I find both anthropology and anything to do with books fascinating. I am so envious.
Hi Everyone,My name is Keith Van Sickle and I live three months of the year in France, near the town of St.-Rémy-de-Provence. I lived and worked in French-speaking Switzerland for several years and fell in love with that part of the world.
I try to split my reading between English and French and just got my copy of "L'Arabe du future 3" - I can't wait to read it! I look forward to book recommendations from other members of the group.
I post stories about France on Medium.com and my blog (www.keithvansickle.com). One was just picked up by KQED radio (NPR) in San Francisco. I'll be reading it next week as part of their Perspectives program. I also have a book coming out soon that I'll list (as appropriate) when it's available.
Keith wrote: "Hi Everyone,My name is Keith Van Sickle and I live three months of the year in France, near the town of St.-Rémy-de-Provence. I lived and worked in French-speaking Switzerland for several years an..."
Hi, Keith! Welcome to the group! You are living my dream, and I am so envious.
Hi everyone! My name is Jenny, my BookTube channel and other social media is under Juliababyjen.I'm a married mother of 4, with 3 kids all grown up. I work as a dietary aide in a senior living facility, a job I love. Besides books, reading, and writing, I am very creative and do all kinds of arts and crafts. I live in Central Iowa (Boone) in the US.
I love reading diverse books, especially with unique settings. I'm looking forward to chatting with you all and getting recommendations!
Jenny wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Jenny, my BookTube channel and other social media is under Juliababyjen.I'm a married mother of 4, with 3 kids all grown up. I work as a dietary aide in a senior living fa..."
Hi, Jenny! Welcome to the group! Glad to have you here with us.
Hi, My name is Maëva, and I live in France.
I'm a student in art, and love all kind of art (literature, cinema, paintings, music).
I've been trying to read more 'international' books, hence why I'm here ! I'm looking forward to discover more books with this group.
Hi, Maeva. Welcome. You will find lots of books by international writers- I certainly have learned about a lot of good books here.
Amélia wrote: "Hi, My name is Maëva, and I live in France.
I'm a student in art, and love all kind of art (literature, cinema, paintings, music).
I've been trying to read more 'international' books, hence why I..."
Hi, Maëva! Welcome to the group! I hope you will discover many new authors.
Hi!I'm Rita. I'm located near Philadelphia, PA, in the USA. I'm really looking forward to joining the reading challenges, both stateside and around the world.
Hi there! My name is Alina and I like to read all kind of books but I can see that I tend to choose classic literature and non-fiction. I come from Romania but for the moment I live in Denmark working as a project manager with refrigeration projects. I am married with no kids so far. Lately I have been traveling to Bali and Kenya and I would actually love to read some books about these lovely countries
Rita wrote: "Hi!I'm Rita. I'm located near Philadelphia, PA, in the USA. I'm really looking forward to joining the reading challenges, both stateside and around the world."
Hi, Rita! Welcome to the group!
Alina wrote: "Hi there! My name is Alina and I like to read all kind of books but I can see that I tend to choose classic literature and non-fiction. I come from Romania but for the moment I live in Denmark work..."Welcome to the group, Alina!
Hello! My name is Nancy and I'm from Lebanon.
I love traveling and plan on traveling at least once every year. My goal is to travel to 150 countries throughout my life.
I love reading because it takes me back in time and also takes me to the future, and to different places.
Nancy wrote: "Hello! My name is Nancy and I'm from Lebanon.
I love traveling and plan on traveling at least once every year. My goal is to travel to 150 countries throughout my life.
I love reading because it..."
Hello, Nancy! Welcome to the group! I love your travel goal. I would love to visit 150 countries during my lifetime. Happy to have you in the group!
Hi all! I'm Marc Joan -- English, but brought up in India, and spent a lot of time travelling between the US and EU on business...My background -- biomedical research / biotech / pharma, now consulting. I also write fiction, when I can: some of my stories are inspired by my research career, and therefore tend towards the scifi; others are inspired by my memories of India; others tend towards the horror genre; and others are straight-up literary fiction. I look forward to hearing about what you all are reading and getting to know your virtual selves!
Marc wrote: "Hi all! I'm Marc Joan -- English, but brought up in India, and spent a lot of time travelling between the US and EU on business...My background -- biomedical research / biotech / pharma, now consul..."Welcome to the group, Marc Joan!
Hello,I'm from Germany, and I'm a bookseller - and like most booksellers here, I did a bit of studying this (English) and that (philosophy) before quitting to go and make people buy books. ;)
I enjoy travellinga lot, physically as well as by book, and hiking. Travelling by book is, of course, more easily compatible to everyday life. When physically "travelling" for more than down to the supermarket, I will take at least one book along. And I'm already worried about how many books I could possibly take along the two-week-hike along the West Highland Way this year without having to leave behind something else - like the tent or the sleeping bag or other such trifles.
Looking forward to page-travel with you,
Auntie Terror
Welcome. I feel the same way you do about travelling and taking books wherever I go. I was born in Germany but have been in Canada for a long time. My family came here when I was six, and I am now retired- so I have lots of time to read.
Rosemarie wrote: "Welcome. I feel the same way you do about travelling and taking books wherever I go. I was born in Germany but have been in Canada for a long time. My family came here when I was six, and I am now ..."Thanks for the welcome.
I'm looking forward to retirement because of exactly that - and excuse my manic hoarding habit with books by saying I'm stocking up for that time. ;)
Auntie wrote: "Hello,I'm from Germany, and I'm a bookseller - and like most booksellers here, I did a bit of studying this (English) and that (philosophy) before quitting to go and make people buy books. ;)
I e..."
Welcome to the group, Auntie!
Hi Everyone,Just wanted to say HI and quickly introduce myself before doing anything else.
My name is Parag Khanna, I have some experience as a geopolitical analyst and international relations advisor. I’ve also written a couple of books on these topics as it relates to both the political and business scenes.
I look forward to engaging with the group - both receiving and giving feedback, specially with the events related to the current state of world affairs, as well as the U.S. administration.
Thanks and hope you all have a great weekend.
Cheers,
Parag
Hi, I'm Giulio from Italy.I've always been an avid reader but in the last two years I got stuck with life constraints and only managed to read 4 books outside my job field!!
Planning to get back on track in 2017.
Last place I've been is in Prague with The Unbearable Lightness of Being. And I travelled from England to Spain (but mostly in France) by reading a biography of a great woman Aliénor d'Aquitaine .
Looking forward to get and provide many recommendations!
Hello everyone. I am Mansa from India. I am a researcher-I travel around to find new plants.I want to see the entire world. Till the time I collect enough money for it, I am trying to go places through books.
I have a 'thing' for Latin America and its literature!
Mansa wrote: "Hello everyone. I am Mansa from India. I am a researcher-I travel around to find new plants.I want to see the entire world. Till the time I collect enough money for it, I am trying to go places t..."
Hi, Mansa! Welcome to the group! I love Latin American literature, too. I am a big fan of magical realism.
Diane wrote: "Mansa wrote: "Hello everyone. I am Mansa from India. I am a researcher-I travel around to find new plants.I want to see the entire world. Till the time I collect enough money for it, I am trying ..."
Oh good to know you Diane! Can you suggest books/authors other than Gabriel García Márquez that delve into this genre?
Mansa wrote: "Diane wrote: "Mansa wrote: "Hello everyone. I am Mansa from India. I am a researcher-I travel around to find new plants.I want to see the entire world. Till the time I collect enough money for it..."
Latin American authors that come to mind that delve into magical realism include Isabel Allende, Jorge Luis Borges, Jorge Amado, Julio Cortázar, Juan Rulfo, José Donoso, Laura Esquivel, Adolfo Bioy Casares, Carlos Fuentes, Mario Vargas Llosa, Silvina Ocampo, Miguel Ángel Asturias, Luis Sepúlveda, and Alejo Carpentier.
Hello, I'm Damian McNicholl and I'm a reader and author who sets my novels in other countries. My latest novel, THE MOMENT OF TRUTH, is set in 1950s Mexico. It's inspired by America's first female bullfighter and explores feminism and discrimination. Three galleys are being given away by Pegasus in the Goodreads Giveaway at the moment.
Damian wrote: "Hello, I'm Damian McNicholl and I'm a reader and author who sets my novels in other countries. My latest novel, THE MOMENT OF TRUTH, is set in 1950s Mexico. It's inspired by America's first female ..."Welcome to the group, Damian.
Hi guys! My name is Maddie. Excited to have found this group and have already gone through several threads. I'm 19 and a uni student, currently studying International Studies. I love reading books set in other countries/about different cultures. :)
Hello, Maddie, welcome to the group.
Maddie wrote: "Hi guys! My name is Maddie. Excited to have found this group and have already gone through several threads. I'm 19 and a uni student, currently studying International Studies. I love reading books ..."Hi, Maddie! Welcome to the group!
Hi everyone,I'm a kindergarten teacher from flanders, belgium. As most people I never have the time to do all the things I want to do...
I try to spent quality time with my husband, read some books, knitt and crochet and make lessons and endless amounts if toys for the 24 kids in my class.
During all this, our 3 cats demand their snuggle time.
Welcome, Sandra. I have a grandson in kindergarden, so I know how much work you do as a teacher-but the kids are so sweet at that age.
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Hi Zsofi,
Welcome! I traveled to Europe last year, and I had the pleasure of visiting Budapest, which was definitely my favorite city on the itinerary. I have read only a couple of Hungarian authors: Sandor Marai and Magda Szabo, but they have become favorites.