Harafish Group Read

[Kristen]

I would like to join!

[Niledaughter]

Thank you Judy for making the thread :) , happy you joinned us Kristen :)

[Tanya]

I was tossing up the The Harafish or Midaq Alley, but if there's a group read on, I'll join in and go with The Harafish (that is, providing I can get a copy).

[Niledaughter]

Tanya wrote: "I was tossing up the The Harafish or Midaq Alley, but if there's a group read on, I'll join in and go with The Harafish (that is, providing I can get a copy)."

Hmmm, "Midaq alley" again , It seems I may re-read "Midaq alley" at some point , I do not remember it was that special among Mahfouz work , I need to know more why it is that popular.

[Tanya]

Nile daughter wrote: ".I do not remember it was that special among Mahfouz work , I need to know more why it is that popular. "

It was purely a random choice for me - I wanted to read some Mahfouz, and it looked interesting. Maybe I'll put it on my 2013 list and compare it with The Harafish ..."

[Tanya]

Judy wrote: "Glad to have you join us, Tanya. :-)"

Glad to be here ...

[Sue]

Tanya wrote: "Nile daughter wrote: ".I do not remember it was that special among Mahfouz work , I need to know more why it is that popular. "

It was purely a random choice for me - I wanted to read some Mahfouz..."

Welcome Tanya

I remember when Judy and I first talked about having extra titles and possibly saving them for 2013. It was an oddity. Now it's becoming "talk of the town". I love it. How about you Judy?

[Niledaughter]

Tanya wrote: "It was purely a random choice for me - I wanted to read some Mahfouz, and it looked interesting. Maybe I'll put it on my 2013 list and compare it with The Harafish ..."

I see :) . any way "Midaq alley" is a small book , while "The Harafish" is a bigger one (a saga) , as far as I know ; there are about 5 Egyptian movies based on it .

SUE , I think my TBR list can cover more than 2013 :p

[Sue]

N.D., my TBR for this group will probably cover this group for 2013. My TBR for Goodreads will probably cover the next 8 to 10 years at this year's reading rate!! And of course I keep adding to both (and more are in my head or on paper and not listed here yet).

[Niledaughter]

Sue wrote: "N.D., my TBR for this group will probably cover this group for 2013. My TBR for Goodreads will probably cover the next 8 to 10 years at this year's reading rate!! And of course I keep adding to bot..."

So Many Books, So Little Time :)

[Sue]

Ah yes, so, so true!! But what a wonderful way to go. Some people fish, we read.

[Sue]

I thought of that after actually, but I was thinking of peaceful pursuits.

[Brittany]

I was thinking about reading the Harafish and this group has just made up my mind. I'll join you!

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[Sue]

Should be a good read together.

[Mikki]

I thought that I had already signed up for this??? Well, I'm in. April, right?

[Sue]

That's when I have it scheduled Mikki.

[Niledaughter]

Will it be ok to delay this to June ?

[Anne]

I would be fine with that. In fact, I would prefer it.

[Mikki]

June is fine with me, but without the calendar in front of me I seem to remember A Fine Balance to be read in June as well. Anyone else in that group?

[Anne]

Mikki wrote: "June is fine with me, but without the calendar in front of me I seem to remember A Fine Balance to be read in June as well. Anyone else in that group?"

yes. I'm in that group.

[Anne]

How's August for The Harafish? I have no other group reads that month or after.

[Mikki]

June is still fine with me for both Harafish and A Fine Balance. I'll just choose novellas for the remainder of the month or just read the two group books.

[Anne]

That sounds like a fine balance, Mikki. Okay by me.

[Mikki]

Anne wrote: "That sounds like a fine balance, Mikki. Okay by me."

Pun intended I'm sure! :)

[Anne]

Mikki wrote: "Anne wrote: "That sounds like a fine balance, Mikki. Okay by me."

Pun intended I'm sure! :)"

Pun? What pun? :)

[Mikki]

Say what?

[Anne]

Mikki wrote: "Say what?"

What!

[Mikki]

:) Stop it, Anne, or people will assume that we are just hanging out for the free cookies and tea following discussion. Be serious.

[Anne]

I'm very serious. Especially when it comes to tea and cookies.

[Sue]

June is OK for me too (or August if that should come to pass). At this point a little delay is fine!

What! Where are the tea and cookies?

[Niledaughter]

I am in for the tea and cookies :)

Well , it can be on 15 June so you can finish "A Fine Balance" .

if you want to delay to August , it is fine too . final Decision ?

[Mikki]

Okay, so it's sounding like most can do August without problem. What about you, Judy, if we promise to have the cookies and tea during discussions?

So, August?

[Sue]

August would be good for me too. Will it be August then?

[Niledaughter]

ok , August then ...

[Beth]

Oops. Should have checked this before I started reading! Well, I guess I will have to decide whether to keep going or save the rest for August. I'm 40 pages in...

[Niledaughter]

Beth wrote: "Oops. Should have checked this before I started reading! Well, I guess I will have to decide whether to keep going or save the rest for August. I'm 40 pages in..."

Sorry about that .

[Beth]

Just so you guys know, I'm saving the rest for August! See you there, then.

[Niledaughter]

Who is reading this ? what is the suggested reading period ?

[Mikki]

I'll probably begin next week after I finish two other group reads!

[Beth]

I will go back to it once I know you guys have started!

[Sue]

I will be starting next week also.

[Niledaughter]

OK , I will try to catch up next week as well .

[Susan]

Maybe. I haven't visited Egypt yet. Has anyone read this?

[Beth]

Wow. Just finished the book today during a cancellation at work and the gaps between my patients. Enjoyed it and was eager to get back to it during my reading breaks. I will post a review in a bit. I'm packing to go away for a race and for a week of vacation and need to get some laundry started before doing anything else!!

[Beth]

Here's the promised review: http://bethslistlove.wordpress.com/20...

[Niledaughter]

Beth wrote: "Wow. Just finished the book today during a cancellation at work and the gaps between my patients. Enjoyed it and was eager to get back to it during my reading breaks. I will post a review in a bit...."

glad you liked it , I wish to be able to join you soon .

Susan wrote: "Maybe. I haven't visited Egypt yet. Has anyone read this?"

I am egyptian , do you want to know anything ?

[Sue]

Finished the book tonight and just wrote my review. I liked it and found the reading interesting and enjoyable. Also found some parallels to Children of the Alley which were interesting in and of themselves. This is lyrically written, with a message it seems, for how to live with one's fellow man. Not many listen or follow.