Reading with Style discussion

Recommend books here...and don't forget to tell us why you're recommending them!

For people doing RtT (or just looking for a good read
) I recommend The Maias by Eça de Queirós, first published in 1888.
If you like Victor Hugo or Tolstoy, or a writing style that lovingly describes things in great detail, you will like this Portuguese classic. It's a story of an old famil reduced to the grandfather and grandson; the story of a crumbling society; the story of young men with too much money and time; the story of flirtations and love in the afternoon.

I'm recommending books by Jorge Luis Borges because he's my favorite author. I'm interested in other people's favorite books too, especially if they fit into this season's tasks.

Here's the points you'd get for a 180 page book of short stories.

Task 20.6 Multicultural Season: Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges (South American author)
+20 Task
+5 Combo (10.3, Born October 24 1899)
+10 Canon
+10 LiT (Spanish)

Task Total: 45

And a 251 page book of short stories.

Task 20.6 Multicultural Season Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges (South American author)
+20 Task Points
+5 Combo (10.3, Born October 24 1899)
+10 Canon
+10 LiT

Task Total: 45

Thanks Elizabeth; I fixed it. No Combo points for 20.7 anymore because the 1964 date is for the translation and not the original works.

Rhea wrote: "I'm recommending books by Jorge Luis Borges because he's my favorite author. I'm interested in other people's favorite books too, especially if they fit into this season's tasks.

Here..."

Hey, that's pretty cool to provide all the combo points and everything! You've taken the work out of the points totalling, and recommended a favorite author. It doesn't get much better than that!

I just may have to read one of these books this season. Thanks! -Krista

this is a logistics question...maybe not appropriate to post here, but using Rhea's example above...

if points are claimed for 20.6 with a combo (10.3), do we have to read another book to claim points explicitly for 10.3 in order to get the bonus of finishing all the tasks?

In other words, do we get "credit" for completing the 10.3 task if it's part of a combo?

Liz wrote: "this is a logistics question...maybe not appropriate to post here, but using Rhea's example above...

if points are claimed for 20.6 with a combo (10.3), do we have to read another book to claim po..."

A book must be read explicitly for each task.

Completion Bonuses:
1. RwS Finish (TBD): Complete all Reading with Style tasks. (20 books, one per task)

2. Mega Finish (TBD): Complete all Reading with Style tasks and Reading through Time tasks. (30 books, one per task)

Rhea wrote: "20.6- Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges (South American author)
+20 Task Points
+5 Combo (10.3- Born October 24, 1899)
+5 Combo (20.7- 1964, Argentina)
+10 Canon
Point Total (so far): 40 "

And this just shows how diligent you have to be. As with his other book you posted, this one is also translated, so also qualifies for the 10 Translation Style Points.

Thanks Liz~ That's what I thought, but I was somewhat confused with claiming combo points.

The Perfect Deceit

An intriguing and fascinating book on how countries vie against each other to be top dog on the world stage. Spies, double agents, love triangles -- it’s all in a day’s work for super spy Alexey! In today’s interconnected world, this book gives an interesting perspective on how much competition goes on behind the scenes with ambitions and stakes running high. Hearts are broken and for some power is gained.

Illuminating book on the espionage sphere. Lots of mind games involved. Great book with high drama which makes for a perfect summer read!

Peter wrote: "The Perfect Deceit..."

Personally, I consider the above message spam, as the poster is not an active member of the group & his only two posts are the two identical posts for the above mentioned book. And looking at his profile, the exact same blurb has been posted to at least 6 of the 65 groups he belongs to.

However, as we all enjoy reading & probably have different spam thresholds, I am leaving the above review in place (the duplicate post has been deleted).

I am kinda new to the group and this is my first review so please be patient.The Last Letter I read this book in one sitting. I could not put it down. The author's story is so captivating. It is filled with hearbreaking struggles, romance, characters you love, characters you hate( Frank), and love. The side story of a mother and daughter trying to make peace before it is too late just adds to the excitement. I wanted more when I came to the end of this book. I have done quite a bit of reading this summer and just a few books are sticking with me and this is one of them. Might be a bit of a chic book for some of the guys.