Around the World discussion

I am setting my goal to two books per month - a total of 24 books in 2012.

Here is my list!

* - Books I have read!

Afghanistan - The Swallows of Kabul *
Australia - The Man Who Loved Children
Brazil - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Burma - The Forgotten Highlander
China - The Foremost Good Fortune
Denmark - Music and Silence
Ethiopia - Sweetness in the Belly
Hungary - The Invisible Bridge *
India - In the Convent of Little Flowers *
Iran - Reading Lolita in Tehran - currently reading!
Israel - A Tale of Love and Darkness
Japan - Kitchen
Mauritius - Wandering Star
Norway - Sophie's World
Pacific Islands - Mister Pip
Pakistan - Burnt Shadows
Poland - The Street of Crocodiles
Russian Federation - The Hottest Dishes of the Tartar Cuisine
South Africa - Agaat
South America - Bel Canto
Srilanka - Anil's Ghost
Turkey - Birds Without Wings
Vietnam - The Lotus Eaters
Zimbabwe - The Boy Next Door

Thanks Judy. I am getting back to reading after a while and hope this challenge keeps me on track. I am still in the process of finishing up my list!

Sure Judy. Will try that :)

Judy wrote: "If it is difficult focusing on your reading, you might want to try buddy reads or group reads. Somehow, knowing someone else is reading beside you and hearing their take on the same book helps (at ..."

Very true! Judy and I often read together and not only does it help keep you on track, it is just a pleasant experience sharing a book with another.

I have also chosen [Book: The Street of Crocodiles] so if you find yourself losing momentum we can always read that together.

Sure Mikki. Thanks.. We can read the book together. I shall let you know when I get the book. Also, do let me know when you plan to start.

Welcome, and thanks for letting me know your list was finished. I recently listened to the audiobook of The Boy Next Door and think you will really like it. Oh yeah and I added your books to the master list!

Thanks Jenny!

Judy wrote: "Mikki is a good one to read with. She has a knack for pulling out good quotes and finding interesting things in the book to discuss. You will enjoy your read together."

Thank you, Judy, that was nice to hear. I feel the same about you.

Athisaya, I'll be sure to give you a few weeks notice. I don't really have a set reading plan and will pretty much be choosing my books as I go, so no worries.

Sophie's World is a great book, and you learn so much about philosophy but don't actually realise it. I loved it, and the 'twist' (the success of which depends on your willingness to suspend disbelief), but it really seems to be one that polarises opinion.