tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post1076849559646571708..comments2024-03-08T03:18:48.591-05:00Comments on Lotus Reads: Booklogged's "Winter Classics Challenge"Lotus Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-58853831560869829102007-01-27T05:57:00.000-05:002007-01-27T05:57:00.000-05:00Hi Lotus,
Thanks for your kind words. After hastil...Hi Lotus,<br />Thanks for your kind words. After hastily posting on your blog, it hit me that I should have asked "booklogged" the questions I had, but with a teenager at home and work, I didn't get time on the computer until now. <br /><br />As long as even reading one or two book is ok for the Jan-Feb challenge, as I (correctly) asked booklogged now, then I'll be posting my choices soon. Even if I read none, I'm in heaven just reading the comment threads on book-related blogs.<br /><br />Take CareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-92045988106133933382007-01-24T19:34:00.000-05:002007-01-24T19:34:00.000-05:00Hello Gel,
Thank you so much for visiting! I too...Hello Gel,<br /><br />Thank you so much for visiting! I took a look at your blog just now, it's fantastic, I will have to visit again!<br /><br />Sure, you can sign up for the challenge, I'm sure booklogged of "A Reader's Journal" won't mind at all, she's a wonderful person and very flexible. Do let me know if you do, I'd love to stop by and take a look at your list.Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-88838413697290674582007-01-24T10:37:00.000-05:002007-01-24T10:37:00.000-05:00Hi Lotus,
I read about this challenge on Beloved ...Hi Lotus,<br /><br />I read about this challenge on Beloved Dreamer's blog so I popped on over here. I discovered her beautiful poetry via Poetry Thursday and have seen your colourful blog photo on comments for sites we visit in common.<br /><br />Forgive me, but I don't have time to check the rules now. As much as I love to read, I'm already in two real life book groups on top of working full time as an artist. Pearl Buck's <i>The Good Earth</i> caught my eye here. I vividly recall liking the book in high school but that was ages ago, since I now have a daughter in high school!<br /><br />Is it alright to sign up for the challenge even if it's likely I cannot complete 5 books before the end of Feb? If not, I'll enjoy reading the others' input. Great idea and good source for my infinite reading wish list! Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-20401790557063335182007-01-11T21:39:00.000-05:002007-01-11T21:39:00.000-05:00Hello Wendy!
So glad we're challege buddies! Tha...Hello Wendy!<br /><br />So glad we're challege buddies! Thanks so much for letting me know about "Pages" covering Nagib Mahfouz, I'll be sure to hunt down a copy.<br /><br />The best of luck with the challenge, I'll continue to read your blog and reviews.Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-726385587155021832007-01-11T20:34:00.000-05:002007-01-11T20:34:00.000-05:00I've read Things Fall Apart...awesome book which m...I've read Things Fall Apart...awesome book which made one of my top reads for 2006. <br /><br />There was just a recent article about the author of Palace Walk (and information about his other articles) in Pages magazine (January/February issue). I've heard wonderful things about this author, and specifically about this series. Let us know how you like it!<br /><br />Wendy<br />Another winter classics challenger! *smile*<br />caribousmomWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-4006300990776202802007-01-04T12:37:00.000-05:002007-01-04T12:37:00.000-05:00Hi, Sherry!
I'm thrilled to know we have two read...Hi, Sherry!<br /><br />I'm thrilled to know we have two reads in common for the challenge! I am definitely interested in reading your thoughts on both books. I tried leaving a comment on your homeschooling blog, but it wouldn't let me!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-9902296276012122372007-01-04T01:38:00.000-05:002007-01-04T01:38:00.000-05:00Things Fall Apart is on my list too! I can't wait...Things Fall Apart is on my list too! I can't wait to read it! <br /><br />I also have Palace Walk on my TBR list -- perhaps I will read that one for the other challenge :)<br /><br />Happy Reading!<br /><br />Sherry<br />www.homeschoolblogger.com/sherrydhoneycutt (this is where my post for the book challenge is)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-75030441568443149522006-12-18T18:27:00.000-05:002006-12-18T18:27:00.000-05:00Hi, Kirsten!
I just went over and took a look at ...Hi, Kirsten!<br /><br />I just went over and took a look at your list - such great choices! I am looking forward to reading your reviews!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-44870122005566984752006-12-18T14:16:00.000-05:002006-12-18T14:16:00.000-05:00Love the list of books you picked - I haven't read...Love the list of books you picked - I haven't read any of them, but just added all to my interlibrary loan list!Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789738602297831459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-64693922529654971382006-12-06T16:14:00.000-05:002006-12-06T16:14:00.000-05:00You got it, Angela, we'll read "The Good Earth" to...You got it, <b>Angela</b>, we'll read "The Good Earth" together then!<br /><br />Hi, <b>GuinnessGirl</b> Good to see you're doing so well on the Stacks Challenge, I am on book three so far!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-62476056762359567952006-12-06T15:00:00.000-05:002006-12-06T15:00:00.000-05:00Wow! I'm still doing the Stacks challenge! (I'm ...Wow! I'm still doing the Stacks challenge! (I'm stuck on book 4, which is a biography. I tend to prefer fiction, so I think that's why I'm stuck.) Anyway, Things Fall Apart is an incredible book - I can't wait to hear what you think of it! Love the new look, by the way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-69978663471694408822006-12-06T13:46:00.000-05:002006-12-06T13:46:00.000-05:00Yeah, I would love to read it with someone. That ...Yeah, I would love to read it with someone. That is what I miss most about school....talking about a book after I finish it. I have driven everyone here crazy with the Kite Runner.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517218658953992674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-91902305597250671902006-12-06T12:28:00.000-05:002006-12-06T12:28:00.000-05:00Thanks, Carl, good of you to stop by...I'm still t...Thanks, Carl, good of you to stop by...I'm still tweaking the template a little...wish I had your talent for blog makeovers!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-11958766992180095692006-12-06T11:52:00.000-05:002006-12-06T11:52:00.000-05:00I'm so glad I can get back on here! I like the si...I'm so glad I can get back on here! I like the site redesign! And there are some beautiful covers on the books you're reading for the winter challenge.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-17385916902719783362006-12-06T06:16:00.000-05:002006-12-06T06:16:00.000-05:00Hi equiano Thanks very much for stopping by! I hav...Hi equiano Thanks very much for stopping by! I have been meaning to read 'The Cairo Trilogy' for the longest time, and this challenge gave me the perfect excuse to start. I have read "The Purple Hibiscus" - what an absolutely moving book (my 15-year old is reading it now). I also enjoyed Adiche's more recent one "Half of a Yellow Sun", but my most thrilling moment came when I met the author in person at a Q & A and book signing. She was so engaging and lovely.Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-45023595150451657372006-12-05T18:31:00.000-05:002006-12-05T18:31:00.000-05:00What a wonderful choice of books - as usual, I've ...What a wonderful choice of books - as usual, I've only read the African ones. I loved Palace Walk, so am interested to hear what you think of it (so richly layered); after Achebe you'll have to head for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's PURPLE HIBISCUS (if you haven't already read it) as she refers directly to THINGS FALL APART, starting with the first sentence.<br /><br />Lucky you - enjoy them!equianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13259340054005982291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-21398598526526868442006-12-05T09:03:00.000-05:002006-12-05T09:03:00.000-05:00Hello, literary feline! How good of you to drop b...Hello, <b>literary feline!</b> How good of you to drop by and leave me such a lovely comment, thank you! I have been getting some wonderful suggestions from your blog, too - it's truly a pleasure to visit you and to find out what you have been reading!<br /><br /><br />Hi <b>Sruthi!</b><br /><br />Good question! I realize I've kept everyone guessing about which language I plan to read the book in! :))) Well, Urdu's out because I don't really understand it all that well and Hindi's out, too, because my reading of Hindi is far too rusty, guess that leaves me with English! I'm planning on reading the Khushwant Singh translation if my mom can find it!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-74840077254334997542006-12-05T01:26:00.000-05:002006-12-05T01:26:00.000-05:00hi lotus, nope i haven't seen the movie umrao jaan...hi lotus, nope i haven't seen the movie umrao jaan, but i know that rekha's in it,and my parents were watching it when i went home. Also, I've read things fall apart in high school but can't remember what it was about, other than stuff not going the right way...thus falling apart...hahaha i don't know lol. Are you going to read umrao jaan in hindi? or urdu? or english?Smoothieshakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301956210438081195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-60313028911651402452006-12-04T23:35:00.000-05:002006-12-04T23:35:00.000-05:00Reading your blog always has me adding books to my...Reading your blog always has me adding books to my wish list. And your classic list is no different. Good luck with the challenges, Lotus! If I'm lucky and receive a gift card to a bookstore this Christmas holiday, I may just find myself picking up some of the great books you talk about!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-62405842410335840102006-12-04T21:57:00.000-05:002006-12-04T21:57:00.000-05:00Hi beenzzz Well, yes, that's what the rumour mill...Hi <b>beenzzz</b> Well, yes, that's what the rumour mills would have us believe, but when Abhishek was interviewed a few days ago he said he wasn't gettig married, so your guess is as good as mine! :)<br /><br />Hi, <b>J</b> Thanks, I will read the Achebe for sure...I'll have loads of time once the challenge is over.Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-39643686555854497762006-12-04T21:20:00.000-05:002006-12-04T21:20:00.000-05:00I think you should keep Things Fall Apart...it's A...I think you should keep Things Fall Apart...it's ALMOST 50 years old, and I had to read it for a comparative literature class, so that should make it a classic, right? Probably not. But it's a great read.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-51709961847435981622006-12-04T20:38:00.000-05:002006-12-04T20:38:00.000-05:00I hadn't planned on it, but now I'm curious. Abhi...I hadn't planned on it, but now I'm curious. Abhishek and Aiswarya are due to marry soon, aren't they?Beenzzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167283834612916683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-2680387897860727752006-12-04T19:40:00.000-05:002006-12-04T19:40:00.000-05:00Melissa So glad you commented! I have missed you...<b>Melissa</b> So glad you commented! I have missed you, infact, I left a note for you on your blog this morning. Yes, please, let's read "The Good Earth" together, it truly is a remarkable book. Start date: 01st Jan (let's hope we're not too hungover from the 31st!) ;)<br /><br />Thanks <b>ml</b> I was wanting to pick one of Naipaul's books but as you can see the challenge requires only 5 books - wish I could have picked more! :)<br /><br /><b>Gautami</b> If you do end up doing the challenge, it will be fun to discuss "Kim" with you!<br /><br /><br /><b>Sruthi</b> Thanks so much for the input. I must call my mom and remind her to buy me the book. Hearing a nice report from you about Umrao Jan Ada has got me very excited, I will probably watch the movie, too, at some point - have you seen it yet?<br /><br /><b>Beenzzz</b> Fantastic, I'll be happy to send it to you! It might be a couple of months before you get it, but get it you will. Are you planning on seeing the movie? The new one with Abhishek Bachchan and Aiswarya?Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-50742601839875489282006-12-04T12:04:00.000-05:002006-12-04T12:04:00.000-05:00Oh Lotus, I would absolutely love that!Oh Lotus, I would absolutely love that!Beenzzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167283834612916683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-86617408990523667212006-12-04T11:44:00.000-05:002006-12-04T11:44:00.000-05:00hiya lotus...
i read Umrao Jaan Ada in an "urdu li...hiya lotus...<br />i read Umrao Jaan Ada in an "urdu literature in translation" class in college, and I really like it. I can't remember it all that well now, but I do remember thinking at the time that it's a novel I'd like to read again. I didn't know what a courtesan was before this book, and when I watched (no, not read unfortunately) Memoirs of a Geisha, it reminded me of Umrao Jaan. I'm not sure if you've read this before, but if it's your first time reading it, I think you'll love it!Smoothieshakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301956210438081195noreply@blogger.com