What We Read Last Week – July 20
I read a book somewhat different from my usual selection last week (it didn't have dragons, robots or superheroes, basically): Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet by Kashmira Sheth. It had such a great cover that it made me want to read the whole novel.
This is a "girl meets boy" coming-of-age story, but set in modern-day Mumbai, India, and with some complex themes of class, tensions between traditional and modern ways, and changing gender roles. The narrator is Jeeta, the youngest of three sisters, and she's a wonderful character who felt like a good friend by the time I finished the book.
I think one of the important things books do for us is take us within times, places and people different from the ones we're familiar with. Highly recommended! Kashmira Sheth has written several other young adult novels that I'm going to try and pick up as well.
Alan H is a web librarian at Toronto Public Library. He reads all over the place.
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176 thoughts on “What We Read Last Week – July 20”
This book sounds interesting. It might not be a book I would pick up, but I could always try something new. Thanks for the recommendation!
This book sounds interesting. It might not be a book I would pick up, but I could always try something new. Thanks for the recommendation!
nice book…
looks traditional…
nice book…
looks traditional…
interesting…..
interesting…..
This is the kind of book I would love to read. Thanks! I’m going to give it a shot.
This is the kind of book I would love to read. Thanks! I’m going to give it a shot.
This book sounds incredibly interesting. I think I might like this more than some of the other books I’ve been reading. They’ve been quite shallow recently, so it’s nice to hear about one that seems to have a lot of depth!
Those are some cool henna designs on the cover, btw! I’m always so fascinated by how complex and elegant henna patterns look.
This book sounds incredibly interesting. I think I might like this more than some of the other books I’ve been reading. They’ve been quite shallow recently, so it’s nice to hear about one that seems to have a lot of depth!
Those are some cool henna designs on the cover, btw! I’m always so fascinated by how complex and elegant henna patterns look.
this book sounds really cultural and traditional…it might be if i try to read it…hope its as good as it soundss
this book sounds really cultural and traditional…it might be if i try to read it…hope its as good as it soundss
I’m reading a book right now that’s also by Kashmira Sheth. It’s called “Keeping Corner”. It’s about a twelve-year old girl from Ghandi-era India. Married at the age of nine, Leela is in the highest class in the Indian caste system and never thought much of education. Then her husband dies and she is quickly thrust in the dark world of a child widow. She must shave her head, never wear jewelery, avoid parties and weddings, and continuously mourn for someone she barely knew. Then Ghandi comes along and a kind teacher helps her learn about his work, how it helps India and may also help her.
This book is realistic, captivating and showed me a world so different from ours. Read it!
I’m reading a book right now that’s also by Kashmira Sheth. It’s called “Keeping Corner”. It’s about a twelve-year old girl from Ghandi-era India. Married at the age of nine, Leela is in the highest class in the Indian caste system and never thought much of education. Then her husband dies and she is quickly thrust in the dark world of a child widow. She must shave her head, never wear jewelery, avoid parties and weddings, and continuously mourn for someone she barely knew. Then Ghandi comes along and a kind teacher helps her learn about his work, how it helps India and may also help her.
This book is realistic, captivating and showed me a world so different from ours. Read it!
I also love books like these, that tell us something new and bring us into different times and places. And I completely agree with Edmee! It’s nice to read something new. The title and cover catch my attention as well. Can’t wait to read it!
I also love books like these, that tell us something new and bring us into different times and places. And I completely agree with Edmee! It’s nice to read something new. The title and cover catch my attention as well. Can’t wait to read it!
I think i’ll try other books by this author too. They sound nice.
I think i’ll try other books by this author too. They sound nice.
Wow I really love books like these because we can learn about different cultures.
I’m gonna put this on hold right away.
Wow I really love books like these because we can learn about different cultures.
I’m gonna put this on hold right away.
I actually read this book over a year ago.
I found it very interesting. The main character seemed to be rebellious in my view. I love the title of the book because it represents how people treat her.. Her skin is dark as a Koyal bird, but her heart is as sweet as a mango.. I found it too easy to read since it was under 200 pages or something but I would read more books by the author if I found it.
I actually read this book over a year ago.
I found it very interesting. The main character seemed to be rebellious in my view. I love the title of the book because it represents how people treat her.. Her skin is dark as a Koyal bird, but her heart is as sweet as a mango.. I found it too easy to read since it was under 200 pages or something but I would read more books by the author if I found it.
The cover of this book looks so interesting. No wonder it’s recommended as a WordOut! novel. I can’t wait to read it and see for myself if its contents are as interesting and luring as the cover!
The cover of this book looks so interesting. No wonder it’s recommended as a WordOut! novel. I can’t wait to read it and see for myself if its contents are as interesting and luring as the cover!
Last week, I read this book entitled “The Letters” which was a novel translated from Japanese. It was really interesting. THe main character meets an old lady who keeps and recieves others’ letters to their dead relatives or family in a drawer ready to deliver the letters to those dead ones. It was a relly interesting book.
Last week, I read this book entitled “The Letters” which was a novel translated from Japanese. It was really interesting. THe main character meets an old lady who keeps and recieves others’ letters to their dead relatives or family in a drawer ready to deliver the letters to those dead ones. It was a relly interesting book.
This book looks a lot like it would have the same tones as in the Cinnanmon Gardens by Shyam Selvadurai. That book was really great and i think i want to really read this book.
This book looks a lot like it would have the same tones as in the Cinnanmon Gardens by Shyam Selvadurai. That book was really great and i think i want to really read this book.
! I read this book it is GREAT! one of my TOP 10 favourites! i actully read the summary and it was good so i thought, hey why not give it a try and i did and i was reading all night because its about crushes, best friends, marriage,betrayal, and its really unpredictable! so read Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet A MUST READ!!!
! I read this book it is GREAT! one of my TOP 10 favourites! i actully read the summary and it was good so i thought, hey why not give it a try and i did and i was reading all night because its about crushes, best friends, marriage,betrayal, and its really unpredictable! so read Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet A MUST READ!!!
I already read this book. and it was
A M A Z I N G.
very touchy…
I already read this book. and it was
A M A Z I N G.
very touchy…
This book is soooo AWESOME!!!!
Especially because we get to learn about many cultures!
It’s very attractive to the heart and very touchy!!!!
I “luv” it!!!!!!!!!
This book is soooo AWESOME!!!!
Especially because we get to learn about many cultures!
It’s very attractive to the heart and very touchy!!!!
I “luv” it!!!!!!!!!
I thought judging a book by it’s cover was true until I read this book. The title page isn’t much appealing, but the story is truly wicked with it’s delicate set of words it takes you to a journey you’d never want to leave!
I thought judging a book by it’s cover was true until I read this book. The title page isn’t much appealing, but the story is truly wicked with it’s delicate set of words it takes you to a journey you’d never want to leave!
P.S
To all those young readers out thier I would like to let you know you should try reading this book…..IT TOOK ME ON AN ADVENTURE AND WILL TAKE YOU ON ONE TOO…GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BOOKS!!!!!!!
P.S
To all those young readers out thier I would like to let you know you should try reading this book…..IT TOOK ME ON AN ADVENTURE AND WILL TAKE YOU ON ONE TOO…GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BOOKS!!!!!!!
I’m readin the 7th Harry Potter book. S’really good. Read all of the books. THey’ll take you to a whole new amazing world.
I’m readin the 7th Harry Potter book. S’really good. Read all of the books. THey’ll take you to a whole new amazing world.
I read this book a little while ago because it related to my own culture and at first I didn’t want to read it, but once you get into it its reallly interesting and goood!
I read this book a little while ago because it related to my own culture and at first I didn’t want to read it, but once you get into it its reallly interesting and goood!
Just another note for those who are of Indian or Pakistani culture the book may be very interesting and could relate to your own lives.. so I’d definetly reccomend it to those.
Just another note for those who are of Indian or Pakistani culture the book may be very interesting and could relate to your own lives.. so I’d definetly reccomend it to those.
ooooooooooooooooooooo this sounds really interesting. I love the Indian culture.
ooooooooooooooooooooo this sounds really interesting. I love the Indian culture.
Oh I forgot to say that I can’t wait to learn more about the culture
Oh I forgot to say that I can’t wait to learn more about the culture
The book does teach you a bit about the culture but at the same time don’t always believe what you read.. there can be soo many different perceptions of a culture
The book does teach you a bit about the culture but at the same time don’t always believe what you read.. there can be soo many different perceptions of a culture
I feel as tho I’ve read this book before but I’m not sure. The cover looks pretty familiar and it is memorable! The girl on the cover has henna on her hands and I absolutely love henna tattoos!
I feel as tho I’ve read this book before but I’m not sure. The cover looks pretty familiar and it is memorable! The girl on the cover has henna on her hands and I absolutely love henna tattoos!
based on the cover, i think this book should tell a lot about the indian culture, so im willing to check it out
based on the cover, i think this book should tell a lot about the indian culture, so im willing to check it out
wow i never saw that book looks oka looks like it is from india or a book that tells about someone from india
wow i never saw that book looks oka looks like it is from india or a book that tells about someone from india
I just finished L8r, g8r by Lauren Myracle. It is the sequel to TTFN, which was a sequel to TTYL. Like, the previous books in the triology, this was also written in instant messages. The book starts off with Zoe, Angela, and Maddie being in their senior year of high school. Since, it’s their last year of high school, they have too think about things in the future. Like, which college or univeristy they will be going to. However, the most important thing is that, since they will all be going to different places after high school they will have to end their group, “The Winsome Threesome”. This book was a satisfying read and I enjoyed it.
I just finished L8r, g8r by Lauren Myracle. It is the sequel to TTFN, which was a sequel to TTYL. Like, the previous books in the triology, this was also written in instant messages. The book starts off with Zoe, Angela, and Maddie being in their senior year of high school. Since, it’s their last year of high school, they have too think about things in the future. Like, which college or univeristy they will be going to. However, the most important thing is that, since they will all be going to different places after high school they will have to end their group, “The Winsome Threesome”. This book was a satisfying read and I enjoyed it.
I also read Tattoo by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. It’s about a girl named, Bailey and her three best friends, Delia, Annabelle, and Zo who apply temporary tattoos. The tattoo is supposed to last three days, and Delia, the fashionable one thinks, that with those tattoo’s they’ll be a hit at the school dance. What they don’t discover till later that day, is that each tattoo gives each girl a unique power. Which they’ll have to use to save the world….in three days!
I also read Tattoo by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. It’s about a girl named, Bailey and her three best friends, Delia, Annabelle, and Zo who apply temporary tattoos. The tattoo is supposed to last three days, and Delia, the fashionable one thinks, that with those tattoo’s they’ll be a hit at the school dance. What they don’t discover till later that day, is that each tattoo gives each girl a unique power. Which they’ll have to use to save the world….in three days!
Looks unique!
Looks unique!
Can’t wait to read it!
Can’t wait to read it!
I RECOMMEND MEN OF THE OTHER WORLD BY KELLEY ARMSTRONG AND THE APEAL BY JOHN GRISHAM.
I RECOMMEND MEN OF THE OTHER WORLD BY KELLEY ARMSTRONG AND THE APEAL BY JOHN GRISHAM.
GOOD BOOKS 😀
GOOD BOOKS 😀
I’m loving the title of that book, “Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet”, it’s so intriguing. I wish I could let myself read books outside of my list for school, because besides those I’ve only been able to read comics xD.
Well, yeah, last week I read The Eternal Smile by Gene Yang, illustrated by Derek Kim. It’s of three comics that end up subtly having the same theme of life and insight, sort of tying up in each other, yet still being completely different stories. It’s also from the author of American Born Chinese, and I remember that being really funny. Well actually, I liked that comic a lot more, but The Eternal Sunshine was good, and I really liked the illustrations, especially in the last comic. 😀
Now it’s back to reading and note taking.
I’m loving the title of that book, “Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet”, it’s so intriguing. I wish I could let myself read books outside of my list for school, because besides those I’ve only been able to read comics xD.
Well, yeah, last week I read The Eternal Smile by Gene Yang, illustrated by Derek Kim. It’s of three comics that end up subtly having the same theme of life and insight, sort of tying up in each other, yet still being completely different stories. It’s also from the author of American Born Chinese, and I remember that being really funny. Well actually, I liked that comic a lot more, but The Eternal Sunshine was good, and I really liked the illustrations, especially in the last comic. 😀
Now it’s back to reading and note taking.
Amazing henna, and an interesting cover.
Amazing henna, and an interesting cover.
heyy, how interesting! umm, I read manga online recently!
heyy, how interesting! umm, I read manga online recently!
The review sounds similar to the story line of the movie “Slumdog Millionaire”
The review sounds similar to the story line of the movie “Slumdog Millionaire”
Last week, I read “Confessions of a Serial Kisser” by Wendelin Van Draanen…who also wrote that popular book Flipped. Both books are…alright…fit for the younger teen audience. 🙂
Last week, I read “Confessions of a Serial Kisser” by Wendelin Van Draanen…who also wrote that popular book Flipped. Both books are…alright…fit for the younger teen audience. 🙂
This book actually sounds a bit similar to another book I recently read (unfortunately, I can’t remember the name!) I’m putting this book on hold!
This book actually sounds a bit similar to another book I recently read (unfortunately, I can’t remember the name!) I’m putting this book on hold!
im currently read harry potter and the deathly hollows its good. i was also reading the book we all fall down i read it twice cause it really good and i also read the book the isabel factor twice too.
im currently read harry potter and the deathly hollows its good. i was also reading the book we all fall down i read it twice cause it really good and i also read the book the isabel factor twice too.
I really like your choice of books Alan! this book seems diff. but good 😀
Right now I’m reading tuesdays with morrie….its a good book soo far, not much is happening in it, its a true story (more like a biography) so its more abt how the narrator changes overtime as he learns many great life lessons from his dying proffessor…..
I usually read really fast specially if i get hooked onto a book but then i’ve been sooo busy during the summer with all the volunteering n stuff cuz i’ve got to finish my community service hours soon!!
so anyways and then after im done reading tuesdays with morrie, im gonna read emma by jane austen and then the notebook and then the books tht are on the booklist for the wordout program, as soon as i get them! got lots of reading to do!
I really like your choice of books Alan! this book seems diff. but good 😀
Right now I’m reading tuesdays with morrie….its a good book soo far, not much is happening in it, its a true story (more like a biography) so its more abt how the narrator changes overtime as he learns many great life lessons from his dying proffessor…..
I usually read really fast specially if i get hooked onto a book but then i’ve been sooo busy during the summer with all the volunteering n stuff cuz i’ve got to finish my community service hours soon!!
so anyways and then after im done reading tuesdays with morrie, im gonna read emma by jane austen and then the notebook and then the books tht are on the booklist for the wordout program, as soon as i get them! got lots of reading to do!
OOOOoohh wow *
this book seems very interesting
i wanna read it, im from Mumbai, India as well
but i haven’t been there in a LONG time, so it will be cool reading about it
I just finished a really D R A M A T I C book
called Heart Breakers, it was pretty good .
OOOOoohh wow *
this book seems very interesting
i wanna read it, im from Mumbai, India as well
but i haven’t been there in a LONG time, so it will be cool reading about it
I just finished a really D R A M A T I C book
called Heart Breakers, it was pretty good .
OOOOoohh wow *
this book seems very interesting
i wanna read it, im from Mumbai, India as well
but i haven’t been there in a LONG time, so it will be cool reading about it
I just finished a really D R A M A T I C book
called Heart Breakers, it was pretty good .
OOOOoohh wow *
this book seems very interesting
i wanna read it, im from Mumbai, India as well
but i haven’t been there in a LONG time, so it will be cool reading about it
I just finished a really D R A M A T I C book
called Heart Breakers, it was pretty good .
Last week I read the last of the Twilight series. I wonder what the author will write next?
Last week I read the last of the Twilight series. I wonder what the author will write next?
Well last week i read lot’s of books but what comes first to mind is Intro to buisness though it’s a non-fiction it’s really good, and really helped me into better understanding the business world before i actually get into it since i’m only going to grade 10 i still gotta long way to go so this book really helped
Well last week i read lot’s of books but what comes first to mind is Intro to buisness though it’s a non-fiction it’s really good, and really helped me into better understanding the business world before i actually get into it since i’m only going to grade 10 i still gotta long way to go so this book really helped
I got this book today and I’m going to give it a try! It looks pretty interesting from what I’ve read! This week I read Platinum by Jennifer Lynn Barnes and personally it was one of the best supernatural books that I have read. It’s about a girl called Lilah Covington who is the the most popular and the most beautiful girl at school. Plus, she’s a lot smarter than she let’s on. But, then her cousin’s Lissy and Lexie James move to town and looks like the James family’s legacy is about to live on. Like her cousins, Lilah also gets a supernatural power. Soon, she starts seeing things that aren’t there. She sees a (dare I say, very cute) ghost boy roaming around the halls and in her “visions” she sees the past! Even though “perfect” Lilah, has loads of talents; supernatural themes just aren’t her thing. At a time like this, what’s a girl gotta do to get her life back the way it was?
I got this book today and I’m going to give it a try! It looks pretty interesting from what I’ve read! This week I read Platinum by Jennifer Lynn Barnes and personally it was one of the best supernatural books that I have read. It’s about a girl called Lilah Covington who is the the most popular and the most beautiful girl at school. Plus, she’s a lot smarter than she let’s on. But, then her cousin’s Lissy and Lexie James move to town and looks like the James family’s legacy is about to live on. Like her cousins, Lilah also gets a supernatural power. Soon, she starts seeing things that aren’t there. She sees a (dare I say, very cute) ghost boy roaming around the halls and in her “visions” she sees the past! Even though “perfect” Lilah, has loads of talents; supernatural themes just aren’t her thing. At a time like this, what’s a girl gotta do to get her life back the way it was?
I love traditional books!
I love traditional books!
last night i read the book…dear joe..
really creepy how maxines friend got kidnapped and was murderd!!!
it was really sad!!!!!
last night i read the book…dear joe..
really creepy how maxines friend got kidnapped and was murderd!!!
it was really sad!!!!!
today i just finished reading a series or harry potter….it was so awesome…really interesting..ilike the way the authour put the book together!!!!
sometimes i think….why can’t i be in the book!!!!
mabey someday!!!!
today i just finished reading a series or harry potter….it was so awesome…really interesting..ilike the way the authour put the book together!!!!
sometimes i think….why can’t i be in the book!!!!
mabey someday!!!!
oh yah…and last week i read the “last straw”
from the diary of a wimpy kid…..it was so hilarious…and a little boring…the first book was better!!!!
oh yah…and last week i read the “last straw”
from the diary of a wimpy kid…..it was so hilarious…and a little boring…the first book was better!!!!
hey…..books are soo cool….but sometimes bring tears into my eyes…boo hoo!!!!!
hey…..books are soo cool….but sometimes bring tears into my eyes…boo hoo!!!!!
the book…..parvana’s journey is truly inspiring with a combination of feelings and harm…
weird but sad!!!!
read it!!!
the book…..parvana’s journey is truly inspiring with a combination of feelings and harm…
weird but sad!!!!
read it!!!
ohhhhhh…..i heard bout a new book…im about to read it…wonder wat happens!!!!
ohhhhhh…..i heard bout a new book…im about to read it…wonder wat happens!!!!
I neve like reading the sad books ’cause i always cry during them and get a huge headache but even so they’re worth it ’cause they are usally a great read and truly inspiring and touching
I neve like reading the sad books ’cause i always cry during them and get a huge headache but even so they’re worth it ’cause they are usally a great read and truly inspiring and touching
I agree with the comment above ‘Shalah’. The title nd cover doesn’t appeal to me very much but the book sounds really interesting, like the concept and storyline. And from reading everyone elses comments sounds like a lot of people enjoyed it and want to read it
I agree with the comment above ‘Shalah’. The title nd cover doesn’t appeal to me very much but the book sounds really interesting, like the concept and storyline. And from reading everyone elses comments sounds like a lot of people enjoyed it and want to read it
I agree with you’Shahla’, books are amazing and can bring joy and happiness or fear and tears to me….but they’re definitely amazing and there’s alot to learn and enjoy frm them! 😀
I agree with you’Shahla’, books are amazing and can bring joy and happiness or fear and tears to me….but they’re definitely amazing and there’s alot to learn and enjoy frm them! 😀
ohh and Shahla right, Parvana’s Journey by Deborah Ellis is an amzing book…its aweeeeeesome!!
& The Breadwinner is a book DEFINITELY worth reading!
ohh and Shahla right, Parvana’s Journey by Deborah Ellis is an amzing book…its aweeeeeesome!!
& The Breadwinner is a book DEFINITELY worth reading!
omg ‘Ally’ , looong time ago I read this book called The Mediater, its a whoole series, and I think the author is Meg Cabot (same author as the Princess Diaries) and the book was abt a girl who moves into this new house and then she sees this really cute ghost boy who lives in her room….and overtime she learns to deal with him living in her room and eventually she falls in love with him and its a really cute boook….it also involves alot of action!
omg ‘Ally’ , looong time ago I read this book called The Mediater, its a whoole series, and I think the author is Meg Cabot (same author as the Princess Diaries) and the book was abt a girl who moves into this new house and then she sees this really cute ghost boy who lives in her room….and overtime she learns to deal with him living in her room and eventually she falls in love with him and its a really cute boook….it also involves alot of action!
ahahaha Confessions of a Serial Kisser, sounds like a funny book from its title 😛 …is it funny?
ahahaha Confessions of a Serial Kisser, sounds like a funny book from its title 😛 …is it funny?
thats sounds really cool =)
and interesting 😉
It sounds like it has a great deal of enthusiasm about the indian culture.
It would be a great pleasure to read. =D
thats sounds really cool =)
and interesting 😉
It sounds like it has a great deal of enthusiasm about the indian culture.
It would be a great pleasure to read. =D
‘Lola’ Thanks for the suggestion! The Mediator sounds a lot like the book Platinum!! I’m going to give it a try 🙂
‘Lola’ Thanks for the suggestion! The Mediator sounds a lot like the book Platinum!! I’m going to give it a try 🙂
The cover looks AWESOME! I love the henna its Beautiful!
The cover looks AWESOME! I love the henna its Beautiful!
just wondering……has anyone here read 1-800 Where Are You? by Meg Cabot?
if anyone has……i reallly wanna talk abt it cuz i found tht book really amazing, unique and very interesting!
I think Meg Cabot is an amazing author and all of her books are soooooo interesting! 😀
I just watched the movie ice princess yesterday which is based on one of her books and it was an amazing and inspiring story! After watching the movie, I feel soo passionate about skating that I’m thinking of starting skating classes this fall! lol :b
just wondering……has anyone here read 1-800 Where Are You? by Meg Cabot?
if anyone has……i reallly wanna talk abt it cuz i found tht book really amazing, unique and very interesting!
I think Meg Cabot is an amazing author and all of her books are soooooo interesting! 😀
I just watched the movie ice princess yesterday which is based on one of her books and it was an amazing and inspiring story! After watching the movie, I feel soo passionate about skating that I’m thinking of starting skating classes this fall! lol :b
Have fun reading Ally! 😀
if the word out program is continuing by the time ur done reading The Mediater, do tell me if u liked it or not! 🙂
Have fun reading Ally! 😀
if the word out program is continuing by the time ur done reading The Mediater, do tell me if u liked it or not! 🙂
man…..i adore the cover as well!
i love henna, i can actually do it on my left hand sometimes 🙂 its hard to do it on my right hand tho since im a righty
man…..i adore the cover as well!
i love henna, i can actually do it on my left hand sometimes 🙂 its hard to do it on my right hand tho since im a righty
Last week I read Tuesdays with Morrie….didn’t get to finish the book, I am still reading it, since I’ve been very busy the past couple of weeks and haven’t had much time to read….but i try to take out atleast 10 daily for reading 😀
anyways, back to the book…….welll, the book doesn’t involve alot of action or drama or anything…..the story is kinda like the same uptill now however its not boring because its abt life and i think almost every reader can relate to one lesson or another taught in the boook…….the book is kinda sad but there’s definitely ALOT to learn from this book!
Last week I read Tuesdays with Morrie….didn’t get to finish the book, I am still reading it, since I’ve been very busy the past couple of weeks and haven’t had much time to read….but i try to take out atleast 10 daily for reading 😀
anyways, back to the book…….welll, the book doesn’t involve alot of action or drama or anything…..the story is kinda like the same uptill now however its not boring because its abt life and i think almost every reader can relate to one lesson or another taught in the boook…….the book is kinda sad but there’s definitely ALOT to learn from this book!
Looks good!
Looks good!
Oh yeah, I’m gonna start reading 1984 by George Orwell!
Oh yeah, I’m gonna start reading 1984 by George Orwell!
I wanna read the Host by Stephine Meyer (Twilight Author)
I wanna read the Host by Stephine Meyer (Twilight Author)
Amazing book on Culture.
However, personally i didn’t like the storyline.
but that’s just my opinion.
Amazing book on Culture.
However, personally i didn’t like the storyline.
but that’s just my opinion.
Oh my god…i just finished reading Jerk California and it was totally amazing.
Oh my god…i just finished reading Jerk California and it was totally amazing.
Oh and I adore this Book!
I wonder if the author will write a sequel to it.!!!!!!!!! I Hope she does cuz i’ve read good books by her. One of them is Blue Jasmine
Oh and I adore this Book!
I wonder if the author will write a sequel to it.!!!!!!!!! I Hope she does cuz i’ve read good books by her. One of them is Blue Jasmine
I put a hold on this, and I hope that I have a chance to read this book soon. And by the way, the girl looks so pretty!
I put a hold on this, and I hope that I have a chance to read this book soon. And by the way, the girl looks so pretty!
Ha, u cant see her face though…
but when i was reading this book, i imagined what she looked like…
Ha, u cant see her face though…
but when i was reading this book, i imagined what she looked like…
Ooh..another one of those books from/about India. “Animal’s People” should also be a good read.
Ooh..another one of those books from/about India. “Animal’s People” should also be a good read.
hmm….. myabe i can’try to read it
hmm….. myabe i can’try to read it
Though it seems really sad, and it’ll probaly will be it has already caught my interest and i’ll probaly read it so ya. I’ll probaly be crying by the end of this story as well bot becuase i want to but because it’ll be so good it’ll get me all emotional again
Though it seems really sad, and it’ll probaly will be it has already caught my interest and i’ll probaly read it so ya. I’ll probaly be crying by the end of this story as well bot becuase i want to but because it’ll be so good it’ll get me all emotional again
These kinds of books are really intense and i rarley read them but this one draws me becuase it’s very likely that it’s happened in real life as i type
These kinds of books are really intense and i rarley read them but this one draws me becuase it’s very likely that it’s happened in real life as i type
So i think i’ll have to atleast try and read this just so i can know how it turns out.
So i think i’ll have to atleast try and read this just so i can know how it turns out.
Well i’ve put a hold on it now i just gotta wait
Well i’ve put a hold on it now i just gotta wait
Augh i always hate waiting for the book to arrive becuase it takes so long. but i hope this one will be worth it
Augh i always hate waiting for the book to arrive becuase it takes so long. but i hope this one will be worth it
Last week i also read a book called Sword of a shannra which is quite long but an intresting tale. it’s the first book of a series though. It has fantasy adventure and much more included
Last week i also read a book called Sword of a shannra which is quite long but an intresting tale. it’s the first book of a series though. It has fantasy adventure and much more included
Last week i read Jerk finally. and it was pretty cool
Last week i read Jerk finally. and it was pretty cool
Just looking at the cover of this book is making me feel sad
Just looking at the cover of this book is making me feel sad
Ya, you know right away that this is one of those books that arn’t good for those who cry easly and sadly that’s me
Ya, you know right away that this is one of those books that arn’t good for those who cry easly and sadly that’s me
I FINALLY managed to get a copy of this book! It’s really good so far! I love the writing style — it doesn’t sound superficial at all. All in all, the book doesn’t seem so much about “teaching you the culture”, but rather about describing the effects of war on a child.
For those of you who really enjoy “Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet”, you should read “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave. This five star (in my opinion, at least) fictional story is absolutely breathtaking as it describes in an honest and down-to-earth manner how the war in Nigeria is affecting people (specifically a 16-year-old Nigerian orphan girl and a well-off British couple).
Happy Reading!
I FINALLY managed to get a copy of this book! It’s really good so far! I love the writing style — it doesn’t sound superficial at all. All in all, the book doesn’t seem so much about “teaching you the culture”, but rather about describing the effects of war on a child.
For those of you who really enjoy “Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet”, you should read “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave. This five star (in my opinion, at least) fictional story is absolutely breathtaking as it describes in an honest and down-to-earth manner how the war in Nigeria is affecting people (specifically a 16-year-old Nigerian orphan girl and a well-off British couple).
Happy Reading!
Ack, wait, sorry about that last comment — I JUST realized that I’m on the wrong blog post!! Sorry, guys!
I still say that “Little Bee” is an awesome read though.
Ack, wait, sorry about that last comment — I JUST realized that I’m on the wrong blog post!! Sorry, guys!
I still say that “Little Bee” is an awesome read though.