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Not Afraid · 03-10-2006, 12:04 AM

I just finished yet another Murakami novel called Norwegian Wood. It was his first really big "hit" in Japan. It was quite good and a bit different from the others I have read, although it is interesting to see some of the same icons, themes and accidental characters appear throughout his novels.

Man is he a great writer.

I have no idea what I'm going to read next, but I'm out of the house with my Dalmatian for the next week, so I'd better find something quick.

wendybeth · 03-10-2006, 12:06 AM

101 Dalmations?

Sorry- it's been a long day.

Not Afraid · 03-10-2006, 12:09 AM

LOL. No, one is enough.

AllyOops! · 03-14-2006, 04:26 PM

My Grandma just bought me Marley & Me by John Grogan.

I've been so excited to read this book! I've heard so many glowing & positive reviews, and it's now #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list. Even Howard Stern has been giving this book lots of attention on his morning show. I think it's going to remind me very much of my little snowpea that recently passed away. In fact, I think this would be a wonderful read for anybody that has a beloved dog, cat, or pet of any kind!

Here is a link!

http://www.marleyandme.com

Ghoulish Delight · 04-19-2006, 01:19 PM

I've begun Palm Sunday: An Autobiographical Collage by Kurt Vonnegut. It's a collection of writings, transcribed speeches, personal letters, etc. by Vonnegut (and some by people close to him) that he complied and added commentary to. I'm only through a chapter and a half and I LOVE it. He's such a prick sometimes, but a damned amusing one.

Motorboat Cruiser · 04-19-2006, 01:40 PM

While not quite as cerebral as some of the other offerings posted here, I'm reading "Angels and Demons" right now. So far, it's been an enjoyable little romp around the Vatican. I'm liking it quite a bit better than The DaVinci Code.

Snowflake · 04-19-2006, 01:52 PM

MoleHILL MOUntain

Stan4dSteph · 04-19-2006, 01:56 PM

The Bone People by Keri Hulme - it's turned into a really fantastic read. I'm loving the nontraditional narrative style and descriptions of the New Zealand settings.

Next up is Devil in the White City.

Not Afraid · 04-19-2006, 02:04 PM

I started reading Baudalino by Name of the Rose author Umberto Eco but I took a break to read a more portable book while in Boston. Of course, I choose another Murakami. This time it was South of the Border, West of the Sun. Different than his other books (but with some of the same alligories and references). I found it very bittersweet but wonderful.

I've now returned to Baudalino.

Matterhorn Fan · 04-19-2006, 03:21 PM

I own a Murakami.

Back during spring break I read the first two chapters.

I haven't read anything since. I figure if I'm going to read, it ought to be papers that I should be grading.

I shall get back to it in a few weeks.

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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	LOL. No, one is enough.
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AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	My Grandma just bought me Marley & Me by John Grogan. I've been so excited to read this book! I've heard so many glowing & positive reviews, and it's now #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list. Even Howard Stern has been giving this book lots of attention on his morning show. I think it's going to remind me very much of my little snowpea that recently passed away. In fact, I think this would be a wonderful read for anybody that has a beloved dog, cat, or pet of any kind! Here is a link! http://www.marleyandme.com
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I've begun Palm Sunday: An Autobiographical Collage by Kurt Vonnegut. It's a collection of writings, transcribed speeches, personal letters, etc. by Vonnegut (and some by people close to him) that he complied and added commentary to. I'm only through a chapter and a half and I LOVE it. He's such a prick sometimes, but a damned amusing one. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	While not quite as cerebral as some of the other offerings posted here, I'm reading "Angels and Demons" right now. So far, it's been an enjoyable little romp around the Vatican. I'm liking it quite a bit better than The DaVinci Code.
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03-10-2006, 12:04 AM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I just finished yet another Murakami novel called Norwegian Wood. It was his first really big "hit" in Japan. It was quite good and a bit different from the others I have read, although it is interesting to see some of the same icons, themes and accidental characters appear throughout his novels. Man is he a great writer. I have no idea what I'm going to read next, but I'm out of the house with my Dalmatian for the next week, so I'd better find something quick.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	MoleHILL MOUntain
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	The Bone People by Keri Hulme - it's turned into a really fantastic read. I'm loving the nontraditional narrative style and descriptions of the New Zealand settings. Next up is Devil in the White City.
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04-19-2006, 02:04 PM	#9
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I started reading Baudalino by Name of the Rose author Umberto Eco but I took a break to read a more portable book while in Boston. Of course, I choose another Murakami. This time it was South of the Border, West of the Sun. Different than his other books (but with some of the same alligories and references). I found it very bittersweet but wonderful. I've now returned to Baudalino.
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04-19-2006, 03:21 PM	#10
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I own a Murakami. Back during spring break I read the first two chapters. I haven't read anything since. I figure if I'm going to read, it ought to be papers that I should be grading. I shall get back to it in a few weeks.
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