I didn’t make it to my foreign authors book group tonight as I didn’t finish Half of a Yellow Sun. I’m still planning to finish it though because so far it’s really good. Next month we are reading Madame by Antoni Libera so hopefully I’ll be more organized and get it read in time.
Today I’ve been making book lists. Thanks to Estella’s Revenge (new issue is up so check it out!), Mystery Scene and BookPage I’ve added some titles to my list. I’m sure I’ll go back to all of these sources for more but in the meantime here’s what I got:
- The Blood Spilt by Asa Larsson
- Mothernight by Sarah Stovell
- A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz
- Dervishes by Beth Helms
And, TBR lists aren’t the only lists I’m making. Danielle passed me the baton and I get to put together some options for the next Slaves of Golconda book. We’ve read some very good stories, and actually you can still join in on the discussion of The Stone Angel over at the MetaxuCafe Forums. It’s been great.
In the next couple of days I plan to have some choices up for a vote so hope you’ll think about joining in. Right now I’m thinking of taking everyone on a trip through latin america and reading some contemporary authors. It’s not all magical realism you know. heh.
I really loved Half of a Yellow Sun when I read it.
Thanks for the heads up, Iliana. And I’ll be looking forward to the vote. 😉
Well, I was just reading your May 15, 2007 post “Up for consideration” and am impressed with your list-making! I’ve written quite a bit about Robert Wilson and Qiu Xiaolong, including a very recent interview of Qiu that I’m putting out in serialized form. They are both giants, and I recommend them very strongly (see my blog for details). I also covered A Corpse in the Koryo. Hope to see you at my site, and I look forward to continuing to read through your back pages and current work! Jim
A literary trip through South American sounds wonderful!
Oh, I’m looking forward to seeing your choices for the next Slaves of Golconda read! It’s so much fun to think about getting a new book …
Ok, I must admit, I need to read more Latin American Writers.
For Expanding Horizon, I selected a short story book,
A Hammock Beneath the Mangoes: stories from Latin America – Thomas Colchie (editor). to get more ideas.
I know only Allende, Puig, Vargas Llosa, and Gabriel, your Solitude guy
Go here for mystery picks and to check out the latest pics from Annie R.
http://www.nola.com/books/
Marg – So far, it’s great so I can’t wait to continue with the story.
Melody – Yay, you will have to try and join in 🙂
Jim – I don’t even want to go back and see all of my lists I’m afraid I’ll get more overwhelmed 🙂 I’m looking forward to seeing your reviews!
Nymeth – It’s been a while since I’ve read any new latin american authors so that’s what’s kind of prompted my interest. I want to see who else is out there aside from all the greats we already hear about.
Dorothy W. – It is. I couldn’t go to sleep last night just looking through reviews and such. How fun.
Isabel – Me too! Thanks for the tips on the short story book and the mystery link. I’ll definitely check those out.
Oh man. I love making lists!! Especially book lists.
I agree….a literary trip to South America sounds like fun!
Oh wow another list. Was just over there at Danielle and she’s got Half of a Yellow Sun as well. I’ll have to look out for what everyone thinks of the book. By the way, I’ll begin Zeno’s Conscience tomorrow, think it would be fun to read it along with my other book, a Russian novel by Bulgakov.
Hey Iliana! Just to let you know you’re tagged! 😉
I can hardly wait to see what choices you come up with for the slaves!
Stephanie – I know, book list are so fun aren’t they? Granted then you just start feeling overwhelmed too 🙂
Matt – It’s such a good book. I’m taking my time with it so probably won’t finish until next week. I hope you’ll enjoy Zeno!
Melody – Oh thanks girl! 🙂
Stefanie – I’m almost ready to reveal the choices… hopefully tomorrow!
I’ve heard good things about Mothernight, too. I’ll have to try and get my hands on a copy as it doesn’t look as though it’s been published over here. I can’t wait to see your Slaves list, too!
Danielle – Wasn’t that a good review on Estella’s? I hope to have the Slaves list by Friday morning so stay tuned. I’m so anxious — I hope the books I have will sound interesting to everyone else.