Another month flown by here ,been very busy on other things had ball for work also a funeral which was a upsetting event .On a happier note had family visit ,well what did I read ?
- Kamachatka by Marcelo Figureas .
- I curse the river by Per Peterson
- The sickness by Alberto Barrera Tyszka.
- The museum of innocecne by Orhan Pamuk.
- The secret history of Costaguana by Juan Gabriel Vasquez
- Nostromo by Joseph Conrad.
- The anatomy of a moment by Javier Cercas .
- Tiger wife by Tea Obreht .
- the rest is silence by Carla Golfenbein .
- Kye by Lukas Tomin.
I spent lot time in latin america last month with 5 books of the ten connected to latin america ,My favourite was Kamatchatka .
as for year totals
books read in 2011 -41 books – little behind last year but not that worried had lot on this month .
Plans for may –
I ve a number of library books that are near renewal end so need to read them ,also a couple more from iffp shortlist to read .
What plans have you got for may reading wise ?
A great collection of books there, I have, the secret history (library) to start, after I’ve read Villain, think I have managed about 7 so good going. Also glad to see you flowing again.
Thanks ,yes I ve villian and red april waiting ,and order in library for visitation ,all the best stu
Great readings. I read just half of yours. I also have to visit Latin America soon.
hope you do nana some great latin american lit ,all the best stu
Some really interesting sounding books here Stu. I haven’t read anything from Latin America yet this year but really must!
Thanks Amy ,all the best stu
That is an impressive list. I have an ambitious list for May, including Our Mutual Friend, The Idiot, and more. Wish me luck!
oh lisa some tough books ,just watch derek jacobi talking about dickens and visiting settings for the books on a tv show ,all the best stu
This is a great list of books, Stu. I had a slow reading April but plan to catch up in May. Have a wonderful week!
good luck Gavin ,all the best stu
Quite an interesting and eclectic list, Stu. I read four books in April. I have a lot going on, also, so I won;t be too hard on myself. I miss the peace and calm needed to read! Have a wonderful month of reading in May.
it was quiet here but life can catch you up sometimes it does me and I have a quiet life on the whole ,all the best stu
You did really read some interesting books. Happy reading in May. All the best,stu
Thanks Geosi ,all the best stu
Very productive reading month, Stu even though you had a lot happening. Hope May is a good month for you! I don’t really have any reading plans — just seeing where it takes me this month. Some months are like that, other months are more goal-oriented.
thats best Valerie drifting in books sometimes I try stick to plans but rarely do ,all the best stu
I started out absolutely loving Pamuk’s The Museum of Innocence…and then I got so bogged down in the story. It just never seemed to go anywhere, there didn’t seem to be a resolution any where in sight, and I abandoned it 3/4 of the way through which is very unusual for me. Did it seem frustrating to you?
I felt it could done with a 100 or so pages edit of it felt like treading water in middle a bit I agree ,but worth hanging in there thou a touching ending ,all the best stu