Last week we talked about keeping a wishlist. Why not pull out that list and show us some of the books you’ve been eyeing off?
Here I mention a few author(s), whose books are on my wishlist (in no particular order)
(1) Gabriel Garcia Marquez
(2) Neil Gaiman
(3) Margaret Atwood
(4) Jose Saramago
(5) Toni Morrison
(6) Pablo Neruda
(7) John Steinbeck
I plan to read each and every book by those authors. This list is in no way exhaustive..
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Monday Mailbox is hosted by Marcia, In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and New Crayons is hosted by Color Online. Check all three which are related to books you receive in the past week.
I received 2 books:
1) Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble
Shannon Aster, a vet, comes back to West Texas. She had left it as a single mother five years back. Her uncle has left her the farm and she wants her daughter to have a better life. Despite the betrayals of the past she thinks that West Texas is home for her daughter Kylie.
2) After You by Julie Buxbaum
When Ellie's best friend Lucy is murdered in London, Ellie rushes there from Boston, to be with Lucy's eight-year-old daughter, Sophie. After greeting Ellie, Sophie stops speaking. Meanwhile, Lucy's husband has withdrawn into himself and the charge of taking take of Sophie falls on Ellie. Sophie had seen her mother mugged and killed while they were going to school. Ellie loves Sophie and will go to any length to get her back on track.
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Shannon Aster, a vet, comes back to West Texas. She had left it as a single mother five years back. Her uncle has left her the farm and she wants her daughter to have a better life. Despite the betrayals of the past she thinks that West Texas is home for her daughter Kylie.
2) After You by Julie BuxbaumWhen Ellie's best friend Lucy is murdered in London, Ellie rushes there from Boston, to be with Lucy's eight-year-old daughter, Sophie. After greeting Ellie, Sophie stops speaking. Meanwhile, Lucy's husband has withdrawn into himself and the charge of taking take of Sophie falls on Ellie. Sophie had seen her mother mugged and killed while they were going to school. Ellie loves Sophie and will go to any length to get her back on track.
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It's Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? is a weekly event hosted by J. Kaye of J. Kaye's Book Blog, "to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finish this week."
I read the following:
Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble
I am currently reading:
The Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle MoranCity of Glass by Paul Auster
Plan to read:
More Tintins
And whatever takes my fancy!
Posted reviews of:
Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble
After You by Julie Buxbaum
I would have to say that I have books by all of those authors on my list as well! I would really like to read "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Marquez, as well as "The Blind Assassin." Hopefully you'll be able to read all of their books someday!
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I read all of John Steinbeck's novels for a college class. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed some of his more obscure works but of course I also enjoyed Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, and his more well known novels. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI want to read all of Neil Gaiman's books too. Great list.
ReplyDeleteI've read almost everything Neil Gaiman has written. Still have a couple to go. In the last year he's become one fave authors.
ReplyDeleteSome of the authors on your wish list are on mine as well, especially Margaret Atwood. I have yet to read anything by her, but I do want to give her a try. I've read a couple of books by Neil Gaiman so far and hope to read more by him in the future. Toni Morrison is another one I hope to read more by in the future. I enjoyed the two books I've read by her. I didn't especially care for the one book I read by Marquez and so it will take a lot of convincing for me to try him again.
ReplyDeleteOooh, After You is supposed to be really good. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Love in the Time of Cholera is amazing (by Gabriel). So is Paradise (by Toni). I'm giving away a copy of Tricia Goyer's new novel on my blog if anyone is interested. http://robinmerrill.blogspot.com/2009/09/great-christmas-bowl.html
ReplyDeletejust finished the pearl by john steinbeck. it stabbed me and the thoughts are still lingering...
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to get to Cleopatra's Daughter. Here is mine
ReplyDeleteI won Cleopatra's Daughter can't wait to get it!! Have a fun week with your reading!
ReplyDeleteI think I have read all the novels of Gabriel Marquez-I will read all the novels of Penelope Fitzgerald, Jeannete Witerspon, Marcus Zusak (only one to go), maybe Anita Brookner-I hope anyway I will-
ReplyDeleteI just finished Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - lovely. You have some great authors on your wish list.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I have something for you:
http://booktumbling.com/2009/10/04/a-few-more-awards/
toni Morrison is on my wish-list too. here are the other books I'm flirting with atm.
ReplyDeleteI tried Marquez and Atwoood - never got very far... Of Steinbeck I read a couple and the others I don't know.
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Hi! I have Gaiman on my wishlist and also reading Cleopatra's Daughter now - only just started it.
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Sassy
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You've already finished both the books that came in your mailbox? I'm impressed. I'm never that on top of things. :-P
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of those authors, but I've heard so many good things about Neil Gaiman, I should try one.
ReplyDeleteI bet "After You" tugs at your heart. I would like to read that one.
ReplyDeleteSteinbeck, Marquez, Atwood, and Morrison have never let me down with their respective writings. Have a great week reading. Cleopatra's Daughter is in my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteMine is here: http://rundpinne.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-are-you-reading-monday.html
Lonestar Secrets and After You sound like good novels. I loved Cleopatra's Daughter. An entertaining read.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of Lonestar Secrets. :)
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After You sounds like a good read. Love Michelle Moran but haven't read the new book yet. Nefertiti and The Heretic Queen were both good.
ReplyDeleteTo read the books of all those authors is an amazing goal. I'm sure you will achieve too. Here's my musing
ReplyDeleteAfter You sounds good. How are you enjoying Cleopatra's Daughter? It was a highlight for me last week.
ReplyDeletecleopatra's daughter is on my wish list--I've seen it on so many blogs. I can't wait to read your review. If you want to wander down my road I’m home.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got a couple of good books.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that you have the entire works of certain authors on your wish list. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHeard good things about Paul Auster's book!
ReplyDeleteLonestar Secrets and After You sound really good - I'll have to add them to my list.
ReplyDeleteI have Cleopatra's Daughter on my TBR pile -- I've heard good things about it!
ReplyDeleteI like John Steinbeck too :) And it looks like Cleopatra's Daughter is a good read. I'll try to look for that book. I will look up some of the authors you've listed.. time to expand my book list :)
ReplyDeleteI read and really enjoyed After You...I hope you do too!
ReplyDeleteI could not get into Neil Gaiman! I love how you've put all the Monday meme's into one post. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteYour wish list of authors looks similar to mine. A good variety of genres covered.
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