tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post7267918485883315930..comments2023-11-05T01:48:34.471-07:00Comments on AUREA: Reading In Los AngelesMary-Laurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-10361938514813221912008-08-01T08:38:00.000-07:002008-08-01T08:38:00.000-07:00I'm totally fascinated by Iran - how amazing that...I'm totally fascinated by Iran - how amazing that you grew up there. Would love to hear more about that. I will definitely pick up The Septembers of Shiraz.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702448906893352416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-25750196329122434582008-07-31T15:57:00.000-07:002008-07-31T15:57:00.000-07:00it is WONDERFUL to see how many (female) iranian w...it is WONDERFUL to see how many (female) iranian writers are published. i have quite a collection myself. and plenty of humorous ones too.Disahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101211973150644166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-39251657408656429102008-07-30T09:16:00.000-07:002008-07-30T09:16:00.000-07:00SARAH - Nancy Mitford's letters are out of print, ...SARAH - Nancy Mitford's letters are out of print, actually... But you may have a chance to find them in used books stores or on Amazon's Marketplace. I got lucky!<BR/><BR/>PIERRE - Frankenstein is moving because it tells the story of a creature who is different from "regular" people and is thus rejected, though he just longs for friendship, human interactions and of course, love. He is also a cruel murderer, but beyond it all you hear the voice of someone who is shunned by society just because of the way he looks and is in intense pain. <BR/>You should read it!Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-27279238566731826062008-07-30T09:05:00.000-07:002008-07-30T09:05:00.000-07:00Why did you find Frankenstein moving?Why did you find Frankenstein moving?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-28507204856294904772008-07-30T04:54:00.000-07:002008-07-30T04:54:00.000-07:00What a great stack - love the writing of Nancy Mit...What a great stack - love the writing of Nancy Mitford and will have to get hold of a copy of those lettersSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00149251009285628796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-4740463207996052192008-07-30T03:21:00.000-07:002008-07-30T03:21:00.000-07:00LAURA - SURE!!! I'd love you to read one of her bo...LAURA - SURE!!! I'd love you to read one of her books...Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-45637357592156246132008-07-29T20:39:00.000-07:002008-07-29T20:39:00.000-07:00And as Nancy said, the pressure is on. May I borro...And as Nancy said, the pressure is on. May I borrow one of Nancy Mitford's novels?Laura Neulathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595840372464159628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-14865346498992415362008-07-29T20:38:00.000-07:002008-07-29T20:38:00.000-07:00I'm impressed!I'm impressed!Laura Neulathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595840372464159628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-75248297305892676282008-07-29T11:24:00.000-07:002008-07-29T11:24:00.000-07:00Que bueno que leas tanto, sigo agregando autores a...Que bueno que leas tanto, sigo agregando autores a la lista.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00492298488994807723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-38680900476778526342008-07-29T08:49:00.000-07:002008-07-29T08:49:00.000-07:00LU - yes, I heard A Thousand Splendid Suns was rea...LU - yes, I heard A Thousand Splendid Suns was really a fabulous read, thanks for the tip!<BR/>And do read Frankenstein, it's a masterpiece.<BR/><BR/>HILA - aaaaaaw, thanks!Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-26932242801428196332008-07-29T08:06:00.000-07:002008-07-29T08:06:00.000-07:00This kind of makes me want to read Frankenstein no...This kind of makes me want to read Frankenstein now... :) if you're looking for more great books to read I highly recomend Khaled Hosseini's new novel A Thousand Splendid Suns. I read it this summer and LOVED it. :)lu-n-amhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873383633999988949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-1215565411696174792008-07-29T03:25:00.000-07:002008-07-29T03:25:00.000-07:00mary-laure, I've awarded you with something, so go...mary-laure, I've awarded you with something, so go check out my latest post :)Hilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06635628613744519816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-17388223267506793412008-07-29T02:34:00.000-07:002008-07-29T02:34:00.000-07:00Wow you read so fast!This is such a lovely book, a...Wow you read so fast!<BR/>This is such a lovely book, and I have come across it on such a good day because I need a new book to read!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623023112312115413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-27011461360851779012008-07-29T02:10:00.000-07:002008-07-29T02:10:00.000-07:00you were busy :) i need to read more!you were busy :) i need to read more!mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09839309306405707098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-80310631420591370312008-07-28T22:22:00.000-07:002008-07-28T22:22:00.000-07:00Oh goody, another blogger who enjoys reading. Wow ...Oh goody, another blogger who enjoys reading. Wow I see you lived in Kenya as a child. I lived in Bali, Indonesia.<BR/>Nice blog. Loving the cute details.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505178078022849307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-70572209625910945152008-07-28T18:26:00.000-07:002008-07-28T18:26:00.000-07:00oh I'm so glad you enjoyed my book recommendations...oh I'm so glad you enjoyed my book recommendations, and this is really sweet of you. Looking forward to seeing what other reading you'll be doing in the future.Hilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06635628613744519816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-21406823518275052892008-07-28T14:04:00.000-07:002008-07-28T14:04:00.000-07:00NADIA - I wonder, what books about Iran did you re...NADIA - I wonder, what books about Iran did you read?<BR/>I'd love to read more, so I'd appreciate some pointers if you have any... I only read the great Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and of course Reading Lolita In Tehran...Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-83934529809943961422008-07-28T13:54:00.000-07:002008-07-28T13:54:00.000-07:00Wow incredible! Thank you for sharing this!xxWow incredible! Thank you for sharing this!<BR/><BR/>xxSTYLE DU MONDEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662985402901012786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-11948909820027278532008-07-28T13:38:00.000-07:002008-07-28T13:38:00.000-07:00You were certainly a busy lady! :)You were certainly a busy lady! :)///https://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-9900582137613714432008-07-28T13:19:00.000-07:002008-07-28T13:19:00.000-07:00Oh what a great collection of summer reads- i am i...Oh what a great collection of summer reads- i am interested in the Septembers of Shiraz. I have read sevearl book about iran as wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-4783311347113480612008-07-28T13:18:00.000-07:002008-07-28T13:18:00.000-07:00your "last word today." are you certain you haven'...your "last word today." are you certain you haven't used a word since??? I have GROWING list of books to read; you read fast, i am a turtle.:)<BR/><BR/>Strange, just yesterday i found Hila's blog (via those awards going around) and decided to try Andrei Makine--because of her lists.mansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-36510216950084470442008-07-28T13:17:00.000-07:002008-07-28T13:17:00.000-07:00All of these books should be on my list too. You a...All of these books should be on my list too. You are a very fast reader to have read all of these while on vacation!tangobabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288974184200212536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-7096147425367064532008-07-28T11:10:00.000-07:002008-07-28T11:10:00.000-07:00NANCY - All of Mitford's novels are fabulous, but ...NANCY - All of Mitford's novels are fabulous, but you may want to start with her classic "The pursuit of love" or her more intelligent and subversive "Love in a cold climate"; both were out of print for ever but are now back in print, so go ahead!!Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-38948587996548257522008-07-28T11:07:00.000-07:002008-07-28T11:07:00.000-07:00oh....would love to read: The Septembers of Shiraz...oh....would love to read: The Septembers of Shiraz, by Dalia Sofer!! Oh and brava!!!! for writing the chapter on Nancy Mitford. (have long heard her name but must admit I have never read anything by her...) But now since you ended your post with "Nancy rules, and that will be my last word today." the pressure is on..Oh ! and I hope you are enjoying Paris now that you are back...:)<BR/>NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-54343717015975936822008-07-28T10:44:00.000-07:002008-07-28T10:44:00.000-07:00you always lead me to learn about unknown writers ...you always lead me to learn about unknown writers and books. wish i had more time to read!yasuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285237899264439397noreply@blogger.com