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Scheherazade
10-16-2007, 07:11 PM
Please vote for the countries that you would like to be included in our 2008 readings by November 1st.

- You can vote for as many countries as you would like.

- 12 countries with the most votes will be included in our reading list.

B-Mental
10-16-2007, 07:27 PM
I voted away from the Western European and US in the poll. I already have a solid comprehension of many dominant authors from these regions. I would really hope to explore some lesser known authors to increase my cultural diversity, literally. Hoping that some of these books will lead me to others, and some interesting discussion.

Scheherazade
10-16-2007, 07:30 PM
B> Ditto.

This is so interesting. So far, 3 people have voted and none of the countries has got 3 votes. :)

Virgil
10-16-2007, 07:32 PM
I picked twelve since that is the number of months. I could have picked more but I had to draw a limit.

Scheherazade
10-16-2007, 07:35 PM
Hah! Didn't think of it at the time of voting but, as it turns out, I picked 12 countries as well (purely coincidental).

papayahed
10-16-2007, 08:34 PM
I think I'll wait til the end to vote, I've learned my lesson.

And this time I'm gonna put it on my calender to remind me to vote!!

applepie
10-16-2007, 10:57 PM
I went with Virgil's idea, and I voted for 12 countries as well. I am hoping next year will be an interesting year for reading, and it is sure to expand my horizons a bit:)

Dori
10-16-2007, 11:37 PM
I picked nine: Russia, USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Sweden.

Scheherazade
10-18-2007, 11:48 AM
Top 12 countries at the moment:

Russia 10

India 8

Greece 8

Germany 8

Ireland 7

USA 6

UK 6

Japan 6

Italy 5

France 5

China 5

Canada 5


Russia??? Russia?!???!!! :bawling:

Niamh
10-18-2007, 11:55 AM
I only voted for six countries. It didnt cross my mind to vote for twelve. I also forgot to vote for mexico which was one of my suggestions.:( (hits herself with idiot stick)



Russia??? Russia?!???!!! :bawling:

Poor Sher. (pats her on back)

Dori
10-18-2007, 08:42 PM
Russia??? Russia?!???!!! :bawling:

Why not? Russia seems a lot more interesting than, let's say, India. At least in my opinion.

Pensive
10-19-2007, 06:32 AM
Why not? Russia seems a lot more interesting than, let's say, India. At least in my opinion.

Because, Russia is probably not as much interesting, let's say in her opinion. :p

Virgil
10-19-2007, 08:01 AM
I just noticed that Psychinaboat voted for every country. Every single one. :lol: I guess you couldn't make up you mind Psych. :p

Madhuri
10-19-2007, 01:45 PM
Why not? Russia seems a lot more interesting than, let's say, India. At least in my opinion.

REALLY???!!!! :brow:

Well, I too have voted for Russia. But, you must wait until some book is decided for reading from India (if it's one of the twelve final countries). I can't say how interesting you will find that story, but it will definitely be different.

NickAdams
10-19-2007, 02:25 PM
Would India include Anglo-indians like Kipling and Orwell?

Taliesin
10-19-2007, 04:27 PM
Russia??? Russia?!???!!! :bawling:

Don't worry, Scher. Russia isn't all bad.
For example, Bulgakov is a Russian.

Virgil
10-19-2007, 07:44 PM
Would India include Anglo-indians like Kipling and Orwell?

Oh, I would love to read Kipling's Kim. It is such a fine novel.

thelastmelon
10-20-2007, 04:52 AM
I voted for: Sweden, India, Egypt, Iran and South Africa.:)

Scheherazade
10-21-2007, 06:19 PM
Why not? Russia seems a lot more interesting than, let's say, India. At least in my opinion.True (I mean it is true that that is your opinion).
Don't worry, Scher. Russia isn't all bad.
For example, Bulgakov is a Russian.Thanks for giving me some hope, Tal. You should post more often! ;)

I feel that Russia has been over done again and again... and again... and some more. What's more, despite the initial enthusiam, rarely people actually read/take part in the discussions.
Would India include Anglo-indians like Kipling and Orwell?No, India would not include Anglo-Indians but UK would include them! ;)

Leading countries today:

Russia 15

Greece 13

India 13

Ireland 12

Germany 11

France 9

Italy 9

Japan 9

UK 9

USA 9

China 8

Egypt 8

Sweden 8

China, Egypt and Sweden will have to battle it out for the last two places as things stand at the moment.

Pensive
10-22-2007, 06:35 AM
Tal. You should post more often! ;)

Yes, do post! We miss the chattering of several crows at the same time. :p


I feel that Russia has been over done again and again... and again... and some more. What's more, despite the initial enthusiam, rarely people actually read/take part in the discussions.No, India would not include Anglo-Indians but UK would include them! ;)

Yeah, Scher, that's a trouble. We plan to take part in discussions but then something by chance happens (like the book being not available or even getting busy in something else or the authors selected not being whose works we would like to read) which prevents us from taking part in most of the discussions. But I promise if Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment gets selected, I would love to take part in the discussion. ;) But (oops can't help putting in a but) if I can manage getting into it and (yes, and as well) if my computer remained working and (oh there are so many of these) if I remained healthy by that time. Or let's sum it all upto if nothing out of ordinary happen at that time. :p

thelastmelon
10-22-2007, 04:00 PM
When do you close the poll?

Virgil
10-22-2007, 04:01 PM
When do you close the poll?

Oct 31st, melon. It's right there on the top of the poll.

thelastmelon
10-22-2007, 04:07 PM
Oct 31st, melon. It's right there on the top of the poll.

Bah. And I thought I'd looked everywhere. :blush:
I blame it on my fever.

NickAdams
10-26-2007, 04:04 PM
:banana: Ireland! China! :banana:

papayahed
10-26-2007, 04:37 PM
OK, I just voted for all the underdogs.

Niamh
10-27-2007, 06:40 AM
You forgot Newzealand and Croatia Papaya!:p

bazarov
10-27-2007, 10:40 AM
Hey, don't forget Croatia!

papayahed
10-27-2007, 11:20 AM
oh crud!! I missed the two biggest underdogs!!!

caspian
10-27-2007, 07:36 PM
I voted for Croatia:)
and for Turkey, italy,finland, egypt, ireland.

Virgil
10-27-2007, 07:45 PM
Fourteen countries in double digits. Wow, two of those won't make it. Amazing how Russia continues to lead.

Niamh
10-28-2007, 06:56 AM
Ah yes but india and Ireland are catching up!:p

grace86
10-28-2007, 10:17 PM
Oh dear I can't believe I forgot to vote until now! I've passed the thread up several days in a row planning on getting back to it....glad I noticed it tonight, because when the week comes I would completely forget to vote. So I am going to do that now. Looks like we have some interesting countries coming up.

Hehehe I felt convicted Scher when you said not everyone participates...guess it doesn't help much that I am optimistic!! ;) But hopefully if classes aren't too demanding you will see more of me!

Scheherazade
10-30-2007, 05:51 AM
Going once...

Scheherazade
10-30-2007, 01:22 PM
Results so far:

Russia 19

India 17

Germany 16

Greece 16

Ireland 16

France 14

Italy 14

Japan 14

China 12

South Africa 12

USA 12

Egypt 11

UK 11

Either UK or Egypt will go through as they share the last spot.

NickAdams
10-30-2007, 07:39 PM
We need some more votes for China!

Scheherazade
10-31-2007, 10:53 AM
Going twice...

Scheherazade
10-31-2007, 07:21 PM
Since still there is a tie, we will keep the poll open for another day. Please cast your vote!

manolia
11-01-2007, 01:17 PM
Come people vote for UK :D

thelastmelon
11-01-2007, 03:58 PM
I'd say: Vote for Egypt! :) It could be interesting.

papayahed
11-01-2007, 04:36 PM
Egypt would be a really good choice - how often do we read Egyptian writers compared to UK writers?

bazarov
11-01-2007, 04:38 PM
Egypt would be a really good choice - how often do we read Egyptian writers compared to UK writers?

That's really good point of view!

Niamh
11-01-2007, 04:43 PM
Egypt would be a really good choice - how often do we read Egyptian writers compared to UK writers?

I agree thats why i didnt vote for uk or usa.

Virgil
11-01-2007, 06:43 PM
I agree thats why i didnt vote for uk or usa.

:lol: But you voted for Ireland and we do Irish writers as often as UK and USA. :p ;)

Scheherazade
11-02-2007, 05:25 AM
The poll results are:

Russia 20

Greece 18

India 18

Germany 17

Ireland 17

Italy 15

Japan 15

France 14

South Africa 14

China 13

Egypt 13

USA 13

UK 12

Brazil 11

Sweden 11

Spain 10

Turkey 10

Australia 9

Canada 9

Iran 9

Peru 8

Chile 7

Finland 7

Mexico 7

Pakistan 7

Czech Republic 6

New Zealand 6

Portugal 6

Croatia 5

In 2008, we will be reading works of authors from Russia, Greece, India, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, France, South Africa, China, Egypt and USA.

I would like to thank everyone for their nominations and votes. Looking forward to our discussions in 2008! :)

Niamh
11-02-2007, 06:54 AM
:lol: But you voted for Ireland and we do Irish writers as often as UK and USA. :p ;)

Couldnt turn my back on such wonderful Authors!:p
But still there are many wonderful Authors in Ireland that hardly get read because of the Yeats and Wilde etc.

Nossa
11-02-2007, 11:24 AM
YAY!! Egypt's in! It's been a while since I last came online, but it's great to see that Egypt won. I gotta go and make a list of my suggestions :D