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.
Australia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
Croatia
Czech Republic
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
India
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Mexico
New Zealand
Pakistan
Peru
Portugal
Russia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Turkey
UK
USA
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.
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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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.
"I am glad to learn my friend that you had not yet submitted yourself to any of the mouldy laws of Literature."
-John Muir
"My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends - It gives a lovely light"
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B> Ditto.
This is so interesting. So far, 3 people have voted and none of the countries has got 3 votes.
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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I picked twelve since that is the number of months. I could have picked more but I had to draw a limit.
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Hah! Didn't think of it at the time of voting but, as it turns out, I picked 12 countries as well (purely coincidental).
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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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!!
Do, or do not. There is no try. - Yoda
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
I picked nine: Russia, USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Sweden.
com-pas-sion (n.) [ME. & OFr. <LL. (Ec.) compassio, sympathy < compassus, pp. of compati, to feel pity < L. com-, together + pali, to suffer] sorrow for the sufferings or trouble of another or others, accompanied by an urge to help; deep sympathy; pity
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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?!???!!!
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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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)
Poor Sher. (pats her on back)Originally Posted by Scheherazade
Russia??? Russia?!???!!!
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Why not? Russia seems a lot more interesting than, let's say, India. At least in my opinion.Russia??? Russia?!???!!!
com-pas-sion (n.) [ME. & OFr. <LL. (Ec.) compassio, sympathy < compassus, pp. of compati, to feel pity < L. com-, together + pali, to suffer] sorrow for the sufferings or trouble of another or others, accompanied by an urge to help; deep sympathy; pity
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Because, Russia is probably not as much interesting, let's say in her opinion.
I sang of leaves, of leaves of gold, and leaves of gold there grew.
I just noticed that Psychinaboat voted for every country. Every single one.I guess you couldn't make up you mind Psych.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
"Love follows knowledge." – St. Catherine of Siena
My literature blog: http://ashesfromburntroses.blogspot.com/
REALLY???!!!!
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.
Last edited by Madhuri; 10-19-2007 at 01:50 PM.
Would India include Anglo-indians like Kipling and Orwell?
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