Hi - I'm Carly . . .
I originally came in here because you had JM Coetzee's 'Slow Man' up for January's discussion.
Our group at the High Park Library in Toronto is discussing this one on the second Wednesday in July.
Haven't read any of it yet.
I'll look 'round and see what else you are discussing.
Nice to meet y'all.
I read it. Welcome.
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"Cleanse my heart, give me the ability to rage correctly." --Joe Orton, Head to Toe
I'm new. Sorry for the double post (below) , the website was lagging and I clicked refresh after editing my post a little bit. I didn't have the patience.
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I've just joined this website. I enjoy playing music, I play the mandolin, guitar, piano, and will soon begin learning the cello. I also enjoy art (I can sketch and am learning to paint). My favourite artists include: David Burliuk, Salvador Dali, Edward Burtynksy, Picasso, and anonymous Inuit artists. My favourite authors include: Graham Greene, Neil Gaiman, Joseph Conrad, W.G. Sebald, Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels (Oh no!), Ernest Hemingway, Albert Camus, Lloyd Alexander, and Marcus Sedgwick (new favourite). I like poetry, including William Blake and Robert Frost. I'm Canadian as you can tell by the "favoUrite".
My guilty pleasure: Harry Potter!
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Hello every one
Greeting to everyone:
This is Khalid from Afghanistan.My hobbies are reading the books of any type,but most preferably I would rather read philosophical type of books.
Here I am gald to have been logged in this site.I look forward to listen good and pleasent things from you guys.
Love,
Khalid
Hello everybody, It's nice that we are getting so many new forum members who share with us their precious views. There should be a place to introduce yourself and say hi; and this is it.
Come on and tell us about yourself.What are your hobbies? What are your favourite books? And also share with us everything else you would like to tell us about yourself.
Have a nice time browing the wonderful world of books and book-worms!
Greetings from sunny Spain,
Just joined this forum as well and am very excited about the whole thing. I found this site by looking for reading lists and was very happy to discover that there were so many people from so many backgrounds meeting here to talk about literature.
I've already joined the book club and am looking forward to reading new books as well as other people's comments and points of view.
As for my reading tastes I consider myself as an eclectic reader and am always keen to read new author, genre and style etc. I just wish I had more time...
Well, I look forward to "reading" all of you.
Hasta pronto
HELLO
I think I found what I'm looking for.
Hi there! I just joined a few days ago, but have been looking for an appropriate avatar
I am currently reading 1984 by George Orwell and am loving it!
I can't wait to get stuck into this website and it's people and culture!
Hello Everyone!
This being my first post I thought I should introduce myself to fellow litrature lovers. Being probably one of the youngest members here I admit that I have not alot to say about myself as I've barely started my life. But here goes.
My name is Tammy; short not for Tamara nor Tamsin. It originates from the Hebrew language...meaning the dry fruit; 'dates'. I like to think of my self as sweet.
I am a high school student in my last year studying too many subjects for my own good. Going on soon to study English Lit, Drama and possibly Geography for my A levels pretty soon. People who know me would describe me as outgoing, fun-loving and bright. But those close to me would know that I have a subtle, secret side that some would call "crazy". I am in constant search of a deeper companionship that what I have with most people now.
I am mostly English, though I am not proud to be; having read some on the history of English conquers. I would consider myself as nothing more patriotic than a proud Londoner...loving the experience of such a multi-cultural and diverse society that I am constantly exposed to.
I come from a working class background, single parent family with 4 children. But have not always been so. I have had a hard childhood, which I would rather not go in to. Both my parents have had a youth of being politically active which is probably were I get my wide insight into the world; although they wouldn't be seen within 10 yards of eachother. People are sometimes scared of me, being so young and having so many bursting ideas that I sometimes have to refrain from blurting out; for fear of assasination. < Okay, maybe thats slightly extreme.
I have strong feelings about the coruption of the world, and reading novels is my mental and emotional escape from that reality. Each night I confide in a diary, which someday (long after I no longer exist) will hopefully be read by many and open eyes on unexplainable situations and experiences. Many that I have yet to write. I am a big lover of Shakespeare; having studied throughout my school years the following: Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Twelth Night, A Midsummer Nights Dream and Othello. My favourate all time book would have to be "The Grapes of Wrath", by John Steinbeck. It was a real eye-opener and I would reccomend it to any individual that is able to be fundamentally and emotionally involved with a book. At the moment for my Enlglish Lit GCSE I'm studying "Of Mice and Men", also by Steinbeck. Another book that I have read twice over now just to get the impact is "1984", by George Owell. I must admit that it is one of the greatest books ever written and had me cracking smiles, raising eyebrows and even weeping tears; it was so distressing. Probably because I read it first when I was just 14 years old and then a year later I read it again, this time able to understand much more; the impact on me was shocking. I've taken an interest to George Orwell and have read the famous "Animal Farm" too. My Geography teacher recommended I read his book about materialistic consumption by men; "Keep The Aspidistra Flying". One of my ideas about the future revolves around the Orwellian type world, which I believe will be empowered by Facebook as Big Brother. Call me crazy if you must, we all have our opinions.
I love almost all types of music, and love to have it playing in the background when doing various activities...including writing. I am a proud lover of Reggae, Drum & Base (although not some of the silly new stuff), Jazz and The Blues catch my heart occasionally, Garage but mostly I am in love with Salsa music and any Middle Eastern music I can heavily relate to. I cannot play any instrument, but wished that I could play the accoustic guitar, it being one of my favourate instruments; I fall in love with anyone who can play it well and tend to listen to them intentley for hours on end.
In a few years time I'm looking to go on a mad one to loads of different countries around the world; unplanned. Thats if I can get the cash! We only live once and I want to make the most of life. If anyone has any reccomendations for countries they have been to that is naturally beautiful and were I can observe a real culture rather than a tourism culture I would be very greatful. I would also be very interested in any fictional books or poems recommened.
Sorry for the essay about myself, but I am a very deep, elaborated person; forgive me. Thanks for taking the time to read it. Peace.
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"...someday - the armies of bitterness will all be going the same way. And they'll all walk together, and there'll be a dead terror from it."
("The Grapes of Wrath", John Steinbeck, Chapter 9, pg. 111)
Hello Everyone,
My name is Qimissung, and I've been posting here for about a month. I didn't know about this place until recently. I've mostly been hanging out playing the cinquain chain and the shared haiku games. These can be quite obsessive,I must admit!
I teach English. For the past four years I've taught Freshman English-which can be quite discouraging, and before that English as a Second Language. Next year it's going to be seniors. We shall see how that goes.
I love to read, of course. Lately, mostly mysteries. Old favorites include "The Once and Future King," "Jane Eyre," and "Les Miserables." I also like humor. Enduring favorites of these include Shirley Jackson's "Life Among the Savages" and "Raising Demons;" Sally Benson's "Meet Me in St. Louis," and "The Irish R.M." which is both hysterical and can put you to sleep in a minute. They do a lot of fox-hunting, and one bush looks very like another when your reading about it, after all.
I've enjoyed my month here, and I hope, I really hope, to enjoy many more in the months to come.
Adios, mi amigos.
G'day Everyone,
My Name is Dean, New to the site. Originally came on here just to find out whether a book was worth reading and ended up having abit of a conversation with someone who was online. If everyone is as nice as that person i will probably spend most of my internet time on this site.
I enjoy playing any sport, massive sport fan playing it and watching, over all i would say that Soccer and Cricket are my two biggest passions.
However i also enjoy Movies, Massive movie buff!!!!
Favourite books are Action/Thriller e.g. Matthew Reilly would be my favourite Author of all time, just cant seem to put his books down.
yeah well thats me please dont feel shy asking me anything
Regards
Dean Pike
"The hottest places in Hell are reserved for those who in time of great moral crises maintain their neutrality."
Welcome all new people, and people who aren't so new but just posted here recently!!
Where do you live? Because you sound Australian!(I think its the G'day and the mention of cricket. Although you never know... Maybe you aren't!)
And I hope everyone else is as nice as that person!! Most people I talk to on here are very nice
Never fear, I did some detective work and sussed out that you are indeed living in Australia. So welcome to LitNet my fellow Australian!!
I want to know more about classic books so I joined this forum. I live in Utah and like to ride my recumbent trike. Thought about listening to audio books while I ride. Where do you get audio books online?
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