 | Posted by Sylvia Gauci on 6 February, 2008 - 12:04 |
Hi There
Another newbie here, I have been busy working on my bookshelf, getting there slowly!
I'm Sylvia, based in Melbourne, my tastes are pretty eclectic, but I like a lot of modern and classic fiction/literature, especially Australian and Asian literature and non fiction (current events/pop culture). Not really a sci fi/fantasy fan though!
The Japanese book group does sound interesting. At the moment I am ploughing my way through Shantaram - well worth the effort as I an enjoying it thoroughly :)
By: George at 12 February, 2008 - 08:31
Welcome Sylvia. Hope you enjoy this wonderful site.
I must say I'm surprised there are so many of you that enjoy Japanese related fiction. I'm looking forward to sharing and learning with you all via the book club.
I haven't selected a book for us to start with as yet. I thought I would wait for Jeremy to install a discussion type module on the book clubs section so we can all have some input as far as selections go. I'm told we don't have long to wait. :)
George
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By: KittyK at 12 February, 2008 - 11:49
Thanks George, I'm trying to finish Shantaram first so if you guys start something new I may have to join up at a later date! But will keep an eye on the bookclubs and join in when I can :)
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By: seemac at 6 February, 2008 - 15:58
Hello, I'm new too & have joined the Japanese book group too so pls do join so we can get a good membership. I work near Books Kinokuniya in the city so I can certainly get some direction from them on Japanese books. Happy reading.
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By: KittyK at 7 February, 2008 - 11:40
I've heard great things about Books Kinokuniya but have never had the chance to visit the store! It's something I must do if I get up to Sydney again in the near future :)
I am a big fan of Banana Yoshimoto, I have just ordered Hardboiled/Hardluck and am awaiting it's arrival with much anticipation!
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By: seemac at 11 February, 2008 - 15:31
Prepare to spend a lot of time at Books Kinokuniya, it's a book lover's paradise. I have not heard of Banana Yoshimoto - would love to read him for his name alone!! What type of books does he write & pls tell me a bit more about him, thanks.
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By: KittyK at 12 February, 2008 - 11:47
Thanks Coral, will keep that in mind! Banana Yoshimoto is actually a female author - she writes contemporary fiction - some of it is realism, other times it has a bit of a fantasy aspect to it as well. Ironically, the first time I read one of her short stories was in a class based on Australian fiction - strange huh?
Here is a pretty detailed description from wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_Yoshimoto
It's a good introduction to the author and her novels.
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By: seemac at 13 February, 2008 - 07:29
KittyK, thanks for the link & smack me for getting the gender wrong. I wonder if her books are in the same vein as writers like Murukami & Ishiguro - both wonderful authors.
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