Comments on: Looking For A Storybook Story

By: Mathieu

Mathieu — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:42:58 +0000

Only one book recommendation I was ever given blew my mind away: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. I think you will find it inspiring.

Mathieu – Thanks to your recommendation awhile back, I’ve been excited to read this book for a long time. I love how she manages to blend a story with philosophy and universal questions. I can’t wait to delve further into it. Thanks! Always, Susan

By: BenjaminBunny

BenjaminBunny — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:53:44 +0000

Two words for you lady: public library. Go there. Save your coin. Talk to the librarians. They really do know stuff. Your friend, BenjaminBunny

BenjaminBunny – Touche! I rather enjoy the atmosphere of my local Barnes and Noble, and I have to admit, I like filling my shelves with great books, but the library is always, always a special place, and the best place to find new and exciting books. Thanks! – Susan

By: defygravity84

defygravity84 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:53:52 +0000

Amen, sister. I feel the exact same way. B&N disappoints me more often than not. I usually buy books that seem mildly intriguing and give them a good 100 pages chance before I write them off as a waste.

Sarah: That’s been my problem; I feel like, presently, at least, I have little patience for books. I’ve gotten some fantastic suggestions, which makes me so excited to sit down and read again. Hopefully, I’ll be back to reading everything and anything I can get my hands on – Susan

By: Bee Bee

Bee Bee — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:39:42 +0000

Hi, I wandered from Tania’s blog to yours and I am not sure if you have read any Indian authors, so probably you could try your luck with these -
1. The Mammaries of the Welfare State – Upamanyu Chatterjee ( A caveat – this is a book that lies heavily on Indian bureaucracy and civil service for the story so, you might have some trouble in getting the nuances/humour. Anyways, I still feel one should try it out)
2. Salt and Sawdust – R.K. Narayan ( You probably have tried it)

Do let me know if you read them. Have fun.

Bee Bee: Thanks for reading, and thanks for the suggestions! Although I haven’t read the books you’ve suggested, I’m always intrigued by other cultures and can’t wait to give these a try. I especially love that these suggestions seem so different from the mainstream lit I had been finding. Looking forward to reading; thanks again! Best, Susan

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:32:38 +0000

Susan,
Here are a couple of my favorite titles; hopefully you’ll like them too .
Anything by Paul Auster–especially New York Trilogy
Fair and Tender Ladies by Lee Smith (give it a chance–everyone who’s read it loved it).
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Hopefully those will help–and let me know if you read them!
(@anna_mcg)

Anna — I had completely forgotten about Paul Auster, though I remember you mentioning him once before. I’m very excited to go check him out (and am crossing my fingers that you’ve introduced me to a new favorite!) I’ve put your other two suggestions on my to-read list as well…Thanks again for your input! Best wishes, Susan