Book people

[Karen]

Karen, I look forward to hearing Rupa's thoughts about the book given her familiarity with India. I haven't started it yet (darned job is cutting into my reading time!), but I hope to jump in this week. We've got some icy cold days in the forecast--perfect for wrapping up in a big fleece robe with a pot of tea and a book.

So, what did you think of it?

Rupa (my banker) said she thought was really interesting, that it gives you a real feel for the place, and that she was learning a lot that she never knew about her homeland.

[Prairie Purrs]

So, what did you think of it?

Rupa (my banker) said she thought was really interesting, that it gives you a real feel for the place, and that she was learning a lot that she never knew about her homeland.

Haven't finished yet--recreational reading time has been hard to come by lately--but I like it quite a lot so far.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks, Karen. That is one gorgeous and well organized blog. Great job!

[Karen]

Some new books up, I gave some away to my nieces and sister (traded the new Neil Gaiman one to my niece for the signed copy of Coraline I gave her by accident) at a recent family party, but do let me know if any of them interest any of you! Any bird watchers would probably love this one ...

[Prairie Purrs]

"A Guide to the Birds of East Africa" sounds delightful. Another for the reading list.

I finally finished "The Toss of a Lemon" a couple days ago. I'm a sucker for big multigenerational epics, so it was my kind of book. And it gives some insight into India's enormously complicated religious and cultural traditions.

[Karen]

"A Guide to the Birds of East Africa" sounds delightful. Another for the reading list.

I finally finished "The Toss of a Lemon" a couple days ago. I'm a sucker for big multigenerational epics, so it was my kind of book. And it gives some insight into India's enormously complicated religious and cultural traditions.

Oh, I am so glad you liked it! And the "Birds of East Africa" is teensy in comparison!

[sirrahbed]

I loaded Toss of a Lemon onto my Kindle and am currently reading it - am enjoying it VERY much!! I am really getting to know the characters and am learning quite a bit about this Brahmin culture I am unfamiliar with!!

[Karen]

Remembered this thread, and I will post in here with new book reviews, rather than in Dog General, Cat general etc.! The most recent one is for The Culinary Canine - a recipe book by famous chefs who cook for their dogs! See here!