Next Book in the World Tour

The next book along our world tour is....NO IDEA! I think I'd like to visit Italy, so any suggestions would be helpful! If not, I'll come up with something and let you know. In the meantime, hang tight and check back for new news!

What an Undertaking...

I can't believe I've taken on such a project as to read 80 books by 80 authors from 80 different countries. Just finding the books takes a toll! I'm waiting for Susan and Sam to catch up, so that we'll all be reading the same thing (around the same time). I'm sure this will make for better discussions, and hopefully some more views, to this blog. In the meantime, you can check out some of my book reviews on Riffle Books and Goodreads!

Waiting, by Ha Jin -- Book Review

I've posted my review of Waiting! Check it out!

Done Waiting

I have finished Waiting, by Ha Jin. It was a very interesting book, showcasing the culture of China. As I read, I found myself comparing the social and cultural norms to those of the US. As an additional layer was the story of Lin Kong, a man who waits 18 years to divorce his wife, only to find that life isn't as perfect as he would have expected. The last third of the book was dedicated more to Kong's feelings and reflections of his life, than about the divorce of his first wife. It was definitely worth reading, as the writing flowed, but was not flowery or overly descriptive, as some books can be.

Riffle Books

Happy October, everyone! If you are at all interested in seeing what other books I read, or are looking for suggestions, check out Riffle Books! It's a great website (similar to Goodreads and Shelfari); I like to get ideas for books from other members of Riffle, and it's a great way to keep track of books you've read (especially if you read books that are in series, as I do - you'll always know where you left off). I also keep a running tab of books I haven't read, but am interested in reading - I can keep much more organized that way!