tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post9055004277679001015..comments2024-03-29T06:29:19.515-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: It's Monday! What are you reading?Nupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-81601331183962529132013-02-07T02:23:11.865-06:002013-02-07T02:23:11.865-06:00I couldn't get into the casual vacancy initial...I couldn't get into the casual vacancy initially(too many characters to keep up with) but as I forged on, I realized I loved the way everything seemed to tie together in the end. It is a very depressing/mean book....but not everything in the world is rosy :-) <br />I have 'wild' and 'walk in the woods' waiting on my bookshelf for almost a year. I really need to get to them.nanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-48602579948123403162013-02-04T08:42:34.533-06:002013-02-04T08:42:34.533-06:00I loved Rebecca- you'll have to tell us whethe...I loved Rebecca- you'll have to tell us whether you liked it! I've heard so much about Water for Elephants but I don't think I will read it- books about animals in the circus are too upsetting for me. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-63357074726364311322013-01-28T14:26:52.510-06:002013-01-28T14:26:52.510-06:00Hi there..
I have been reading Sara Gruen's -...Hi there..<br /><br />I have been reading Sara Gruen's - Water for Elephants..half way through the book now & so far so good.<br /><br />I am going to pick up "Rebecca" next, based on some of the suggestions here.<br /><br /><br />-SayleeSynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01151032255361016843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-52386656138075087102013-01-25T21:39:01.883-06:002013-01-25T21:39:01.883-06:00Haha - I did mix up the titles - his other book is...Haha - I did mix up the titles - his other book is age of shiva! Hopefully thats not as depressing as this one.Balahttp://artbybala.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-11327215558477905682013-01-25T08:49:05.410-06:002013-01-25T08:49:05.410-06:00Ah, I went the other way - watched the series firs...Ah, I went the other way - watched the series first, then went for the books! :) Shammihttp://srefoodblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-11422761029986305412013-01-24T22:50:15.323-06:002013-01-24T22:50:15.323-06:00I hear you on Behind the Beautiful Forevers - I gr...I hear you on Behind the Beautiful Forevers - I grew up in India (as I believe you did), and it gave me a lot to ponder/digest. <br /><br />Happy weekend!<br /><br />RSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-50695765989853897172013-01-24T19:53:06.794-06:002013-01-24T19:53:06.794-06:00Meenal- reading your comment makes me want to go b...Meenal- reading your comment makes me want to go back and read the classics too! And read some classics that I've not gotten to yet, like Anna Karenina. Putting them on my to-read list :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-33131696271531579012013-01-24T19:51:26.809-06:002013-01-24T19:51:26.809-06:00Albert of Adelaide sounds absolutely wild! I agree...Albert of Adelaide sounds absolutely wild! I agree that Death of Vishnu (not Shiva :)) was depressing and a tough read. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-52954735227162673502013-01-24T19:48:25.403-06:002013-01-24T19:48:25.403-06:00Very interesting books, Viji. I also enjoy reading...Very interesting books, Viji. I also enjoy reading award winning books- just because I sometimes find hidden gems that way. But I don't think I have read any of the Sahitya Academy ones.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-91736660893988902522013-01-24T11:53:07.375-06:002013-01-24T11:53:07.375-06:00Hello Nupur,
Been reading your blog for a while n...Hello Nupur,<br /><br />Been reading your blog for a while now.. but have not left many comments...<br /><br />Like you, I too love to read and cook (and eat of course)...<br />You had me at Herriot.. one of my favourite authors... the lovely English village.. and the pure humanity of it all.. magic!!<br /><br />I am going back to the classics currently with Jane Eyre.. trust the Bronte sisters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-75487821045530552992013-01-23T20:54:13.079-06:002013-01-23T20:54:13.079-06:00Hi Nupur! Thats quite a variety you were reading.....Hi Nupur! Thats quite a variety you were reading... I am trying to get back on the reading wagon - Albert of Adelaide by Howard Anderson started me back. I relate coming to the US with the exploits of Albert (and Kalki has a bright orange platypus stuffed toy we call Albert :) ). In progress I have Bodies of Motion by Mary Ann Mohanraj (a Sri Lankan author), The Death of Shiva by Manil Suri (a Balahttp://www.artbybala.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-73282534745978053462013-01-23T20:23:00.014-06:002013-01-23T20:23:00.014-06:00I love your Reading Posts Nupur! I just finished r...I love your Reading Posts Nupur! I just finished reading No Easy Day and saw the movie too. The book is much much better than the movie. I am about to read The Paris Wife by Paula McLain since that's my book club pick for next month. I am trying to collect and read all Sahitya Academy Award winning novels (in Tamil as well as those translated into English from other Indian languages too)Vijihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01950880649317612705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-3896814937521730502013-01-23T18:26:44.686-06:002013-01-23T18:26:44.686-06:00Sounds like fun- I've never read anything by t...Sounds like fun- I've never read anything by that author.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-1298154379703145092013-01-23T18:24:29.823-06:002013-01-23T18:24:29.823-06:00Thanks for the kind condolences, Anu. We miss the ...Thanks for the kind condolences, Anu. We miss the sweet guy, my whole routine centered around his needs/wants! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-5069217385417371362013-01-23T18:23:36.924-06:002013-01-23T18:23:36.924-06:00Yes, I have to go find the next two books by Jenni...Yes, I have to go find the next two books by Jennifer Worth! Glad you thought they were good. I have Gone Girl on hold in the public library, and I am number 531 probably :) but one day I shall read it. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-89143673445587742302013-01-23T18:22:29.809-06:002013-01-23T18:22:29.809-06:00Very interesting- I've barely read any graphic...Very interesting- I've barely read any graphic novels at all. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-10597836817344140232013-01-23T18:21:47.430-06:002013-01-23T18:21:47.430-06:00Yup, I read cookbooks too, cover to cover while ad...Yup, I read cookbooks too, cover to cover while admiring pictures :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-86024442619094004082013-01-23T17:09:45.732-06:002013-01-23T17:09:45.732-06:00Just finished reading "Home Game: An Accident...Just finished reading "Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood" another gem by Michael LewisUmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-41497909876778666062013-01-23T14:59:28.942-06:002013-01-23T14:59:28.942-06:00Yeah, I rarely give up on books but The Casual Vac...Yeah, I rarely give up on books but The Casual Vacancy just seemed like a waste of time after a while. Oh well.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-27039416063824440312013-01-23T14:58:52.974-06:002013-01-23T14:58:52.974-06:00Miss Read sounds wonderful- going to look for that...Miss Read sounds wonderful- going to look for that right away. Agreed about PD James, she has a way with words but it can be very heavy. I enjoyed Gerard Durrell SO much- even bought that book a few times as gifts. Marsh is also going into my to-read list.<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your recommendations, Arpita. Our tastes in books seem to match so I enjoy hearing from you. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-64215415111180042032013-01-23T14:54:31.509-06:002013-01-23T14:54:31.509-06:00I think you'll find it a worthwhile read, Nira...I think you'll find it a worthwhile read, Niranjana!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-56004032943353483782013-01-23T14:54:09.886-06:002013-01-23T14:54:09.886-06:00Ooh Cranford sounds like it would be a really fun ...Ooh Cranford sounds like it would be a really fun read- thank you for mentioning it!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-84308064812055150082013-01-23T14:52:54.039-06:002013-01-23T14:52:54.039-06:00Sounds very interesting and something I'll rec...Sounds very interesting and something I'll recommend to my history-devouring husband! I don't know if this is my kind of book :DNupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-82381783474813289062013-01-23T14:50:05.050-06:002013-01-23T14:50:05.050-06:00This movie has been on my to-watch list for a whil...This movie has been on my to-watch list for a while, Indo, but the thing is I never get around to watching movies. And when I do, I gravitate towards less serious ones.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-32023568917199260682013-01-23T14:49:26.962-06:002013-01-23T14:49:26.962-06:00I did watch Call The Midwife and completely agree ...I did watch Call The Midwife and completely agree with you that it was a high quality production, but you know what, I still did not like it, because what I saw on screen did not match the pictures in my head :D my problem, not theirs!!!!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.com