Just wondering what kind of books the other gappoos are into. I am quite fond of reading and always on the lookout for new interesting material to read. With the probable exception of sci-fi (haven't written it off yet), I have tried and enjoyed variety of topics... social like Suitable boy (Vikram Seth), God of small things (Arundhati Roy); thought provoking like Mr God this is Anna (Fynn), Illusions, Bridge across forever (Richard Bach); love the brit humour in books by P G Woodhouse, Douglas Adams, James Herriot... etc.
Past few months have mostly been concentrating on authors from the sub-continent... mostly from India. I wanted to read a book by Pakistani author that might be available in international market and with characters, life based in Pakistan... preferably modern theme, not the religious or political non-fiction. Someone suggested Hanif Qureshi. Has anyone here read him? Any book by him you might recommend?
Apart from all this, just talk about any book(s) you are currently reading or your favorite one and what you think of it. Might give us useful tips when next we visit the bookshop. Thanks and look forward to your response.
[This message has been edited by Ananya (edited July 28, 1999).]
Past few months have mostly been concentrating on authors from the sub-continent... mostly from India. I wanted to read a book by Pakistani author that might be available in international market and with characters, life based in Pakistan... preferably modern theme, not the religious or political non-fiction. Someone suggested Hanif Qureshi. Has anyone here read him? Any book by him you might recommend?
Apart from all this, just talk about any book(s) you are currently reading or your favorite one and what you think of it. Might give us useful tips when next we visit the bookshop. Thanks and look forward to your response.
[This message has been edited by Ananya (edited July 28, 1999).]
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