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who is up to read The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle in May ?

Count me in!

Kristen wrote: "Count me in!"

Judy wrote: "Just picked it up a couple of weeks ago. Good timing, ND! Count me in."

Great :D
I think Sue was talking about reading it too .

Definitely! It's on my calendar. I think 2012 is going to be a very interesting and fun reading year. And the discussions too.

Sue wrote: "Definitely! It's on my calendar. I think 2012 is going to be a very interesting and fun reading year. And the discussions too."

Great :D

I looked at it on Amazon last night and started reading. I was intrigued already.

Oh Judy, I didn't realize you're in this group too. Confusion reigns! 2012---what fun. Thanks Barry and thanks Anne for leading me here.

Sue wrote: "I looked at it on Amazon last night and started reading. I was intrigued already."

I had this feeling with the first pages of Kafka on the Shore and I heard this one is even better !

Yes , this group has so much fun :D.... I echo Sue , thanks Anne for leading me here :)

I just took a look at the membership page being a bit curious. I remember when there were 5 or 6 of us. There are now 6 pages of members! This group has really taken off--and we were there early on.

Sue wrote: "I just took a look at the membership page being a bit curious. I remember when there were 5 or 6 of us. There are now 6 pages of members! This group has really taken off--and we were there early on."

:D the group has so much Flexibility, with warm atmosphere and very active and devoted moderators :)

Judy wrote: "Nile daughter wrote: "Sue wrote: "I just took a look at the membership page being a bit curious. I remember when there were 5 or 6 of us. There are now 6 pages of members! This group has really tak..."

Thanks , that was very kind of you to say :D

I'm in :-)

I am in too. Is there a time set for when to read this one? It seems to me many already started reading it. :)

Judy wrote: "Paras wrote: "I am in too. Is there a time set for when to read this one? It seems to me many already started reading it. :)"

Paras, this one is scheduled for May. :-)"

okay thanks :)

I just received the book from Amazon. Looking forward to reading it but I have plenty to keep me busy til May.

Nice to have you with us Paras :) , that is great Sue ;)

I would like to do this one as well -I'll be listening on audiobook.

Reading process became crazy for me lately , when are you planning to start this one ?

I think my schedule says May1st, though I may start a bit later than that. I haven't started the MENA books yet---thank goodness they are for long periods of time. I seem to be reading non-scheduled books quickly and planned books quite slowly lately.

I'm willing to read it whenever is good for you ND.

Sue wrote: "I think my schedule says May1st, though I may start a bit later than that. I haven't started the MENA books yet---thank goodness they are for long periods of time. I seem to be reading non-schedule..."

I think I will start it in late May as well , I need to finish MENA books first .

Whats MENA books?

I had put it away ever since I bought i tin Dec so I could read it with the group. I ignored it so much, I forgot I gotta read it in May.

I might not complete my challenge but I would read it in May with you guys. Would start may be next week or so. :)

Paras wrote: "Whats MENA books?

I had put it away ever since I bought i tin Dec so I could read it with the group. I ignored it so much, I forgot I gotta read it in May.

I might not complete my challenge but I..."

It will be fun having you wit us , I don't think I will be able to start before May 15

we mean MENA group

I haven't finish "My name is Red" and our upcoming reads are heavy .

I haven't been back to My Name is Red for some time. So many books. But at least I did read Palestinian Walks, which was so good.

Mid May sounds good to me, though I think I'll be busy with reading for some time.

Judy wrote: "Whatever works for you ND, is good for me."

great :)

Sue wrote: "I haven't been back to My Name is Red for some time. So many books. But at least I did read Palestinian Walks, which was so good.

Mid May sounds good to me, though I think I'll be busy with readin..."

I am glad you liked Palestinian Walks, I didn't have a chance to read it but still on my list .

Mid May sounds good to me. And thanks for introducing the other group.

Paras wrote: "Mid May sounds good to me. And thanks for introducing the other group."

MENA is a great group Paras. I've been introduced to so much I never would have known or experienced and books I never would have read.

Paras wrote: "Mid May sounds good to me. And thanks for introducing the other group."

ok , Mid May then :) and you are welcome .

Sue wrote: "MENA is a great group Paras. I've been introduced to so much I never would have known or experienced and books I never would have read...."

I am very happy to read your lines Sue :D


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For moderators ; sorry ...I don't mean any advertising :o

Sue wrote: "Paras wrote: "Mid May sounds good to me. And thanks for introducing the other group."

MENA is a great group Paras. I've been introduced to so much I never would have known or experienced and books..."

I know. I read the list of books and decided there are quite afew I would want to start without delaying. problem is, i cant find those books. Just found one so atleast I know where to start.

Nile daughter wrote: "N.B

For moderators ; sorry ...I don't mean any advertising :o"


lol.. I am sure they would be able to see that :D

Paras wrote: "Sue wrote: "Paras wrote: "Mid May sounds good to me. And thanks for introducing the other group."

MENA is a great group Paras. I've been introduced to so much I never would have known or experienc..."

Paras, I've been able to find some books through the library exchange and some books have been available at good prices through online booksellers. Of course it depends on making choices and priorities. Good luck with your book searches.

Was not Online for awhile so did not realize this read would be.mid May. Started on the 3rd and it is a fabulous read!

Yep, some of us decided to delay a bit. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I recall enjoying the beginning sample at Amazon before I bought the book.

Have to read Blood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef for my RL Nf group meet on Tuesday so stopped The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle at Book three. Will join the rest of you when caught up.

Sounds good.

Anyone started reading it already? Its mid may

I havent started it yet but I plan to do over the weekend.

I will take it off the book shelf today. I just picked up 4 more books from the library too. I am inundated with reading but it's a good thing as long as I keep my head above the books.

I listened to this recently, and reviewed it earlier today. So when you all start your discussions I'll jump in.

I started the beginning of the month and then stopped until you all were ready ... anxious to get started on it again. Wonderful Book!

Just started and plan to read more tonight. I really like his writing so far.

started reading it other day. seems interesting so far.

i agree with sue, i like his writing too

i am half way through too. its a fascinating read though i have been reading slowly these days. i wu like to discuss it. we shud do it if we get few conscents. has anyone finished reading?

I'm about 1/4 through the book Judy and I like it. To me, it seems like a question of "what is life, what is reality, what do we know (or think we know)," all the essentials, but done in a wonderful way. I'm sure there are amazing things waiting for me on future pages.

Another thing that struck me is the translation. The English translation is perfect while retaining what seems like the Japanese essence of the characters, behavior, and story.

I have read the first two parts but am out of town. Thought I had packed it but had brought another instead. Really LOVE this book and looking forward to reading more from this author. Excellent point about the translation. The words just flow but the culture and atmosphere come through so well. I lived in Okinawa in 1978 - 1980 and I was just transported back as I read. Loving this book!

this book has made me aware of japanese culture, its economics, geographyand religion. but this book doesnt make feel like an outsider to that world. it feels m there experiencing this.

Judy, yes, that an excellent idea. i wouldnt want to spoil the book foranyone. though honestly i wasnt expecting this book to be as interesting as it turn out to be.

I am not sure when I will read what any more, but I am following this discussion .

The storyline doesnt offer much. Actually when I bought the book in Dec 11, I mixed up synopsis for two of the writer's books so I wasnt muhc impressed with the storyline of this book. But when I started reading this book, the flow of writing is amazing. And the smaller stories of other characters makes the book richer. This book is like life, taking part of everyone's story to create okada's. I am looking forward to reading how the book ends though I feel, may be I'll feel a bit sad at finishing this book.

Though I am sure this is not a book for everyone. While I read this book, I feel as if one is peeling of scabs from an almost healed wound. I am not sure why this certain picture came in my mind but this book is that slow and curious and bring out new layers. I hope my imagination didnt gross out anyone :/

What about you Judy, How do you feel abt the book?

I wonder which characters everyone found interesting so far.

I just finished Book I last night so I have the images of that stealth trip to Mongolia in my head. I prefer to remember the well to Yamamoto's end. Honda is a very interesting character, as are Malta and Creta.

These people who appear and disappear. I love how everyone plays off Okada, he the some what passive receptor. I'm sure many of you know more details than I do from having read further but these are some of my impressions.

What do we know, who are we, who is that sitting opposite me, can we know them, what is the future, the past. What is life. What is in that package and where is the cat.

I know! Eventually someone always comes back to the cat.