tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post4719677030930397536..comments2023-04-10T04:24:54.242-04:00Comments on Asian Fun and Then Some: mai wen's Book List of 2006:mai wenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570452594754186072noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-64462459229988123352006-12-13T09:20:00.000-05:002006-12-13T09:20:00.000-05:00Let me know what you think of it, Mas!Let me know what you think of it, Mas!mai wenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570452594754186072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-12285986628384328392006-12-12T18:34:00.000-05:002006-12-12T18:34:00.000-05:00I hadn't even heard of 'Pride of Baghdad', mai wen...I hadn't even heard of 'Pride of Baghdad', mai wen. I've just reserved it from one of my libraries, but they're ordering it in from Ameriky so I won't be reading it any time soon.<br /><br />I've never gotten into graphic novels, although I had lovely experiences in childhood with the Tintin series, so you're broadening my horizons here: always a good thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-51154093080656070962006-12-11T09:47:00.000-05:002006-12-11T09:47:00.000-05:00Thanks Mas, I definitely want to go out and purcha...Thanks Mas, I definitely want to go out and purchase this book! Unfortunately I have to wait until next year when my self-allotted monthly book allowance is reinstated (I burnt it up for this year Way before December even hit), but please let me know what you think JPPB!<br /><br />Have you read "Pride of Baghdad" yet, Mas? It's a graphic novel on the situation in Iraq and is wonderful, raises many complex questions about "liberating" Iraq. It's definitely more political than personal experience based, but is very moving and very profound.mai wenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570452594754186072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-29563283676849826912006-12-11T09:14:00.000-05:002006-12-11T09:14:00.000-05:00Thanks, Mai Wen and Mas, for the heads-up on "Suit...Thanks, Mai Wen and Mas, for the heads-up on "Suite Francaise." <br /><br />I went out and bought it on Sunday. The bookstore clerk told me she "really" wants to read it, too.<br /><br />Books out of this Iraq mess? Yikes. It's mind-boggling to contemplate.Joey Porter’s Pit Bullshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310757224642581737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-41277465753235670132006-12-09T16:34:00.000-05:002006-12-09T16:34:00.000-05:00'Suite Francaise' is a wonderful, wonderful book, ...'Suite Francaise' is a wonderful, wonderful book, mai wen and JPPB. Impossible to read without holding in mind what happened to Nemirovsky and mourning her loss.<br /><br />Can you imagine the books that will come out of this Iraq mess?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-76373778426694570532006-12-08T16:45:00.000-05:002006-12-08T16:45:00.000-05:00Yeah, it looks really powerful.
I'm going to go ...Yeah, it looks really powerful. <br /><br />I'm going to go out and buy it this weekend. <br /><br />Have a great weekend!Joey Porter’s Pit Bullshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310757224642581737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-82541880397960421562006-12-08T16:23:00.000-05:002006-12-08T16:23:00.000-05:00Ah, I thought you were a struggling writer like my...Ah, I thought you were a struggling writer like myself who has yet to be published. That's why I'm a "Writer, sort of." :)<br /><br />I have Not read "Suite Francaise" but really want to, I think it sounds like a very unique novel and there's my WWII again! Just the story of the novel's conception is intriguing and compelling all in itself, I'm really eager to read the book.mai wenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570452594754186072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-57790145321860938682006-12-08T16:12:00.000-05:002006-12-08T16:12:00.000-05:00Have you read "Suite Francaise"?
It looks compel...Have you read "Suite Francaise"? <br /><br />It looks compelling.Joey Porter’s Pit Bullshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310757224642581737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-1442694807077546982006-12-08T15:49:00.000-05:002006-12-08T15:49:00.000-05:00My full-time job is as a writer in the realm of co...My full-time job is as a writer in the realm of corporate communications, which I don't consider "real" writing. It's just tripe: brochures, direct mail, speeches, Web content, signage, tent cards, posters, bylined articles, case studies, advertising, presentations, video scripts, white papers, etc. That sort of stuff. I've been able to make a living at it for a while now, so it pays the bills. <br /><br />Some day, I may get around to doing some "real" writing: a screenplay or novel would be fun to try, but probably just as a diversion or hobby.Joey Porter’s Pit Bullshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310757224642581737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-30867190355360277922006-12-08T15:26:00.000-05:002006-12-08T15:26:00.000-05:00P.S. Just curious, what does "Writer, sort of" mea...P.S. Just curious, what does "Writer, sort of" mean? I think I might be a "Writer, sort of" too... <br /><br />:)~mai wenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570452594754186072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-31926223904139499582006-12-08T15:04:00.000-05:002006-12-08T15:04:00.000-05:00I've actually heard of this book before and I thin...I've actually heard of this book before and I think it sounds really interesting and from what I've read has been really well reviewed. I'm definitely a sucker for any WWII books (everyone seems to have their "favorite" war, don't they?) and am going to have to check this one out.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the suggestion!mai wenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570452594754186072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951307.post-61575768995675403452006-12-08T14:59:00.000-05:002006-12-08T14:59:00.000-05:00A favorite book is "The World at Night" by Alan Fu...A favorite book is "The World at Night" by Alan Furst. It's in the genre of "historical espionage." <br /><br />Set in Paris as France falls to the Germans, it follows the adventures of a guy, just some regular schmoe, who gets caught in a web of intrigue and duplicity. He gets way in over his head and falls in love for good measure. It's a terrific read. Highly recommended.Joey Porter’s Pit Bullshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310757224642581737noreply@blogger.com