If you have not read any books by Julian Barnes, you do not know what you are missing. His prose is elegant, sophisticated and very, very clever. I just love his books. Here is a short story, and also a great site that will help you to know a bit more about Barnes: 10 Reasons why we love Julian Barnes.
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Julian Barnes
If you have not read any books by Julian Barnes, you do not know what you are missing. His prose is elegant, sophisticated and very, very clever. I just love his books. Here is a short story, and also a great site that will help you to know a bit more about Barnes: 10 Reasons why we love Julian Barnes.
Saturday, 14 March 2009
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Audio
I have just found this audio recording of "The curious case of Benjamin Button" on the net. Enjoy it!
Monday, 9 March 2009
Adventures in communal reading
The idea of meeting a bunch of people to discuss my readings has always puzzled me. Reading is such a solitary activity...anyway, for those of you who have always wanted to be part of a book club but could not for some reason, the waiting is over: The New Yorker has got The Book Club. At the moment, they are discussing Revolutionary Road, by Richard Yates. There are some interesting points being made.
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