Who's reading what,when & the experience

batistuta · Dec 14th, 2006, 19:37

I finished Reading Eckhart tolle's A New Earth.I consider him to be a one of the few people who has reached the state of Enlightenment that so many monks(or lay men) aspire for.
It is new material and his first full length book since the classic' Power of now'.

Hawa · Dec 14th, 2006, 19:55

I'm finally getting around to Cloud Atlas - so far, the juries out .... On an Indian theme I'd recomend Vikram Chandra's 'Sacred Games' - a 900 page doorstop but an exhilirating read - Bombay underworld, Bolloywood - the works great fun,

Hawa · Dec 14th, 2006, 20:11

Totally agree with Herfimo re Shantaram. Massively overated, and sometimes plain laughable (some sex scenes made my toes curl- and not in a good way). I also found it a bit offensive when he described his fellow escapee, a murderer, as having a great heart - huh?. And yes, a bit less ego and a more robut edit would have helped enormuouly

Rich Anpoor · Dec 14th, 2006, 21:37

I'm reading Kim by Rudyard Kipling for the 2nd time - enjoying it more than the first time - a so-so read.

anindya911 · Dec 14th, 2006, 22:50

Just finished "Journey to Ithaca" by Anita Desai. A superbly written book on mysticism, the spiritual India bubble and pain.
Have any IMer read it?

sshekhar · Dec 14th, 2006, 23:02

"The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force", by Jeffrey Schwartz. A good book that tries to explain that mind and brain are two different entities. It goes on to explain that even though our neural network gives rise to the mind, the mind (a non-physical entity) can also re-wire our neural networks (a physical entity); meditation enables us to do this. So there is a Neo hiding in all of us

kullukid · Dec 14th, 2006, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Anpoor

I'm reading Kim by Rudyard Kipling for the 2nd time - enjoying it more than the first time - a so-so read.

I read Kim last yr in Kashol Parvati & enjoyed it, although i must be honest i've always struggled to get into reading Kipling even though i can usually get into any book that even mentions India.

KK

capt_mahajan · Dec 14th, 2006, 23:30

Do you like Kipling?

Dunno, never kipled.

Casey · Dec 15th, 2006, 07:24

I am currently readind Banana Yoshimoto NP. I enjoyed Cloud Atlas (as referred to by Hawa) and not Shantaram (as previously stated by few). Cloud Atlas was one of those books that has to be completed to be appreciated. When I fully realized "the trick" I had goosebumps.

Nick-H · Dec 15th, 2006, 11:02

I love Kipling. Even some of the more gung-ho poetry has hidden depths and even an anti-war message.

But one person I lent Kim to wrote it off as childish nonsense

. Well, I'm glad I'm still childish enough to enjoy it!

I don't know if Rangss is likely to read this, but I'd strongly recommend that he tries kipling, instead of sublimating, for a while

shilpaks · Dec 15th, 2006, 11:17

nick i havent read kim, but bought it when a v reliable source told me tht kim was kipling at his best, im hoping i will get around to reading it soon.

im reading "i dont know how she does it" by allison pearson.
its not one of those deep, thought provoking books nor is it informative, a great "i dont wanna use my brain or heart" rite now book,its hilarious, its about a woman who is juggling work and family.

om book store in delhi is having a 10 to 90 % off sale till the 6th jan. i came back from the sale a satiated woman

ladyvetphd · Dec 15th, 2006, 12:10

I am reading the Booker prize winner Kiran Desai's novel. She does have a very different way of descrbing things which is novel and engaging. I have finished half of the novel and will say that it has been enjoyable and truly global in it's setting.

puppydogben · Dec 19th, 2006, 17:00

Hi,

I have just finished reading The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai which won the booker prize this year and enjoyed it very much. What other comtemporary Indian writers are people reading at the moment or recently that they could recommend?

BabyBlue · Dec 19th, 2006, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by puppydogben

Hi,

I have just finished reading The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai which won the booker prize this year and enjoyed it very much. What other comtemporary Indian writers are people reading at the moment or recently that they could recommend?

Have you read the God of Small Things? Particulary enjoyable if you've been to Kerala. Avoid Holy Cow though - load of rubbish!

girlone · Dec 19th, 2006, 17:18

I am reading The Inheritance of Loss at the moment, about half way through and enjoying it.
Manju Kapoor is one to look out for. I really enjoyed her last novel, Home.

G1

Dec 14th, 2006, 21:37	#274
Rich Anpoor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kailash Posts: 166	I'm reading Kim by Rudyard Kipling for the 2nd time - enjoying it more than the first time - a so-so read. __________________ say hello at myspace.com/zappasearcher The only law that applies to us, the law that protects the life, liberty rights and property of all living souls. "If only lawyers understand the written laws, they are the only ones who should obey them"

Dec 14th, 2006, 22:50	#275
anindya911 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 368	Just finished "Journey to Ithaca" by Anita Desai. A superbly written book on mysticism, the spiritual India bubble and pain. Have any IMer read it? __________________ Let Your mind roam ... and the body will follow!

Dec 15th, 2006, 11:02	#280
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,701	I love Kipling. Even some of the more gung-ho poetry has hidden depths and even an anti-war message. But one person I lent Kim to wrote it off as childish nonsense . Well, I'm glad I'm still childish enough to enjoy it! I don't know if Rangss is likely to read this, but I'd strongly recommend that he tries kipling, instead of sublimating, for a while __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 15th, 2006, 12:10	#282
ladyvetphd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai, india Posts: 333	The inheritance of Loss I am reading the Booker prize winner Kiran Desai's novel. She does have a very different way of descrbing things which is novel and engaging. I have finished half of the novel and will say that it has been enjoyable and truly global in it's setting.

Dec 19th, 2006, 17:00	#283
puppydogben Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Asia Posts: 164	Books to read while in India Hi, I have just finished reading The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai which won the booker prize this year and enjoyed it very much. What other comtemporary Indian writers are people reading at the moment or recently that they could recommend?

Dec 14th, 2006, 19:37	#271
batistuta Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,729	I finished Reading Eckhart tolle's A New Earth.I consider him to be a one of the few people who has reached the state of Enlightenment that so many monks(or lay men) aspire for. It is new material and his first full length book since the classic' Power of now'.

Dec 14th, 2006, 19:55	#272
Hawa Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 10	I'm finally getting around to Cloud Atlas - so far, the juries out .... On an Indian theme I'd recomend Vikram Chandra's 'Sacred Games' - a 900 page doorstop but an exhilirating read - Bombay underworld, Bolloywood - the works great fun,

Dec 14th, 2006, 20:11	#273
Hawa Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 10	Totally agree with Herfimo re Shantaram. Massively overated, and sometimes plain laughable (some sex scenes made my toes curl- and not in a good way). I also found it a bit offensive when he described his fellow escapee, a murderer, as having a great heart - huh?. And yes, a bit less ego and a more robut edit would have helped enormuouly

Dec 14th, 2006, 23:02	#276
sshekhar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 131	"The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force", by Jeffrey Schwartz. A good book that tries to explain that mind and brain are two different entities. It goes on to explain that even though our neural network gives rise to the mind, the mind (a non-physical entity) can also re-wire our neural networks (a physical entity); meditation enables us to do this. So there is a Neo hiding in all of us

Dec 14th, 2006, 23:30	#278
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,530	Do you like Kipling? Dunno, never kipled.

Dec 15th, 2006, 07:24	#279
Casey Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 637	I am currently readind Banana Yoshimoto NP. I enjoyed Cloud Atlas (as referred to by Hawa) and not Shantaram (as previously stated by few). Cloud Atlas was one of those books that has to be completed to be appreciated. When I fully realized "the trick" I had goosebumps.

Dec 15th, 2006, 11:17	#281
shilpaks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 265	nick i havent read kim, but bought it when a v reliable source told me tht kim was kipling at his best, im hoping i will get around to reading it soon. im reading "i dont know how she does it" by allison pearson. its not one of those deep, thought provoking books nor is it informative, a great "i dont wanna use my brain or heart" rite now book,its hilarious, its about a woman who is juggling work and family. om book store in delhi is having a 10 to 90 % off sale till the 6th jan. i came back from the sale a satiated woman

Dec 19th, 2006, 17:18	#285
girlone Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Posts: 125	I am reading The Inheritance of Loss at the moment, about half way through and enjoying it. Manju Kapoor is one to look out for. I really enjoyed her last novel, Home. G1

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