Who's reading what,when & the experience

Nick-H · Jul 24th, 2008, 14:35

Can recommend Arthur Ransome, the Swallows and Amazons series. It helps if you like boats of course! It's a shame one of the girls is called Titty --- but one stops guffawing after the first few books.

The film of Swallows and Amazons is very true to the book, but they did change Titty's name.

We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea is a tale of how one small mishap at an East-Coast river mooring can lead to an unplanned rough-weather North Sea crossing. I used to give it to prospective crew members to see if it put them off!

He married a communist, who thought his work was classist rubbish!

The books do remind me of my middle-class, English upbringing in the '50s. I still wish it had included all those boats, but it is not too late --- that is one of the reasons I plan a move to Kerala

brishti · Jul 24th, 2008, 14:49

move nick - move.
follow your heart... enuff of rationale

:brishti

iwanttogoback · Jul 24th, 2008, 15:40

'swallows and amazons' were wonderful.

i have a copy of arthur ransome's 'racundra's first voyage' on my pile of books to read. it's about a voyage he made around the baltic. but as this year seems, apart from jane austen, to be mostly devoted to chick lit and light weight trash, it might not get read for a while.

My friend Goo · Jul 24th, 2008, 15:57

I recently finished "Shantaram" wich i loved and just finished "Lords of the bow" wich i also loved.

Now i've started "The autobiography of an unknown indian" wich hasn't really caught me yet

Aishah · Jul 24th, 2008, 17:57

Nick and Brishti - if you haven't read it this old funny one is great - Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat.
Today I picked up from a book bus all the way from Delhi - it's the National Book Trust's publications - a collection of children's short stories and whilst eating lunch really enjoyed, Satyajit Ray's (dare I mention his name.. shhhh!)The hungry septopus and an Australian author, Kate Walker (she also does superb picture books for kids) 'Love Letters'. Did you read or are you going to read, the Pollyanna books, Brishti?? They used to be favourites with me, bit goody goody though. I preferred my brother's William ones.

mridula · Jul 24th, 2008, 18:03

Loved Three men in a Boat but I unfortunately misplaced my copy, I would love to read it again!

theyyamdancer · Jul 24th, 2008, 18:03

Aishah, oh what a trip down memory lane, "Just William" books. Absolutely brilliant! Another real fave of mind was "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. As well as "Le Grand Meaulnes" by Alain Fournier. And do you remember as well the "Katy" series? (written by Susan Coolidge). It is very strange that this topic arose as yesterday I was viewing my ancient copies, tattered and torn, from the sixties!

Aishah · Jul 24th, 2008, 18:20

Katy series? Yes, indeed! also the Anne books,and Little Women ones inherited from my mother!

NYTim · Jul 24th, 2008, 22:05

I just finished reading a 1962 book by Braford Smith A Portrait of India It is a wonderful read and it makes one realize how little India has changed 40 years or so.

Nick-H · Jul 24th, 2008, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aishah

Nick and Brishti - if you haven't read it this old funny one is great - Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat....

Yep! Really love the boats that are featured too, the Thames Skiff. Used to hire one from Richmond in London, sometimes for as much as a whole day. Never rowed the camping boats, though, which have removable thwarts so that you can lie down.

Used to have a favourite boat, "Patty", about 60 years old, which the boat people used to keep for me. It had been built by the guy's grandfather.

jyotirmoy · Jul 25th, 2008, 11:37

There is another novel by Jerome K Jerome about the trio on a cycling tour of Germany as good as the other one three men in a boat.

Aishah · Jul 25th, 2008, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

There is another novel by Jerome K Jerome about the trio on a cycling tour of Germany as good as the other one three men in a boat.

Oh! and I think I missed that one... might be hard to get now.. will keep looking around.

theyyamdancer · Jul 25th, 2008, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aishah

Oh! and I think I missed that one... might be hard to get now.. will keep looking around.

Hey, Aishah, this book that Jyoti-da just recommended, is available on Amazon, see the following link:

http://www.amazon.com/Three-Men-Bumm.../dp/0140063927

jyotirmoy · Jul 25th, 2008, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aishah

Oh! and I think I missed that one... might be hard to get now.. will keep looking around.

It is available in the book shops in CP. I can even pick up one copy and give it to you when you come to Delhi.

angelwings · Jul 25th, 2008, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by miss meter

'the kite runner' by khaled hosseini

just started reading it but so far it's a nice book.

i have just discovered the wonders of a 'khaled-hosseini' book!
i recently read "a thousand splendid suns" and found it quite exhilarating! its a beautiful book, with its simplicity, earthen-feeling, i havent read "the kite runner" as yet, but i'm sure looking forward to it!

Jul 24th, 2008, 14:35	#1396
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,746	Can recommend Arthur Ransome, the Swallows and Amazons series. It helps if you like boats of course! It's a shame one of the girls is called Titty --- but one stops guffawing after the first few books. The film of Swallows and Amazons is very true to the book, but they did change Titty's name. We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea is a tale of how one small mishap at an East-Coast river mooring can lead to an unplanned rough-weather North Sea crossing. I used to give it to prospective crew members to see if it put them off! He married a communist, who thought his work was classist rubbish! The books do remind me of my middle-class, English upbringing in the '50s. I still wish it had included all those boats, but it is not too late --- that is one of the reasons I plan a move to Kerala __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jul 24th, 2008, 17:57	#1400
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,947	Nick and Brishti - if you haven't read it this old funny one is great - Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat. Today I picked up from a book bus all the way from Delhi - it's the National Book Trust's publications - a collection of children's short stories and whilst eating lunch really enjoyed, Satyajit Ray's (dare I mention his name.. shhhh!)The hungry septopus and an Australian author, Kate Walker (she also does superb picture books for kids) 'Love Letters'. Did you read or are you going to read, the Pollyanna books, Brishti?? They used to be favourites with me, bit goody goody though. I preferred my brother's William ones. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Jul 24th, 2008, 18:03	#1401
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,272	Loved Three men in a Boat but I unfortunately misplaced my copy, I would love to read it again! __________________ mridula http://www.gonomad.com/traveltalesfromindia/

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Himalayan reading	mountainman	Books, Music, and Movies	124	Sep 24th, 2008 11:52
India Reading	coconut wireless	Books, Music, and Movies	7	Mar 8th, 2007 12:30
recommended reading?	redleader	Books, Music, and Movies	6	Oct 4th, 2005 14:06
Nadi reading	Wanderratte	Chai and Chat	1	Nov 23rd, 2004 17:07
Research reading	jgbrowning	Books, Music, and Movies	11	May 23rd, 2004 07:06

Jul 24th, 2008, 14:49	#1397
brishti just another member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 1,926	move nick - move. follow your heart... enuff of rationale :brishti

Jul 24th, 2008, 15:40	#1398
iwanttogoback is sorry Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: perth Posts: 1,570	'swallows and amazons' were wonderful. i have a copy of arthur ransome's 'racundra's first voyage' on my pile of books to read. it's about a voyage he made around the baltic. but as this year seems, apart from jane austen, to be mostly devoted to chick lit and light weight trash, it might not get read for a while.

Jul 24th, 2008, 15:57	#1399
My friend Goo Was once a famous banana Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 69	I recently finished "Shantaram" wich i loved and just finished "Lords of the bow" wich i also loved. Now i've started "The autobiography of an unknown indian" wich hasn't really caught me yet

Jul 24th, 2008, 18:03	#1402
theyyamdancer Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crete Posts: 1,716	Aishah, oh what a trip down memory lane, "Just William" books. Absolutely brilliant! Another real fave of mind was "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. As well as "Le Grand Meaulnes" by Alain Fournier. And do you remember as well the "Katy" series? (written by Susan Coolidge). It is very strange that this topic arose as yesterday I was viewing my ancient copies, tattered and torn, from the sixties!

Jul 24th, 2008, 18:20	#1403
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,947	Katy series? Yes, indeed! also the Anne books,and Little Women ones inherited from my mother!

Jul 24th, 2008, 22:05	#1404
NYTim C'mon the Hoops Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 111	I just finished reading a 1962 book by Braford Smith A Portrait of India It is a wonderful read and it makes one realize how little India has changed 40 years or so.

Jul 25th, 2008, 11:37	#1406
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,603	There is another novel by Jerome K Jerome about the trio on a cycling tour of Germany as good as the other one three men in a boat.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password