Category: Literary fiction

Life of Pi – Yann Martel

Posted on February 27, 2007 by

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READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Nadine A fantasy adventure in which the protagonist, Pi, is shipwrecked and must endure life at sea with a Bengal Tiger. Inspired by a true story, the book explores questions about faith, friendship and fiction. It is a unique… Continue Reading “Life of Pi – Yann Martel”

Category: Adventure, Booker Prize, Canadian author, Fantasy, Literary fiction, Magical RealismTags: , , , , , , , , , ,

The Catcher In The Rye – J D Salinger

Posted on February 13, 2007 by

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READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy A native New Yorker named Holden Caulfield leaves his prep school in Pennsylvania and goes underground in New York City for three days. During these days he seeks solace in fleeting encounters and wonders about the true meaning… Continue Reading “The Catcher In The Rye – J D Salinger”

Category: Classic literature, Coming of Age, Literary fiction, US fiction, YATags: , , , , ,

Vernon God Little – DBC Pierre

Posted on January 30, 2007 by

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READ FOR BOOKCLUB:Chosen by Rachel A satirical novel that details the aftermath of a school yard shooting in America. ⚈ “Vernon Gregory Little is a 15-year-old who avoids being killed in a schoolyard shooting by being on the toilet. His best friend Jesus Navarro… Continue Reading “Vernon God Little – DBC Pierre”

Category: Booker Prize, Contemporary fiction, Literary fiction, Satire, US fictionTags: , , , , , , ,

2007 – The First Draft

Posted on January 25, 2007 by

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The first draft, or when an idea grows out of the speculative stage and into implementation. The first draft, or when execution is in a formative state and those involved seem to tip toe around each other, around the idea, feeling their way, excited… Continue Reading “2007 – The First Draft”

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