What I'm Reading Right Now (18)


Quote of the day:
If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees. -Khalil Gibran


I continue with a new book for the week which I'm reading alongside the title from the previous week. Same author -Haruki Murakami...different book.

With 'South of the Border, West of the Sun', the story weaves around an average man's life -Hajime, from early childhood to middle age. Growing up as an only child, he meets Shimamoto -also an only child, and the two bonded together for a period of time, before being separated when his family moved away.

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After many years of drifting, disappointments and success -the story unfolds and builds up to a deafening crescendo. The book is typical Murakami prose, full of hidden emotions and truths, of love and friendship, reality and dreams. Its a strong story and with memorable characters.

Although a short book, its a great read so far.


What books are you reading this week, picked something out yet?



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  1. Characters always make the story.
    Right this moment I am reading a ton of IWSG posts. Probably will be until late tonight...

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  2. Great quote...very true. A good lesson to learn is simply: privacy!

    I'm reading this book called "The Silent Wife" and it's pretty good... halfway through it... it takes place in Chicago. Since I grew up in the Chicago area, I like books that use the city for the story setting.

    Happy Wednesday!


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  3. I am reading People Magazine since I am feeling truly intellectual.

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  4. I'm reading a book of Halloweeny flash fiction from Madeline Mora-Summonte. Awesome stuff.

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  5. I love it when you can really connect with a book. I am reading a YA novel at the moment and enjoying it.

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  6. I'm currently reading Eyes Only by Fern Michaels.

    Have a fabulous day. ☺

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  7. I like the short ones, if they get directly to the point.

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  8. I love a short book. I am currently reading a book call Contact by David Stine. It is about how to hear from God. I have to say that I love it.

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  9. Great saying. He has many of them. : )

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  10. Memorable characters are always the best

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  11. I'll bet that is truly book, the shortest the better.

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  12. Having a connection with a book is really important. Interesting read.

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  13. I like the way it sounds and is going.

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  14. Great quote. I have learned to share with trusted friends only.

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  15. The quote is everything,keep your secret to yourself.

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  16. This is the one I still haven't cracked. People keep recommending him to me. Until one day... :-)

    Greetings from London.

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  17. Sounds like a good read. At the moment, I'm just reading course books about education.

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  18. Nice one! I'm sure its interesting. Greetings!
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  19. A secret is a secret. Not revealing to anyone or thing. Besides, the wind hasn't told any of his lately.

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  20. This seems interesting
    Love the cover as well
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  21. I am reading the Goldfinch. And have a couple of other books started, don't have too much time to read, my hands are always busy....I am in the middle of a painting.

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  22. I'm reading Nowhere to Run by Amy Wallace. It's a romantic suspense. Haven't read a romance for a while now.

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  23. i do love that quote
    it is one of the things i consider when i confide in someone
    they usually need to repeat the story as i needed to

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  24. Hi Blogoratti, Greetings to you. Thank you for this suggestion on a good book. I will check it out as it sounds very interesting.

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  25. I'm glad you are enjoying this one! I'm currently reading a book called Pop Goes the Weasel - really good thriller/mystery.

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  26. Wonderful quote! The book sounds like a fascinating read. I'm reading the tutorials of a sketch book by the phenomenal artist Annie Stegg.

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  27. Sounds like an interesting read. I love the quote.

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  28. Goodness Haruki Murakami.is definitely high on your must reads ... but always good to know peoples thoughts about all the books / authors.

    Enjoy your Friday - where has this week gone to?

    All the best Jan

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  29. I've been meaning to read one of HK's books since my nephew recommended them. I'm currently reading Katarina Bivald's "The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend." I'm about 100 pages in and LOVE it! Have a good one, Blogoratti!

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  30. Honestly I scarcely find time to read these days. But I'm sold on this one. I've got to make time. As always I love the opening quote and I saved it. Hits home. Have a great weekend.
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  31. Honestly I scarcely find time to read these days. But I'm sold on this one. I've got to make time. As always I love the opening quote and I saved it. Hits home. Have a great weekend.
    http://fashionablyidu.blogspot.com/

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  32. Sounds like a good read. I'm currently reading Chinua Achebe's things fall apart. Have a lovely weekend

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  33. I don't know this author. I like the quote.
    What am I reading? No time for books this week - my son's schoolbooks mainly :D But you know, I may learn more about nature from them!

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  34. I'm not reading anything at the moment- I'm having trouble with my eyes blurring over. Sucks to get old. Love the quote. Have a super weekend!

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  35. I always talk to trees.

    I'll overhear a lot.

    Sigh....

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