What I'm Reading Right Now (4)

Blogoratti April 27, 2015

Quote of the day: 
You are remembered for the rules you break.
-Douglas MacArthur


I have finally picked a book to read for the week, good to go for a planned long trip. I've been meaning to read this for a long while, its titled Purple Hibiscus, a novel by Nigerian-born writer Chimamanda Adichie.


The book appears to be a compelling and intriguing story of one family, while exploring the complexities of life within.

So tell me, what book are you reading?

 Peace & Love*
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47 Comments

  1. Valerie-Jael27 April 2015 at 07:10

    Enjoy your book, and hanks for your visit on my blog. I am re-reading 'Hawksmoor' from Peter Ackroyd. Valerie

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  2. Unknown27 April 2015 at 07:34

    Have. A smooth trip. Am reading Love the way to victory by Kenneth Hagin.

    trendwithgloria.blogspot.com

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  3. Naija Girl Abroad27 April 2015 at 08:49

    It's a great book. Made me fall in love with her writing.

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  4. Imogen27 April 2015 at 09:18

    I hope you enjoy it and it would be great to hear about it too.

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  5. Peps27 April 2015 at 09:18

    I am currently reading:

    1. Americanah - Chimamanda Adichie
    2. We Need New Names - Noviolet Bulawayo

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    Loved Purple Hibiscus and Half Of A Yellow Sun. You should also pick up The Thing Around Your Neck- A collection of short stories by Chimamanda Adichie. Amazing Read.

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  6. Aathira27 April 2015 at 09:45

    I have read Half of a yellow sun and loved it. She is such an amazing and talented author. I want to read all her books now! Enjoy your book :)

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  7. Blogoratti27 April 2015 at 10:37

    @Valerie-Jael: Thank you and you are welcome, nice seeing you on here!

    @Gloria Okaimam: Hello...thank you so much friend and nice of you to share!

    @Naija Girl Abroad: I will take your word for it, appreciate your visit!

    @Imogen: I hope so too, many thanks for that!

    @Peps: That's great, seeing that you have read most of her works. Thanks for the heads up and nice of you to visit!

    @Aathira: Yes she is amazing. Thanks for your comment and enjoy the week!

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  8. Coco27 April 2015 at 10:58

    Great book! Love it!
    Baci,
    Coco et La vie en rose - Valeria Arizzi

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  9. CatWalk With PAT27 April 2015 at 12:55

    I just got "Gifted hands" by Ben Carson. Thanks to you, i joined the reading train.

    Please click on my name for Fashion/Fitness/Beauty tips

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  10. Launna 27 April 2015 at 13:46

    I went to read the excerpt... this is a sad sounding book that she had to deal with such abuse.... I've dealt with similar abuse at the hands of my step mother... the book sounds compelling...

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  11. Unknown27 April 2015 at 13:52

    I should pick up this book...I got lots of time to read now..

    Hiya Papi..

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  12. Vanessa27 April 2015 at 14:03

    Love this book, great choice. ^^

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  13. Ygraine27 April 2015 at 14:32

    Your book sounds fascinating. I will definitely give it a go.
    I am currently reading "The Plantagenet Prelude" by Jean Plaidy.
    It is the story of the life of Henry I of England's queen.
    Really gripping stuff!

    Have a great day! :)

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  14. Onomiroro Dono Okeh27 April 2015 at 15:04

    Hmmm! Still thinking.

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  15. Margie27 April 2015 at 15:14

    I am just starting to read "The Class of '65 by Jim Auchmutey ...
    It's about the civil rights movement ..
    I get a lot of my reading material from the library,this is a library book.

    Thanks for sharing about the book you are now treading.

    Good travels to you and happy reading!

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  16. Margie27 April 2015 at 15:17

    *reading*

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  17. C.George27 April 2015 at 16:21

    love this quote.

    I'm still reading One Day I Will Write About This Place, by Binyavanga Wainaina.

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  18. A Beer for the Shower27 April 2015 at 16:30

    That's a beautiful title for a book. What am I reading right now? Nothing. And that's a huge problem. I need to fix that.

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  19. cleemckenzie27 April 2015 at 18:20

    I love to save special books for long trips. Let us know how you like this one.

    I started reading some of Bulwer-Lytton's short ghost stories. Unfortunately, I'm not terribly engaged.

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  20. BostonBoy27 April 2015 at 18:56

    Actually I am reading a book that came out in the 1970's. It's the autobiography of Desi Arnaz of I Love Lucy fame (Ricky). It is quite interesting. Those two became amongst the most powerful people in Hollywood in the 1950's.

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  21. Lisabella Russo27 April 2015 at 21:40

    I hope you enjoy your book and your trip! I'm reading a couple, but the titles elude me right now. Fun quote too!

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  22. Mary Kirkland27 April 2015 at 21:43

    That sounds like an interesting read. Right now I just finished a short story called Ghost of Death by Chrys Fey.

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  23. Anonymous28 April 2015 at 07:01

    Osssheey Turn UP! Now that Quote above is the shizzle mate.. **Thinking.. I need to start breaking more rules.. **Wears Evil smile..

    Books?! Ehmmm.. Ehmm.. Ehmmm.. **Scrtches head.. Ehmmm again,.. Ehen I remember like i never Forgot.. I have been reading 3 books in the past 3 years, but sadly i havent gone past chapter 5 of any of them.. **Covers face.. But atleast 4 days ago i Started reading Power thoughts by the legendary Joyce Meyer.. Ehmm Its the 3rd time i haf started from the beginning.. **covers face.. But hey! Berra Late than neFer is what the Onyibo man says nah.. **Winks.. :) Cheers Oga Boss. And safe Traveling oh! Snap plenRRy picshurs oh Mbok, so we can see oh! Dont travel alone oh! Carry us with you oh! **Wears Cheeky smile.. and the crowd goes.. Ooooosssshhhheeey Turn uP!

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  24. Unknown28 April 2015 at 08:23

    I loved Purple Hibiscus! I am about to read Teju Cole's Open City.

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  25. Unknown28 April 2015 at 12:59

    Didn't know about this dress.
    Thanks for sharing.

    www.thrill-hunter.blogspot.com

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  26. Unknown28 April 2015 at 16:11

    Been a while i visited. Read the book, not bad, Chimamanda is a good writer. Seen half of a yellow sun movie, didn't read the book tho. Was reading a book some weeks back but dropped it. My reading habit these days tho, nothing to write home about. I have so many books i downloaded from Okadabooks that i would love to read, i even downloaded Americana by Chimamanda. Will go back to my first love.

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  27. Unknown28 April 2015 at 17:21

    Thanks for sharing this
    fashionitazbybuiti.blogspot.com

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  28. Blogoratti28 April 2015 at 19:44

    @CatWalk With PAT: Gifted hands is a great book, thanks and have a nice week!

    @Launna: I am sorry to hear about your abuse, hope time heals all wounds eventually. Best wishes and thanks for sharing that, have a nice week*

    @Erniesha Tibs: Yes you probably should pick it up to read. Thank you for stopping by!

    @Vanessa Billie-Jill-Jean: You do? That's nice to know. Thanks a lot and nice week!

    @Ygraine: Well that sounds quite intriguing, you must tell me about it when you are done reading. Thank you so much for coming by!

    @ Onomiroro Dono Okeh: All the best with your thoughts, thanks for visiting!

    @Margie: I like library books. Nice of you to share your book, I really thank you for stopping by too. Have a nice week!

    @Alieux: Oh yes I recall that, how has the reading been so far hope great. Thanks for sharing!

    @A Beer For The Shower: It is a great I agree, and all the best as you try to fix your lack of reading. Cheers!

    @cleemckenzie: I like that you enjoy doing that. It's been a great read so far, thank you for taking time to comment!

    @BostonBoy: Thank you for sharing that, it must be a great read apparently. Many thanks!

    @Lisa Isabella Russo: I hope so too, I apreciate your visit, thank you!

    @Mary Kirkland: It has been interesting so far, thanks and I've noted your book reading. Nice seeing you on here!

    @Duru Adolphus Jnr.: Ha, will sure take you along next time duru. Thanks for turning up-as always and putting a smile on my face.

    @Titis Passion: Hello that's great of you to share, many thanks!

    @Thrill Hunter: Thanks for visitng. Dress? :)

    @Ms Lily: Its nice to know that you have read most of her titles. And I know, reading habits can be highs and lows, happens to me too. Thanks for sharing and visiting!

    @Buiti Christian: Hello, and thanks for visiting!

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  29. Linda @ Life and Linda29 April 2015 at 00:31

    Currently, I am not reading a book. We are taking care of our oldest dog and working in the gardens.

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  30. Dee29 April 2015 at 10:21

    The book you're reading sounds like it would be a good read. I'll have to check that one out. I just finished reading, The Dance, which was a very touching, inspirational story. Enjoy your trip.

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  31. Blogoratti29 April 2015 at 10:57

    @Linda @ Life and Linda: Okay that's fair enough, best wishes always!

    @Dee: Yes it has proved to be an interesting read so far. Sounds like yours was a great one, nice. Thank you, and nice of you to visit!

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  32. Berry Dakara29 April 2015 at 12:12

    Purple Hibiscus!!! Very very interesting read! The story's painful at some points, but I daresay you won't be able to put it down.

    Berry Dakara Blog

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  33. Style4Curves29 April 2015 at 15:50

    I'm reading GentleWoman by Bereolaesque

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  34. Unknown29 April 2015 at 17:04

    No time to read, hardly neven have time for myself or even blog. God help me.

    pamscrib.blogspot.com

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  35. Annalisa Crawford29 April 2015 at 20:32

    I want to read this book one day, even though I really struggled to get into Half of a Yellow Sun.

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  36. Tania Franco29 April 2015 at 22:44

    I am in the middle of reading "The Tiger's Wife, and a few other books. I love getting lost in a good book. Thanks for the blog visit and comment. I appreciate it!

    Sincerely,
    Tania
    http://inspiremyfancy.blogspot.com/

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  37. Anonymous30 April 2015 at 02:34

    Reading art of advocacy. I will pick up half of a yellow sun to read one of these days
    Hi dear

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  38. Out of Sight L30 April 2015 at 12:45

    depends on my mood, as for breaking rules, I did working at Immigration Centre, so unfair the way they treated or made their decision, like a student came me had let his extension fall away because he was too busy, the rule is too bad you have to reply, so I said to him very clearly so he would understand, no you're bit late with your visa, no a second late because if you were late I'd have to cancel it. Always politicians change their mind one day a letter for the very poor to get free medical care is available the next not in the budget. The this woman comes in with babies and 6 children each have the flue, and I'm suppose to not give them a letter for it to be free, I'm suppose to say no, I told her they no longer provided that free medical service, but I will give you the letter. Don't mention it to anyone because I will lose my job, just please don't tell...Govt so greedy...I knew I use to work for a Federal Minister who would go on trips across the world and bring 3 or 4 with him, the spending well I saw it all...and there's no way in hell I was going to let these people suffer, because a sudden change in police...I abhor these decisions and practice!

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  39. Blogoratti30 April 2015 at 12:46

    @Berry Dakara: I agree, its been a good read so far. Thank you for visiting!

    @Style4Curves: Many thanks for sharing that!

    @Pamela Ugochi Orji: I understand, but hopefully you will find time soon to read a book, even if its on your mobile while on the bus!

    @Annalisa Crawford: Yes you should give it a try sometime. Many thanks for stopping by!

    @Tania Franco: It's nice to hear that, books are everything really. You are welcome and nice of you to visit!

    @bolatito fashina: Hello, thanks for stopping by again!

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  40. Out of Sight L30 April 2015 at 13:51

    Oh and I'm reading a book from J.D. Robb from her 'in death' series

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  41. Uju Lilian Ikegbune30 April 2015 at 18:04

    Chei! My internet has dealt with me, I have a lot of catching ups to do on this blog. I like ur quotes of the day, a frnd of mine who is good with words have been wanting me to feature her quotes on my blog, I ve been resisting, cos you do something like that, you need to meet her, I will give her ur blog addy. I am currently reading Secret of Fascinating WomanHood
    www.ethniques.blogspot.com

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  42. Blogoratti30 April 2015 at 20:15

    @Out of Sight L: Hello, thanks for your comment!

    @Uju Lilian Ikegbune: Thank you for that, yes please do. Thank yo for visiting and sharing!

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  43. yourstrulyblogposts.blogspot.com1 May 2015 at 08:12

    This book is unputdownable - I enjoyed every chapter x

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  44. nerline1 May 2015 at 12:54

    I would love to read this book.
    I have been currently reading HIGH HEELS IN NEW YORK. I put it down to finish other sponsored books. I hope to finish it soon. HAPPY WEEKEND, LOVE!

    http://nerlinesbookreviews.blogspot.com/

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  45. Smita3 May 2015 at 11:29

    Most precious book in my collection - The prince.
    Read-once-worth-it kinda book

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  46. Zamani4 May 2015 at 01:28

    I will love to read that book you have the purple hibiscus. We get it when am done reading this one at hand.

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  47. Unknown8 May 2015 at 15:02

    Have you finished it yet?? I have read it too,,but from Chimamanda, I think Americanah was the best,you should try it!

    www.thereelrhee.com

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