What I'm Reading Right Now (18)

Blogoratti October 08, 2015

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. Alex J. Cavanaugh7 October 2015 at 17:55

    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. Unknown7 October 2015 at 18:12

    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. Anonymous7 October 2015 at 18:41

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

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  4. Crystal Collier7 October 2015 at 19:13

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

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  5. Suzanne Furness7 October 2015 at 19:38

    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. Sandee7 October 2015 at 19:52

    I'm currently reading Eyes Only by Fern Michaels.

    Have a fabulous day. ☺

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  7. Linda Kay7 October 2015 at 20:21

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

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  8. Unknown7 October 2015 at 20:28

    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.

    www.deargoddiaries.com

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  9. HappyK7 October 2015 at 20:29

    Great saying. He has many of them. : )

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  10. Pat Hatt7 October 2015 at 21:39

    Memorable characters are always the best

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  11. Bob Bushell7 October 2015 at 22:45

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

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  12. nerline7 October 2015 at 23:19

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

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  13. eViL pOp TaRt7 October 2015 at 23:50

    I like the way it sounds and is going.

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  14. Nancy Chan8 October 2015 at 00:02

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

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  15. Christine8 October 2015 at 01:50

    It sounds like a good book.

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  16. Denise8 October 2015 at 03:37

    nice read.

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  17. Chizoba Okoroji8 October 2015 at 05:53

    The quote is everything,keep your secret to yourself.

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  18. A Cuban In London8 October 2015 at 11:45

    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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  19. Missymayification8 October 2015 at 12:02

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

    http://missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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  20. Carina Kikelomo Jacob8 October 2015 at 13:18

    Nice one! I'm sure its interesting. Greetings!
    www.ckjacob.com

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  21. Birdman8 October 2015 at 13:50

    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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  22. The Bandwagon Chic8 October 2015 at 14:12

    This seems interesting
    Love the cover as well
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  23. annell48 October 2015 at 14:16

    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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  24. Anonymous8 October 2015 at 16:48

    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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  25. Tammie Lee8 October 2015 at 17:03

    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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  26. John's Island8 October 2015 at 17:49

    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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  27. Shooting Stars Mag8 October 2015 at 18:06

    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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  28. Lisabella Russo8 October 2015 at 20:15

    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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  29. aspiritofsimplicity8 October 2015 at 20:29

    Sounds like an interesting read. I love the quote.

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  30. Lowcarb team member8 October 2015 at 23:20

    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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  31. Fundy Blue9 October 2015 at 00:01

    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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  32. Fashionably Idu9 October 2015 at 12:44

    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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  33. Fashionably Idu9 October 2015 at 12:45

    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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  34. flygirlbidiish9 October 2015 at 16:07

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

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  35. Unknown9 October 2015 at 16:35

    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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  36. Coloring Outside the Lines9 October 2015 at 23:36

    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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  37. Amrit Sinha10 October 2015 at 13:46

    This is in my wish list :-)

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  38. rainfield6111 October 2015 at 03:26

    I always talk to trees.

    I'll overhear a lot.

    Sigh....

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