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Write Tribe Reading Challenge 2019

Jayanthy Govindarajan — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:32:00 +0000

Write Tribe Reading Challenge 2019

Write Tribe has helped me write a lot in the last couple of years. Now, they encourage me to read. I had a plan to set around 15-20 books this year. Per Write Tribe, 24 is the minimum count this year. In 2018, I set 30 and managed only 24. This year I am clear to have a manageable number because this is a special year. Ilakkiya is 20 months old already and she will start school/play school in a year from now.

I choose to spend good time with her and still get my hands on good books. So, I would love to stick to being the book lover. This is the first time I am participating in a reading challenge and I must say I am excited. The prompts are interesting and for now, I am just sticking to 12 prompts.

Here’s my choices.

A book that is a translation: Poonachi by Perumal Murugan

A book written by a Female Author: The Wrong Child by Patricia Kay

A book from Man Booker Prize Long List(any year): The God of Small Things by Arundathi Roy

A book from WWll time period: All the light we cannot see by Anthony Doerr

A book with a name in the Title: Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine by Gail Honeyman

A book that was a gift: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

A book with an animal in the title/cover: The call of the Wild by Jack London

A classic which you’ve never read: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

A book with 4 words in the Title: Seed, Grow, Love, Write by John Markowski

A book written by an author new to me: Deep Work by Cal Newport

A book made into a movie: Wonder by R.J. Palacio

A book you bought just because of it’s cover/a book with a beautiful cover: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary AnnShaffer and Annie Barrows.

I feel I will add books to the remaining prompts. For now, I just have a plan of 12 prompts. I haven’t reviewed books at all, since I cannot do it without spoilers, well, I think it’s time to learn that as well.

Want to be a part of the Write Tribe Reading Challenge 2019. What are you waiting for, Follow this link and get started. I will see you there.

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To, Dear Plum

Jayanthy Govindarajan — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 17:15:00 +0000

Source: PGW Website

Reading a P.G. Wodehouse book can make anyone lose their senses a little to laughter. The author known for his dry wit brings his presence into our everyday life. I have read “Pigs with Wings” and that’s the beginning of my journey with Woody. Right after his birthday this year (15th October) I am typing this article as a dedication to his works. I enjoyed reading Pigs with Wings and I felt I was in the Blandings Castle during the entire read. Also, I found a special documentary about PGW by BBC. And there were so many movies and episodes in Youtube about Plum and his works.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2735760/

Many authors have indeed praised this wit master, it’s certainly a tribute for his impenetrable stories hardly remade by others.
“There is not, and never will be, anything to touch him.” as shared by Christopher Hitchens

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Books- My companion

Jayanthy Govindarajan — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:20:00 +0000

Library is not just a room of books. Real world and all characters exist in the library and I enjoy visiting my school library when ever I can. When I was at school, I spent so many hours in the library. My school librarian during those times was the best librarian that my school ever had. Mrs. Aruna was very flexible to students and she maintains the library very well. Though I love reading, I enjoyed spending time in the library with my teacher even more. She tells about the new books and she was the one who introduced many of my batch mates as well as me to read The Harry potter series. And it is in fact one among my favorites.

I grew up all the way reading the Nancy drew series and the famous five series. Enid Mary Blyton is till now irreplaceable. Similarly Carolyn Keene also tops my list. I dint catch up much with the hardy boys or secret seven. Famous Five’s character sketching is the best as it was more like meeting virtual people. Sidney Sheldon and Agatha Christie’s books are also in the list.

Now I enjoy reading relationship books by John Gary and some general articles. When it comes to comic characters Galvin and Hobbes tops the list. The best book is surely Tinkle 🙂 It was my best partner during my kinder garden days. 😀 Right now my favorite author is Ruskin Bond and I enjoyed reading his funny side up! :O

Hee hee! All these books were rocking :z

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