http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ Canadian Book Clubs Discussion Forum Topic: Looking for several book selections for bookclub en Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:34:28 +0000 http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic/13#post-39 Fri, 23 May 2008 09:44:46 +0000 GoodBook 39@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Here are three book suggestions for you.</p> <p>If you haven't read "Sweetness in the Belly" by Camilla Gibb, you should. It's a remarkable book--the story of a white girl growing up as a Muslim in Ethiopia. A real journey, with multiple settings and well-developed characters--hard to put this one down. </p> <p>"The Places in Between" by Rory Steward. It's a true story of a white British government worker who walks across Afghanistan just weeks after the Taliban has been ousted. Fascinating reading, provides a real insight and perspective into Afghanistan and the Muslim culture.</p> <p>My final recommend is "The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls. This story is also true and equally fascinating. It's about a mother and father who choose to live in poverty, and sometimes even homeless. The parents are gifted and eccentric, the children all equally bright. It's a wild and, at times, unbelievable story that will have you laughing one minute and shaking your head in disbelief the next.</p> <p>Another great source for <a href="http://www.juicespot.ca">good book recommendations</a> is <a href="http://www.Juicespot.ca." rel="nofollow">www.Juicespot.ca.</a> It's a website where avid readers share and compare comments on the books they've read. </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic/13#post-27 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:19:23 +0000 blogwala 27@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hello Paula,<br /> Try my novel, Stealing Nasreen. Have a look at the "reviews" section of this website to find out more! Serious, but funny. Definitely not dreary.</p> <p>Farzana Doctor<br /> <a href="http://www.farzanadoctor.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">www.farzanadoctor.wordpress.com</a> </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic/13#post-24 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:28:37 +0000 RGJohnston 24@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hello Paula</p> <p>I read your post concerning book ideas and I have a suggestion that would hopefully meet your criteria.</p> <p>I've written a novel titled Vinland: The Beginning (it's set in L'Anse aux Meadows at the end of the first millenium). You can read about it on my web site, as well as read a review and also view some newspaper articles.</p> <p>I give discounts to book clubs (5+ copies) and my postal rate is only $3.00/copy anywhere in Canada.</p> <p>Thank you<br /> R,G, Johnston </p> http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/topic/13#post-14 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:07:22 +0000 Paula 14@http://www.canadianbookclubs.com/forums/ <p>Hello:</p> <p>If you check our bookclub called A Novel Approach, you will see quite a listing of books read and rated. It is that time again that our members choose new books for the 2007/2008 year and I am looking for some suggestions:</p> <p>I wish to move away from depressive and/or suicidal type of books and go to a really good story that is not dark and sad and deary.</p> <p>Anyone have suggestions, and perhaps tell me a wee bit about it, so I have an idea of topic. Thanks </p>