Thursday, March 12, 2009

Orbis Terrarum Reading Challenge 2009


Hosted by Bethany.

March 1-December 31, 2009

Read 10 books from different 10 countries.

Completed titles are highlighted or linked to reviews:

The Sum of Our Days by Isabel Allende (Chile)
Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh (India)
The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson (Canada)
The Age of Orphans by Laleh Khadivi (Iraq)
The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville (Australia)
Blue Fox by Sion (Iceland)
Ulysses by James Joyce (Ireland)
2066 by Roberto Bolano (Mexico)
North River by Peter Hamill (Denmark)
Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann (Germany)
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  1. bethany (dreadlock girl)March 14, 2009 at 9:24 p.m.

    Welcome to the OT challenge! I am really excited about this year. Your list looks really good, I especially will be awaiting your review on The Sum of Our Days as I LOVE Allende.

    Again, WELCOME!!!

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