The Paperbark Shoe****+ by Goldie Goldbloom 2009 (373 pages)
Japan:
The Changeling**** by Kenzaburo Oe (468 pages) Nobel author, Man Asian Literary Prize shortlist 2010
Not an easy read for those unaccustomed to ploughing through introspective literature.
Not an easy read for those unaccustomed to ploughing through introspective literature.
Nigeria:
Oil on Water**** by Helon Habila 2010 (240 pages) Winner Commonwealth Prize
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's (the Four) Wives***** by Lola Shonyin 2010 (280 pages)
Tiny Sunbirds Far Away****+ by Christie Watson UK/Nigeria 2011 (438 pages)
UK:
Wish Her Safe At Home**** by Stephen Benatar 1982 (263 pages)
The Book of Lies***+ by Mary Horlock UK 2011
US:
The Bird Sisters**** by Rebecca Rasmussen 2011 (390 pages)
Faith****+ by Jennifer Haigh 2011
Currently reading:
The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje Canada 2011
On the Nightstand:
The Soldier's Wife by Margaret Leroy UK 2011
Tiger Hills by Sarita Mandanna India, Man Asian Literary Prize longlist 2010
No time-wasters in the bunch. I can recommend them all. The stars say it. Any opinions?
Please leave links if you've reviewed any of these books, I'd love to read them.
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Wow, you have a fantastic list there! Some really unique titles (and my TBR list grows.....).
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The Cat's Table has caught my eye. I'm traveling again and posting during a thunder storm. Please come see what I'm reading.
ReplyDeleteInteresting titles and I love the covers!!!
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SO many great reads - The Paperbark Shoe sounds good!
ReplyDeleteWow, you've got some great looking books there. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteAn incredible list and so many different places! I have seen a few of these but don't have any on my list yet.
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of any of those, but I just found your blog and you look like you have great taste so I will have to keep the titles in mind. I will definitely be back more often now :-)
ReplyDeletewow, I think I could probably go ahead and add all of these books to my tr list. They all look so interesting. I especially love the fact that you have added their country of origin.
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful books. I have read a few of them, heard of some of them and a couple of them are still new to me.
ReplyDeleteI want to read The Cat's Table and I've got The Soldier's Wife to read on my TBR pile. I'm also interested in reading The Bird Sisters and Tiger Hills. Enjoy your reading!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking books! The Soldier's Wife is on my list...and I thoroughly enjoyed The Bird Sisters.
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It looks like you've gotten some quality reading in. The only one of those books I've read is The Bird Sisters, but most of the rest look good to me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great variety of books! I haven't read any of them, but a lot appeal to me.
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of books. I've got The Solider's Wife on my stacks.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a great reading week! I've been wanting to read The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives. I'm glad to see you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't reviewed these but I have a bunch in my TBR pile and I'm wildly jealous you have THE CAT'S TABLE!
ReplyDeleteWow some really great stuff here. I really enjoyed Book of Lies. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI was promised Oil on Water by a Friend. Have not yet read Baba Segi's wives. I'll do one day. Thanks for sharing these.
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