Recent content by corneggs

What is the most beautiful title of a book? It doesn't matter if you've read the actual book or not. For me, it's Nino Ricci's "Where She Has Gone". I want to pick it up and lick it off the shelves because of that title. Alas, I still haven't had time to read it.

I can't get enough of short (one-act) plays set in New York City! They're often hilarious and I love the depiction of the stereotypical actors' lives. Can anyone suggest more plays that are like this?

I never knew that The Unbearable Lightness of Being was translated from Czech into English until a few days ago! Since I want to read the novel BUT I hate translated novels, I must find the best translation. Anyone who has read the book have any ideas on this? Thank you.

Thanks for your Postcards suggestion but I really would like to finish my reading list of 500 books before I add any more...I promised myself that!

Maybe it is...but I can't seem to find any images or even book covers of it (Amazon really isn't working with me right now). Do you know if you can provide a link so I can see the book cover or thereabouts? Thanks.

Hmm...since so many of you want me to read Life of Pi, I think I'll do that first. Next in popularity comes The Poisonwood Bible, so I'll romp through that after. But Peder, you're right, I should read something totally different so after that I'll read If on a Winter's Night a Traveler...

I always keep a list of what I want to read next, but then I go to the library and browse and think, "That list will be for next time. This time I want it to be based on serendipity." Well, not anymore! Here's my current list. Since I don't want to/don't have the ability to pick at random...

I keep on dreaming about/remembering this book I read that was akin to "Swan Lake" or "The Seven Swans" or something about swans. It was beautifully illustrated and the part I keep on dreaming about is a page where there is the picture of a ballroom by a lakeside. The ballroom is lit up golden...

Hey I've read that some people actually use it. If I had the book I'd look it over for kicks. PS did you get the softcover or hardcover version?

Hey thanks for your opinion and the links. I'm not rich or anything; do you think it's worth an extra $20 for the hardcover? Any other opinions on this?

Should I buy it? I heard it was a good scary book too. I want to buy it, but a) is this book worth buying? b) if yes, is it worth it to buy it in softcover ($20) or hardcover (and extra $20-->$40.)? I really need to make a decision. Thanks! And no, I don't want to buy a used copy.

Hi. I'm new here and am excited to join the community. Does anybody have any suggestions for good fiction or non-fiction (please indicate which one) on poverty and/or homelessness in developed countries? Thank you so much!