Hello everyone

[Abecedarius]

First time posting here. Avid reader. Looking forward to lots of discussion and social exchange. I'm currently reading Pale Fire by Nabokov. I've read a few of his; some I enjoy more than others. My favorite authors include David Mitchell, Jose Saramago (RIP), and John Irving.

Im a single mom and live in Downeast Maine.

 

[Libra]

Welcome

We have our own Abecedarian here,and I did a double take.

 

[Peder]

Hi Abecedarius,
Welcome to BAR. I think there are still a few of us around who once enjoyed and discussed Nabokov. Yes, some of his are more enjoyable than others, but I have always been impressed with how different each one is. For as many as he wrote, that always strikes me as an accomplishment.
Glad you have posted.
:flowers:

 

[Landslide]

Hi Abecedarius, welcome to BAR.

 

[DavidRM]

<waves> Welcome!

I've never read Nabakov. I guess I should add something of his to my random reading list.

-David

 

[brk_3]

Hello and welcome

 

[Peder]

<waves> Welcome!

I've never read Nabakov. I guess I should add something of his to my random reading list.

-David

Lolita is of course the famous one, and you'll get more out of it if you pick up The Annotated Lolita, instead of a plain unannotated one.

Pnin would be a good alternative, as introduction to Nabokov's style and dry humor.

But any one works, IMO -- some spectacularly, some after you have more of a background in his writing. His mark is always there.

Hope you enjoy. :flowers:

 

[Abecedarius]

I enjoyed Speak Memory. Lolita not as much. This one is kicking my butt a little.

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

 

[abecedarian]

Hi and Welcome!:flowers:

 

[Abecedarius]

Thanks!

 

[Tai_Mai_Shu]

Welcome to BAR.