I’m finding more books at yesterday’s Saturday Review that I must add to my TBR list. When I see you in heaven, I will be the one who’s still reading in a vain attempt to finish the list.
The Great Fire by Shirley Hazzard. Mindy says this one has joined her top twelve favorite novels list, so I have to read it.
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry. Recommended at Kacie’s Mixed Media. I thought this novel, set in India, sounded like a good. long, satisfying read.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Recommended by The Indextrious Reader Word Lily, and a host of others.
Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant. Carrie says this one moves a little slowly at first, but I’m interested in the subject: convent life in Italy, not sure when.
I ran out of time to peruse any more reviews before I got through the entire Saturday Review last night, but I’m sure these plus the ones already on my TBR list will keep me busy until Kingdom Come.
I’m just about to start ‘A Fine Balance’ for one of my reading groups. I’ve wanted to read it for some time, but it’s so huge I’ve needed an excuse to set aside enough reading time for it. A friend of mine who has Indian relatives has just finished it and says that it over emphasizes the worst aspects of the society. She’s part of the group so it will be interesting to get her insights.
Definitely put Fine Balance on the list. You will love it!
I feel your pain — or is it pleasure? I’ve set aside Sunday afternoons as my time to read all the book blogs and Sunday Salon posts. One Sunday, I ended up adding 20 books to my TBR list! Since I only manage to read two books a week, I may be sitting next to you in Heaven’s reading room 🙂
Glad you liked my review! I love love love multi-cultural fiction, and A Fine Balance is now on my favorites list, alongside Wild Swans, The Chosen, and Kite Runner/A Thousand Splendid Suns