I'll get the conversation started! Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! I'm from the US but have been living for the past 3+ years in Japan. It's hard to pin down a favorite place in the world because there are so many and each is awesome in its own way, but Indonesia holds a special place in my heart. I lived there for almost four years and it was one of the best times of my life. My favorite books is also a difficult question because I have a LOT. But some that I always recommend to anyone and everyone and whose stories have stayed with me long after reading them are The Alchemist, The Little Prince, The Life of Pi, and Shantaram. As a member of this book club, I am looking forward to lively discussions, getting to know you and your thoughts, and traveling the world with you one book at a time. Ok, your turn!
Love this and so happy to get started on this journey with you 🩵 Introducing myself has always paralyzed me so I am not gonna do that but I will say that I am looking forward to discussing books and writing with everyone 🥰
So excited to be joining this journey ❤️ I've always been a bookworm - I was the precocious child who insisted on reading a bedtime story TO her parents as soon as she learnt to read (even when she was holding the book upside down and reciting from memory...). Books are my escape and I'm always looking for something new to titillate the senses, to branch out from my normal reads, and to hear other people's perspectives on a book I just read and see all the different angles a story can have 🥰
I love that you read to your parents and that they encouraged reading from an early age. It is a great foundation for a life of adventure and exploration. So happy to have you here!
Hi everyone, I’m also from the U.S., but chose 7 years ago to forego my life there and become a world citizen. My lifestyle is that of a nomad, moving from country to country every few months. Reading stems the loneliness that sometimes arrives on my doorstep while offering new perspectives that inspire me to consider our many differences and embrace the similarities. Looking forward to our conversations!
Welcome, Dawn! I feel the same way about reading. Books can be a great source of both comfort and escape when loneliness sets in. Looking forward to your thoughts and perspectives in our discussions!
Hi, everyone! It’s great to be here! Though I’m not a big book reader, some of my pivotal moments come from reading books. My usual go to is fiction books, but I’ve enjoyed some Jack Kerouac’s and Haruki Murakami’s books as well. As for my favorite place, it’s always been the US, particularly its national parks as my love of hiking started with exploring them. I’m from Japan and the English language isn’t my mother tongue, but I’m looking forward to discussing reading materials with you guys and getting to know everyone through this journey!
I also have been a long time fan of Murakami, my favorite being Kafka on the Shore, and loved Jack Kerouac’s On the Road. The US does have some awesome national parks! I am really happy to have you here!
I'll get the conversation started! Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! I'm from the US but have been living for the past 3+ years in Japan. It's hard to pin down a favorite place in the world because there are so many and each is awesome in its own way, but Indonesia holds a special place in my heart. I lived there for almost four years and it was one of the best times of my life. My favorite books is also a difficult question because I have a LOT. But some that I always recommend to anyone and everyone and whose stories have stayed with me long after reading them are The Alchemist, The Little Prince, The Life of Pi, and Shantaram. As a member of this book club, I am looking forward to lively discussions, getting to know you and your thoughts, and traveling the world with you one book at a time. Ok, your turn!
Love this and so happy to get started on this journey with you 🩵 Introducing myself has always paralyzed me so I am not gonna do that but I will say that I am looking forward to discussing books and writing with everyone 🥰
So happy you’re here! 🤗
So excited to be joining this journey ❤️ I've always been a bookworm - I was the precocious child who insisted on reading a bedtime story TO her parents as soon as she learnt to read (even when she was holding the book upside down and reciting from memory...). Books are my escape and I'm always looking for something new to titillate the senses, to branch out from my normal reads, and to hear other people's perspectives on a book I just read and see all the different angles a story can have 🥰
I love that you read to your parents and that they encouraged reading from an early age. It is a great foundation for a life of adventure and exploration. So happy to have you here!
Hi everyone, I’m also from the U.S., but chose 7 years ago to forego my life there and become a world citizen. My lifestyle is that of a nomad, moving from country to country every few months. Reading stems the loneliness that sometimes arrives on my doorstep while offering new perspectives that inspire me to consider our many differences and embrace the similarities. Looking forward to our conversations!
Welcome, Dawn! I feel the same way about reading. Books can be a great source of both comfort and escape when loneliness sets in. Looking forward to your thoughts and perspectives in our discussions!
Hi, everyone! It’s great to be here! Though I’m not a big book reader, some of my pivotal moments come from reading books. My usual go to is fiction books, but I’ve enjoyed some Jack Kerouac’s and Haruki Murakami’s books as well. As for my favorite place, it’s always been the US, particularly its national parks as my love of hiking started with exploring them. I’m from Japan and the English language isn’t my mother tongue, but I’m looking forward to discussing reading materials with you guys and getting to know everyone through this journey!
Excited to have you here! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on our first book club pick 📕
I also have been a long time fan of Murakami, my favorite being Kafka on the Shore, and loved Jack Kerouac’s On the Road. The US does have some awesome national parks! I am really happy to have you here!