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South Asian Author Challenge

11/18/2009

 
Yes, I'm slowly becoming a bit of a challenge junkie. But, can you blame me? This one is very much in line with my blog's purpose to promote writers and literature about people of color. The voluminous reader of S. Krishna's Books is hosting this year long challenge to read books written by authors and about south Asian countries which are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

I'm not making a list up front this time as I hope some new authors just fall into my lap. I do, however, plan to read Jhumpa Lahiri's latest book, Unaccustomed Earth, because I loved Interpreter of Maladies. I do have one recommendation if anyone needs it: Atlas of Unknowns by Tania James. I read this very recently and think it's fabulous. Of course, Swapna has tons of recs on her site which I'll probably pull from heavily.

Finally, my commitment is to read 5 books, for now. I certainly hope I read more, but I don't know what other challenges 2010 has in store and I have a few things up my sleeves. 2010 is already stacking up to be a great reading year, but then again, so does every year.
Fiona Robyn link
11/18/2009 19:29:51

Hello – I hope you don’t mind me dropping by. I’m a British author and a fellow Bookblogs member and my next novel, Thaw, will be published online next year after its physical publication. I wanted to invite you (and your readers) to participate in my Blogsplash - there’s more information at http://www.fionarobyn.com/thawblogsplash.htm. Thanks for listening!

Boss Momma link
11/19/2009 06:40:40

Hey Brown Girl, Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today. I always like chatting with you at the meetings, I will very much miss being there.

I can't wait until the New Year when I can sit down and relax with a glass of wine and a good book. Awe, that's the life... :-)

Reading Rocks,
Boss Momma

Vasilly link
11/21/2009 10:46:00

I also joined this challenge. I put Lahiri's The Namesake on my list though I may add Unaccustomed Earth.I'll add Tania James because of your recommendation. For the challenge I recommend anything by Chitra Divakaruni. I love her novels and her poetry. Have a great weekend.

susan link
11/22/2009 12:36:42

Can't blame you for joining. I am drawn to books by South Asian authors. I might join, too.

Love your new look, too.

Feminist Review link
11/25/2009 15:01:26

Might I also suggest Kamila Shamsie's Burnt Shadows?


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