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book haul, books on writing, indian book blogger, must read books on writing, must read non fiction, patricia highsmith on writing
I guess I have to say one because I am supposed to be getting more books but since I’m not sure when it’ll reach me, I shall add 2 if there is a part two of the haul. I got my hands on some really lovely reads, most of it for work but a couple for pleasure.
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We Were Liars – E Lockhart. I got this after reading Genuine Fraud. I fell in love with her writing and knew I had to read the more more raved about WWL. They had also added a few chapters of we were liars at the end of Genuine Fraud and I had some Amazon money left so naturally, I didn’t even bother trying to control myself.
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Pretty Vile Girl – Rickie Khosla. I don’t have high hopes for this since it is an Indian thriller. About a woman, Written by a man. Also it was an unsolicited copy but since I adore thrillers I shall give this a try, Maybe Indian thrillers will slowly and surely improve and become readable.
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Strangers On A Train – Patricia Highsmith. I read Plotting and writing suspense fiction a while back and after that I had to read whatever experiences and books she referred to in her story.
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What We See When We Read – Peter Mendelsund. Do you have the kind of mind that pictures everything you read? I do. So when I saw this book that explains styles and psychologies behind it I thought it be best to read it immediately.
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Against Our Will – Susan Brownmiller
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The Nakano Thriftshop – Hiromi Kawakami : If you know how obsessed I am with Japanese writing you won’t even question why I got this. Who cares if travel to Japan is out of my budget? I shall tour the country one book at a time!
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Steering The Craft – Ursula Le Guin: I rodered this about half an hour before I heard about Ursula Le Guin’s death so I don’t remember exactly why apart from having seen it on must read lists for authors. But I am really glad I did.
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Writing The Blockbuster Novel – Alfred Zuckerman: He is a legendary literary agent so naturally I need his advice on how to make my book a success.
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Killers Of The Flower Moon – David Grann : I am obsessed with TV shows about the FBI and seeing how pathetic the law and order in my country is I am very curious about how they get things done there. So when I heard about this book I needed it immediately.
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The Creative Habit – Twyla Tharp : Yes, I need to make it a habit to be creative and finish my damn book instead of procrastinating and waiting for inspiration to strike.
I also got some review copies and other books which i think I forgot to show earlier!
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Folk – Zoe Gilbert: I’ve been seeing this cover everywhere so I am excited to have my own copy. I hope it is as exciting as the cover makes it out to be.
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In The Name Of God – Ravi Subramanian : I know this author’s books aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but as someone who adores lawyer shows and shows about fraud (hello white collar baby) I love them. I hope this isn’t Hindu bashing garbage though.
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Hinduism And Nature – Nanditha Krishna: I am super psyched to read this as is my family. There is so much symbolism involving nature in my religion that I am not aware of that I have to know.
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House Of Leaves – Mark K.Danielewski: I got this as a gift from one of my favourite people on the internet and I absolutely an psyched to be reading this! I am sure it is going to be mindblowing.
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The Ice – Laline Paull: I loved The Bees. Now a lot more than when I originally read it so when I saw that it was available now I was very generously provided a review copy and it is off to a kickass start.
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That Thing We Call A Heart – Sheba Karim: I don’t think this is my kind of read but it does look like it’ll be quick and easy so i might just give it a try, expand my horizons a bit.
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The Missing Girl – Jenny Quintana : It sounds great. Like Emma In The Night but less creepy. I adored Emma In The Night and if this is even half as good as that, I am sure I will adore it.
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This Is How It Ends – Eva Dolan: I know that I requested this book because the blurb sent chills down my spine. There is something about a body hidden in a lift shaft that is just….whoa. You know?
What do you think of these books? Read any? Dying to read any?
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Great book haul! I’m most interested in The Missing Girl.. I have only read This Is How It Ends from your pile and it’s a great book, especially the ending! Happy reading!
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Oooooo that’s good to know. I just picked it up.
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I really want to read Folk too. I hope it’s great.
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Me too. The cover seems to tell me it’s going to be awesome. I really hope I’m not wrong. Haha
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Can’t wait to see what you think of House of Leaves, it has been on my TBR for a while but I have heard so many mixed reviews.
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Really? Dammit. I’ve only read positive ones. Now I’m nervous.
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I wouldn’t be too nervous, I think the biggest complaint is people saying it’s too weird. Which to me is something positive 🙂
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Oho. I shall keep that in mind.
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Hi…I am counting on you to be pleasantly surprised by ‘Pretty Vile Girl’!
Frankly, I may have been just as skeptical about this book as you are, and for the very reasons you have mentioned. But since I am the one who has written it, all I ask is a read with an open mind!
I would be very interested to know what you thought of it! Happy reading!
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Ah. That I will. I’ll let you know when my review is up.
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Lovely!
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So many interesting picks there- Hinduism and Nature, the folk, and the Kawakami book- all sounds interesting and cant wait to read them 🙂
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I hope you love them!
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I think I have said this before, your hauls make me so happy. You get really great books. Enjoy!
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Haha. Thanks Fay. You’ll love my next haul.
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Can’t wait!
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I haven’t read any of these yet. And what kind of a book are you writing? I am working on a collection of fairytale retellings all woven together 🙂
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Oh wow that sounds great. When are you hoping to finish. I’m writing a thriller of sorts.
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The end of the year at the latest 🙂
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Yay! Good luck!
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