tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post2099968103281126704..comments2024-03-22T07:35:09.284-07:00Comments on Books in the City: Announcing Immigrant Stories Challenge 2011Booksnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-76065140562683634912011-11-23T04:56:14.351-08:002011-11-23T04:56:14.351-08:00Here is an absolute favourite of mine The Reverse ...Here is an absolute favourite of mine The Reverse Immigrant by Alfred Zappala<br /><br />http://anglersrest.blogspot.com/2011/08/reverse-immigrant-by-alfred-m-zappala.htmlJulie Goucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368170005503879489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-80625608968720361662011-10-24T12:25:24.606-07:002011-10-24T12:25:24.606-07:00I am late to find this BUT...well... my entire blo...I am late to find this BUT...well... my entire blog (The Migrant Bookclub) is dedicated to a very similar challenge! I am so happy to find this. Bookmarking your blog to devour later!petyahttp://www.themigrantbookclub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-70086461597563248022011-06-21T18:55:26.457-07:002011-06-21T18:55:26.457-07:00Sandra - thanks so much for stopping by and for pa...Sandra - thanks so much for stopping by and for participating in the challenge. I started Broken Glass Park too and think its great so far! Sorry you are not feeling well and hope you feel better soon!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-18352867871185265142011-06-21T14:45:25.348-07:002011-06-21T14:45:25.348-07:00I never wrote a post about this challenge but I ha...I never wrote a post about this challenge but I have been doing the reading for it. Broken Glass Park by Alina Bronsky, Sweetness in the Belly by Camilla Gibb, and Lovesong by Alex Miller are three that I have read this year and can recommend very highly. I have been too ill to write reviews. Thank you.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-89180422898091374532011-05-06T08:24:27.156-07:002011-05-06T08:24:27.156-07:00My first official book for this challenge is somet...My first official book for this challenge is something that I know you read, too, Colleen! <br /><br /><a title="Dance Lessons by Aine Greaney" href="http://indiereaderhouston.com/blog/archives/1568" rel="nofollow"><em>Dance Lessons</em> by Aine Greaney </a>Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00362919925024094294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-28357110015445160262011-03-06T02:52:35.762-08:002011-03-06T02:52:35.762-08:00Here's my first contribution to the Immigrant ...Here's my first contribution to the Immigrant Stories Challenge: <a href="http://bookbirddog.blogspot.com/2011/03/book-review-dead-light-district-by-jill.html" rel="nofollow">Dead Light District</a>Harvee/Book Dilettantehttp://bookbirddog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-89297675099078468912011-02-27T09:31:00.500-08:002011-02-27T09:31:00.500-08:00As an immigrant, I read a lot of books written by ...As an immigrant, I read a lot of books written by immigrants or children of immigrants. I'll join your challenge!Book Dilettantehttp://bookbirddog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-90861565345984650352011-01-26T04:21:22.064-08:002011-01-26T04:21:22.064-08:00Great! I just finished my first book for your chal...Great! I just finished my first book for your challenge. The post is at http://colreads.blogspot.com/2011/01/audiobook-review-bitter-sweets.html<br />Thanks for hosting, Colleen.Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-75051065095376337072011-01-25T14:00:41.765-08:002011-01-25T14:00:41.765-08:00Hi Colleen, That is a great suggestion and I will...Hi Colleen, That is a great suggestion and I will get one set up! And thanks for your suggestions!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-2341836647803106792011-01-25T09:00:13.356-08:002011-01-25T09:00:13.356-08:00Hi, Colleen.
Will there be a Mr. Linky for what p...Hi, Colleen.<br /><br />Will there be a Mr. Linky for what people have read? I'd love to see what people read!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-67622822186335517632011-01-24T12:30:13.389-08:002011-01-24T12:30:13.389-08:00I actually wrote about immigrant literature for my...I actually wrote about immigrant literature for my final project in my MA program. I'm always on the lookout for something new. I haven't done my challenge post yet, but I'm definitely signing on. I'll come back with a link later this week.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00362919925024094294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-34361912528502291382011-01-16T09:45:43.437-08:002011-01-16T09:45:43.437-08:00I kept thinking about this challenge, so I finally...I kept thinking about this challenge, so I finally signed up! I think it's a great idea for a challenge. Thanks for hosting!Jen at Introverted Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804424405257091608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-46157379720539293522010-12-13T10:25:00.630-08:002010-12-13T10:25:00.630-08:00This is a great challenge! I'm not joining any...This is a great challenge! I'm not joining any more, but I love this focus. I also like that you've included fiction as well as nonfiction. I'm really looking forward to seeing what people read for this!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429588794754369453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-29757734765220014922010-12-13T10:16:15.369-08:002010-12-13T10:16:15.369-08:00while I am not signing up for this, I have a perfe...while I am not signing up for this, I have a perfect recommendation for it: The Long Way Home by David Laskin.Carin Siegfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278383926500248048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-55266626793606143182010-12-13T03:34:57.906-08:002010-12-13T03:34:57.906-08:00I have a soft spot for immigrant stories (well, be...I have a soft spot for immigrant stories (well, being immigrant myself, and my dad, and my granddad..) so with minimum 1 book requirement, sure I'll join. Why not?! :) <br /><br />I second JoV for Amy Tan's books. I read all of them apart from the last and they're all great for the challenge. Also The Arrival by Shaun Tan, which I think is the ultimate perfect immigrant story!meehttp://www.meexia.com/bookienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-6581248419158584952010-12-12T15:44:20.013-08:002010-12-12T15:44:20.013-08:00I am caving and joining this challenge (in about a...I am caving and joining this challenge (in about a week). Wonderful idea.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-76978859830347255182010-12-12T11:07:56.656-08:002010-12-12T11:07:56.656-08:00Hi Colleen,
Great idea for a reading challenge. I...Hi Colleen,<br />Great idea for a reading challenge. I've posted and linked back to you. Have a great day!<br /><br />Sherrie<br />Just Books<br />http://sherriesbooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/2011-reading-challenges.htmlSherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066594863146323403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-23999540313643458852010-12-11T07:43:07.644-08:002010-12-11T07:43:07.644-08:00@JoV - thanks for the suggestions - I have added t...@JoV - thanks for the suggestions - I have added them to the page of book recommendations for the challenge Hope you will join the challenge!<br /><br />@softdrink - I understand the challenge limit but feel free to follow the reviews etc from challenge participants<br /><br />Diane - thanks for signing up so quickly - glad to have you on board!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-29159762827264547452010-12-11T05:43:29.489-08:002010-12-11T05:43:29.489-08:00Here is the link to my first post- can't wait!...Here is the link to my first post- can't wait!<br /><br />http://bookchickdi.blogspot.com/2010/12/booksnyc-immigrant-challenge.html(Diane) bookchickdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640913682123489734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-80318785886191093652010-12-11T05:19:17.258-08:002010-12-11T05:19:17.258-08:00This is a great challenge and it will give me a wa...This is a great challenge and it will give me a way to clear some of the books off my shelf, including Little Bee and Oscar Wao. Zeitoun by Dave Eggers is another terrific book to add to the list.<br />Count me in at the This Land is My Land level.(Diane) bookchickdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640913682123489734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-75500879383619890382010-12-11T05:05:46.029-08:002010-12-11T05:05:46.029-08:00This is a great idea for a challenge! But I've...This is a great idea for a challenge! But I've challenged myself not to sign up for any challenges. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-24231918578761200492010-12-11T04:31:18.298-08:002010-12-11T04:31:18.298-08:00and that passport button is lovely!and that passport button is lovely!JoVhttp://www.bibliojunkie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-51760434806923022422010-12-11T04:30:23.431-08:002010-12-11T04:30:23.431-08:00I read books of immigrants all the time, and love ...I read books of immigrants all the time, and love it. What a great idea!! I am going to give this a serious thought.<br /><br />These are some I have read: A Thousand Years of Good Prayers by YiYun Li,The Secret River by Kate Grenville (from London to Australia),Road from Damascus by Robin Yassin-Kassab, Digging to America by Anne Tyler, and some of Amy Tan's novels.JoVhttp://www.bibliojunkie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-24749631227506555692010-12-10T21:15:04.340-08:002010-12-10T21:15:04.340-08:00Hi Lisa - Hope you join in!Hi Lisa - Hope you join in!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-38528724171884020982010-12-10T20:58:26.131-08:002010-12-10T20:58:26.131-08:00And here I thought I was going to stand firm on my...And here I thought I was going to stand firm on my limit of challenges. But only having to read one book is very tempting and I love the idea. Definitely going to have to ponder this one!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.com