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    in YA Month (Archived)

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    I have a question for all the authors who kindly joined this forum. In your opinion, why most of YA books are not published here in Italy? Do you think it's a "wrong place" for YA literature? I work with teenagers and it's always difficult to find a good book for them, a good story who can "talk" to them. Harry Potter, Hunger Games and some Chambers books are on our shelves, obviously, but most of the authors - I'm really sorry to admit it - are completely unknown here. We don't even have a name for YA books.. they're just books without genre. Is it a problem of culture or mainly of translation?

    Your Book Activity - October 2013

    in General Book Discussions

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    Finished The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie, now started Rendezvous With Rama by Arthur C. Clarke.

     

    I loved Rendezvous.. I hope you'll like it too.

    I'm reading Ulysses by James Joyce at the moment because my copy of The Book Thief is still missing (the library sent me the italian version, but I want to read the english one) so I'm still waiting. Well Joyce is really good at keeping company, anyway.

    What's Up in October?

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    That's a bad news, Talisman.. I can't wait to see those pics.

     

    You're all doing really well, aren't you? Holidays, book fairs, shopping, shutdown.. busy lives, guys! And I truly envy you every one of you.. just so you know. :D:giggle2:

    I'm spending a lot of time in the hospitals lately.. but no answers at the moment. So, I'm still waiting.

    Can you read with background noise (tv or people talking for example)?

    in General Book Discussions

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    I'm one of those who need noise to concentrate, Paperplane, but I can't tell you how it works. Sometimes I sing along but I still can take in every single word. And most of the time I read books written in italian while I'm listening to songs sung in english. It's strange, just like if your brains splits in two different parts. And it's funny! My best friend can't take in a word without complete silence: when we travel together by train or bus, and we always read something when we travel, she punches me everytime my music is too loud or when I start singing.. so, maybe it's better to read with no background noise.. it's less painful! :)

    Your Book Activity - October 2013

    in General Book Discussions

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    I had some problems with my car, so I couldn't go to the library to get my copy of The Book Thief. Sadly, I have to wait until next week. But that's not too bad, because I still have some good books to finish and I can simply go to another library (closer, so I can ride my bike).

     

    Pontalba, that was a super quick read! Frankie.. The Reunion section is short, you're right. Poppyshake, you have a wise postman! :)

    Your Book Activity - October 2013

    in General Book Discussions

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    Finished Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett and A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams.

     

    Both great books, aren't they?! Did you like them, Pontalba?

     

    Finished two books tonight, written by two young and talented italian authors. I'm going to the library tomorrow to see if my copy of The Book Thief is arrived. I can't wait to read it, I saw so many great comments here.. and it'll be my first book in english after several months!! :D  The next one will be The Perks of being a Wallflower, seems some of you liked it, don't you?

    Your Book Activity - October 2013

    in General Book Discussions

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    Thanks everyobody for saying my english is good ..  you're all sweet and too kind. Just let me know where you want me to send your money now.. c'mon, you can't have said that for free! :P

    I read Love Story too, perhaps 15 years ago or something. I really enjoyed it, I really cried my heart out. Yes, Frankie I've already read RWS and I thought it was a great book! I took a good look at your suggestions about other Borroghs ' Books and the only one I found was Dry. Bu it's been ages since I requested it.. I would like to read it before forcing the library to buy other AB books.

    Should YA books include swearing, sex etc?

    in YA Month (Archived)

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    I must admit we are really rude in Italy. We use cursewords every four "normal" words in everyday life because we are so drencgìhed in bad manners that we don't even try to be ashamed of what we say. And it's so sad..

    Anyway, some cursewords are used in books and even at school, sometimes, and not only by pupils but by teachers too. In my opinion it's not something to be proud of, but that's the way it is here.

    I'm not a mother yet but I work with teenagers (12-18) and I have to admit they wouldn't read a book unless it's closer to their reality. When they read they want to find he same words they say when they are with their friends. I help a 14 years old dislexic boy with his homeworks and once he had to try and read a chapter of a book. He chose Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Suddenly he stopped reading and said: "Come on, he's dying and he doesn't even swear a little?"

    A book should reflect the society in which we live, but what happens if the society is slowly slipping towards subculture?

    Your Book Activity - October 2013

    in General Book Discussions

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    Oh, brilliant, Eleonora! The Book Thief is such a terrific read. Your English is already excellent, but I'm still happy you've found some English books to read. I always worry that things get lost in translation, so it might be nice for you to read some books in the original language.

     

    Thank you Kylie.. I'm afraid there are plenty of things that get lost in translation, sadly. Sometimes, I like reading american or english classics in their original versione and then I read the translated one and I find that, even if the story is obviously the same, the italian version looses some - how to call it - shades. I can't wait to start reading those books! :)

     

     

    That's amazing news, I'm sooooo happy for you!!! :D:friends3::readingtwo:   Maybe you could see if you could find a copy of Augusten Burroughs's Dry at that library, and cancel the order at the other one, the one that hasn't still delivered it to you :censored:   I'm sure you're going to spend quite a while now, checking out which books they have... Happy times! :D

     

    You know Frankie, that was the first thing that came up to my mind when I found the library. Unfortunately, Dry is not in the list of the available yet, but the other good thing is that I can ask the library to buy some books sometimes. In the next few days I have to prepare a list of the books I would like to read and then, hopefully in a couple of weeks, I will have a copy!!! Yeeeehh!

    Ah, Frankie, The Class was the first book I read in my life. It's my very first time with the pages! I was 8 and I found the book in my parents' room. They told me not to read it because it wasn't for children.. But, you know, I had some troubles with authorities (still have) and I stole the book as soon as I could. I loved it sooo much!! At the beginning I loved Daniel, because he had my surname, I must admit. I read it so many times since, and I always find it a wonderful story. I do hope you'll like it!

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