romantiscue Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Pleased to meet you all! I suppose I should try to do this the traditional way; I'm a 18 year old female from Sweden's capital, Stockholm. Obviously, I'm a voracious reader, or I wouldn't have ended up here I enjoy all kinds of books, try my best not to get stuck in any specific genre, and to read things outside my comfort zone (which is admittedly rather large). I do tend to get obsessed with certain themes though; most recently, I'm all about cross-dressing, gender roles and issues concerning sexuality in historical fiction and non-fiction. Last book read was Pamela Kaufman's Shield of Three Lions. It was a most fascinating romp through the early middle ages, and will be reread many times in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hello and welcome. If you haven't read it already, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides might be a book that you would enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romantiscue Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Thank you I've heard about that book and I'm very interested in it, though it's extremely hard to find here. It's by the author who wrote... eh, The Virgin Suicides, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Yes, you are correct. Sorry it's difficult to find where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romantiscue Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 It's alright; once I'm annoyed enough, I'll hunt it down even if I have to walk to the flames of hell to find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Have you read Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides? It deals with gender issues; the main character is a hermaphrodite. It's contemporary fiction and an awesome read. ETA: Just saw Pixie's post. Great minds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romantiscue Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Thank you, it's good to be here Ah, now that you've also recommended it, I'll simply have to track it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 It's alright; once I'm annoyed enough, I'll hunt it down even if I have to walk to the flames of hell to find it I like your tenacity. Welcome to the forum. Have you read Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides? It deals with gender issues; the main character is a hermaphrodite. It's contemporary fiction and an awesome read. ETA: Just saw Pixie's post. Great minds... For a second there, Kylie, I thought I had double-posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) Hej och välkommen! Glad you found us Edit: I would second Middlesex as well, it's an excellent read! Edited July 30, 2010 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romantiscue Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Tack så mycket! Did you learn swedish in school? *curious* Pixie: I do everything for the opportunity to read a good book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Tack så mycket! Did you learn swedish in school? *curious* Yeah, Swedish is the second official language here in Finland so we learn it in school. I love the language and the culture and the people Well, I love all the Nordic languages and countries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hello romantiscue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brida Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Welcome romantiscue! I see you've already settled in Enjoy the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 HI romantiscue welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romantiscue Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Thank you every one! What a pleasant way to be welcomed; so many people gathering around to greet me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Welcome to the Forum, romantiscue We have a real international flavour today! (PS I know a really nice restaurant in Gamla Stan, if you're interested ... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hello and to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hi Romantiscue hope you'll be very happy here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) Hello and welcome to the forum, you sound like you shall settle with ease into the discussion; pleased to meet you. Edited July 30, 2010 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romantiscue Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 I'm sure I'll be happy here; I feel right at home already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Hello! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romantiscue Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Thank you, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm44 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Welcome to the forum, Romantiscue! Enjoy! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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