some things i can not change but 'til I try I'll never know

[ivy_chan]

First of all, to those of you celebrating Rosh Hashanah, I wish you a belated happy new year. I hope you enjoy yourselves

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[scdsam]

I'm so glad you brought "Read a Book Day" to my attention! I will fully be participating in this! I think I will read The Book Thief and Habibi and go from there.

This gives me pieces of hope to what would have otherwise been a shameful and dark day.

[ivy_chan]

Both of those books sound awesome. What's Habibi about?

And yes, I can't think of any better way to respect the day than by enriching my knowledge, banishing ignorance, and enjoying my freedom to learn.

[t3h_toby_chan]

Wow, thanks so much for sharing that event; it's a wonderful idea. (Linking to the video on my Facebook, btw.)

You also remind me I should watch the film version of Persepolis. (Have you read Marjane's other comics btw? I really enjoyed Embroideries and Chicken With Plums.)

[ivy_chan]

Haven't read the other comics and can't find them here. T_T

What are her other works about? Similar?

[t3h_toby_chan]

They're not as epic or gritty as Persepolis, but are both also based on real life.

Chicken With Plums is the story of her great-uncle's suicide over his favorite instrument being broke. It's depressing and funny at the same time and sort of reads like a fable.

Embroideries is about the conversations had by the women of all generations in her family about sex. It's very sweet and intimate.

[ivy_chan]

Ooo, Embroideries seems especially relevant to my interests. I shall look for it online.

[silent_myriad]

Kudos to these guys! Yes, I think I too will read a book on the day.

[ivy_chan]

Welcome aboard! (And from your icon, I guess Leo's joining in, too. XD)

[bewarethespork]

This is a great idea, and one in which I definitely intend to participate. Thanks for posting this. :)

[ivy_chan]

It was the least I could do for such a wonderful idea. It's good to know you're participating, too!

[ivy_chan]

Awww, that's great. It's good to know the kids are getting involved and discussing it, too. Are any of them participating?

[ivy_chan]

Ugh, kids these days and their no reading policies. It makes me long for a no TV month or something. Wasn't there a no TV month at some point? (I think there was when I was growing up.) Anyway, it couldn't have gone over well. XD I know not everyone's a lit nerd, but I still think books have something to offer everyone who is capable of accessing and reading them. They're just that awesome. And so varied!