Folks! It’s a great subject for discussing your favorite writers and books. I want to ask you: 1) Is reading popular in your country? 2) What kind of books you prefer? 3) Who is your favorite writer? 4) What is a book do you like? My answers: 1. Yes. There are a lot of library in my country. 2. Russian classic, non-fiction and fantasy (not very often). 3. I like a lot of. Dostoevsky, Faulkner, Kafka, Salinger, Yasunari Cavabata, Brodsky, Cavafis (great Greece poet) and others. (Sorry for spelling, I don’t sure in it). 4. “Idiot” by Dostoevsky.

Subject created by Denis_s on Apr 11, 2005 @ 16:09

To Eowin: I don't know whether many Russian writers are famous abroad. I'd like to recommend many of them, but I'm sure that reading them in translation won't be so interesting as in Russian. For example, I saw Pushkin's (the most famous Russian poet) poems translated into English and it was SO strange to read them! But I know, that some our writers are famous in other countries. They are Tolstoy, Dostoevsky and Chechov. I hate the first one(if there are any Russians,who like him, forgive me please), and I'm indifferent to the other two, but I think that reading Dostoevsky could be interesting for you. [br][edited by Axiom on 2005-04-28 17:37:49]

Comment written by Axiom on Apr 28, 2005 @ 17:37

In Hungary reading is quite popular. Do you know any Hungarian authors or books?

Comment written by Kate25 on Apr 26, 2005 @ 10:01

Hi, Do you Know Carmen Martín Gaite??? she's a very excellent spanish writter. "Caperucita en Manhattan" is one of the best books I was read.

Comment written by ruta66 on Apr 25, 2005 @ 18:33

1) Reading isn't very popular in France for teenagers, but some read a lot (like me). Most of them read only comics and newspapers. 2)I prefer novels:I love adventure, mystery, and fantasy stories . 3) My favorite writers are Tolkien, Victor Hugo, Lian Hearn... 4)My favorite book is the Return of the king, by Tolkien! P.S:I have never read Russian books.What book do you advice to a French teenager( 15 years old )who'd like to discover this literature?

Comment written by Eowyn11 on Apr 25, 2005 @ 13:51

I know Turkish author – Orhan Pamuk (I am not sure in spelling). I’d read his “Black book”. It was interesting.

Comment written by Denis_s on Apr 21, 2005 @ 14:52

reading is popular in türkiye.my favourite autors are maeve bincy,marlo morgan,travenıan.ı like very much travenian's books.ı thınk he is a very stange.And tuna kiremitçi(ın türkiye)is a good author.And Anna Karanina(tolstoy) is one of my favourite books.

Comment written by busragunes on Apr 21, 2005 @ 11:49

1) Is reading popular in your country?(United States)not to kids 2) What kind of books you prefer? mystery 3) Who is your favorite writer?alot,mostly lemony snicket 4) What is a book do you like? i like the series of unfortunate events

Comment written by liloandstitc on Apr 21, 2005 @ 00:00

1) Yes, reading is quite popular in Estonia. 2) I like fantasy and well... 3) I like Anton Hansen Tammsaare and J.K. Rowling. 4) I like Harry Potter, LOTR and "Tõde ja õigus" ("The true and right") by A.H. Tammsaare. And then I like "Tasuja " ("The Reveger") by Eduard Bornhöhe.

Comment written by Eleane on Apr 20, 2005 @ 22:14

By saying that Nabokov is an American celebrity in literature, I only meant to say that he is greatly respected and admired in America as a brilliant writer, of both nationalities. Nabokov is one of the amazing writers that have the privelege to be counted a member of more than one country's culture, so it really is hard to say which he belongs to!

Comment written by helloplatypu on Apr 14, 2005 @ 23:51

Dear American friends! I respect your nation, but why did you say Nabokov is American celebrity in literature. It is great delirium! We (I mean Russian) think Nabokov is famous Russian writer. Half of all his books was written in Russian, and half – in English. He lived in Russia, German, France, America. All of his life he loved only Russia (not Soviet Union – he hated it) and America (France and German, excuse me!). He died and bored Switzerland. Whose celebrity he is now? I’ve read all his books. But I have read his English books in translation. Excuse me, if I have offended someone. I just want to tell that Nabokov is the greatest writer. I recommend to read it to all.

Comment written by Denis_s on Apr 14, 2005 @ 10:10

1.(America)No. Most people I know don't read very often. 2. many different kinds. 3. Kurt Vonnegut. 4. Mother Night. as soon as I finish learning German I plan on reading some Goethe. never heard of Nabokov though, but I looked up his name and his books sound interesting.

Comment written by Calvero on Apr 14, 2005 @ 07:04

Nabokov is an American celebrity in literature!!!! (although everyone manages to mispronounce his name) I've only read Pale Fire and Lolita, but I know that no American can say he/she is well-read until he/she has read some Nabokov :)

Comment written by helloplatypu on Apr 14, 2005 @ 03:22

I'm not sure what people think of Nabokov here. Most people I know have never read any of his books, so...I think people have heard of him, but haven't read his stuff... I've read Lolita, Invitation to a Beheading, Pale Fire, and The Gift. I've just discovered Nabokov though, so I hope to get a chance to read more of his books soon.

Comment written by Nimue on Apr 13, 2005 @ 21:57

It seems, you are right. People reacts to this theme not very well. Except for Russian. It's so pity.

Comment written by Denis_s on Apr 13, 2005 @ 16:07

Russia has a very rich culture and literature is definitely something that all Russian children learn and love since their yearly years of life. I am quite sure that there are not many countries in the world where schools can offer a subject called 'Literature', which is really sad. 1) There are numerous libraries in Belgium, though official facts show that people do not read much. =/ 2) I mostly read science-fiction, fantasy, novels and thrillers. Though I would not mind reading a good fictional detective story like "Fatherland" by Robert Harris. I like classic literature, especially English and Russian, thanks to my mother. =) 3) I do not have a favourite writer, because I am still discovering the world of literature. 4) At the moment my favourite books are "Fatherland" and "Dune". Although it may change sooner or later...

Comment written by Flamdring on Apr 13, 2005 @ 14:14

What is the books of Nabokov do you read? He is a great author. What do americans think about him?

Comment written by Denis_s on Apr 13, 2005 @ 11:19

Reading isn't that popular, here (United States), I don't think. It seems that the television has taken over. I like to read fiction, usually classics or really strange books. I really like French literature. My favorite authors are Victor Hugo, Alexander Dumas, Emily Bronte, Nabokov, and David Foster Wallace. As for favorite books...probably "Infinite Jest". However, I wouldn't reccommend it to those who don't speak English as their first language. It's hard enough to get through if English IS your mothertongue.

Comment written by Nimue on Apr 13, 2005 @ 04:32

1) Yes, it is. I am from Russia, too:) 2) I like classics, since-fiction and some fantasy (Tolkien). 3) I don't have a favourite one. I like Remark, Steinbeck, Shwarts,Turgenev, Lermobtov, Goethe. And I also like poetry:Pasternak, Mandelshtam, Mayakovsky... 4)But my favourite book is "Zolotoy telenok" by Ilf and Petrov:) But my

Comment written by Axiom on Apr 11, 2005 @ 20:10

Hello I love kafka la metamorphose... I love Russian novel too If you like whiters like salinger etc.. I am sure that you'd like Singer..that's very good. I love fantastic Italian novel also I like buzzatti le reve de l'escalier... I read those novel in french because when I read in english i am not able to understand it's too difficult.. I read english book from the whriter Mike Gayle" Mr Commitments" "His'n Hers" it's fun and easy to understand that's great for me... I bought the book Bridget Jones in english but there are too many slang and i am not able to understand.. Bye [br][edited by Isaforchat on 2005-04-11 18:48:53]

Comment written by Isaforchat on Apr 11, 2005 @ 18:42

Folks! It’s a great subject for discussing your favorite writers and books. I want to ask you: 1) Is reading popular in your country? 2) What kind of books you prefer? 3) Who is your favorite writer? 4) What is a book do you like? My answers: 1. Yes. There are a lot of library in my country. 2. Russian classic, non-fiction and fantasy (not very often). 3. I like a lot of. Dostoevsky, Faulkner, Kafka, Salinger, Yasunari Cavabata, Brodsky, Cavafis (great Greece poet) and others. (Sorry for spelling, I don’t sure in it). 4. “Idiot” by Dostoevsky.

Comment written by Denis_s on Apr 11, 2005 @ 16:09