tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post8134783543201675082..comments2024-01-02T15:37:04.858-05:00Comments on Caravana de recuerdos: The Cairo Trilogy ReadalongRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-27951980450753921412010-12-26T14:14:19.665-05:002010-12-26T14:14:19.665-05:00Sandra: Wonderful--and belated welcome to the read...Sandra: Wonderful--and belated welcome to the readalong! I'll keep an eye out for your posts after I get my own first one up. Cheers!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-89479731817445981942010-12-19T19:17:09.387-05:002010-12-19T19:17:09.387-05:00I've enjoyed what little Mahfouz I have read a...I've enjoyed what little Mahfouz I have read and would love to join you in the readalong.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-22746239439007129682010-11-30T18:02:02.618-05:002010-11-30T18:02:02.618-05:00*Valerie: So glad to have you joining us! Please ...*Valerie: So glad to have you joining us! Please don't worry about the discussion deadlines--those are only target dates. In any event, it'll be great to have your savvy as a previous Mahfouz reader on board with us. Cheers!<br /><br />*Sarah: Yay--now it's a full on party! And ditto the nice things about the group as a whole. I just bought my copy of <em>Palace Walk</em> tonight, so I'm eager to dig in despite identifying with the reading overload you hint at with your Proust comment. Hope you have fun!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-11405098448884906032010-11-30T09:27:32.474-05:002010-11-30T09:27:32.474-05:00Finally made a decision about this readalong. I di...Finally made a decision about this readalong. I didn't want to start another series until I finished Proust, but I also can't think of a better group of people to read this with. It would be a shame not to share the experience. So I'm in. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-16585160457995510482010-11-28T17:17:14.810-05:002010-11-28T17:17:14.810-05:00I'm late in saying that I want to participate ...I'm late in saying that I want to participate in this read-a-long! December might be more of a challenge because of the holidays, but I'm going to do my best!<br /><br />I read Mahfouz several years ago, but not this series. I'd like to revisit him.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10401551604933163595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-40691320822363323462010-11-22T23:53:05.355-05:002010-11-22T23:53:05.355-05:00*Mee: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, ...*Mee: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, but I'm glad to hear that so many others are interested in reading the <em>Cairo Trilogy</em> someday. As for me, I love all the covers unfortunately!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-19424484870795751162010-11-18T07:09:29.246-05:002010-11-18T07:09:29.246-05:00Been meaning to say that Mahfouz and the Cairo Tri...Been meaning to say that Mahfouz and the Cairo Trilogy have been on my radar for a while and I've been thinking to read them (at least the first one as a start). Was quite surprised to find you're having the read-along. I'm not sure I can join at the assigned time, but hopefully I'll be reading it soon as well.<br /><br />ps: I love the cute covers (as on Emily's post). Been eyeing those ones on Book Depo for a while!meehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328641316798271079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-24460307087321360042010-11-16T23:19:41.001-05:002010-11-16T23:19:41.001-05:00*Bythefirelight: Interesting information--I wasn&#...*Bythefirelight: Interesting information--I wasn't aware of that. Am pretty eager to get going on the trilogy since I've heard so many good things about it. Cheers!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-43964538066612624242010-11-15T00:51:27.974-05:002010-11-15T00:51:27.974-05:00I finally started reading them the year Mahfouz di...I finally started reading them the year Mahfouz died. They are pretty impressive. It is worth noting that he wrote them as one book, but it was too big for the publishers so he made it a trilogy. (He says that some where in Ghitani's book of conversations with Mafhouz).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-31938431019782007802010-11-08T01:19:59.986-05:002010-11-08T01:19:59.986-05:00*Claire: Price is a consideration for me as well, ...*Claire: Price is a consideration for me as well, but my bigger problem is that I like all the covers! What to do, what to do...Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-11577963834195687942010-11-07T09:40:39.266-05:002010-11-07T09:40:39.266-05:00Those covers you posted are the ones I'm geari...Those covers you posted are the ones I'm gearing towards.. they feel very nostalgic. But pricier, I'm afraid. Waiting for The Book Dep to put them on sale, lol.clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14397226316253896335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-7401869317700343482010-11-04T23:52:27.205-04:002010-11-04T23:52:27.205-04:00*Bookaroundthecorner: Thanks--I've heard so m...*Bookaroundthecorner: Thanks--I've heard so many good things about the trilogy!<br /><br />*Emily: Me, too! By the way, you cracked me up with that "girlier" crack, lady...<br /><br />*Anthony: Thanks--I'm sure there will be some fun conversations to follow given the quality of all the other bloggers/readers!<br /><br />*Emily Jane: Thanks! I understand the time constraints thing, but feel free to join in last minute if anything changes.<br /><br />*Frances: I, uh, ahem, don't remember the subject of blogger baiting ever coming up before, but thanks so much for reminding me about the pumpkin ale in my fridge. What a refreshing idea! Am psyched to have you and the rest of the gang reading along on this and glad to hear that the posting schedule will make things easier for you. P.S. Love all those covers, but it's the Everyman's Library edition that's calling my name!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-5207317039985016902010-11-03T21:33:18.199-04:002010-11-03T21:33:18.199-04:00Richard, haven't we discussed book blogger bai...Richard, haven't we discussed book blogger baiting? Now go wash down your machismo suppressant with a Sarah suggested ale while I sign you up for the Persephone Secret Santa gift exchange. You have not read a one of them have you?<br /><br />Excited about this and went the Everyman route myself. The posting schedule is also easier for me than our Friday schedule. Many thanks for organizing!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-73561142625874551542010-11-03T18:38:41.257-04:002010-11-03T18:38:41.257-04:00Oh wow, I would so love to join in...but I just do...Oh wow, I would so love to join in...but I just don't have the time. Damn. Can't wait to hear what you think about it!Emily Janehttp://www.bookedallweek.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-47000984823655388592010-11-03T16:19:56.972-04:002010-11-03T16:19:56.972-04:00I've wondered about Mahfouz, enjoyed reading y...I've wondered about Mahfouz, enjoyed reading your thoughts on <i>Miramar</i>, and I shall read your collected thoughts on this trilogy with interest.ABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424190778506425886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-69125098096521791872010-11-03T14:51:35.382-04:002010-11-03T14:51:35.382-04:00Looking forward to it, man! (Although, my edition...Looking forward to it, man! (Although, my editions ARE a little girlier than either of the other options, haha.)Emilyhttp://www.eveningallafternoon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911087927983597831.post-25147834900411432682010-11-03T10:07:36.940-04:002010-11-03T10:07:36.940-04:00I've read them and I loved them. I hope you...I've read them and I loved them. I hope you'll have a good time reading this too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com