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Old August 20, 2009, 06:23 PM
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Don't you think we could have a thread to share opinions about books we have read in either English or Spanish?
I'll start by recommending Purple Hibiscus by a young Nigerian writer with an impossible name.
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Old August 20, 2009, 06:26 PM
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That's a good idea. How do you find a picture, though?
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Old August 20, 2009, 06:32 PM
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You look for it in the internet. When you have it you put it into a file and then upload it by clicking on 'manage attachments' at the bottom of the page. Anyway it's not necessary to use a picture.
Glad you like the idea. You enjoy reading?
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I'm going to the bookstore either tomorrow or Saturday. I'm going to look for a book written in Spanish.

I'm mostly a "How to book" kind of guy and have many instructional books on many topics from wood carving to decorative knots to drawing to Spanish. I read other books though like Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. The rub for me is that books are a big investment of time. If I'm not sure that I'll like it then I don't try. I don't try and I don't know if I like it.
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My question is.

Can also I place books names about computation or cars?
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My question is.

Can also I place books names about computation or cars?
Why not?
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Great idea María José!

I love books, any tips are welcome!

At the moment I am reading my first Spanish ebook, it's a translation of an American detective though by Patricia Cornwell, ' Causa de Muerte' (Cause of Death). This because it seemed more accessible to me to begin with.

And the books by Patricia Cornwell are always quite easy to get into, and keep with the story. (i.e. sometimes, with some writers you need to really get used to their writing style, and it's hard to get back into the book once you have paused).
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I had a very good German teacher at University who said detective stories were the best to learn a language. Good choice!
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Good morning people.

Here very early I leave my contribution to today.

I hope you like the trucks specially the Gran Cherokee Laredo.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...rticleId=46008
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You look for it in the internet. When you have it you put it into a file and then upload it by clicking on 'manage attachments' at the bottom of the page. Anyway it's not necessary to use a picture.
Glad you like the idea. You enjoy reading?
Yes I love reading ^_^
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