White Teeth

Has anyone started reading the book yet? I am about 50 pages into it. It's pretty interesting so far. I'm wondering what the significance of the title is.. I guess I will find out as I read furthur. Just wondering Kate, I know you read this book over the summer but are you re-reading it now? Let us know what you think about the date for the meeting. :)

Hey Girls,

I'm not sure how many of you noticed my comments on a previous post about having another MSN/webcam conference meeting - before the next book club? I was thinking this coming Saturday evening. I know Sarah can't make it because she will be back in NF, but what about the rest of you? Even if its just an hours chat and web cam session to catch up on each others lives...Let me know what you think...

white teeth MSN meeting

Hi all,

How are you all liking the book so far? Yep Lisa, the book is indeed "White Teeth" by Zadie Smith.

I was thinking about times for an MSN/webcam confab, and came up with Sunday, November 4th, afternoon or evening. If not, then how about the weekend after?

Veil of Roses by Laura Fitzgerald

Hi Laura! Just wanted to make sure you've read my previous post about "Veil of Roses". I just gave a few of my thoughts on the novel and asked some questions. It's the post titled "My Two Cents" posted on October 4th. I did not see any comments so I wasn't sure that you saw it.

Ok, so this blog hasn't been updated, so I guess I'll break the ice :-) The next book is "White Teeth" by Zadie Smith right? I hope so, cause I have it bought, lol. I'm looking forward to reading it as soon as I finish "The Amber Spyglass" which is taking me WAY too long to read. I guess where I just started my job and need more sleep now I just don't dedicate as much time as I should to reading :-( That will change though, I swear!

Kate: When do you want to have the next meeting? Technically you're the host, so you get to pic the time that everyone meets on MSN :-)

Can't wait for the next 'meeting' I'll get a webcam as soon as I get paid :-)

So is there a theme for Saturday?

The inner workings of the thing....

So girls, how exactly is this long-distance book club meeting going to happen? I was thinking about it and I'm a bit confused as to how we are all going to communicate...So it's set for October 13 at my place, around 7:30 Newfoundland Time - Sarah, in response to your question, no we never changed the date or time, we have no reason to...Unless there is something we are rearrange to fit your schedule better? Let us know, there is still time for that. Lisa H, Megs and I will wait and be gluttonous until you are able to make contact :) I have no long distance plan here at home, so does either Sarah or Lisa H or Kate have long distance? I have my laptop and I'll try to find my webcam, we can use that. We can also use Meg's laptop and webcam, although we have had little success with that the last few times we tried, because Mac does not like PC :) Anyone have any suggestions for how to pull this off? I thought of posing questions on the blog site and having everyone respond, then responding to everyone's thoughts, if there was no way we could get in touch through the phone - sort of like a mass blogging session...Thoughts?

Girls, I must say, I really loved all of our Club meetings this past summer...the good food, the good company, the good books, and the moral support that we provide each other with whatever crisis is currently happening in our lives...I must say that now that we can't do it for a while, I miss it terribly...I'm having a case of the "you don't know what you got til it's gone" 's....

Now, time to get ready for work, Thanksgiving was wonderful, but it's over...Back to the daily grind! Love you all.

Update on getting Kate's book choice White Teeth. As of Thursday there was two copies at Chapters, one of which I bought :)

My Two Cents

Well I figured I would just share my thoughts on "Veil of Roses" since the author has been so courteous to actually read our blog! :) We really do appreciate it and enjoy reading your comments.
First I have to say that I thought your novel was fabulous! I love how it combines both light-hearted romantic comedy aspects with more serious themes such as identity, social injustice and inequalities between men and women in Iranian society. It has really opened my eyes to a culture/nation that I have to say I knew very little about before reading this book. It makes me realize that some of my own concerns and anxieties pale in comparison to what other women around the world have to face. I take a lot of the things that I do everyday, which Tami was not able to do until she got to America, for granted but I realize now that I shouldn't and I am very lucky. I appreciate what I have a lot more now. One of the other things I really liked about the book were the relationships that Tami developed with some of the other characters. Falling in love with Ike was not instantaneous as it conveniently seems to happen in other novels with love stories. Their love grew from friendship to more, and it took Tami a while to realize that what she was feeling was love. Other relationships I liked were those Tami formed with unexpected characters. Her brother-in-law became a confidante and major support for Tami which I did not expect to happen. As well, her friendship with Eva was great. Who would expect two people who seem to be total opposites at first to become best friends?
On another note I really think that this book would make a really great movie. I can see it playing out really well onscreen, since there are so many quirky characters and humorous and romantic moments. Just out of curiosity, if you were able to cast any actor as Ike who do you think you would pick? As well, have you ever visited Iran? If not do you ever plan on it?
I also really loved the part where Tami reminisced about the singer Googoosh. This was such a sad but sweet story of a "caged bird" who after many years is finally allowed to let her voice be heard, though she has to leave her home country to do it.
Well I will end it there for now. I have a lot more to say in the future though. I am really looking forward to reading your next novel. I read the excerpt on your website and it is very intriguing and compelling, I can't wait to read more!

I can't wait for the next book club meeting to discuss "Veil of Roses"! You said it was going to be at 8:00, but I will probably be calling a little later (cause 8 is only 4:30 here) Which number did you want me to call????

P.S. I found the next book - can't wait to read "White Teeth" (as soon as I finish "The Subtle Knife")

AND! Everyone needs to update their blogs, lol