Here a woman in Iran reads reminding me of the illustrations in Marjane Satrapi's astounding Persepholis. This graphic novel -- an account of her life growing up in Iran --is very easy to read but deeply moving. Should make those of us whose youth was spent in Britain and the US very grateful indeed.
This poor woman looks as if reading is giving her a headache and she will shortly reach for the Advil. She probably hasn't discovered Persephone books yet. I challenge you to fail to find a perfect book for the reader in the house. (They should pay me for all this boosting........in books please.) Bee agrees with me. My latest favorite: Good Evening Mrs.Craven by Mollie Panter Downe.
This is a picture of me in my negligee and high heeled pointed slippers sitting by my Parisienne window enjoying The Caliph's House by Tahir Shah in which he describes all the dramas, disasters and joys of refurbishing an old haunted house in Casablanca. Very funny, full of amazing stories. Arm chair travelling at its best. 
On a more serious note, I' m currently reading the gripping and saddening non-fiction Human Smoke by Nicholson Baker. The events leading up to the Second World war - little snippets of diaries, newspaper accounts from all over the world.
Hope everyone gets at least one super read for the holidays..........
All such very interesting portraits, Elizabeth! Thank you for the links...Reading should not be a headache, but more like the last photo...tranquil...sublime...Happy Day and Happy Reading :o) ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteI like the way you did this post. Always love visuals...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic post. Loved the humor, the images, and, of course, the recommendations!
ReplyDeleteInteresting list of books and fun images. I love the global theme. I'm going to republish my post with links to the other Blogger Book Boost posts to make it easier for people to find them. I can update it if more late-comers want to join in via the comments. I'm certainly not done with my holiday shopping yet.
ReplyDeleteI loved the last picture especially! There's something about the intensity with which she holds the book, as if it a most precious possession (as mine are to me).
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! AND you look loooovely in your high heeled slippers :)
ReplyDeleteI'm also reading a non fiction, WWII...heart wrenching story,
In my hands, by Irene Gut Opdyke.
x..x
I am pretty sure I need to buy the entire Persephone collection and hide away for a few months.
ReplyDeleteOnce I am done, I shall read your two recommendations!
Perfect pictures, excellent recommendations. Loved The Caliph's House, but have not yet read the others...they go on my 'must haves' immediately. Thank you, Elizabeth.
ReplyDelete(I'm also late for Sarah's Book Boost...will be done tomorrow. Hopefully.)
I too loved The Caliph's House. Love your pictures - they all look so serious - for sure no-one is ready an amusing book!
ReplyDeleteI love your clever pictures of women reading! What a nice way to highlight the book boost. (And your book choices are superb!)
ReplyDeleteBTW, my mother-in-law is getting Good Evening Mrs. Craven for Christmas.
I love that you did a post on woman reading! There is something powerful in these pictures (maybe not the one with the woman who looks like she has a headache). Thanks for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteI'm adding Human Smoke to my list.
ReplyDeleteHAAW (have an amazing Wednesday) !
I would love to know what the woman in the first pic is reading...
ReplyDeleteas for you, Elizabeth, mon Dieu, you are quite a vision in this vaporous négligé!(don't catch a cold now, I heard it was cold in New York)
:-)
ps: and congratulations for your lovely book !!
As always an entertaining post. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of women reading, Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteI am currently reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. Very good.....so far.
I'll have to pick up some of your suggestions.
Hi Elizabeth: Thanks for the book recommendations. I look forward to checking them out.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the photo of you in the negligee and high heeled slippers by the Parisenne window. How stylish. LOL! ;-)
Paz XOXO
Yes, Persepholis was an amazing book! The animated film is good too- true to the story.
ReplyDeleteYou did find some images here as always.
ReplyDeleteI like the skeleton costume.
Also the colours and images. You could have been in Marakesh.
Checked Sussana's - very stunning and colourful.
Hey! Isn't Persepolis a wonderful novel? I am afraid to see the movie because I don't want it to be horrible.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for reminding me to read the Baker book.
>>Should make those of us whose youth was spent in Britain and the US very grateful indeed.
ReplyDeleteI do not agree with you.
Everywhere would be 'peaceful' everyone would be 'grateful' if there were no 'egoism and selfishness'.
Hi - I just happened on your blog and really enjoyed this. I had a calendar once entitled 'women reading'. It had a different image for every month; I loved it and felt really sad when the end of December came and I had to take it down :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely images of women readers. I have been thinking a lot about women's right to education after a Taliban attack on another brave girl asserting her right to education in Afghanistan last week. As the saying goes, women hold up half the sky. Why is our side still so much heavier? I've subscribed to your blog and submitted a follow request on twitter. Please visit my Ship's Log at Gold Boat Journeys (Live. Write. Travel. Explore.) www.gold-boat.com) Happy (book-filled) sails! Ellen
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely images of women readers. I have been thinking a lot about women's right to education after a Taliban attack on another brave girl asserting her right to education in Afghanistan last week. As the saying goes, women hold up half the sky. Why is our side still so much heavier? I've subscribed to your blog and submitted a follow request on twitter. Please visit my Ship's Log at Gold Boat Journeys (Live. Write. Travel. Explore.) www.gold-boat.com) Happy (book-filled) sails! Ellen
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