What I Found at ... Kinokuniya KLCC
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
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I am a senior book and magazine editor who lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I love books and the freedom to read whatever makes me happy: both fiction and nonfiction. I have always been obsessed with the relationship between literature and life and its role in society. As an editor, I have edited many books, but never get tired of the grand adventure of reading. We must never underestimate the redeeming power of fiction in our lives. The idea that there is something out there that is far, far bigger than our lives sustains some of our lives. I am the co-editor of URBAN ODYSSEYS: KL STORIES.
4 Comments:
I'm surprised that you managed to find Jon McGregor's latest at Kino. I've been waiting patiently for it to appear here. Maybe I'll cave in and order it. Do read Carey's latest. It's a wonderful ride.
Julian
Thanks for recommending Peter Carey's Parrot and Olivier in America, Julian! Jon McGregor's Even the Dogs was a surprising discovery!
The hardback of Even the Dogs is out now in Kino!!! Wish I waited and not bought the US edition. Sigh! (might consider getting the hardback...)
I very much prefer the US softcover edition. I thought the cover was much more reflective of the content of the book.
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