Final Book Selection
May 31, 2008
1. Motorcycle Diaries by Ernesto Guevara
Too bad Gael García Bernal doesn’t come with the book.
2. The Lazarus Project by Aleksandar Hemon
Yeah, I know. I have a lit crush on him. What do you expect?
3. Mischiefs of the Bad Girl (Travesuras de la niña mala) by Mario Vargas Llosa
I picked it because I liked the title and Llosa was born in Arequipa. Simple. as. that. Thanks Oscar!
4. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
Terry Gross’ Interview with Diaz
I first heard about this book on NPR. Gross interviewed Diaz last October and he seemed to be a good story teller with a dorky sense of humor. And Leah recommended it. I think I trust both Terry and Leah.
5. A travel/history book about Peru (To be determined)
6. Spanish dictionary and grammar book plus 501 Spanish Verbs
Entry Filed under: Books, Peru, Pre-Travel Thoughts. Tags: Aleksandar Hemon, Junot Diaz, Mario Vargas Llosa, Mischiefs of the Bad Girl, Terry Gross, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, THe Lazarus Project, Travesuras de la nina mala.
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