We have chosen our first book to be read and discussed in our Bookaholics Club! The book is written by the author Orhan Pamuk, who is usually known for his other book called My Name Is Red. The New Life seems to be an intresting book which many people can enjoy. Since the Pamuk is a Turkish writer, the book is really a translation so is quite easy to read. You will find the book in Virgin Megastore in Marina Mall Salmiyah at the price of 4.700KD.
Go out, buy it, and be ready to share your point of view to people who care!
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We are working on creating a forum but right now we will post ever week so everyone can comment on the book. The book is about 300 pages this will be split up into 3 weeks (each week 100pages). It is okay if you are not able to catch up, just enjoy the book.
Great idea!!! Can I join in?
of course
anyone is welcome 
Yaiiyyy!!! Finally ;D The design of the website is very beautiful. I am really excited about this bookclub. I’ll be back here for a more intellectual literary comment when I’m done with the first 100 pages, then ;D
How are you breaking the segments up? When are the time limits for each one?
Oh, and also, just because a book is a translation does not mean it will be easier to read than the original language, in fact sometimes the reverse is true.
Glad you are doing this!
Fatima: Thank you for your lovely comments. Please be back with many many comments! Looking forward to hearing your opinion.
Carly: Welcome abroad! There is not an exact time limit. But every week We’ll be posting a topic relating to the first 100pgs. Whenever you are ready you can come, comment, and tell us what you think! We’ll be giving an extra week for those who need more time to read before choosing our next book! I can understand about the translation, we just meant that we don’t need to read the Turkish version.
Thank you everyone and get reading
very interesting !!
the problem is, work’s been very hectic ! everbody’s on vacation and heaps of work on my head. I will go to virgin and buy it a.s.a.p, probably next week
Abed Hamad: There are only a few copies left. The last time we checked there were around 7 copies! It alright if you are busy with work just try to buy it as soon as possible.
Your blog is interesting!
Keep up the good work!
Thank you Alex.
LLLOOOLLLL! I need to read more carefully! I’ve been out looking for My Name is Red! I just ordered it. Now I will go back and see if I can find The New Life.
intlxpatr: That book is available in Virgin Megastore in Marina! Actually most of his books are there!