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Welcome to the Wamathai Book Club [WBC]. Here, we share about books we've read, books we are reading, interesting facts about books and book stores where one can get books at a bargain.

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linda, … Linda Kimaru5

2/13/14

What are you reading - care to share ?

I'm reading Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell (Finally!). Honestly after watching the movie first (

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What are you reading - care to share ?

I'm reading Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell (Finally!). Honestly after watching the movie first (

2/13/14

Bridget Andere, Njeri Wangari2

2/11/14

Re: Abridged summary of wamathai-book-club@googlegroups.com - 3 Messages in 1 Topic

Am also currently reading Americanah after having finished 'Lean Startup' by Eric Ries. Where

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Re: Abridged summary of wamathai-book-club@googlegroups.com - 3 Messages in 1 Topic

Am also currently reading Americanah after having finished 'Lean Startup' by Eric Ries. Where

2/11/14

Winnie Kirui, Karimi2

10/10/13

Loved the book, left me wanting more. On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 9:40 PM, Wamathai Book Club on behalf of

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Loved the book, left me wanting more. On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 9:40 PM, Wamathai Book Club on behalf of

10/10/13

James Wamathai, … Cornell5

9/2/13

Advice on reading what you want

I've always found it suspicious when people decide what to read by the ratings of a book on

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Advice on reading what you want

I've always found it suspicious when people decide what to read by the ratings of a book on

9/2/13

8/2/13

For those that love to call people childish!!!

Watch Adora Lily Svitak; a child prodigy on what adults can learn from kids http://www.youtube.com/

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For those that love to call people childish!!!

Watch Adora Lily Svitak; a child prodigy on what adults can learn from kids http://www.youtube.com/

8/2/13

2/22/13

KBC Books Cafe: a new literary programme on KBC Radio. Listen to and download the episodes here ~>

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KBC Books Cafe: a new literary programme on KBC Radio. Listen to and download the episodes here ~>

2/22/13

Karimi, AKenyanGirl2

11/18/12

Hey, if you have any to donate, send them to Nakumatt stores in Nairobi for #ThanksgivingatKNH... the

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Hey, if you have any to donate, send them to Nakumatt stores in Nairobi for #ThanksgivingatKNH... the

11/18/12

11/15/12

World War Z - Max Brooks

A movie is coming out staring Brad Pitt. If like me, you don't judge a book by its movie, you

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World War Z - Max Brooks

A movie is coming out staring Brad Pitt. If like me, you don't judge a book by its movie, you

11/15/12

Nimo, … Esther Khamala5

10/17/12

Love in the Time of Cholera

I need to read that one. Read "One Hundred Years of Solitude'. The experience was

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Love in the Time of Cholera

I need to read that one. Read "One Hundred Years of Solitude'. The experience was

10/17/12

Mwirigi, … MO'3

10/16/12

Heyy.. Could you please re-send it in another format.. Cant access the below.. Thanks.. On Monday, 8

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Heyy.. Could you please re-send it in another format.. Cant access the below.. Thanks.. On Monday, 8

10/16/12

Eric, … Nina Mwiti Mugira7

9/6/12

Where do you read?

I read everywhere, libraries, cafes, on public transport but I like it most in the comfort of my

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Where do you read?

I read everywhere, libraries, cafes, on public transport but I like it most in the comfort of my

9/6/12

Lydia Jamyoung, … Nina Mwiti Mugira7

9/6/12

African Authored books that you love...

There's this book, The Cockroach Dance by Meja Mwangi. You gotta read it. A witty dialogue and a

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African Authored books that you love...

There's this book, The Cockroach Dance by Meja Mwangi. You gotta read it. A witty dialogue and a

9/6/12

Dennis Kioko, … James Wamathai3

9/5/12

Street Vendor Photo-Catalogues.

Amazing idea. I'll be taking pictures of the street bookstores i come across and sharing them

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Street Vendor Photo-Catalogues.

Amazing idea. I'll be taking pictures of the street bookstores i come across and sharing them

9/5/12

James Wamathai, Dennis Kioko3

9/5/12

Kenya Museum Society Second Hand Book Sale

I'm told that all sorts of books can be found there. But fictional books are the majority. On

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Kenya Museum Society Second Hand Book Sale

I'm told that all sorts of books can be found there. But fictional books are the majority. On

9/5/12

9/5/12

100 best books of all time

This list of the 100 best books of all time was prepared by a Norwegian Book Club. They asked 100

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100 best books of all time

This list of the 100 best books of all time was prepared by a Norwegian Book Club. They asked 100

9/5/12

Nyambura, … James Wamathai4

9/5/12

What I'm reading and on my reading pile

Don Quixote is a classic. Should read that one again. I have lost my reading mojo, if i can call it

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What I'm reading and on my reading pile

Don Quixote is a classic. Should read that one again. I have lost my reading mojo, if i can call it

9/5/12

Lydia Jamyoung, … James Wamathai3

9/5/12

I'm ashamed to say that the only plays i have ever read are: 1. the government inspector" by

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I'm ashamed to say that the only plays i have ever read are: 1. the government inspector" by

9/5/12

9/1/12

Book sharing initiative

Laila, Ndinda and I are working on setting up a book sharing initiative where people can come and

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Book sharing initiative

Laila, Ndinda and I are working on setting up a book sharing initiative where people can come and

9/1/12

Lydia Jamyoung, … Prina8

8/31/12

Indian Literature

A Fine Balance is one of my favourite books! If you liked his style of writing, I recommend you check

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Indian Literature

A Fine Balance is one of my favourite books! If you liked his style of writing, I recommend you check

8/31/12

8/27/12

From the Guardian: The 10 best contemporary African books

I thought you might be interested in this link from the Guardian: The 10 best contemporary African

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From the Guardian: The 10 best contemporary African books

I thought you might be interested in this link from the Guardian: The 10 best contemporary African

8/27/12

James Wamathai, … Dennis Kioko9

8/20/12

What I'm Reading

Just finished reading Gerald Seymour's "The Walking Dead" , which itself I don't

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What I'm Reading

Just finished reading Gerald Seymour's "The Walking Dead" , which itself I don't

8/20/12

Esther Khamala, … Nyambura6

8/13/12

50 Shades of Grey

Mea Culpa, Lydia. Mea maxima culpa. I gave you a pizza slice (or was it greasy fries from Kenchic?)

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50 Shades of Grey

Mea Culpa, Lydia. Mea maxima culpa. I gave you a pizza slice (or was it greasy fries from Kenchic?)

8/13/12

8/9/12

Sports Journalism

Sports Journalism. I was interested on what it takes to be a sports Journalist. only problem is the

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Sports Journalism

Sports Journalism. I was interested on what it takes to be a sports Journalist. only problem is the

8/9/12

8/9/12

Moonwlaking with Einstein.

Hi read a book last week, called moonwalking with einstein. Brilliant book it is about participatory

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Moonwlaking with Einstein.

Hi read a book last week, called moonwalking with einstein. Brilliant book it is about participatory

8/9/12

8/2/12

God- The failed Hypothesis.

Book on why viewed scientifically God ie the Jewish, Christian and Islamic deity is not required for

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God- The failed Hypothesis.

Book on why viewed scientifically God ie the Jewish, Christian and Islamic deity is not required for

8/2/12

AKenyanGirl, … Linda Kimaru12

8/1/12

Which is your favorite bookstore in Nairobi?

Moi Avenue for sure and I think we use the same book guys :-) I hate town but I think I'll go

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Which is your favorite bookstore in Nairobi?

Moi Avenue for sure and I think we use the same book guys :-) I hate town but I think I'll go

8/1/12

7/31/12

Today we lost IMO one of the greats Maeve Binchy, one of my favorite books by her is Tara Road

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Today we lost IMO one of the greats Maeve Binchy, one of my favorite books by her is Tara Road

7/31/12

Mwirigi, … Nyambura3

7/31/12

Suzanne Collins - Hunger Games

loved them too :-) On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 6:51:32 PM UTC+3, Mwirigi wrote: Books! :-) I loved

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Suzanne Collins - Hunger Games

loved them too :-) On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 6:51:32 PM UTC+3, Mwirigi wrote: Books! :-) I loved

7/31/12

7/28/12

Great book well argued and numerous anecdotal evidence. The chapter on how world war 2 contributed to

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Great book well argued and numerous anecdotal evidence. The chapter on how world war 2 contributed to

7/28/12

Lydia Jamyoung, … Nina Mwiti Mugira15

7/24/12

How many of these books have you read?

While I am pleased at how diverse our reading culture is, and how many people appreciate it here, I

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How many of these books have you read?

While I am pleased at how diverse our reading culture is, and how many people appreciate it here, I

7/24/12

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