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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
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Linda Kimaru
5
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 Wangari
2
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
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Karimi
2
10/10/13
Books!!!
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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Books!!!
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
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Cornell
5
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
linda
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
James Wamathai
2/22/13
KBC Book Club
KBC Books Cafe: a new literary programme on KBC Radio. Listen to and download the episodes here ~>
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KBC Book Club
KBC Books Cafe: a new literary programme on KBC Radio. Listen to and download the episodes here ~>
2/22/13
Karimi
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AKenyanGirl
2
11/18/12
Book Sale!
Hey, if you have any to donate, send them to Nakumatt stores in Nairobi for #ThanksgivingatKNH... the
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Book Sale!
Hey, if you have any to donate, send them to Nakumatt stores in Nairobi for #ThanksgivingatKNH... the
11/18/12
Mwirigi
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
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Esther Khamala
5
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
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MO'
3
10/16/12
Cloud Atlas
Heyy.. Could you please re-send it in another format.. Cant access the below.. Thanks.. On Monday, 8
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Cloud Atlas
Heyy.. Could you please re-send it in another format.. Cant access the below.. Thanks.. On Monday, 8
10/16/12
Eric
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Nina Mwiti Mugira
7
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
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Nina Mwiti Mugira
7
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
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James Wamathai
3
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 Kioko
3
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
James Wamathai
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
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James Wamathai
4
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
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James Wamathai
3
9/5/12
Plays
I'm ashamed to say that the only plays i have ever read are: 1. the government inspector" by
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Plays
I'm ashamed to say that the only plays i have ever read are: 1. the government inspector" by
9/5/12
James Wamathai
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
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Prina
8
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
Karimi
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
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Dennis Kioko
9
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
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Nyambura
6
8/13/12
Q&A
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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Q&A
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
Waga Odongo
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
Waga Odongo
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
Waga Odongo
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
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Linda Kimaru
12
8/1/12
Q&A
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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Q&A
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
Karimi
7/31/12
Maeve Binchy
Today we lost IMO one of the greats Maeve Binchy, one of my favorite books by her is Tara Road
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Maeve Binchy
Today we lost IMO one of the greats Maeve Binchy, one of my favorite books by her is Tara Road
7/31/12
Mwirigi
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Nyambura
3
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
Waga Odongo
2
7/28/12
non fiction
Great book well argued and numerous anecdotal evidence. The chapter on how world war 2 contributed to
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non fiction
Great book well argued and numerous anecdotal evidence. The chapter on how world war 2 contributed to
7/28/12
Lydia Jamyoung
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Nina Mwiti Mugira
15
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