Philomatheans - 6 |Invites only| !!p72!!

Previously known as "The Reading Group", we are the Philomatheans! ⭐️  Initially, we were just random people (who loved reading and discussing things on the internet), but then we got together and carved this little corner where little interference will cloud our brainwaves...
The mode of operation is simple: we short-list books, vote for our favourites, read the chosen one and then spend aeons discussing the characters, the themes, the incidents and whatever else that catches our fancy (so, the stress is actually supposed to be on WHATEVER ELSE, everything else!)...

Remember to click on the "play" button to see Nitzy's awesome video on US before you read through the selection of books up for voting...
(*Many, many free hugs to all you you!)

The reading group will shortly hold a vote on a book which we will discuss over the next days. The current top contenders are:

• Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - because a child's longing and yearning are precious. (Ekta! Will you please upload the book somewhere??)
  
• Candide - because the human world is largely disutopian.
  
• The Reader (Der Vorleser) - because human history is dark and provocative.
• Three Cups of Tea - because we must hear out the message of love.
  
• No One Loved Gorillas More - because all life is interrelated and it is not difficult to understand each other's language.
  
• East of Eden - because the choice is always in one's own hands, and not in the inherited genes.
  
• The Alchemist - because happiness is the result of a conspiracy of the Universe.
• The Life of Pi - because we can choose the story we will believe.
• A Long Way Down - because life is easy.
• The Percy Jackson Series - because there is a hero in all of us .

We are currently reading: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. The book can be found here (all thanks to the patient efforts of Ekta ⭐️).

We'll be glad to welcome everybody on board, but please send a PM to one of the members to request an invitation. Currently we have many people on the list, but as the reading group settles, we'll try to adjust the head-count to a maximum of 15 people (so, those who don't participate, will be removed).

Currently WE include the following active readers:

• Veritas
• Axeion
• SPN_JD_Addicted
• Pinkisluv91 - the official link provider. Contact her for download links! 😃
• Ashrozia
• RainbowWarrior - the official siggy maker! 😆
  
• BluePandora
• -Aladin- - the official post-collector! 😆
  
• Nitz17
• Desicrowd
• Amyria
• *Astargal*
  
• Immunoblot

The following members are inactive:

• Cool_yv
• Meena1
• BigBella
  

And the following visitors who may/may not join us(?):

• Sunandshine
• Xserial_queenX

Edited by immunoblot - 13 years ago

Blot ji,Put in Nitzy's video too..It is phenomenal
My vote for the name:

The Rocket Readers
The Philomaths(People will have to chk the dictionary for this one..our little part in spreading knowledge😉)

Philomaths
The rocket readers
Book bugs

I would go for the first one if i have to choose just one 😊

Has anyone seen Ponds skin whitening ad.I can't beleive how lame it is .
And who would want a retarded guy like that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsIHaWUdzas&
IT IS A 5 Part series and I can't beleive Priyanka chopra or other celebrities like her are endorsing it.
It is socially irresponsible..
smita

Originally posted by: Veritas

Has anyone seen Ponds skin whitening ad.I can't beleive how lame it is .
And who would want a retarded guy like that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsIHaWUdzas&
IT IS A 5 Part series and I can't beleive Priyanka chopra or other celebrities like her are endorsing it.
It is socially irresponsible..
smita

I've seen this long back...Ponds and fair&lovely ke sab ads are like this...they should come up with better and more acceptable ads.

Why does Neha get mad and leave, because he broke her acrylic nail🤣 Nonsense.

And it's so ignorant and idiotic. He messages an I love you because she looked fair. What nonsense. I would reply with 🤬😆

I have seen these ads:( It's stupid, but many people really do go out and buy fair and lovely and all that nonsense:(

Originally posted by: pinkisluv91

Why does Neha get mad and leave, because he broke her acrylic nail🤣 Nonsense.

And it's so ignorant and idiotic. He messages an I love you because she looked fair. What nonsense. I would reply with 🤬😆

I have seen these ads:( It's stupid, but many people really do go out and buy fair and lovely and all that nonsense:(

Pinks language...we don't want another gaalis battle here 😆

you know beigng fair doesn't make you  beautiful...that would mean all white girls/guys are beautiful.
I would rather have a clear flawless skin...
I mean look at halle berry..bipasha basu..they are hot

Originally posted by: Veritas

you know beigng fair doesn't make you  beautiful...that would mean all white girls/guys are beautiful.
I would rather have a clear flawless skin...
I mean look at halle berry..bipasha basu..they are hot

If those companies start believing it, then they would run out of business...It's all strategic communication 😃

Originally posted by: Veritas

you know beigng fair doesn't make you  beautiful...that would mean all white girls/guys are beautiful.
I would rather have a clear flawless skin...
I mean look at halle berry..bipasha basu..they are hot

That's so true, over here any dark or tan skin is gorgeous. In India it's all abt fair and white😕🤢 It's just the crappiest thing ever. And that's so true every white person would be beautiful in India, and maybe some people would really think they are gorgeous just because of the skin.

Someone commented under that video, "where can I get this in the UK"🤢 Nonsense.

I hate it how all the dark skinned actresses apply white foundation on their faces to look fair And how pathetic are these stars who are endorsing it.