This post is directed mainly to the Book Hub members. Please post which book you would prefer to read. The Book Hub seems to be heading into two directions: One is the more classical and denser reads, and the other is the more contemporary stories. Balancing these two styles of books may be hard, but I don't think it will be impossible. I have to say I am a fan of both. However, in trying to achieve the aim of the book club which is to expand on our own cultural domain, contemporary tales that share/reflect upon differing cultures from our own, seem to suit best. I havent heard anything about the comic as yet, so here are some other suggestions that have been made:

1) The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Eventhough it is a work of fantasy it challenges our own perception in regards to the position of women in our world.

http://www.booktopia.com.au/the-handmaid-s-tale/prod9781841593012.html

2) An Ordinary Man by Paul Rusebagina: An autobiographical story of the man who saved 1,268 of his fellow countrymen during the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

http://www.bookslut.com/nonfiction/2006_06_009060.ph

3) The City of Joy: A priest ventures out to find joy in the slums of Calcutta.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_joy

4) Almost French: A much lighter read that highlights cultural differences between the French culture and the Australian culture.

http://www.femail.com.au/almostfrench.htm

My vote is The City of Joy.

Hope to hear from you all soon,

Lucia