To-day I got sms from Fahroe that my email to Ryan( about Ryan's well) has been printed by Reader's Digest in the Nov.,2001 issue. I look forward to read it as soon as I can get a copy.

Now, I am also looking forward to buy another book called Fire by Christian Junger. The book relates to his story about the war in Afghanistan prior to 11th September 2001.He is the writer who wrote The Perfect Storm.

To-day I read in NST about the power of USA press in influencing the people and the subsequently the governmnet. Dr Mahathir is right about it.That is what I also saw how the press propaganda machine is labouring everyday to justify US attack on Afghanistan.

That reminds me to read a book written by Jefferey Archer called the Fourth Estate. I bought this book in May 1996 while I was in London with my family for a holiday. Now, I see the reasons why UMNO and MCA want to have a controlling stake in the media (newspapers/tv) business.

Time: sunday 21.10.2001
Place: COFFEE XPRESS,KINOKUNIYA BOOKSHOP,KLCC
Event: attended a reading by Mr Kee and his friends from Kopitiam.
Crowd: Full.
Met: Dina Zaman at the Coffee Xpress.
Saw: A Samad Said at the Bookshop
Enjoyed the show!

Tafsir Ibn Khaithir

Halim brought me to The Specialist bookshop and showed me the tafsir by Ibn Khaithir. I must agree with him that is one of the best tafsir. This tafsir is also recommended by Wan Ngah. The tafsir conyains in ten books and they cost RM 812 for a set.

Bought two novels to-day-one for me (Enigma) and another (Powerbook) for my wife as birthday presents.I am in my late 40's and she is in her early 40's. In the last fortnight, I already bought three books -enough to last me until the end of the year.

ENIGMA : the novel

To-day I saw a book that I must buy from MPH Jaya Jusco Taman Maluri. It is entitled Enigma-The Novel written by Robert Harris. Before the movie comes to KL, I must read it. Enigma intrigued me when I read the book called Station X. It is the story about code breaking and deciphering work at Blecthley Park,England. By the way, there was a related movie called U 571.