Far East Cynic

Book report

Book buying mission accomplished along with the trek down the hill to Soho and lunch at McSorleys. Nothing special about the place except I have this unrequited desire to nail the barmaid, Julie. She’s got quite the PLA*.

Found my book shop and HK$500 poorer -walk out with:

The World of Suzie Wong– I have never read Richard Mason’s book. I thought, being as much of a Hong Kong fanatic that I am-maybe I should.

P.J. O’Rouke on The Wealth of Nations-Seemed interesting and I don’t have the patience to read all 900 pages of Adam Smiths book. Fortunately Pj has done the reading so I won’t have to.

The God Delusion-by Richard Dawkins. This book was recommended by a reader to me.

And then there is the Esquire magazine I bought.

Up to Diamond Hill Station and the Nan Lian garden today. Pix to follow.

* PLA-Pert Little Ass

  1. Hi

    I am a publisher of THE EAST; the only English newspaper, which is mainly focused on the East Asian information (at the beginning of every month, more than 12,000 free copies are distributed throughout the London area, particularly, where East Asian Networks are established).

    I looked at your blog the other day and have been wondering if there would be any chance that we could publish some of your interesting articles on the paper.
    We think some of your blog articles should be very helpful to the Westners who are interested in Asian Culture.
    The East cannot afford to pay for your articles right now (as we are non-profitable organisation). However, if you wish, we can still offer you:
    1. Advertising space
    2. Link to THE EAST web site blog section

    We look forward to hearing from you shortly.

    Many thanks and kind regards,

    Hyung Wook Lee
    Publisher
    MBA(Edin)

    THE EAST, The East Asian Monthly Business Newspaper,
    Elephant Consulting Limited, 37 Charter Court, Linden Grove,
    New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3BN, UK
    Tel : + 44 (0) 7912 608 321 / Web site: http://www.theeast.org / E mail : publisher@theeast.org
    Registered in England & Wales, Company No. 6254454

  2. Considering what the past 7 months have brought, it’s glad I am that you’re doing what you want…where you want……how you want.

    Here’s hoping it will help, somewhat, to ease the road ahead. May your time in Hong Kong also give you some well-deserved peace of mind, if only for a wee while.