I have just discovered a world of reading challenges out here in cyberspace and impulsively joined two. I’m hoping some of you will join with me.
The first is the THE CLASSIC CHALLENGE 2008 the rules and information are available through the link, but essentially you have to read 5 classic books in the next 6 months. Ideally, Trish, who has initiated the challenge would like us all to review on our blogs, but you can write your review on my comment section and I will link it to her blog.
Here are my 5 choices. I am not going to declare which one I will read for which month. Some of it may depend on the availability of the novels at the library.
Great Expectations – Charles Dickens
The Count of Monte Cristo – Alexandre Dumas
The Secret Garden – Frances Hodgson Burnett (I know, I can’t believe I have never read it either!)
The House of Mirth – Edith Wharton
and I re-read as a treat for reading the previous 4, one of my all time favourites: Little Women – Louisa May Alcott
Here is the link to a list I used from SPARK NOTES to get ideas of classic titles if you are trying to pick 5 of your own. Please let me know if you sign up and what books you are reading. I’m looking forward to all of the reviews and discussions.
The second is the THE CANADIAN BOOK CHALLENGE 2008-2009 which I will write about next time!
Only two challenges huh? They are a little addicting and even though I’ve said I won’t join anymore this year I’m going to have to cave and do the Japanese Literature challenge as well. Eeeks!
Great list! The only two I’ve read are Great Expectations and Little Women, but I’ve heard great things about the rest (especially Count of Monte Cristo). Glad you’ll be joining us!