A Classics Challenge with a Twist 2012

November7

classicschallenge2012 Katherine over at November’s Autumn is hosting another Classics Challenge, but this with a bit of a twist. I’m required to read seven classics in 2012, only three of which may be rereads. And then on the 4th of every month, I’ll be posting thoughts on the current book in the challenge by answering a general prompt we find on Katherine’s blog that day.

It’s okay with Katherine if I double up my books for Sarah’s Back to the Classics Challenge, but I’m going to try a mix: some crossovers and a few new ones.

Subject to availability and other favourable circumstance, I’ll read these seven books:

1. Walden by Henry David Thoreau
2. The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder
3. Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
4. The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (read in December 2012)
5. The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
6. Little Women by L.M. Alcott (the only re-read)
7. ~~A Jane Austen other than Pride & Prejudice~~
Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

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9 Comments to

“A Classics Challenge with a Twist 2012”

On November 7th, 2011 at 10:26 am Jillian Says:
Yay! We’re reading a couple of the same books! I’m also rereading Little Women. Have fun with this! 🙂
On November 7th, 2011 at 10:54 am Debbie Says:
Actually, seeing Little Women on your post is what prompted me to include it…imitation is the sincerest of flattery (so it’s said) 🙂
On November 7th, 2011 at 8:40 pm Elizabeth Says:
Love stopping by…your blog is very professional in design and posts.

Elizabeth

http://silversolara.blogspot.com
On November 8th, 2011 at 8:52 am Debbie Says:
Thanks for dropping by, Elizabeth. Always good to see you!
On November 8th, 2011 at 5:53 am Risa Says:
There are so many people re-reading Little Women next year! Maybe we should have a before and after the re-read sorta post. 😀 I think it’s really nice.
On November 8th, 2011 at 8:51 am Debbie Says:
That’s a great idea, Risa! I’d be game.
On November 10th, 2011 at 12:05 am Katherine Says:
Thank you for joining the challenge, Debbie. We’re both reading The Woman in White! 🙂 And I want to read something of Wharton next year too, am debating of The Age of Innocence or The House of Mirth. Looking forward to reading your thoughts on these.
On November 11th, 2011 at 1:32 pm Debbie Says:
Katherine, I listened to House of Mirth several years ago. It was an abridged version as most audios were then (don’t know if this is different now – I see audio books are very popular). Even so, it was enough to make me want to read more Wharton – perhaps even House…Looking forward to comparing notes this year.
On November 11th, 2011 at 10:59 pm kim in ohio Says:
I have a list in the notebook that I keep for my challenges. I will see what I want to read.
kim in ohio