I think I'm blogging again. I'm reasonably sure enough that I am declaring my intent to participate in a couple of "events" in June:
Sign up at Roof Beam Reader.
I'm planning to read On the Road by Jack Kerouac for the simple reason that its been collecting dust on a shelf for a while now.
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Sign up at Délaissé.
There were several buttons to choose from. I chose the above because of the smoldering look this guy was giving me...
I'm not sure what it says about me that I don't have any 18th Century English Lit on my shelf. I have Clarissa downloaded onto my phone. I will finish it someday, but not this summer. If someone asks me next September, "So what did you do over the summer?" I really don't want the answer to be, "I read Clarissa." If I could answer, "I read Clarissa on the beach in Hawaii," maybe I would consider it. More realistic choices for me are:
I'm beyond excited! Now I just need to find a readalong to attach myself to.
Glad you're joining :) I'm doing Beats as well - should be an interesting month!
ReplyDeleteI really want to re-read Clarissa, but I think it's too much in just one month. You definitely have to be in the right mood.
I liked what I read of Clarissa, but then life and shorter books got in the way...
DeleteLooking forward to the challenges!
I need to get back to reading some classics - you may just have found the events for me!
ReplyDeleteYes, these events look fun but easygoing. You can do as much or as little as time allows. Hope you join in!
DeleteI just ran across the 18th century lit challenge. Sounds like fun--I'm reading Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith. The 18th century was a such a rough and tumble time, sandwiched between the puritanism of the 1600s and the Victorians, and so much innovative novels as authors were trying out the format.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Mysteries of Udolpho--so much more readable than I had thought it would be. I'm planning on rereading Moll Flanders in the next couple of years.
Enjoy the challenge!
Jane - I have a used copy of Vicar of Wakefield on my shelf, so maybe I'll add that one to the possibilities. That's good to hear about the Mysteries of Udolpho, because I think it's quite long.
DeleteI am definitely going to take part in the 18th century challenge too and I picked "Moll Flanders" as the book to read. Daniel Defoe is totally unexplored terrain for me and I think it might be easier to read his book during an event.
ReplyDeleteI wish you good luck with your books :)
Riv - I'm glad that you will be reading Moll Flanders. I think that's my first choice. I've read Robinson Crusoe by Defoe and it was just okay. I'm hoping Moll Flanders is better--more interesting subject matter anyway.
DeleteOh these challenges sound interesting! Thank you for sharing! Wonder if I've time left to join?
ReplyDeleteDefinitely definitely go with On the Road—one of my all-time favorites! Couldn't help but noticing The Shipping News in your photo as well; have you tried that one yet? I've been eyeing it for a while now but the mixed reviews are keeping me from getting my own copy.
And 18th-Century English Lit, hmm... I'd have to think on that one a bit but I think I'd have fun with it too!
Happy reading :)
Karielle Stephanie - Great to have a thumbs up for On the Road. For some reason I've been worried that I won't like it.
DeleteI haven't read The Shipping News yet. I bought it used a while ago, and I'm not sure if I would have picked it out otherwise.
Oh, and I'm sure it's not too late to join!
Very excited to hear that you're planning to join us for The Beats of Summer! Good luck with Kerouac - it's one of those books that isn't exactl stellar, but is definitely one everyone should read. It speaks to a very unique time and special movement in American history and culture.
ReplyDeleteAdam - Thanks for putting the event together! I can enjoy a book solely for its historical significance, so I think even if I don't love On the Road I will be happy to have read it. But who knows, I may love it!
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