Catching up on Classics (and lots more!) discussion

This is my 2nd year to try the Challenge Buffet. Of course, I'm finishing up my current year and I did o.k. (I did take on more than I could "chew") BUT, I read more classics in a year than I ever have. So, I'm happy. I'll be a little more selective this year and skip a couple of the harder ones. This challenge really was fun.

I will take on....

Challenge #1 - Old & New TBR Challenge
Challenge #4 - Members Choice Challenge
Challenge #5 - Short Story Challenge
Challenge #7 - Expand Your Horizon With New Authors
Challenge #8 - Most Popular Goodreads Books Listed by Year
Challenge #12- A-Z Author Challenge
Challenge #13 - A-Z Title Challenge

I think that's it.....

Challenge #1 - Old & New TBR Challenge

First started in 2015, this challenge is our groups oldest. It is designed to help increase our reading of the classics and reduce our personal TBR's. This challenge commits you to reading 12 books next year. Choose 12 books you want to read and list three alternates, to use as substitutes should one of your choices need to be replaced. You do not have to read all 15 books listed, 12 books read is a successful challenge. This 12 + 3 challenge will last all year and you can read at your own pace. Once you create your reading thread, you and other members can comment on your progress.

Only six of the 12 books selected are required be Classics based on the Groups definitions, they do not have to come from the groups bookshelf. At least 3 books from the Old School category (published before 1900) and 3 books from the New School category (published between 1900 & 1999). The other six and your three alternates can be any genre or age you wish to read. Yes, even post 2000.

1899 and earlier/Old School

✓1. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Other Stories, Completed 1/19/23
2. Pride and Prejudice
3. The Mill on the Floss

1900-1999/New School

4. The Mystery of the Blue Train
5. The Floating Admiral
6. Clouds of Witness

My Wild Card Six

7. These High, Green Hills
8. Dragonfly in Amber
9. Wise and Otherwise
✓10. Black Orchids, Completed 1/22/23
11. Anne of Avonlea
12. Tears of the Giraffe

Alternates

A-1. Pollyanna Grows Up
A-2. The Case Book Of Sherlock Holmes
A-3. The Roman Hat Mystery

Challenge #4 - Members Choice Challenge Choose one book per category/genre for a total of 12 books.

✓1. 19th Century, The Curate's Awakening, Completed 1/8/23
✓2. 20th Century, The First Man You Meet, Completed 1/24/23
3. A book originally written in a language other than your own,
4. Current or Past Group Read, Pride and Prejudice
✓5. An Author not read before, The Unlikely Wife, Completed 1/8/23
6. Diversity Classic, read a book from a religion, culture, country, or race different than yours.
7. Science Fiction/Fantasy, Numbers Ignite
8. Action/Adventure, Killing Floor
✓9. Childrens/Young Adult, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Completed 1/19/23
✓10. Nonfiction, Identification, Completed 1/11/23
11. Mystery/Thriller, Still Life
12. Horror or Humor,

Challenge #5 - Short Story Challenge
Read 24 short stories. This equates to only two per month for the year. Read them all at once or spread them out, it's up to you.

From the Book Black Orchids
1. "Black Orchids"
2. "Cordially Invited To Meet Death"

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Two good challenges, Lori! I think you’re going to have another fun year of reading! Enjoy! :)

Terris wrote: "Two good challenges, Lori! I think you’re going to have another fun year of reading! Enjoy! :)"

Thanks Terris!

Challenge #7 - Expand Your Horizon With New Authors

Seek out at least six (6) authors that you have never previously read, from any genre or era you want.

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Challenge #8 –Most Popular Goodreads Books Listed by Year
Locate and list 10 books that most interest you from the year of your choice. The challenge is to read five 5 books from that list. You can use the year of your birth, the birth year of a family member, or friend, or any random year you choose.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/popula...

NOTE: click on the link above then change the date to the date you wish to search.

10 Books of Interest for 1932
1. Little House in the Big Woods
2. Brave New World
3. Peril at End House
4. The Clue in the Diary
5. Devil's Cub
6. Save Me the Waltz
7. Have His Carcase
8. Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret
9. Jane Austen's Letters
10. Hag's Nook

2023 Books Read

1. Little House in the Big Woods
2. Hag's Nook
3. Jane Austen's Letters
4. The Clue in the Diary
5. Devil's Cub

Challenge #12 - A-Z Author Challenge


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✓U - The Unlikely Wife, Completed 1-8-23
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Challenge #13 - A-Z Title Challenge


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I hope you enjoy your challenges.

Thanks Bob. I certainly did read a lot more because of them this year. 😀