Why not add another challenge to the mix? The Classics 2011 Challenge hosted by Sugar Creek Cottage is perfect. Since my reading goals for the past few months have included readings books found on classics lists (some more difficult to get through than others), reading eight or more will be no problem.
When it comes to these books, I truck through even if it is a bit of a struggle.
Why?
It is important to experience books renowned for their literary contributions to not only appreciate the way the author crafted messages and language, but to understand why the work resonated with readers through different historical periods.
Brevity and simplicity are the most common qualities in current media messages. While I enjoy new, light reads that follow suit, I don't feel as accomplished once I'm finished. Since reading classic books is no longer paired with weeks of drawn out discussions and analytical essays, I enjoy choosing them on my own time. They serve as mini-achievements that I can feel good about.
Thanks for hosting, Kimberly!
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1. Their Eyes Were Watching God- Zora Neale Hurston
2. Oliver Twist- Charles Dickens
3. To the Lighthouse- Virginia Woolf
4. Anna Karenina- Leo Tolstoy
5. The Joy Luck Club- Amy Tan
6. On the Road- Jack Kerouac
7. Franny and Zooey- J.D. Salinger
8. The Picture of Dorian Gray- Oscar Wilde
9. Rebecca- Daphne Du Maurier
10. The Color Purple- Alice Walker
Thank you so much for signing up for this challenge! I love reading Zora Neale Hurston...looking forward to reading your reviews.
ReplyDeleteHappy Reading,
Kimberly