I did it! My 7th year doing the classic challenge is done. I really wasn't sure I was going to get all 12 categories done this year. I actually read more books this year than I have since 2014 but surprisingly a lot of that was more modern and non-fiction (and not as surprising, a lot of of that was children's and middle grade, both pre-reading and read-aloud/along).
But the Classics I did read, I overwhelmingly enjoyed. I can't think of any of them that I look back and think "well, that was a waste of time" although I am also much more willing to abandon books part way through than I used to be. I think I realizing I'm running out of time to read all the things that are worth reading. Now I get to rest on my laurels for approximately 2 second before thinking about what I am going to read next year!
19th Century Classic: Silas Marner
20th Century Classic: The Chosen
Classic by a Woman: My Cousin Rachel
Classic in Translation: The Daughter of the Commandant
Classic by a BIPOC: Their Eyes Were Watching God
Classic by a New-to-You Author: Ngaio Marsh's Death in a White Tie
Classic by a Favorite Author: Celia's House
Classic about an Animal: Lassie Come-Home
Humor or Satire: That Hideous Strength
Children's Classic: The Little Prince
Travel/Adventure Classic: Phantastes
Classic Play: Antigone
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Hopping to your blog from Back to Classics wrap-up post link-up. You picked some great, diverse books for your challenge. I will have to hop over to your reviews to see your thoughts, particularly to The Little Prince and My Cousin Rachel.
ReplyDeleteHere is my wrap-up list, if interested! https://elle-alice.blogspot.com/2021/12/back-to-classics-wrap-up-post.html