tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post4166618448862981959..comments2024-03-23T18:50:06.402+11:00Comments on journey & destination: A Reading Plan for 2017 Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-78826862399619699872017-01-12T15:00:35.481+11:002017-01-12T15:00:35.481+11:00It's such a good idea for a Challenge. I read ...It's such a good idea for a Challenge. I read a lot of C.S. Lewis when I was about 19/20 yrs old and a new Christian. 'Weight of Glory' wasn't among them but I'd like to re-read the books I read back then. I found his writing so accessible even though I was completely dumb about Christian things. In fact, I read The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe when I was about 12 and something was planted even then. I didn't understand what, but the underlying essence of that book stayed with me.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-55681153312206879802017-01-11T03:06:04.865+11:002017-01-11T03:06:04.865+11:00Hi, Carol,
Cool, you joined Cloud of Witnesses. ...Hi, Carol, <br />Cool, you joined Cloud of Witnesses. That is one C.S. Lewis I want to read, too. Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-10931963130881353042017-01-05T18:41:26.421+11:002017-01-05T18:41:26.421+11:00Hi Gretchen, I'd love to read your thought on ...Hi Gretchen, I'd love to read your thought on Norms & Nobility! Thanks for the Laurus suggestion - it sounds like something I'd really enjoy, and the Audible lectures. I didn't realise Audible did that type of thing. May 2017 be a rich and fulfilling year for you.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-48929623177413024062017-01-05T11:29:54.950+11:002017-01-05T11:29:54.950+11:00I loved reading Norms and Nobility long ago in the...I loved reading Norms and Nobility long ago in the homeschooling years. It was so inspiring and fascinating - I'd never read anything like it before. I would join the challenge if I had any more children to educate.<br /><br />It doesn't sound like it will serve your multiple reading challenges, but if you wanted to read a <i>recent</i> Great Book of Russian literature, I heartily recommend <i>Laurus</i>. It is so well done, and will no doubt be a classic. It's historical fiction, but timeless on several levels.<br /><br />And I wanted to tell you that I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to the Great Courses "Classics of Russian Literature" which I have through Audible. Professor Irwin Weil is a great lecturer - he has the voice and the love and the vast knowledge of Russian history and literature to be able to captivate his college students - and me! <br /><br />With all the reading of the actual books you may not have time for listening to someone talk about them -- on the other hand, you can't read *all* the books -- and he tells so many interesting stories about the writers and their relationships to one another and to European writers, all of which I found very worthwhile. He will occasionally break into a Russian folk song based on a story, or read a poem in Russian. I guess I've been waiting months to tell someone about him who is likely to be interested. :-)<br /><br />In any case, it sounds like you will have a literature-rich year! God bless you.GretchenJoannahttp://www.gretchenjoanna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-52145335261008301692017-01-01T20:37:49.638+11:002017-01-01T20:37:49.638+11:00I have a better idea now that I have opened my Chr...I have a better idea now that I have opened my Christmas presents - lots of books. My family know me well :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-15973967672997071722017-01-01T20:36:20.083+11:002017-01-01T20:36:20.083+11:00Thanks Toady. Enjoy your reading in 2017.Thanks Toady. Enjoy your reading in 2017.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-89716315135301556622017-01-01T20:34:25.536+11:002017-01-01T20:34:25.536+11:00Actually one of the Back to the Classics I'm g...Actually one of the Back to the Classics I'm going to read is one you recommended :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-12206590147648488282017-01-01T20:33:01.590+11:002017-01-01T20:33:01.590+11:00I tend to do lots of things on a whim so this is a...I tend to do lots of things on a whim so this is a personal challenge for me in one area of my life. Have a great 2017!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-57957512112250530582017-01-01T20:30:57.717+11:002017-01-01T20:30:57.717+11:00Thanks Brian. Look forward to reading your reviews...Thanks Brian. Look forward to reading your reviews in 2017.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-37609921768021201932016-12-26T19:41:50.562+11:002016-12-26T19:41:50.562+11:00That's a goodly number of challenges! I'm ...That's a goodly number of challenges! I'm also reading some C.S. Lewis next year. I'm looking forward to what you have planned for Back to the Classics. :DSonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707280327803432082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-18338214094527413402016-12-26T10:59:51.747+11:002016-12-26T10:59:51.747+11:00I am still in the process of planning my year. I ...I am still in the process of planning my year. I have definitely decided on The Classics Club and The Back to Classics Challenge. Best of luck with your goals. I wish you an enjoyable year of reading with many memorable books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-16246551506339988892016-12-25T13:25:01.096+11:002016-12-25T13:25:01.096+11:00Yep, I'm doing a lot of these too! So I'l...Yep, I'm doing a lot of these too! So I'll see you around...Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247515387599954817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-90266230972904641622016-12-25T01:08:04.316+11:002016-12-25T01:08:04.316+11:00Hi Carol: These lists look so interesting. I wil...Hi Carol: These lists look so interesting. I will certainly enjoy reading the reviews for all of these book challenges. As much as I want to read these books I doubt I could hold to a challenge. I pick books out of my library as my whimsy takes me. It's why I stopped reviewing for publishing companies. I didn't like being tied down to certain books.<br /><br />But I will gladly read your reviews!<br /><br />Have a very Merry Christmas and blessed New Year!Gently Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450371589766691273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-84809553309564013762016-12-24T02:01:52.267+11:002016-12-24T02:01:52.267+11:00You have some great books and plans lined up.
I l...You have some great books and plans lined up.<br /><br />I like the idea of the year long read of Norms & Nobility by David Hicks. I was thinking of doing something similar myself with a long term read, perhaps spanning a year, of a difficult text. <br /><br />Norms & Nobility looks to be very interesting read. <br /><br /><br />Happy reading in 2017!Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com