tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post628961135909037533..comments2024-03-17T19:50:26.825+11:00Comments on journey & destination: 2018 Reading ChallengesCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-18169520147415042262018-01-12T04:30:15.002+11:002018-01-12T04:30:15.002+11:00Back to the Classics: - I haven't heard of mos...Back to the Classics: - I haven't heard of most of yours either. Your options for "scare you" reads, are all well worth it.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-24640871752478992432018-01-11T23:09:22.737+11:002018-01-11T23:09:22.737+11:00Hi Tarissa, I've really enjoyed Conan Doyle...Hi Tarissa, I've really enjoyed Conan Doyle's historical fiction. He has written some very diverse books but I was surprised to see that he'd written about the Huguenots in The Refugees, which i'm looking forward to reading. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-67289719040617478912018-01-11T12:32:48.272+11:002018-01-11T12:32:48.272+11:00Carol, thanks for visiting my blog yesterday. I wa...Carol, thanks for visiting my blog yesterday. I was just stopping by to check out your blog, and I see we're a part of a couple of the same reading challenges this year.<br /><br />Stepping Heavenward is a beautiful, excellent book! I've read that and Bleak House by Dickens (which is intriguing in it's own way). In your Back to the Classics potential list, those are the only two I've already read, although I'm interested in several others.... such as The Refugees by Conan Doyle. Oooh! I don't even know what this is, so I've got to jump on Goodreads now and find out. :)<br /><br />Tarissa<br />http://inthebookcase.blogspot.comTarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05390283409265644737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-40311274778137917402018-01-03T11:32:28.277+11:002018-01-03T11:32:28.277+11:00Jay, thanks for the Deal Me In Challenge. It’s a g...Jay, thanks for the Deal Me In Challenge. It’s a great idea & a good way to remember to add those shorter works that are easy to forget unless you have a plan.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-60724516805907501922018-01-03T11:30:46.338+11:002018-01-03T11:30:46.338+11:00Hi Erika, you know I haven’t even watched the movi...Hi Erika, you know I haven’t even watched the movies, except for the Hobbit, as I wanted to read the books first. I read the Hobbit aloud to my dd last year & really enjoyed it. <br />As for traditions, you have them in your head & heart first...sounds lovely.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-68309031260176312162018-01-03T11:26:25.069+11:002018-01-03T11:26:25.069+11:00Hi Ruth, I’ve already read a few chapters of Paren...Hi Ruth, I’ve already read a few chapters of Parents & Children but I’d like to finish it. Yes, it’s the length of this books that has me hesitate. I wonder if the 3 books in the LOTR can be treated as separate books for the challenge?? I don’t know that I’ll get to finish all of them...Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-3235957457992311862018-01-03T11:23:17.741+11:002018-01-03T11:23:17.741+11:00Ruthiella - I was going to read Goudge’s book last...Ruthiella - I was going to read Goudge’s book last year. I have in the back of my mind that she is a bit too flowery for me but I’ve seen so many appreciative reviews of her books from people whose reading tastes I respect that I think I have to give her a chance. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-157617816657071762018-01-03T11:20:01.264+11:002018-01-03T11:20:01.264+11:00Thanks, Cleo. I almost didn’t commit to any challe...Thanks, Cleo. I almost didn’t commit to any challenges this year but as you said, it does give you a focus & I like that, although I still like to read at whim and want to leave time for that also. Have a great year & all the best with your food blog.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-60432542937983340812018-01-03T11:18:03.792+11:002018-01-03T11:18:03.792+11:00Brian - happy reading to you, too. Look forward to...Brian - happy reading to you, too. Look forward to reading your inspiring book reviews in 2018.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-25840350861919584712018-01-02T23:58:52.008+11:002018-01-02T23:58:52.008+11:00I like how you're including speeches and essay...I like how you're including speeches and essays in your Deal Me In reading. When I first started the challenge back in 2011, it was all short stories, then other participants began adding their own flair with poetry, plays, essays, and speeches and I love the variety now! Good luck with the challenge! -JayJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682779314614889264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-55054859745291730162018-01-02T10:11:36.140+11:002018-01-02T10:11:36.140+11:00Oh, oh, oh, if LOTR scares you, you have GOT to do...Oh, oh, oh, if LOTR scares you, you have GOT to do that. I have read the quartet (yes, it is absolutely worth starting with The Hobbit) years ago, and more recently I have listened to them on Audible. I usually prefer to read myself, if I am able, but babies and brain fog..... These are now my number 1 exception. I recommend listening to these, narrated by Rob Inglis, over reading them. Reading them it is far too tempting to skip over the poetry to find out what happens next. But Inglis brings it all to life, poetry, songs (beautiful melodies) and distinct voices for all the characters. Absolutely marvelous! I will re-listen to these regularly and look forward to the day I can start sharing them with my kids. I think cold days, cozy blankets, hot drinks, and quiet hand crafts will, ideally, be part of the tradition (is it a tradition if you’ve never done it? It is in my head....)Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03524262077491057133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-53755719709816092012018-01-02T05:56:17.243+11:002018-01-02T05:56:17.243+11:00Good for you. Many of these I am not familiar with...Good for you. Many of these I am not familiar with, except Parents and Children (which I enjoyed), and #11 on your Back to the Classics. Anna Karenina and W&P were excellent, but daunting b/c of their sizes. I'm reading the LOTR series now, and I'm listening to a dramatized version of it while I read along. It is easy reading, but really scary -- we'll it's scary b/c of the music and sound affects. Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-85002535760614145442018-01-02T04:07:25.336+11:002018-01-02T04:07:25.336+11:00These challenges are great! Very doable as they al...These challenges are great! Very doable as they allow for flexibility but give some guidance. <br /><br />I highly recommend you try Elizabeth Goudge's The Rosemary Tree. I think you will like it but in any case, I would be interested in hearing your opinion on it. <br /><br />Happy New Year Carol!Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-32518758287972387942018-01-01T18:10:02.901+11:002018-01-01T18:10:02.901+11:00I've been tempted by these challenges, even if...I've been tempted by these challenges, even if I have no time for them. I'll probably be posting my lists in the next few days. I think this year it will be good for me to have books listed to focus me. All the best to you and your family in 2018 and happy reading adventures, Carol!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546783121640385268.post-75837723704320553472018-01-01T17:41:55.253+11:002018-01-01T17:41:55.253+11:00You are planning to read some great books Carol. T...You are planning to read some great books Carol. There are so many great books out there. Happy reading in 2018 and Happy New Year's ! Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com