tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post898694877542032317..comments2023-12-26T15:36:00.101+00:00Comments on Valentina's room: One More Challenge and other stuffvalentinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01568749601493955929noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-64074209265121735582009-03-09T11:16:00.000+00:002009-03-09T11:16:00.000+00:00Cool I have read 47 on that list! Catcher in the R...Cool I have read 47 on that list! Catcher in the Rye and Dracula are definitely worth reading as well as Great Expectations which is funnier than you might expect. 1984 and Animal Farm are mush reads but I didn't enjoy Madam Bovary at all to be honest. I must read Winnie-The-Pooh and The Wind in the Willows soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-64505138393849039552009-03-07T08:27:00.000+00:002009-03-07T08:27:00.000+00:00So many books I need to read as well when I see li...So many books I need to read as well when I see lists like this. <BR/><BR/>Please do read A Catcher in the Rye. It's such a special book. Very accessible. Quick read. I think I've read it 3 times and will probably read it a few times more. I also crack myself up by having to buy that gorgeous red cover with the gold title EVERY time I see it. I have like 7 copies. :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13678995152526618877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-4707622239392714552009-03-03T19:20:00.000+00:002009-03-03T19:20:00.000+00:00I'm doing a similar challenge this year, I've alre...I'm doing a similar challenge this year, I've already enjoyed Wilkie Collins, Anne Bronte, Somerset Maugham and Wilde... among the books I should be reading very soon I have listed "Pride and Prejudice" (second reading, but "Lost in Austen" has made me want to dive into it again) and "Atonement".<BR/>If you wish to read French classics (I see Flaubert, Dumas and Hugo on your list) or even contemporary writers, don't hesitate to ask me for some advice :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-54694358497173339582009-03-01T17:09:00.000+00:002009-03-01T17:09:00.000+00:00o gee! that's alot of books, many of which are on ...o gee! that's alot of books, many of which are on my to be read list. i really want to read philip pullmans books but i'm slacking offo on reading classics lately;)<BR/>-amyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864125746751419542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-20158247687599652402009-02-28T19:26:00.000+00:002009-02-28T19:26:00.000+00:00Trish, it wasn't meant to be a list of classics, j...Trish, it wasn't meant to be a list of classics, just a list of famous books. Sorry I should have mentioned that. <BR/>I'm really excited about reading all those classics and become a well-rounded bookworm:P<BR/><BR/>Memory, I'll keep those in mind, thanks! (I think they were high in the list already, although the first might be Pride and Prejudice because I see it EVERYWHERE !)<BR/><BR/>Ana, I am considering all of those, except Sherlock Holmes because I have the feeling I'll end up hating the guy!<BR/>and about the shirt..lol, I hope he noticed eheh...<BR/><BR/>Melody, it's a very optimistic list, but even if I read half I'll be happy.<BR/>Neil Gaiman is great at events, I hope you can see him too one day:)<BR/><BR/>Raych, I know what you mean...so thanks for the recommendation, I'll be looking forward to be refreshed by the Wind in the willows!valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568749601493955929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-77589122942753576062009-02-28T18:44:00.001+00:002009-02-28T18:44:00.001+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.raychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321213376462899047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-83491553811057994092009-02-28T18:44:00.000+00:002009-02-28T18:44:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.raychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321213376462899047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-36306861934308584952009-02-28T18:43:00.000+00:002009-02-28T18:43:00.000+00:00You know how you read a 'classic' sometimes and yo...You know how you read a 'classic' sometimes and you're all *face hits desk* because they're <I>classic</I> and all, but they're also long and difficult? When that happens to you, pick up The Wind in the Willows and you will be charmed and pleased and totally refreshed.raychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321213376462899047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-2485370823018743762009-02-24T02:23:00.000+00:002009-02-24T02:23:00.000+00:00Wow, you've a great list of classics there! I'll h...Wow, you've a great list of classics there! I'll have to refer to it for reference for the Classics Challenge. :D<BR/><BR/>And it's so cool that you got to attend Gaiman's event! I'm jealous, LOL.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-4912692246041047702009-02-23T05:33:00.000+00:002009-02-23T05:33:00.000+00:00Okay, the first thing you need to read is 1984 bec...Okay, the first thing you need to read is 1984 because it is amazing. So deliciously frightening. And Pride and Prejudice because it is just a great read. These are 2 of my favorite books of all time.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Trish that some of these are not classics yet because they are too modern, but they may very well be someday! Life of Pi was really good I thought.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-52486112069779443302009-02-22T22:05:00.000+00:002009-02-22T22:05:00.000+00:00I definitely recommend Catcher in the Rye, one of ...I definitely recommend Catcher in the Rye, one of my favourite books ever! Animal Farm and 1984 are excellent too. And I really enjoyed Watership Down and Pooh. Oh, and Frankenstein and Slaughterhouse-Five!<BR/><BR/>Some you aren't considering but should: Rebecca, Lolita, On the Road, Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, A Confederacy of Dunces :P<BR/><BR/>lol, and I don't think you look bored! You look attentive. It's funny; pretty much everyone around you has a similar expression. I bet Neil loved your shirt :D<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about your financial troubles :( But worry not, no one will think you sold your soul.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-8581455535375109352009-02-22T19:36:00.000+00:002009-02-22T19:36:00.000+00:00I would give either Little Women or Pride and Prej...I would give either Little Women or Pride and Prejudice a go to begin with (but that's just because they are 2 of my favourites!).Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-77173461965814889012009-02-22T16:48:00.000+00:002009-02-22T16:48:00.000+00:00I highly recommend GREAT EXPECTATIONS, THE CATCHER...I highly recommend GREAT EXPECTATIONS, THE CATCHER IN THE RYE and MADAME BOVARY from your list of potentials.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2471059094266852621.post-13563095119335959402009-02-22T15:21:00.000+00:002009-02-22T15:21:00.000+00:00Interesting list--some of those I don't think are ...Interesting list--some of those I don't think are classics yet but might be one day (too modern/recent!). I love the tentative list you've put together and of course you can suggest The Book Thief again! I think that was the #1 suggestion last year--everyone loves that book!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for joining Valentina. :)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.com