BACK TO THE CLASSICS
The Back to the Classics Challenge hosted by Karen at Books and Chocolate is one of my favorites. I didn't get my act together in 2020 to sign up in time, so only participated in my mind. 2020 was that kind of year. But I am a little more on my game so far in 2021, so here is my sign up post. We will see how I do reading the books!The idea for the Back to the Classics challenge is to read "classic" books meaning those published more than 50 years ago that are considered classics. There is no hard and fast definition and you pick your own books. Participants read up to 12 books in 12 separate categories. Readers who read 6 books get one entry for a prize at the end; two entries for nine books; and three entries for 12. Read all the details and rules on the main challenge page. You have to sign up by the end of March.
THE CATEGORIES
- 19th Century Classic
- 20th Century Classic
- Classic by a Woman
- Classic in Translation
- Classic by a BIPOC Author
- Classic by a New-to-You Author
- Classic by a Favorite Author
- Classic About an Animal
- Children's Classic
- Classic Humor or Satire
- Travel or Adventure Classic
- Classic Play
I hope to read at least six books for the Back to the Classics challenge. My plan is to read books off my Classics Club list so I can make progress on finishing that list by my deadline goal of December 2023.
I'm not sure which books I'll pick, but possibilities include:
- 19th Century Classic: Walden by Henry David Thoreau (College Board)
- 20th Century Classic: Not Now, but Now by M.F.K. Fisher FINISHED
- Classic by a Woman: Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter (Top 100 20th Century Novels by Women) FINISHED
- Classic in Translation: The Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö FINISHED
- Classic by a BIPOC Author: House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday
- Classic by a New-to-You Author: The Egg and I by Betty MacDonald FINISHED
- Classic by a Favorite Author: Mysteries and Manners: Occasional Prose by Flannery O'Connor
- Classic About an Animal: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham FINISHED
- Children's Classic:
- Classic Humor or Satire: Jeeves in the Offing by P.G. Wodehouse FINISHED
- Travel or Adventure Classic: Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K. Jerome FINISHED
- Classic Play: