I found this little read-a-thon a couple of days ago and jumped at the chance to participate. For one, the topic seemed perfect, as it gave me the excuse to read a few old and neglected reads. The idea is inspired. Also, it only lasted 2 weeks and for once I actually WASN'T LATE TO FIND IT! Plus, the host is only Books & Cleverness, one of my all time favourite blogs!
Who wouldn't want to give it a go?
Here is a post where she discusses the challenges:
And here is a post where she discusses the read-a-thon in general:
Challenges.
- Read a book set in the past.
- Read a classic.
- Read a book written before 2010.
- Read at least 100 pages a day.
- And of course…the books must be neglected by you!
MY UTTERLY SPLENDIFEROUS TBR.
- Read a book set in the past: Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger
- Read a classic: I'm gunna have to pitch for The Great Gatsby by F. Scott. Fitzgerald. My sister literally raves about this novel... and I know it's shameful of me to say I have not read or watched it.
- Read a book written before 2010: The Maze Runner by James Dashner. This is the same choice as Emily's, purely because the film is coming out so soon and I need to read it before then. Also my brother raves about this ... we have a very raving family.
I would really love it, and I am sure Emily would too if you could participate in the read-a-thon!
I shall keep you posted on my progress through here and twitter using the hashtag: #dustingofftheshelf
So what have we achieved in this post? We have learnt of my raving family, my lack in organisational skills when it comes to books as this post is a day before the reading starts, and the shame of me using the word splendiferous in a title.
I'm just that awesome.
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Oooh, a read-a-thon! I love read-a-thons. I've only done one (and failed miserably), but they're awesome.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices for the challenges! I didn't care for Catcher in the Rye when I read it in high school, but it wasn't horrible. I hope you like it! I haven't read The Great Gatsby either, and I kind of don't want to for some reason. I do, but I don't. I've heard that The Maze Runner is pretty good, but not to bother with the rest of the series.
Good luck with the read-a-thon!
This is my first one! I saw this and had to give it a go; the theme is just perfect (gives me an excuse to read ...)
DeleteI really want to read The Great Gatsby, just because of how it's a supposed amazing novel.
And also I have heard similar things about The Maze Runner, but with the film coming out, I feel as if I am morally obliged to read it.
I really enjoyed 'The Great Gatsby' and I am a big classic books fan. I'm sure you'll like it :) Nice post!
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