tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post2031114718644394158..comments2024-02-13T12:31:21.829-08:00Comments on Shelf Life: Challenges, ChallengesGentle Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-69938490149438699492007-09-17T14:06:00.000-07:002007-09-17T14:06:00.000-07:00This outmoded author thing is intriguing. I have a...This outmoded author thing is intriguing. I have a late start, just began reading a book called A Charmed Circle by Anna Kavan, whom I had never heard of.<BR/><BR/>Maugham is one of my favorite authors and it makes me a bit sad that he's considered one of those who got kicked out of the "in" crowd!<BR/><BR/>But the sunny side is that now more people, at least among the book bloggers, will read Maugham as the challenge is raising the awareness.<BR/><BR/>I don't have a list of books for this challenge. Guess I'll pick up whatever interests me along the way. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-22238934569529064642007-09-15T17:28:00.000-07:002007-09-15T17:28:00.000-07:00lotus--I'm looking forward to reading it and shari...lotus--I'm looking forward to reading it and sharing my thoughts :)Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-54557949808910579682007-09-15T05:56:00.000-07:002007-09-15T05:56:00.000-07:00What an ingenious premise for a challenge! I don'...What an ingenious premise for a challenge! I don't know if I will be able to participate but I think I would have fun picking out books! :)<BR/><BR/>"Of Human Bondage" is definitely one my favorite reads of all time and something I have been wanting to reread for the longest time. GR, I so look forward to your thoughts on the book!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-3406911452767273112007-09-13T08:06:00.000-07:002007-09-13T08:06:00.000-07:00bybee--me too, it sounds like a fun one!stefanie--...bybee--me too, it sounds like a fun one!<BR/><BR/>stefanie--glad I'm not the only one who didn't finish! I'm glad you're reading Maugham, too. I read The Razor's Edge when I was too young to appreciate it--I think I need to revisit that one, too :)Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-10933759426309691842007-09-13T05:52:00.000-07:002007-09-13T05:52:00.000-07:00I tanked on the nonfiction challenge too, only man...I tanked on the nonfiction challenge too, only managed two of the books I had promised I'd read. Got distracted by so many other books! Glad you're doing the outmoded authors challenge. I'm reading maugham too--The Razor's Edge. Should be fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-4270741494558657172007-09-13T04:47:00.000-07:002007-09-13T04:47:00.000-07:00I'm glad you joined this challenge.I'm glad you joined this challenge.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-73665614524915546152007-09-12T22:30:00.000-07:002007-09-12T22:30:00.000-07:00dewey--thanks--I know, I'm hard on myself, but you...dewey--thanks--I know, I'm hard on myself, but you're right, at least I read some good books, met some nice people, and had a good time!<BR/><BR/>jenclair--thanks, and I'll just pat myself on the back now, for my accomplishment! <BR/><BR/>bellezza--I agree, sometimes I felt other books called to me more than the ones I was "supposed to" read, but then I realized it's all for fun, anyway, so I let myself off the hook. I have a copy of May Sarton's Kinds of Love, so it's the logical choice. Unless I lose it, of course! I'm sure my other book will turn up at some point :)Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-11749372895740222962007-09-12T19:46:00.000-07:002007-09-12T19:46:00.000-07:00The first Challenge I successfully completed was t...The first Challenge I successfully completed was the Summer Mystery Challenge. Somehow, it's almost harder to read a book that you "have" to than one laying there in the pile waiting. Too bad about the lost one, I hope it appears soon! Myself, I would go with May Sarton. Although I must say, that my foray into Dickens this winter was rewarding. It seems that you've picked some interesting choices; all new to me.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-70228709773057923052007-09-12T19:27:00.000-07:002007-09-12T19:27:00.000-07:00I agree with Dewey, you read several of your chose...I agree with Dewey, you read several of your chosen books, you enjoyed some of them, and you met some new people who were also participating. That really is an accomplishment.<BR/><BR/>Good luck on this challenge!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-60405132063947106172007-09-12T19:13:00.000-07:002007-09-12T19:13:00.000-07:003/5 and 1/3 aren't bad! You had fun, right, and ma...3/5 and 1/3 aren't bad! You had fun, right, and maybe met some new people? I hope this one goes really well for you, though, in all ways.Deweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395712971920800717noreply@blogger.com