Comments on: 200 Year Reading Challenge

By: homeschooler

homeschooler — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:32:30 +0000

Anything by Grace Livingston Hill, but particularly (1) Spice Box and (2) Re-Creations.

By: Becca

Becca — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:48:09 +0000

2004 – My Sister’s keeper – Jodi P.

It will make your cry, so be prepared!

By: Becca

Becca — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:47:16 +0000

1980 – A ring of endless light – Madeleine L’Engle

By: Melissa Armstrong

Melissa Armstrong — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:35:12 +0000

I tried to think of the books I’ve read and enjoyed the last 10 years, and when I checked the years, you had those years covered. But I’d like to echo that you should read Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, and add The Old Man & The Sea (Hemingway, 1952).

I don’t have nearly enough time to read as much as you, but hope you have fun with it.

By: misti

misti — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:01:12 +0000

Alcott:
You may have already read Little Women but that one (1868), Little Men (1871), Jo’s Boys (1886) would fit some in.

Dickens:
A Christmas Carol (1843)
Little Dorrit (1855)
A Tale of Two Cities (1859)
Great Expectation (1860)

Olive Ann Burns:
Cold Sassy Tree (1984)

Irene Nemirovsky:
Suite Francaise (2006)

William Golding:
Lord of the Flies (1954)

Kate Chopin:
The Awakening (1899)

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:50:15 +0000

So not even sure if you’re doing this anymore, but my favourite book from 1991 is Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder It wonderful (although hard going too!)

By: Kathy Carter

Kathy Carter — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:18:38 +0000

I love this idea. I have thought about doing this, but don’t know if I can come up with books for every year. I do like the link that Alisha suggested.

Here’s a book that you might enjoy if you haven’t read it… Love Story by Erich Segal (1969-1970) and Oliver’s Story by Erich Segal (1977-1978).

By: Sunday Night Shot of Nyquil - MissWisabus.com

Sunday Night Shot of Nyquil - MissWisabus.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:16:27 +0000

[...] head. I’ll be finishing Breaking Dawn tomorrow (finally!) and then getting started on my 200 Year Reading Challenge. Do let me know if you decide to do one [...]

By: Melissa Wiebe

Melissa Wiebe — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:11:13 +0000

1859 – A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

By: Ronnica

Ronnica — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:51:50 +0000

I’m traveling right now, but right off hand I have a few ideas. For now I’ll say:

Pavilion of Women by Pearl Buck (1946)
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1838)
The Fountainhead (1943)
1984 by George Orwell (1948)
Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis (1938)
Perelandra by C. S. Lewis (1943)
That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis (1946)

Okay, I know a couple of those overlap, but more options the better.