Ok a first I'm going to try a book challenge not usually a me thing but it looks fun and manageable and may well introduce me to lots of new authors...lovely
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Details:1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.2. There are four levels:• "Put The Kettle On" – Read 2 Typically British novels.• "Gordon Bennett" – Read 4 Typically British novels.• "Bob's Your Uncle" – Read 6 Typically British novels.• "Cream Crackered" – Read 8 Typically British novels.3. Any book format counts. Must be fiction not non-fiction.4. You don't have to select your books ahead of time, you can just add them as you go. Also if you do list them upfront then you can change them, nothing is set in stone!
Hi Val! Welcome to my Typically British reading challenge. I hope you do find lots of great new British authors to read. Have fun and Happy New Year! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. Have you decided which book you'll start with?
ReplyDeleteCollected Short Stories of Ngaio Marsh.. I think.. actually I know that'll be first as I spotted it in the library and it came home with me. I thought short stories would fit in better with available time/attention span ...I might actually get the gist of the story before falling asleep or having to make an essential item for a doll or soft toy "but strawberry puppy needs a coat mummy!"
ReplyDeleteand now I've dipped in and know that Alleyn is pronounce Allen according to Ms Marsh
Thanks Book Chick City it looks like it'll be fun!
ReplyDeleteMy email has been directing everyones comments to the spam folder....(gulp) just found out today.. so I'm Sorry for the delay in posting and I hope none were eaten before I noticed!
Good luck with this one, Val. Look forward to seeing what you read.
ReplyDeleteI'll be looking forward to your choices and what you think of them, Val!
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to say hello. I noticed in your favorite books that you listed Precious Bane by Mary Webb. I love that book, too. I bought a copy 25 years ago and still have it.
ReplyDeleteThis is not a British book, but have you ever heard of Catherwood by Marly Youmans? It's quite a beautiful story in my opinion.
Hi Jodi,
ReplyDeletePrecious bane is a lovely book isn't it.
Thanks for the book recommendation I'll have to check that one out as it's new to me. I love finding a new book!
This sounds like fun! I'll watch with interest what everyone thinks is a typically British Book.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is new to me, and I'll be back for a good read. I share 3 of your favourites on your other book list - 3 Men In A Boat, Persuasion, and Precious Bane. (Where's Jane Eyre, though?)