The Classics Club Spin landed on number one, so I will read Agnes Grey by Ann Bronte. I loved The Tenant of Wildfell Hall when I read it a few years ago, so am happy with this outcome. I'll get started right after I finish Amsterdam... and Commonwealth. It's a good thing I have until December first!
Which book did the spin select for you?
West With the Night and I'm third in line for it at the library (student project perhaps?) I could be first in line for Circling the Sun but I think I want Beryl's version first.
ReplyDeleteCare - I wish I'd read West With the Night First, so definitely wait. Does your library offer Hoopla? It's kind of like overdrive, but never a wait... that's how I got a copy of WWtN.
DeleteI just joined and I get to read Dr. Zhivago! Yay (I think).
ReplyDeleteDebbie - Good luck! I think I prefer the movie ;-)
DeleteI loved "Agnes Grey." My spin is "The Late George Apley" by John Marquand. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1938 and is a satire on Boston's upper class. It fits nicely into my project of reading Pulitzer Prize winners.
ReplyDeletesunt_lacrimae_rereum - So glad to know you loved Ages Grey! The Late George Apley sounds fascinating, too, though I've never heard of it. Hope you enjoy it.
DeleteGlad you're happy with your pick! I've never read Agnes Grey so will be keen to hear what you think of it. I got Passing by Nella Larsen, which sounds great... and is beautifully short!
ReplyDeleteFictionFan - I'm interested in Passing, too. And, yes, short is a big plus ... especially this time of year!
DeleteCan't wait to hear what you think of Agnes Gray; it's one I haven't read yet but hope to someday.
ReplyDeleteLark - I remember wanting to start it immediately after finishing Tenant. The time has finally come!
DeleteGood luck! I love the way the Classics Club Spin works. I'd love to use this idea for other reads that I keep procrastinating.
ReplyDeleteI didn't quite mean Good luck, but more Have fun! LOL! That's what happens when something comes up while you are trying to comment.
DeleteAthira - LOL! I'm sure you have a little something coming up constantly while you try to comment ;-)
DeleteNice pick! I remember liking Agnes Grey and that it's a quick read. I got "A Dance to the Music of Time (First Movement)." It's long but I'm really looking forward to it. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteKaren K. - Can't wait to hear what you think of Dance! You're not a big fan of audio if I remember corrected, but I've had several recommendations for Simon Vance's narration. Will probably make it a read/listen combination when I finally begin.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed the pick. (I have Commonwealth and hope to start it soon.)
ReplyDeletePat - My current book is short, so I should be able to start Commonwealth over the weekend. Can't wait!
DeleteThanks, Vicki. It looks like I have some great reads coming up. Hope you join in next time :)
ReplyDeleteSadly, I haven't been able to take part this time as I have just been too busy to even make a list. I hope you enjoy Agnes Grey and I look forward to your thoughts on it, as it is also on my list.
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to read this one--not a big fan of Wildfell Hall (too repetitive) so I want to see what else Anne could do :)
ReplyDeleteAnne Bronte it is then! How are Commonwealth and Amsterdam going? Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteSusan - Yes, on to Anne Bronte! I will finish Amsterdam today (under 30 pages left) and begin Commonwealth. I even managed a blog post this morning, lol!
DeleteI have a copy of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall on the shelf for years. Still haven't started. Glad to hear that you like it. There are just too many books and too little time. Esp. with so many movie adaptations coming out. ;)
ReplyDeleteArti - I was very impressed with The Tenant of Wildfell Hall when I read it a few years ago... made me wonder why Anne is sometimes considered the lesser Bronte. Hope to start Agnes Grey in a day or two... and yes, all those movie adaptations!! ;-)
DeleteHello, Tim! I've been away from the blog for a bit, so just responding to your comment. I enjoy classics, nonfiction, and literary fiction... the element of chance adds occasional excitement to my classics selections. Flannery O'Connor is an author whose work I'm interested in exploring further. Thanks for the link to your blog.
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