Book Bingo Challenge
Since I discovered the existence of Book Bingo, I am amused by the idea of using a random factor to push me out of well-worn reading habits.
I'm going to go for blacking out the entire Book Bingo board (now hanging on my fridge).
The first opportunity arose this weekend when I finished my fiction and was looking around desultorily for something else. And then I remembered. Book Bingo to the rescue!
1. A Book Based on a True Story —
What? No! I hate that sort of book!
The random factor is not so beautiful when it is pushing me out of my comfort zone, is it? Dash it all!
I looked through my "to read" list and actually found a candidate: Rabble In Arms by Kenneth Roberts. It is historical fiction about the Revolutionary War and although I love Roberts' books I haven't read this one.
I also realized that Charles Dickens wrote one book of historical fiction, Barnaby Rudge, about the Gordon Riots (whatever they were). Love Dickens and am very slowly working through his novels. I have an as yet unchosen Dickens novel on my 2014 challenge list also.
In the end, though, I'm going with Rabble In Arms. It's been far too long since I read any Kenneth Roberts. Luckily the library has 3 copies so one should be here soon.
— Rabble In Arms
I'm going to go for blacking out the entire Book Bingo board (now hanging on my fridge).
The first opportunity arose this weekend when I finished my fiction and was looking around desultorily for something else. And then I remembered. Book Bingo to the rescue!
1. A Book Based on a True Story —
What? No! I hate that sort of book!
The random factor is not so beautiful when it is pushing me out of my comfort zone, is it? Dash it all!
I looked through my "to read" list and actually found a candidate: Rabble In Arms by Kenneth Roberts. It is historical fiction about the Revolutionary War and although I love Roberts' books I haven't read this one.
Rabble in Arms was hailed by one critic as the greatest historical novel written about America upon its publication in 1933. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a magnificent novel renowned not only for the beauty and horror of its story but also for its historical accuracy.Roberts is second only to Samuel Shellabarger in my opinion. Both pack so much accurate history into their books it is surprising. And both tell compelling stories so that the history slips down like "a spoonful of sugar." Shellabarger's fictional style is more graceful than Roberts and Roberts stuck strictly to American history while Shellabarger roamed Europe (and Mexico in one book).
I also realized that Charles Dickens wrote one book of historical fiction, Barnaby Rudge, about the Gordon Riots (whatever they were). Love Dickens and am very slowly working through his novels. I have an as yet unchosen Dickens novel on my 2014 challenge list also.
In the end, though, I'm going with Rabble In Arms. It's been far too long since I read any Kenneth Roberts. Luckily the library has 3 copies so one should be here soon.
— Rabble In Arms
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OooooooThis looks challenging.
Thanks for the idea.
A book based on a true story? So that would be a non fiction or a fictional story about a real person/event?
Good luck
Terry wrote: "I picked my first bingo chip out this weekend: "A book with a blue cover."So I am reading Dean Koontz's _Innocence_. I wouldn't have picked it next, so I guess the Bingo Randomizer is working!"
Innocence is on my list too. I am going to keep that in mind for when I pull that card!
Jenn wrote: "OooooooThis looks challenging.
Thanks for the idea.
A book based on a true story? So that would be a non fiction or a fictional story about a real person/event?
Good luck"
I thought of it as something like Truman Capote's In Cold Blood. Obviously the book I chose is casting the net a bit wider, but it was what I had. And considering Roberts' impeccable historicity in his novels, whatever he talks about ... happened. He just tells it to us in fictional story.
Julie wrote: "Jenn wrote: "OooooooThis looks challenging.
Thanks for the idea.
A book based on a true story? So that would be a non fiction or a fictional story about a real person/event?
Good luck"
I tho..."
I think I found a book: "Christy" by Catherine Marshall. I think the hardest one will be the author under 30. Especially if it means currently under 30.
Jenn wrote: "Julie wrote: "Jenn wrote: "OooooooThis looks challenging.
Thanks for the idea.
A book based on a true story? So that would be a non fiction or a fictional story about a real person/event?
Goo..."
I love Christy. One of my favorite books of that sort and it's been too long since I've reread it.
I have a fantastic book, author under 30 ... halfway through now and it is simply terrific, Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge.
How will you ever fill the Forgotten Classics square? O_O
Cattfish wrote: "How will you ever fill the Forgotten Classics square? O_O"So many choices! It will be tough to narrow it down! :-D
I am reading "Bambi"(not Disney). I think it will count. I found it on the dusty side of the book shelf. Looking forward to it.
One of my favorite books. Much better than Disney communicates, needless to say. :-)
I was so excited to find this as I'm trying to read more out of my comfort zone this year. I feel like I don't really have any brain space left to figure out what I want to read next. My kids got really excited about it too and printed out the YA version. We decided to cut up the card and randomly draw our reading choices each time. I think we will learn a lot about each other, I was completely surprised when my son pulled "A book based on a myth" and "Atlantis" came out of his mouth without hesitation. He's starting "The Colossus Rises" by Peter Lerangis. I drew "A Book Your Friend Loved" and have a slew of suggestions to choose from. My daughter pulled "A book that will make you cry" and picked "Anne of Green Gables".
Trish wrote: "I was so excited to find this as I'm trying to read more out of my comfort zone this year. I feel like I don't really have any brain space left to figure out what I want to read next. My kids got..."What fun to do the whole thing as a family! The random drawing adds an element of surprise and fun as it also pushes me further out of my own comfort zone. I can't just choose squares that I've already got pegged mentally.
So I am reading Dean Koontz's _Innocence_. I wouldn't have picked it next, so I guess the Bingo Randomizer is working!