Julia's read 5 "massive" books by year's end challenge

[Julia]

In my to-be-read list, I have quite a few "massive" books, so I am challenging myself to include at least 5 of those books to be read (along with other less "massive" books) by the end of 2019 2024 (5 books/5 years). I will be choosing from the list below (because I need to be able to not be locked into specifics. I think a list of 11 has enough variety to choose from!):

The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood 9/28/21
Memories of Ice
House of Chains
The Name of the Rose
Moby-Dick, or, the Whale
The Count of Monte Cristo
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Midnight Tides
Leonardo da Vinci
Einstein: His Life and Universe
The Deptford Trilogy: Fifth Business/The Manticore/World of Wonders
The Summer Before the War 12/4/19

link to my continuing attempt to read at least five of these!!!

[Ilona]

That is a great list, Julia! We have a buddy read planned for Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in September and October that you are welcome to join if you'd like :)

[Ilona]

How is your challenge going this year, Julia? Have you been able to cross some books of your list?

[Julia]

Julia wrote: "In my to-be-read list, I have quite a few "massive" books, so I am challenging myself to include at least 5 of those books to be read (along with other less "massive" books) by the end of 2019. I w..."

Ilona wrote: "That is a great list, Julia! We have a buddy read planned for Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in September and October that you are welcome to join if you'd like :)"

That would be great!

[Julia]

Ilona wrote: "How is your challenge going this year, Julia? Have you been able to cross some books of your list?"

Due to unforeseen circumstances, it's going pretty slowly at the moment. Hopefully I'll get back on the bandwagon!

[Ilona]

Hi Julia, how is it going? Have you been able to get back on the bandwagon?

[Julia]

Not yet! This has turned out to be a year of moving and then moving again! I am, however, getting much mileage on audiobooks!! I'll need to check to see if any fit the "massive" category! I look forward to attempting this feat in the next year, which should have MUCH less moving!

[Julia]

But: the audiobook I'm currently reading could be described as "massive" so I am adding it. I will get 1 book off the list!