2023 Classic Competition or 50 Books to Read Before You Die Challenge

[Loraine]

In high school and college English literature classes, we always hear about the classics. But how many have we really read? Using the link below here on Goodreads or any other list you find, pick your classics to work on this new challenge.

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

Level 1: Just a few - 1-5
Level 2: Whew!! - 6-10
Level 3: These are great! - 11-15
Level 4: How did I Miss these? - 16-20
Level 5: Classic Master - 21+

Please respond with “I’m in!” if you are going to take part in this challenge and what level you are choosing.

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

I'm in for Level 2: Whew! 6-10 classics

[Beth]

Not this one, no. I have read three and seen movies for a few others and have no desire to read any of the rest.

Beth -;)
in Calgary

[Carissa]

I'm in for Just a few 1-5 as there's only a few on the list I want to read. And I'm using this list https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
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[Loraine]

I'm in for Level 2 Whew! 6-10 classics

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Hi Loraine. Just to clarify, this can be any classic and we are not necessarily limited to those in the link right?

[Karen]

I'm in for Just a few 1-5 since I'm trying quite a few clallenges this year.

Like Staci, I would like clarification if this is any classic or just those in the link.

Progress: 3/5

1. (11/13/23)
2. by Angela Elwell Hunt (12/14/23)
3. by Gail Rock - GM (some language) (12/16/23)

[Missy]

I'm in for Just a few (1-5).

[Loraine]

Staci wrote: "Hi Loraine. Just to clarify, this can be any classic and we are not necessarily limited to those in the link right?"

Yes you can use a classic on any list you find. Great Question - Thanks Staci!

[Sarita]

I'm in:

Level 2: Whew!! - 6-10

[Jenn]

Classics | Level 1: Just a few - 1-5

[AlegnaB †]

Level 3

[AlegnaB †]

I changed my level from 1 to 3. I want to read at least two Shakespeare plays. I also want to read Christian classics from Spurgeon, the reformers, Bunyan, etc.

[Charlene]

I’m in for Level 1: Just a few - 1-5 ;)

0/10

[Bonny]

I'm in for just a few!

[Stacy]

I'm in for level three. I want to read one classic a month.

[KC]

2023 CLASSIC COMPETITION CHALLENGE
Duration: Jan - Dec 2023 (1 year)



Genre: Classics
Level 5: 21+ books

Progress
Original Goal: 11/40

1. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1850) 1/20/23
2. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe (1843) 1/20/23
3. The Call of the Wild by Jack London (1903) 1/25/23
4. Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery (1936) 1/29/23
5. Animal Farm by George Orwell (1945) 1/31/23
6. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder (1932) 2/4/23
7. Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie (1911) 2/5/23
8. The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (1920) 8/19/23
9. Farmer Boyby Laura Ingalls Wilder (1933) 8/31/23
10. The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford (1960) 9/7/23
11. The Time Machine by H.G. Wells (1895) 9/17/23

[Lynnette]

I'm in for
Level 1: Just a few - 1-5

[Bonny]

Finished my first classic for the year:
1) The Confessions by Augustine of Hippo

[AlegnaB †]

3/11

1. The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde


2. Othello by William Shakespeare


3. Preparations for Sufferings by John Flavel

[Christine]

I'm in for Just a Few!

[Christine]

Animal Farm
by George Orwell

[Loraine]

1. Children's classic & Newbury Award Winner 1946
2. Young Adult Classic 1947

[Loraine]

#3 Nancy Drew Classic

[Christine]

#2. by Laura Ingalls Wilder

[Christine]

#3. by E.B. White

[Sarah]

Excellent prompt!!!

[Christine]

#4. by Edgar Allan Poe (gm)

[Sarita]

Calling this challenge a no-go. Hopefully next year will be better.

[Loraine]

Sarita wrote: "Calling this challenge a no-go. Hopefully next year will be better."

I didn't get into this one either Sarita. Only made 3.

[Karen]

Calling this challenge complete with 3 books.

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Not as much as I'd hoped...three for the year.

[Bonny]

I read no more classics this year, oh well!