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Can She Do It? Paula’s Classic Bingo #2 for 2023. SHE DID IT. Blackout #2.
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Congrats on getting started on your second Bingo card. I hope you enjoy planning it out -- I find that part really fun!I'm fond of Northanger Abbey too. Although not my favourite Jane Austen, I do think it's her funniest novel.
Wobbley wrote: "Congrats on getting started on your second Bingo card. I hope you enjoy planning it out -- I find that part really fun!I'm fond of Northanger Abbey too. Although not my favourite Jane Austen, I d..."
I absolutely loved Northanger Abbey! It is my favorite Austen so far, with only Persuasion left to go.
“Classic from your bookshelf”Me, looking at my 3 overflowing bookshelves and other books stacked up on the floor and in the closet…
Yeah, I think I have this one covered.
We can all understand. Me, I have all the books sitting here right now that I could use for that square but no, I bought a new one that will be on my shelf in a matter of days!🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Lori wrote: "We can all understand. Me, I have all the books sitting here right now that I could use for that square but no, I bought a new one that will be on my shelf in a matter of days!🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️"Why do we do this? 🤣🤣😂😂
I wish I still could read as many books as you, Paula. I have all the time, but my appetite for reading is not as boundless. This second challenge is an insane one, if I may say so.
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Paula, as I read more of the old gothic stories, Northanger Abbey does climb in my estimation. A good parody, one of the better ones. . . . .I am glad you think highly of it.
Luffy wrote: "I wish I still could read as many books as you, Paula. I have all the time, but my appetite for reading is not as boundless. This second challenge is an insane one, if I may say so."I go through periods when I dont want to read at all, especially if I finish several tough books in a row. I do try to throw in something fun from time to time and that seems to help. Then I also go through periods when my gaze keeps wandering to my bookshelf, excited about what will be next when I finish what is in my hands. I have an insanely active imagination (always have) and books are a sort of therapy for me. They give me an outlet that isn’t in any way destructive except on my wallet.
Paula W wrote: "Luffy wrote: "I wish I still could read as many books as you, Paula. I have all the time, but my appetite for reading is not as boundless. This second challenge is an insane one, if I may say so."..."
Then I'm glad you chose books as a therapy. See you around.
I think I might be able to finish this in June, or July at the latest. I am currently reading part 2 of Maya Angelou’s autobiography for I2. I am also reading The Agony and the Ecstasy, which will fit into B4. Unfortunately, my beagle ate my book so I am waiting for a replacement.
B3 will be Madame Bovary
The rest will be a breeze because I downloaded some kindle books when they were $1.99
Wow! Do you think you'll do a third BINGO when you're done this one?
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Wobbley wrote: "Wow! Do you think you'll do a third BINGO when you're done this one?"Probably not. I’ll keep reading and see if anything I read fits into a square, but I dont intend to strategically plan anything.
Sara wrote: "Really on a roll, Paula! Had to laugh that your dog is still eating your homework."He’s a menace. Cute as a button, but a complete menace.
Your second BINGO board already, Paula? And you're almost done! I need to catch up on your 1st one and get around to filling mine own in.
Sue wrote: "Your second BINGO board already, Paula? And you're almost done! I need to catch up on your 1st one and get around to filling mine own in."Yeah, almost all my books so far this year have been classics that for into one of these categories. Things have slowed down for me (only a handful of books read last month and so far this month).
It's great to have so much accomplished before your busy time.
Whew! All done with the bingo for this year. I enjoyed the challenges and am proud to have completed 2 blackouts. Now, I plan to read for pleasure and hopefully get in some new releases I have missed. But I still plan to keep reading classics with the group this year when I see something I want to read. Happy reading, everyone!
Unbelievable! Two bingos completed before the end of June -- just outstanding! And it looks like they were mostly winners. I, too, am a big fan of The Wind in the WIllows, Northanger Abbey, Treasure Island, Persuasion, and The Velveteen Rabbit. Well done indeed!
Wow this is amazing. I'm trying to complete one bingo and you've already sailed through two.
Congrats Paula!Maybe we'll see you at group reads still throughout rest of year. That would be good.
Catching up on Classics (and lots more!)
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Into the Wild✅ 6/2/23, 4****B2: Classic written in your native language -
The Screwtape Letters✅ 4/28/23, 3***B3: Classic of Europe -
Madame Bovary✅ 6/11/23, 5*****B4: Classic involving art -
The Picture of Dorian Gray✅ 6/22/23, 5*****B5: Classic from your bookshelf -
Beloved✅ 4/17/23, 5*****I1: Book from the Group’s Bookshelf Prior to 2023-
Northanger Abbey✅ 3/12/23, 5*****I2: Classic biography/autobiography or memoir -
Gather Together in My Name✅ 5/30/23, 5*****I3: Classic horror or gothic -
Rosemary's Baby✅ 3/21/23, 4****I4: Classic comedy, satire, or humor -
The Praise of Folly✅ 2/23/23, 3***I5: Book from the group’s Favorites of 2022
Persuasion✅ 5/25/23, 5*****N1: Classic of the Americas
The Call of the Wild✅ 3/1/23, 3***N2: Classic Western
Brokeback Mountain✅ 4/8/23, 4****N3: Reader’s Choice -
The Velveteen Rabbit✅ 3/39/23, 5*****N4: Classic mystery or thriller -
The Postman Always Rings Twice✅ 5/31/23, 5*****N5: Classic of Africa or Oceania
Arrow of God✅ 6/30/23, 5*****G1: Classic from a group poll that did not win
The Agony and the Ecstasy✅ 6/30/23, 5*****G2: Classic action or adventure
Treasure Island✅ 4/10/23, 5*****G3: Classic history or historical fiction -
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea✅ 5/26/23, 4****G4: Class fantasy or science fiction -
The House on the Strand✅ 3/27/23, 3***G5: Book from the Group’s 2023 Bookshelf -
Heart of a Dog✅ 5/24/23, 3***O1: Book Published before 1900 -
The Lady or the Tiger? And, the Discourager of Hesitancy✅ 3/3/23, 5*****O2: New-To-You Classic Author -
The Wind in the Willows✅ 4/21/23, 5*****O3: Classic of Asia -
The Jungle Book✅ 3***O4: Classic in translation -
Around the World in Eighty Days✅ 4/3/23, 5*****O5: Book Published 1900 - 1949 -
The 39 Steps✅2/13/23, 2**