It's time for the Back to the Classics Challenge once again!
Last year took some unexpected turns and I ended up petering out in the challenge after Esther was born. The turns were good and God clarifying some things for our family, and now we're getting back into a more settled routine. So here's to hoping I can read what I'm planning to this year!
The categories for this year are:
1. A 19th century classic: any book first published from 1800 to 1899
2. A 20th century classic: any book first published from 1900 to 1971. All books must have been published at least 50 years ago; the only exceptions are books which were written by 1971 and posthumously published.
3. A classic by a woman author.
4. A classic in translation, meaning any book first published in a language that is not your primary language. You may read it in translation or in its original language, if you prefer.
5. A classic by BIPOC author; that is, a non-white author.
6. A classic by a new-to-you author, i.e., an author whose work you have never read.
7. New-to-you classic by a favorite author -- a new book by an author whose works you have already read.
8. A classic about an animal, or with an animal in the title. The animal can be real or metaphorical. (i.e., To Kill a Mockingbird).
9. A children's classic.
10. A humorous or satirical classic.
11. A travel or adventure classic (fiction or non-fiction). It can be a travelogue or a classic in which the main character travels or has an adventure.
12. A classic play. Plays will only count in this category.
I am still figuring out what to read for each of the categories, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Books I didn't get to last year that I would like to read include:
City of God
Little Women
Anne of Green Gables
Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas
What would you read in each category?
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