I've joined up for the second installment of John Mutford's Canadian Book Challenge. The goal is 13 Canadian books in a year. I generally avoid book challenges as I get far too obsessive compulsive about such things. I like my aimless meandering from book to book far too much to tie myself down to too many rules.
I make an exception for the Canuck challenge for two reasons: First, I really like Canadian books and think more people should be reading them. How can I go around telling people to read Canadian if I don't read Canadian myself? Second, Mr. Mutford runs a really good challenge. I had a lot of fun last time reading people's impressions of some really good books.
For those of you interested in the challenge, you can sign up here - http://bookmineset.blogspot.com/2008/05/2nd-canadian-book-challenge-eh.html.
5 comments:
Hello Remi, there is something optimistic in the way you've titled this posting.
This is the first time I will participate in a book challenge and it is nice to catch up on old Canadian favourites. I've gobbled up 4 already. But saying that, I have to confess, I started on June 24 (St. Jean Baptist Day in Quebec) and slipped off to a cottage under stormy skies last week.
Nine books to go...
Kathleen
www.kathleenmolloy.offo.ca
www.diningwithdeath.ca
Remi: So glad you changed your mind-- it wouldn't have been the same without you.
you've inspired me to pick up a canuck book to read ... dyo have any recommendations? i like stories with a good plot and good dialogue ... nothing too slow paced or too descriptive :D
Hmmm ... No post since Canada Day. What's up, Remi? Everything alright?
Oh ... Maybe you've been busy reading. Yes, that's probably it.
Actually, I've been busy reading non-Canadian books. I'm taking my time with this one.
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