Classics Challenge 2011

Welcome to the Classics Challenge 2011

I have signed up for this challenge, which is being hosted by Courtney at Stiletto Storytime.

Here are the guidelines:

The challenge is simple: Read classic literature. It can be from any period or genre you choose. The only rule is that it must in some way be considered a classic. What is a classic you ask? A classic to me is a book that has in some way become bigger than itself. It’s become part of culture, society or the bigger picture. It’s the book you know about even if you have not read it. It’s the book you feel like you should have read.

There are four great levels in this challenge designed to suit any reading level and the main goal is to share classics you may or may not have known about otherwise. I encourage you to sign up below and add the challenge button to your blog. The Classics Challenge Page will also allow you to add your reviews as time goes by.

The challenge will run from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. You can join at anytime. If you have a blog fantastic! If not then we still want you to read along with us. You can post reviews from any platform or just follow along and participate in comments.

Levels

Student: Read any 5 Classic Books

Bachelor’s Degree: Read any 10 Classic Books

Master’s Degree: Read any 20 Classic Books

P.H.D.: Read any 40 Classic Books

If you want to join the challenge, click HERE.

I am going to aim for "Student" Level. I am keeping track of my progress below:

1. Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
2. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
3. The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
4. Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
5. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë