Rules:
1. First, there will be a prize--a book of your choosing from Amazon.com that is priced $15.00 or less. Only one (well, possibly more) prize(s) will be given. [Edit: I did draw particpants' names from a "hat" for Buy a Friend a Book Week. Joy was the winner, and she chose Watership Down. ]
2. You may choose the number of books you read. If you read 4 books in 4 consecutive decades, you will have 4 chances for the prize. If you're really ambitious and read 18 books in 18 consecutive decades, you will have 18 chances for the prize. Books may be read in any order!
3. Books read for other challenges are totally acceptable. Almost all of mine are cross-posted with other challenges.
4. This is meant to be a fun challenge. Most of us are reading fools and have so many challenges going on. Don't let this one stress you out. Most could probably muster up at least 3 or 4 books for it without even trying.
5. The challenge lasts from January 1 through December 31 of 2007. Any book you've read this year will count for the challenge. However, you must sign up for it by midnight ET on June 30, 2007. If you're later than that you can still participate, but you won't be eligible for the prize. All you have to do to sign up is comment on this post. Please comment leaving a link to your tentative list. You may change this list at any time. I will have another post for you to comment on at the end of the year to see how you did.
A good source to find out when books were published is wikipedia. For example if you follow this link, you will see how easy it is to search books by a particular decade.
My list for this challenge is here and on the sidebar. You may use one of the buttons below. Or, if you're creative and have already made a button, feel free to use it as well.
I hope I've answered everything. Let me know if there's something I've missed, and have fun reading!
48 comments:
Oh Dear!!!! LOL! Okay, I'm signing up...I've picked 6 books (6 decades). Do we need to read these in order of the decades? Or can we read them in any order we want? I'll list them on my blog later today.
You may read them in any order!
Great to see ya!
Okay...that works well for me! I've posted on my blog :)
Lady, You are nuts. How do you keep it all straight? How do you have time!
Lisa
PS. I'm considering it, will let you know.
Sign me up! Since books can overlap, it should be fun. The classic challenge filled in some early years already. My list in progress is here
Thanks for hosting
in in in and IN
i will pick my books and blog on it in a bit!
sounds like fun, gives me a reason to finish my TBR stack--
sign me up, I will blog on this in just a bit
This sounds like a fun challenge, I am in. I will post my picks shortly on my blog. Pamela :)
Oh, I think I have to be in on this one! But I have no idea what my books will be yet.....
I want to join! I'll post the list in a couple of days!
what fun.....
melanie
http://teareads.blogspot.com
I too would like to join. I'll have to look through my stacks to get an idea. My list should be up before Monday***CV
Please include me in your challenge! I put my list together tonight, but will post them tomorrow. Time to go read for a bit. :) Thanks for neat idea!
Oh...do you have a button?
Just saw the challenge over at A Reader's Journal and couldn't resist joining. I have six titles up, though I'm hoping to add more later -- ideally, to work through the rest of the 20th century. Current list is at http://minutemarginalia.blogspot.com
So silly of me to join another challenge, but oh so tempting at the same time... I'll post my list at some point over the weekend. Great idea!
I forgot to mention...thanks to your list I was able to fill in the 1900's. I couldn't find anything of interest. :)
Good idea. Count me in. I'd like to try this along with so many other challenges. It's good we can cross-challenge.
Followed a link from someone else's site, through another, to get here, as one does. Liked this challenge and would like to play.
Direct link to related post is http://www.bibliotica.com/2007/03/asides/11-decades-22-books/
Sounds like fun - I'm in. I'll be posting my list today.
I need a couple of days to post a list on my site but I want to join too.
www.bassteknitter.blogspot.com
Love the button! Thanks.
Just wanted to leave my actual link. It's Here:
Oh no, I have to do this, too! Why do I do this to myself:)? I have high hopes for getting this one done, though, but the list will have to wait a couple of days:). Thanks.
-adrienne:)
Okay, 3m, I've got my books all picked out! I've got a couple of or choices in there. Here's the link: My Middle Name is Patience
That's the actual link to the actual post with the list, btw. That I figured out. How to link the picture to this blog, I can't remember how to do. Grr.
i'm in on this I'm aiming for 15! Stupid I know but i do always try include books outside of our present decade in my reading. my list is here
http://katrinasreads.blogspot.com
sign me up.
http://nattierosewrites.com/mt/
3M, do you want us to comment when we review a book?
Framed, yes, I have a post at the top to place reviews now. I can't wait to read everyone's!
Count me in. Here's the link to my tentative list:
http://bcounmus.blogspot.com/
Paul
I am in for 30 books. I have spent the weekend mulling over my list. I have not posted it to my blog yet, but when I do I will let you know.
Thanks for this great idea.
I would love to join this challenge. Below are my selections. Thanks!
2000's - Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn
1990's - The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
1980's - The Eight by Katherine Neville
1970's - The Shining by Stephen King
1960's - Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein
1950's - Casino Royale by Ian Fleming
1940's - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
1930's - The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain
1920's - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
1910's - The History of Mr. Polly by H.G. Wells
1900's - Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin
1890's - What Maisie Knew by Henry James
1880's - King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard
1870's - Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott
1860's - The Woman In White by Wilkie Collins
I'm in, here's a link to my list:
http://bookslistslife.blogspot.com/2007/04/by-decades-challenge.html
Okay, I've resisted long enough - I'm in! But I'm going to take it easy and just choose four decades, at least for now. Here's a link to my book choices:
http://www.alifeinbooks.com/?p=117
Thanks for hosting the challenge!
Just found out about this from Backcountry Muse. My goal of reading all (or at least as many as I can obtain) of the Newbery Medal books will fill in nine decades, and I'm sure I can find something to stretch it out a little further. Do I need to post a definite list now, or can I just fill it in as I go?
rm1, You can fill in as you go or change any book at any time!
Okay. Here's my tentative list of 17:
http://theoldcoot.blogspot.com/2007/05/zui-3m-s-new-reading-challenge-by.html
Hello there! I don't know how I stumbled upon this, but I am definitely in! I just made a quick page: http://twentytwo22.wordpress.com/bythedecade/
The main page is something I have been working on where I am trying to read 22 books before my 22nd birthday at the end of July. I started this personal challenge on April 24th, which gives me a total of 94 days. Check out my FAQ for more info! I'm excited for both of these challenges!
I'm game for a challenge. Decided to do all non-fiction for this one and go back to 1800. Here's hoping for the best!
Hello!
I am joining in as well.
Here is a link to my own little list:
http://ama2675.blogspot.com/2007/05/reading-by-decade.html
Wish me luck! :)
Hi!
I'd also like to join your challenge. I've posted the list of books I've already read and after I browse my TBR list I'll edit and add the ones I plan to read to complete the challenge. Thanks for having this fun idea! :-)
Here's my link:
http://cosyworld.wordpress.com/reading-challenges/
Hi, I would like to join as well here is a link to my page and my choices for each decade
http://savannahreads.blogspot.com/.
Thanks
Savannah
Hi, there. I just want to add my name to the participants. My lists can be found here: http://tropicalmarginalia.wordpress.com/reading-through-the-decades-challenge-list/
Thanks for doing this. I think I'll enjoy doing this challenge. :)
I just found this challenge (as new to blogging), and I can't resist--even though is halfway through the year already. You mentioned earlier that these can be books that we've already read *this* year...is that right??
I'll post my list either today or tomorrow.
Best,
Trish
Coming up with a list was much easier than I thought!
You can find my list here:
http://trishsbooks.blogspot.com/2007/06/by-decade-reading-challenge.html
Since its already June, I'm not sure if I'll be able to go even further...but we'll see.
Trish
Hi
I realize I'm a little late to the game but is it still possible to sign up? I'd love to do 10 books.
Also, can I use books I've already read this year to count towards the ten?
I am so excited about this. What a great idea to read through the decades! Please put me down for 20 books. I look foward to reading everyone's reviews!!
I've listed my books on my blog.
www.frenchmadeinparis.blogspot.com
Thanks for this challenge!
This is like three for one! I homeschool our three children, also, and we are all going to participate together. I'm posting for my two youngest one because they don't have a blog (yet). The oldest one has already joined and left you a comment! Thanks for a fun challenge that will give us something "academic" to focus on for the summer. So, here goes:
I will put myself down for 12 books. You will be able to find my list, for KathyinDC, here:
www.knitbacks.blogspot.com.
A list for "Attorneyback" will be at the same blog, for 20 books.
And a list for the littlest one, as "PinkBalletToes", also at the same blog, for 15 books.
I have been working on my own 20th Century Challenge (100 books by 100 authors) for a couple of years but am beginning to flag. This challenge will provided a much needed boost to get me back on track.
The full list of my 20th century challenge can be found here:
http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?tag=C20+challenge&view=LizzySiddal
I intend reading one from each decade between now and the end of 2007.
Post a Comment