Dorte at DJ's Krimiblog hosted a "Global Reading Challenge" this year that looked like a lot of fun. She's offering it again in 2011 with just a few minor changes (click on the image above or in the sidebar for all the details) and since I now have several reading challenges under my belt, I think I'm going to give it a try.
I've decided to sign up for the "medium" level in which I need to read two books from each of the seven continents. The seventh continent can either be Antarctica or a venue of my choice, such as outer space, the sea, a fantasy world, etc.
The challenge doesn't specifically state whether the author has to be from that continent or whether the novel just take place there. Either way, I think it will be a challenge for me to step out of my comfort zone of Britian and the US. I think my personal challenge will be to try and make sure at least one of the two novels is by an author from that continent since the location part will be easier.
I hate to speculate too heavily on what books I'll read at this point. For one, I need to do some research. Also, I'm bad about changing my mind. I feel sure one of my Africa books will be a "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" novel and perhaps a Europe selection will be a "Commissario Brunetti" mystery. Beyond that..... who knows?!
I've decided to sign up for the "medium" level in which I need to read two books from each of the seven continents. The seventh continent can either be Antarctica or a venue of my choice, such as outer space, the sea, a fantasy world, etc.
The challenge doesn't specifically state whether the author has to be from that continent or whether the novel just take place there. Either way, I think it will be a challenge for me to step out of my comfort zone of Britian and the US. I think my personal challenge will be to try and make sure at least one of the two novels is by an author from that continent since the location part will be easier.
I hate to speculate too heavily on what books I'll read at this point. For one, I need to do some research. Also, I'm bad about changing my mind. I feel sure one of my Africa books will be a "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" novel and perhaps a Europe selection will be a "Commissario Brunetti" mystery. Beyond that..... who knows?!
6 comments:
I am really glad you have decided to try my challenge. And if you need suggestions for novels, you can always ask your readers. Mine have often come up with excellent suggestions.
Did you ever read "Shantaram" by Gregory David Roberts? It covers both India and Australia. Two birds with one stone! No, it's one of the very best books I've ever read. I re-read it annually.
Happy Reading!!! xoxo
What a wonderful idea! A tour of the world's literature.
Sounds like something you'll enjoy, Sis!
Kelly,
As for Africa, did you ever read
"West With The Night" by Beryl
Markham?
I am very fond of the "Commisario
Brunetti" series and I hope that
you will enjoy this challenge.
Raven
Dorte - You're right! I've already gotten suggestions!
Marion - This book looks good, but it's LONG!! Do you know how long it would take me to read that?! LOL! I still might try it.
Alg, Pamel - I'm looking forward to it and have already found some more options in my TBR stack.
Raven - The Beryl Markham book looks quite good! I read the first Brunetti book this year and am reading the second one right now. I love them!
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