Chuchotement commented on…
Dr. Peter Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
So, just out of curiosity.... — 13 weeks ago
...how is everyone going about reading through the list? Chronological order? Reverse chronological? Alphabetical? Whatever first strikes your fancy?
My methods are a bit more practical; I bought the books I stumbled upon at white elephant sales first. shrugs They were meant to be…ha.
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Inditra
Seattle
I started out going in chronological, but soon gave that up. I’m going page by page, but in random order.
wedschild
Fairfax
I’m going by what I already have in the house. Then, I’ll hit the library and/or the library sale.
I’m also skipping certain books, so I’ll never finish the entire list. I despise the Brontes and Jane Austen.
I just kinda go woth whatever strikes my fancy. I’ve read a good chunk of them for my age, so I have nothing but time to tackle some of the more daunting titles like, say, War and Peace, but that’s not to say I haven’t already taken a run at some like Don Quixote.
I just kinda go with whatever, and if it’s on the list, then great, but if not, I can also enjoy it.
Though I am trying to get from 9 to 10% by year’s end.
Mayhem17
Vancouver
Some books are difficult to get hold of, eg no 5.
I go to the library for most of the books, and I’ve asked for those that I want to read to be put on hold for me. Go with what I’m into at that moment.
Chuchotement
Baltimore