tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post2370646097034086344..comments2024-03-29T14:47:57.165+07:00Comments on Fanda Classiclit: 2019 Reading Plan: No Plans!Fanda Classiclithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-51382088911282239382018-12-25T07:37:28.786+07:002018-12-25T07:37:28.786+07:00Good luck with your second round of Classics Club,...Good luck with your second round of Classics Club, Jane. And I'm glad you loved Zola's writing. Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-54430940454457060382018-12-23T06:15:19.361+07:002018-12-23T06:15:19.361+07:00I did a no-challenge year in 2017 and it was quite...I did a no-challenge year in 2017 and it was quite relaxing—and I only did Back to the Classics in 2018, which was the one I missed the most. I really want to finish round 1 of Classics Club when I’m due in April. I’ve read two Zola’s so far, but I really love his writing—such power.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-17413588188490081672018-12-21T07:39:58.209+07:002018-12-21T07:39:58.209+07:00Hi Karen, it's always nice to meet another Zol...Hi Karen, it's always nice to meet another Zola's fan! Zoladdiction is basically reading and posting about Zola's works (or works about Zola - biography, essays, etc) during April (Zola's birthmonth). I will post the announcement around end of February or early March, and there will be linky to post all our posts - well, things like that. The aim is to promote Zola's works, but above all, of course, to have fun! Hopefully you'd join us next year. :)Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-57432579471990608232018-12-19T16:09:39.256+07:002018-12-19T16:09:39.256+07:00I did a year of no plans too - I called it my year...I did a year of no plans too - I called it my year of reading naked by which I meant, reading whatever I felt like when I felt like it. No challenges which involved reading from a list of books. I still did the occasional themed week - like Non Fiction Nov - just to keep me connected since I was missing the camaraderie of challenges. Not sure about 2019 yet..... But I'm curious about Zoladdiction since I'm a fan. How does this work??BookerTalkhttp://www.bookertalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-59428749163146852752018-12-16T06:51:07.531+07:002018-12-16T06:51:07.531+07:00I know that I will miss the challenges too. But, w...I know that I will miss the challenges too. But, who know, maybe by taking a year break, I will be more eager to welcome future challenges? ;)Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-39575852464106171582018-12-15T07:05:45.442+07:002018-12-15T07:05:45.442+07:00Yes and no...I enjoy picking up books randomly and...Yes and no...I enjoy picking up books randomly and not feeling pressured to do a challenge, but I also kind of missed the challenges to add some "rhyme and reason" to my book selections. ;)<br /><br />I read Moby-Dick halfway years ago and disliked it; then I read it all the way through several years ago, and loved it! It's a good book to read slowly.Marian Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115916138435761469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-85100115543737124952018-12-15T06:31:24.115+07:002018-12-15T06:31:24.115+07:00Woohoo!! Thanks for hosting the Moby Dick readalon...Woohoo!! Thanks for hosting the Moby Dick readalong, Brona, we are thrilled to join in! <br /><br />No, don't start on January or February, it's the busiest time at my work too, it's tax yearly report time.Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-55086087653899941462018-12-15T04:56:58.903+07:002018-12-15T04:56:58.903+07:00I agree wholeheartedly Fanda.
I haven't join...I agree wholeheartedly Fanda.<br /><br />I haven't joined in any challenges for a couple of years now and it is VERY freeing. I still love doing readalongs throughout the year, but trying to keep track of anything else is beyond me and had stopped being fun.<br /><br />And yes, I will do a Moby Dick readalong next year - thank you for drumming up interest for me!<br />I had hope for a Jan start, but this is my busiest time of year at work and I simply wont have time to think about it for a few weeks at least.<br /><br />When I do though, I will be combining the book with the podcast - so it may be something like a chapter a week to give every one time to not only read the chapter but listen to it as well.Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-18425521799989130272018-12-13T16:20:33.864+07:002018-12-13T16:20:33.864+07:00I'll keep an eye out for the announcement on M...I'll keep an eye out for the announcement on MD, and I will most definitely join :)ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245931629228090133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-59054455831872501562018-12-13T13:27:49.036+07:002018-12-13T13:27:49.036+07:00And did you enjoy your "no challenges" y...And did you enjoy your "no challenges" year of 2018, Marian?<br /><br />Would love to read Moby Dick with you! :) Is this your first read?Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-57218582286252510422018-12-13T12:21:51.594+07:002018-12-13T12:21:51.594+07:00Moby-Dick readalong, count me in!! That would be ...Moby-Dick readalong, count me in!! That would be really fun! :) <br /><br />All the best for your 2019 reading. My 2018 plan was "no challenges," and while I didn't read a ton of *great* books, I did read a lot of books! I'm debating whether to do the same thing next year.Marian Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115916138435761469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-16682718166107912242018-12-13T09:09:48.424+07:002018-12-13T09:09:48.424+07:00Aha, one participant already fir #Zoladdiction! :)...Aha, one participant already fir #Zoladdiction! :)<br />And I need to poke Brona soon, as there are already four of us here who'd join her Moby Dick readalong-to-be! :)Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-31311964573886311142018-12-13T09:03:37.249+07:002018-12-13T09:03:37.249+07:00Exactly, Reese! And whenever I feel like binge-wat...Exactly, Reese! And whenever I feel like binge-wathcing my favorite movies, I won't feel guilty for neglecting my books. Hail the freedom!<br /><br />Now, Moby Dick is a wonderful book for readalong--there will be plenty of subjects we can discuss. I'm excited!Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-63794775916263922672018-12-13T09:00:14.939+07:002018-12-13T09:00:14.939+07:00Right? And I hope, after one year relax, I'll ...Right? And I hope, after one year relax, I'll be more than ready to plunge into those challenges/plans again..Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-26912251416326190362018-12-13T08:58:27.731+07:002018-12-13T08:58:27.731+07:00Sometimes it is, Cleo! Though I know at some point...Sometimes it is, Cleo! Though I know at some point I will be missing doing the challenges too, LOL!<br /><br />You haven't read Moby Dick? Oh you must, Cleo! And having others to read it with really helps a lot. Hopefully Brona reads our comments soon :))Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-21032745739724913372018-12-13T01:36:00.972+07:002018-12-13T01:36:00.972+07:00You'll not be surprised to know that I will de...You'll not be surprised to know that I will definitely be joining in the Zoladdiction :D And I'll join you with Moby Dick. I've read it before but mean to re-read it next year :)ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245931629228090133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-66539433790216028282018-12-12T22:32:53.509+07:002018-12-12T22:32:53.509+07:00Great so see another possible Moby-Dick read-along...Great so see another possible Moby-Dick read-along-er! ;-) On another note, I tried to comment on your blog but it's set for Google only commenters and Google has glitched on me and won't recognize me. If you go into Settings you can change the settings to allow others to comment, if you like. In any case, I just wanted to let you know I was trying! :-)Cleo @ Classical Carouselhttps://classicalcarousel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-42442703468017698242018-12-12T09:12:12.840+07:002018-12-12T09:12:12.840+07:00I love no plans! Whatever book appears at the top ...I love no plans! Whatever book appears at the top of the pile. Though I would join in on a Moby Dick readalong...reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818057262934008241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-39024464243457833392018-12-12T01:32:18.707+07:002018-12-12T01:32:18.707+07:00It's good to know when to relax and not have a...It's good to know when to relax and not have a plan!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247515387599954817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584058713548027639.post-58769974230846315362018-12-11T23:04:45.501+07:002018-12-11T23:04:45.501+07:00In this case, no plan is as good as a plan, right?...In this case, no plan is as good as a plan, right? ;-) I can't wait to read more Zola! And Brona, please, please host a Moby Dick read-along! He's on my CC list and I'd love to have others to read with. <br /><br />I hope your 2019 holds much reading joy for you, Fanda!Cleo @ Classical Carouselhttps://classicalcarousel.comnoreply@blogger.com