For those of you, who, like me, wanted to become better acquainted with Edith Wharton's work, I've decided to host a read-along of her 1921 Pulitzer Prize winning novel: The Age of Innocence.
I'll also be using this title to fulfill my requirement in the Pulitzer Prize category of the 2011 Classics Challenge hosted by Sarah Reads Too Much.
Want to know more about the title? Click here.
The novel is divided into two sections: Book One and Book Two. These sections are roughly under 200 pages each. I've decided to stretch this out the entire month of February so you can choose to take it up whenever you wish.
The read-along will begin on February 2, 2011 and will end on March 2, 2011.
Book One will be our topic for discussion during the first group post. Accordingly, Book Two will be our topic for the second, and final, group post on March 3rd.
Please make sure to scribble notes and highlight your favorite passages to share with other participants.
I'll be posting random thoughts between posts, but don't worry-- no spoilers!
Thanks to Brenna at Literary Musings for helping create the icon you see heading this post, as well as showing interest in such an event. Make sure to follow her site along the way as the read-along progresses!
Please link to your blog (below) and let us know you'll be participating! Don't have a blog? Keep up with each post via comments.
I won't "officially" participate, having just read it - but I plan to follow along! I just put a post up on my blog for this read-a-long for you too.
ReplyDeleteI am quite tempted by this, it'll be a good book to tick off my American Classics list and I did enjoy the last Wharton book I read.
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Yay! This is so fun.
ReplyDeleteI am very much tempted. (Hello btw, I haven't been on your blog before :)). I am not sure if I can keep up with all my obligations in Feb, but otherwise I might participate.
ReplyDeleteI just bought a copy of The Age of Innocence - so excited to have support to help me through it!
ReplyDeleteJessica- You know you want to! I think it's going to be a great opportunity to get the most out of this title.
ReplyDeleteBrenna- I know!
Ok, the Mr. Linky automatically populated with old information, but it still goes to my blog. Sorry about that. I just bought this book, and I'm trying to read more classics this year, so I'm in. I've never successfully done a read-a-long before (I tried to participate in one for The Historian in October, which was just silly, because I got married Oct 30th) - should be fun!
ReplyDeleteIrisonbooks- Thanks for checking it out; I hope you can participate!
ReplyDeleteMelissa- I think we all feel that way. I am hoping this event generates in depth discussion of Wharton's work.
Kerry- Nice to see you here! I think you can do it. I'll be here to encourage everyone!! :)
What a great idea! I'm excited to get started.
ReplyDeleteLorren- So glad you decided to participate!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely must join in. Been meaning to read this for ages and ages.
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant idea and as I was planning on reading Age of Innocence for the Back to Classics Challenge myself it's perfect! Thanks for hosting this!
ReplyDeleteThis is on my list for the Pulitzer 1's Challenge so when I saw your read-a-thon I had to sign up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the read-a-thon!
lizzysiddal- So happy you decided to join in on the read-along!
ReplyDeleteDragonfly- I think most people had it sitting in the TBR stack; hopefully, this helps everyone finally pick it up and dicuss!
Beachreader- Glad you could join! I'm glad I decided to do the Classics Challenge--seems so many interesting bloggers have committed themselves to it as well!
just downloaded it to my iPad - I am ready to go! Thanks for hosting the Read A Long - I am looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you've joined! I'm anxious to get started.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see all of you will be reading this book! I read it a few months ago and really, really liked it. Can't wait to join in on the discussion :)
ReplyDeleteI love Edith Wharton, so I hope I can fit this in to all of the other challenges! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI have The Age of Innocence down for Sarah's pulitzer prize requirement for the classics challenge too! I guess I'll be taking part in this read-a-long then.:)
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Glad to see two new participants! We're at a great number and I feel it's going to generate some great discussion!
ReplyDeletecan't wait!
ReplyDeleteI am deeply tempted by this, as I am now a card carrying member of the Edith Wharton fan club, but I will have to see if I have time for this!
ReplyDeleteOh Goodie! I have been wanting to reread this. Thanks for hosting.
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