- The challenge runs from January 1 - December 31, 2010.
- There are several levels of participation:
Winners Circle: read at least 6 winners (my choice)
Contender: read at least 6 shortlisted nominees
Longshot: read at least 6 longlisted nominees
Booker Devotee: choose a year, and read all 6 shortlisted works from that year
Booker Fanatic: choose a year, and read all 13 long- and shortlisted works from that year
Contender: read at least 6 shortlisted nominees
Longshot: read at least 6 longlisted nominees
Booker Devotee: choose a year, and read all 6 shortlisted works from that year
Booker Fanatic: choose a year, and read all 13 long- and shortlisted works from that year
- Overlaps with other challenges are permitted.
- Book selections don't have to be posted right away, and lists may be changed at any time.
- Midnight's Children; Salman Rushdie (1981)
- The God of Small Things; Arundhati Roy (1997)
- Disgrace; J.M. Coetzee (1999)
- The Blind Assassin; Margaret Atwood (2000)
- The Sea; John Banville (2005)
- The Gathering; Anne Enright (2007)
That's a great list of books. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOoh Diane! What a great list! I have enjoyed and loved the first four on your list. The fifth I didn't like so much, but plan on rereading and maybe appreciate it better. The sixth I've yet to read.. it's gotten mixed reviews, and has a reputation for being depressing, so we'll see. Hope you have a blast reading those Bookers!
ReplyDeleteClaire....so glad to get your positive endorsement on my selections. Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI loved God of Small Things and The Sea. The Gathering was good but didn't do a lot for me. I hope it does for you. Happy reading. I am doing this one too. I read Possession by Byatt recently and loved it. I'll watch for your reviews.
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