Update: I'm thinking I'll get the ball rolling for this challenge. I'm working on compiling book companions for this, so feel free to leave more suggestions. And watch the blog for more to come!
So, I'm thinking of starting a new challenge for 2012. It might be a little obscure or niche, but I thought I'd see if there is any interest. It would be to read at least two books that were related in some way. One of the books could be a "classic" meaning it was published probably quite some time before the other. This could be reimaginings or it could be sequels or it could have some other tie-in. Very vague, I know, but I think it's clearer with examples:
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle and When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. The first is kind of a "classic" and in the second, the main character loves A Wrinkle in Time and it plays a part in the plot.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein by Kenneth Oppel.
More obvious, since This Dark Endeavour is a prequel of sorts to Frankenstein.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and Jane by April Lindner.
Jane is a retelling of Jane Eyre, set in modern times.
I think this would be a way to get folks to read a classic or just a great older book and a newer one as well. I could come up with a list of possibilities (and welcome any suggestions you have as well).
Interested in Joining a New Challenge?
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What do you think? Any takers? Should I just do this project on my own?
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