Back to the Classics 2022

Sfida ospitata da Books and Chocolate.

All books must have been written at least 50 years ago to qualify; therefore, books must have been published no later than 1972 for this challenge. The only exceptions to this rule are books which published posthumously but written before 1972. Recent translations of classic novels are acceptable.

All books must be read during read from January 1 through December 31, 2022.

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If you're new to the challenge, here's how it works:

Complete six categories, and you'll get one entry in the drawing;

Complete nine categories, and you'll get two entries in the drawing;

Complete all twelve categories, and you'll get three entries in the drawing

The categories for 2022:

1. A 19th century classic. Any book first published from 1800 to 1899

2. A 20th century classic. Any book first published from 1900 to 1972. All books must have been published at least 50 years ago; the only exceptions are books which were written by 1972 and posthumously published.

3. A classic by a woman author.

4. A classic in translation. Any book first published in a language that is not your primary language. You may read it in translation or in its original language, if you prefer.

5. A classic by BIPOC author. Any book published by a non-white author.

6. Mystery/Detective/Crime Classic. It can be fiction or non-fiction (true crime). Examples include Murder on the Orient Express, Crime and Punishment, In Cold Blood.

7. A Classic Short Story Collection. Any single volume that contains at least six short stories. The book can have a single author or can be an anthology of multiple authors.

8. Pre-1800 Classic. Anything written before 1800. Plays and epic poems, such as the Odyssey, are acceptable in this category.

9. A Nonfiction Classic. Travel, memoirs, and biographies are great choices for this category.

10. Classic That's Been on Your TBR List the Longest. Find the classic book that's been hanging around unread the longest, and finally cross it off your list!

11. Classic Set in a Place You'd Like to Visit. Can be real or imaginary -- Paris, Tokyo, the moon, Middle Earth, etc. It can be someplace you've never been, or someplace you'd like to visit again.

12. Wild Card Classic. Any classic book you like, any category, as long as it's at least 50 years old!

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Libri letti:

1. A 19th century classic --> La saga di Gosta Berling (Selma Lagerlof)

2. A 20th century classic --> Prendila così (Joan Didion)

3. A classic by a woman author.

4. A classic in translation --> Pian della tortilla (John Steinbeck)

5. A classic by BIPOC author. Any book published by a non-white author.

6. Mystery/Detective/Crime Classic.

7. A Classic Short Story Collection --> Undici solitudini (Richard Yates)

8. Pre-1800 Classic.

9. A Nonfiction Classic --> Il diario di Anna Frank

10. Classic That's Been on Your TBR List the Longest --> Le notti bianche (Fedor Dostoevskij)

11. Classic Set in a Place You'd Like to Visit --> Tokyo express (Seicho Matsumoto)

12. Wild Card Classic --> Il vecchio e il mare (Ernest Hemingway)

Six categories (2 - 4 - 7 - 9 - 11 - 12) completed in June