I'm not sure if I want to take on another reading challenge at the moment, but there are a few things drawing me toward this one:
1- There is a history of Canada on my shelf that I have been intending to read for years.
2- A post on Mysteries in Paradise reminded me that Louise Penny books would count and also Alan Bradley (didn't know he was Canadian). I have been working my way through their books lately anyway.
3- If I ever get through Bleak House (for the Tea & Books Challenge) I am planning to reward myself with a Robertson Davies novel for my next chunkster.
Whether I decide to sign up or not, I definitely plan to follow the posts on this challenge because it seems like a great opportunity to learn about Canadian books and authors I have missed out on.
I agree with you about following the posts for this challenge. I am committed to doing that on the Canadian challenge so I can discover more Canadian authors. You have already introduced me to a new one. I did not know that Robertson Davies was Canadian.
ReplyDeleteRobertson Davies is a wonderful writer and I'm glad to have spread the word. There is an interesting piece about him here: http://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/2441/the-art-of-fiction-no-107-robertson-davies
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link, Mary. It is very interesting (although long and I have not finished it yet). Even his way of speaking makes me want to try his books. My son has a copy of the Deptford trilogy which I will read ... at least Fifth Business.
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