I am 53 years old (it’s July 2018 right now), a Brit who currently lives in Kansas City for a number of reasons! I run a non-profit here in town and we specialize in providing healthcare for the homeless. It is very rewarding but an endless task. Maybe the same thing could be said about reading…..
I have been a dedicated reader for about 12 years having, like many I suspect, neglected the practice egregiously since leaving school and not being forced into reading. I have long preferred non-fiction, in particular histories and specific subject topics of interest. I still read those books but I decided, as a new years resolution in 2018 to become better acquainted with the works of classic fiction.
I have been working my way though this task but it seemed unfocused to me. There are a great many works to consider and I have been somewhat random in my choices to date. This site is an attempt to keep all my reading on track and give it some structure and some goals. I start the list having already read 11 books, which leaves me a long way to go. Hopefully there is enough time to complete it!
There will always be more to read. Reading for pleasure is a wonderful, if somewhat antisocial activity. This is an attempt to provide a framework and also to keep myself accountable. I may stray from the strict topic as things going on in the world catch my attention. Hopefully there will be some interest here for others as I wonder whether I have bitten off rather more than I can chew here…..
Time will tell!
ps – at the end of most of these reviews (and some other posts) there will be a link to purchase any of the items mentioned. Just so you know, these are affiliate links so I may receive a small compensation IF you purchase through that link (it doesn’t affect the price you pay) which helps me fund the books/audio books I buy to keep this challenge alive! Thanks