And so we reach the end of the 1924 Club, and what fun it’s been! When Simon first came up with the idea I had no idea how much I’d enjoy reading books from this year, and in fact I could happily have spread my reading over a whole month! In many ways I feel as if I’ve only scratched the surface, and other books I would have liked to get to include “House of the Arrow” by A.E.W. Mason (vintage crime that I read a long time ago), “20 Love Poems and A Song of Despair” by Neruda and “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” by Anita Loos (which would have been a re-read – I loved it first time round).
As it is, I feel I did read some wonderful volumes, all of which have made me look at 1924 (and indeed The Roaring Twenties!) in a very different light. Arlen’s book, in particular, was a very striking read and will no doubt be in my top 10 of the year.
It’s been lovely to see so many other wonderful bloggers joining in, and it’s been fascinating reading all of your reviews. If you have any more to share, please leave a comment on the 1924 Club page, where there are lots of links to some excellent pieces on volumes from the year in question. And in the meantime, I may well be continuing into November with some more reading from 1924…..! 🙂
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Oct 31, 2015 @ 08:34:45
Really enjoyed following your jaunt round the 1924s!
Oct 31, 2015 @ 08:40:54
Thanks! It’s been great fun!
Oct 31, 2015 @ 10:47:29
This has been a great event! One could spend much longer exploring a single year. I only read one book (The Constant Nymph) but I enjoyed seeing everyone else’s discoveries. I loved seeing some more obscure and forgotten titles brought out into the light.
Oct 31, 2015 @ 14:59:03
Agreed – I could easily have read more from 1924 and in fact I currently a, – “The Magic Mountain” for German Lit Month! But it’s been great to see the obscure titles turn up too!
Oct 31, 2015 @ 11:22:20
Well done. The 1924 club has been great I have really enjoyed seeing all your posts the last two weeks. I’m glad I had the push to read The Rector’s Daughter and Seducers in Ecuador two very different books for the 1924 club that I really enjoyed.
Oct 31, 2015 @ 14:58:12
Sometimes we just need that little nudge to read a particular book – I did with “The Green Hat”, which I’ve had for ages. It was very enjoyable, the whole thing!
Oct 31, 2015 @ 11:25:37
So, where is the recap page? And where are the conclusions of the whole matter? I like you saying it made you look not only about 1924 but in the whole Roaring Twenties – ten years is a better span.
Oct 31, 2015 @ 14:57:28
All the posts are linked on the 1924 page and there are quite a variety! It’s been most enjoyable reading from one year!
Oct 31, 2015 @ 15:41:01
I would have loved to participate but October was so busy and I was away most of the time. I thought it was a great idea and 1924 a particularly great year.
Oct 31, 2015 @ 16:05:25
Sometimes there just isn’t enough time – I usually don’t get involved in events simply because I’d not do them justice. Having said that, I *shall* be taking part in German Lit Month! 🙂
Oct 31, 2015 @ 16:22:52
🙂
Oct 31, 2015 @ 17:58:39
This looks as if it was a great exploration. I like the serendipity of picking a single year as a theme. Some interesting books and interesting times. Thanks for your contributions.
Oct 31, 2015 @ 18:08:32
It turned out to be a great year to read from – I’m just really glad Simon came up with the idea! 😀
Nov 01, 2015 @ 01:44:37
Well, I didn’t get around to your 24 Club while you’re actually having it, but I’m sure I’ll read one of these books later! The 1920s is one of my favorite periods. I can tell how much you enjoyed reading these!
Nov 01, 2015 @ 10:38:16
🙂 I really did – they were all wonderful for different reasons. Maybe you can join in if we do it again!
Nov 01, 2015 @ 07:20:40
Like Caroline, I would have loved to join in with the 1924 Club, but time got the better of me in the end. It’s been great to see all the reviews flying about the web, though – most enjoyable. Do you think you might run another event like this in the future? Looking at a different year, perhaps?
Nov 01, 2015 @ 10:37:50
I think Simon *definitely* wants to do this again, and I would too – I think it’s a great idea and I’ve really enjoyed reading the books and also other people’s reviews. Watch this space!
Nov 01, 2015 @ 18:34:21
Echo everyone above – have really enjoying reading about the books you unearthed from 1924 – and love that there are so many links & reviews to pop back to… if you do another year count me in too x
Nov 01, 2015 @ 18:39:25
Thanks Poppy! It’s really been a fun event, and I think we are keen to do more. Simon’s had the idea of making it a biannual thing so with the next one there should be more warning…. 🙂
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Nov 03, 2015 @ 20:34:04
Nov 03, 2015 @ 20:36:23
If Green Hat is that good, I’ll give it another go. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was 1925. (Maybe we could do that next)
Nov 03, 2015 @ 20:36:52
And thanks for hosting! It was fun!
Nov 03, 2015 @ 20:57:06
Thanks for taking part – I’ll link to you!
Nov 03, 2015 @ 20:56:41
It’s worth it – I struggled at the start but once you get going it’s brilliant! Good to know about the Loos – the damn Internet is so inaccurate!
Nov 04, 2015 @ 09:31:28
I really enjoyed your reading and my own tiny foray into it- really glad I could join in!
Nov 04, 2015 @ 10:23:19
Glad you could take part Liz – it was great fun!