Those of you who follow Simon at Stuck-in-a-Book will have seen his recent post flagging up the fact that we’ll shortly be co-hosting another one of our reading weeks, where we focus on books from a particular year, reading and reviewing and sharing ideas about the kind of works published then.
Our next featured year will be 1951, and the week is from 10-16 April – as you can see in the snazzy badge above, designed by Simon (who is much better at these things than I am).
1951 promises to have a wonderful selection of books to choose from – I’ve already got a pile of possibles, all of which I already own (yay!) and which I’ll share in a later post. As Simon says (ha!) these ‘clubs’ are such fun, and it’s lovely to hear what people are reading, what they think, and what unusual and interesting titles they come up with.
So do join in with the 1951 Club, use the badge above when you post, and let’s all share some wonderful bookish experiences! 🙂
JacquiWine
Mar 25, 2017 @ 07:34:14
Lovely! I’m looking forward to it already. 🙂
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 25, 2017 @ 07:58:11
Me too! Though looking at the books I have, the danger is that I’ll just read a load of crime books!!
JacquiWine
Mar 25, 2017 @ 09:18:46
Nothing wrong with that!
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 25, 2017 @ 16:50:18
Not at all! :)))
madamebibilophile
Mar 25, 2017 @ 09:46:06
Really looking forward to this – thanks to you and Simon for organising 🙂
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 25, 2017 @ 16:50:09
It should be fun – I have some fascinating books on the pile! 🙂
Jonathan
Mar 25, 2017 @ 10:07:48
I’ve got one or two earmarked for this one. I actually found it more difficult finding books for this year than previuos years. Possibly because I’ve already read quite a few already.
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 25, 2017 @ 16:48:49
Well, you can always re-read – I think at least one of my titles will be a book I’ll be happy to revisit!
Simon T
Mar 25, 2017 @ 10:51:35
Yay! I’m quite surprised that I have more options for 1951 than all the previous years we’ve done.
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 25, 2017 @ 16:48:05
I’ve found a surprising amount on my shelves, which is very satisfying – and some are books which I’d be happy to have an excuse to re-read! 🙂
BookerTalk
Mar 25, 2017 @ 11:16:34
A quick search of my shelves shows I have three titles from this year – way better than all the previous years you’ve highlighted.
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 25, 2017 @ 16:47:31
Excellent! Hope to see you joining us! 🙂
heavenali
Mar 25, 2017 @ 17:29:00
I will definitely be joining in. When Simon posted I thought I had two or three books tbr that would qualify. Now I know I definitely have three maybe four. With possible re-reads too I am almost spoiled for choice.
I have They came to (from?) Baghdad by Agatha Christie Tempest Tost by Robertson Davis (I think) and Olivia Manning’s School for Love. I may also have The End of the Affair by Graham Green . Looking forward to seeing what everyone picks.
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 25, 2017 @ 19:46:09
I’m tempted by the Agatha too – and several other crime novels. So glad you can join in!
Caroline
Mar 25, 2017 @ 19:12:42
I hope I can join if I’m able to find books from that year. The badge looks great.
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 25, 2017 @ 19:45:30
It does, doesn’t it? Simon is very clever! Hope you can find a book to join – I’ve found a big pile which appeal!
Caroline
Mar 25, 2017 @ 19:50:59
I had a look. I’ve read a lot of books from that year already but I’ve still got some. So, hopefully.
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 25, 2017 @ 19:55:16
Excellent! 🙂
Helen
Mar 25, 2017 @ 22:00:43
1951 seems to have been a great year for books! I’m still deciding what to read but definitely want to join in. 🙂
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 26, 2017 @ 11:54:08
Excellent – there are so many to pick from! 🙂
buriedinprint
Mar 27, 2017 @ 15:43:11
I’m aiming for something as well, which might be a reread depending on the mood in early April: so nice to know that’s an option!
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 27, 2017 @ 20:13:05
Re-reads are good – I’m pretty sure I’ll go for at least one myself!
TJ @ MyBookStrings
Mar 27, 2017 @ 16:11:18
The only book I have from 1951 is Hannah Arendt’s The Origin of Totalitarianism. I’m not sure I’m in the mood for that one. I’ll have to keep looking for an alternative…
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 27, 2017 @ 20:12:45
There’s quite a lot of nice crime if you’d prefer that… 🙂
Cathy746books
Mar 27, 2017 @ 21:32:49
Ooh, I’ve always wanted to join in with one of these. Right, time to see if I have anything that fits the bill!
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 28, 2017 @ 09:29:09
Excellent! The more the merrier! 🙂
Cathy746books
Mar 28, 2017 @ 09:37:35
My Cousin Rachel! Yay!
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 28, 2017 @ 09:39:37
Fab! :)))
Karen K.
Mar 28, 2017 @ 07:56:38
I’m in! I’ve been saving School for Love by Olivia Manning just for the occasion, and I also have a couple of classic mysteries in my ebook queue in the library in case I have time for a second book — They Came to Baghdad by Agatha Christie and Night at the Vulcan by Ngaio Marsh. I’ve never read anything by Marsh and this is #16 in the series but it usually doesn’t matter. It’s been awhile since I read anything by Dame Agatha so that might be fun too.
Thanks for organizing this, I’ve been looking forward to it!
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 28, 2017 @ 09:09:48
Excellent! I shall be reading They Came to Baghdad too – I think it might even be a Christie I haven’t read!
armchai4
Mar 28, 2017 @ 15:08:13
So, anyone is free to participate?
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 28, 2017 @ 15:30:09
Absolutely anyone – you just read from the year, post on your blog if you have one, or comment on my or Simon’s blogs. It’s always wonderful to see what suggestions for reading people come up with and share thoughts of specific books! 🙂
armchai4
Mar 28, 2017 @ 19:23:42
Sweet. The book I have in mind comes highly recommended by a trusted, but not-so-reliable source: my husband.
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 28, 2017 @ 21:01:21
Fab – look forward to hearing your thoughts! 🙂
Jeff
Mar 28, 2017 @ 23:15:33
It’s going to include something by Beckett, I imagine. Just off to see the relevant Wikipedia page.
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 29, 2017 @ 08:57:35
Excellent – the more variety the better!
Liz Dexter
Mar 29, 2017 @ 16:59:04
I fear that I’ve read all the ones I’d want to read, such a shame! Then again, I was swearing off book challenges this year … But do enjoy!
kaggsysbookishramblings
Mar 29, 2017 @ 19:54:56
We will – maybe you can join in with the next one! 🙂
Bellezza
Apr 02, 2017 @ 02:17:50
I am thrilled to discover this event and have just downloaded Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Letters and Papers from Prison, a collection which began in April 1943, and was first published in 1951. It will be a lovely book to read before Easter, and in perfect timing with your event. Thank for hosting (and posting about it)!
kaggsysbookishramblings
Apr 02, 2017 @ 12:10:48
Fabulous! Half the fun is discovering new books and hearing what people are reading. Glad you can join in!
anna amundsen
Apr 07, 2017 @ 17:03:07
Tempus fugit!
It’s already time for the club… Thanks for organizing – it’s an interesting year. I’m in!
kaggsysbookishramblings
Apr 07, 2017 @ 17:06:23
It does, doesn’t it? I can’t believe it’s time already. Glad you’re joining us! 🙂
Gearing up for #1951reading club | BookerTalk
Apr 09, 2017 @ 12:21:58
leavesandpages
Apr 09, 2017 @ 18:11:38
I’m in! My 1951 book is Enid Bagnold’s The Loved and Envied. Because of seasonal extra-busy-ness, I gave myself a head start, and am about half way through, and I must say that this novel is getting better by the page. Keen to read all the other reviews. I’ll link mine when I finish reading and have a moment to organize my thoughts into a post.
kaggsysbookishramblings
Apr 09, 2017 @ 18:13:50
Excellent – that’s a title I hadn’t picked up on! Yes, a head start is a good thing – look forward to your thoughts!
Melissa Beck
Apr 09, 2017 @ 19:17:09
I’m thinking of joining in this time and reading Beckett’s Molloy! Thanks for organizing this!
kaggsysbookishramblings
Apr 09, 2017 @ 19:19:30
Welcome! I’ll be keen to hear your thoughts!
“An intellectual carrot! The mind boggles.” (The Thing (From Another World), 1951) | madame bibi lophile recommends
Apr 10, 2017 @ 21:53:13
Letters and Papers from Prison by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (A Book for The 1951 Club This Week) | Dolce Bellezza
Apr 12, 2017 @ 07:11:40
The Well at the World’s End | 1streading's Blog
Apr 13, 2017 @ 19:54:17
The taste of the fog was at the back of their throats – the [blank] garden
Apr 13, 2017 @ 21:06:19
Molloy by Samuel Beckett: My Contribution to the #1951 Club |
Apr 16, 2017 @ 01:28:19
To the New Year, untouched and still possible – the [blank] garden
Dec 30, 2017 @ 19:44:29