If you’ve seen Simon’s post, or picked up the hints we’ve dropped on social media recently, you’ll know that it’s nearly time for our next Reading Club Week! We chose six months ago (when the world was still relatively normal…) to concentrate on books from 1920 – a very good year and of course 100 years ago, which made it quite special for our 10th Club.
We are, of course, in weird and unsettling times at the moment; therefore, reading something soothing from times gone by may be ideal for you (although not everything from 1920 is short and comfortable…) I known Simon loves the 20s, as do I, and there are some wonderful books to choose from.
So if reading is your escape at the moment, we do hope you will join us. The reading weeks are an undemanding challenge: just read what you want from the year, and share thoughts with us on your blogs, our blogs or any other platform you use. I do feel this will be a welcome distraction from the horrors of reality right now, so here’s to escaping into the past for a little while! We kick off on Monday, and all are welcome! 😀
Apr 07, 2020 @ 17:33:22
Much as I love the idea of your Clubs, I may have to pass this time due to a lack of anything in my TBR from 1920. Gah! That said, it’s always interesting to see what others will be reading, especially given the current climate. There’s an Elizabeth Von Arnim that I’m not familiar with (In the Mountains), so I hoping someone might share some thoughts about it.
Apr 07, 2020 @ 19:25:42
I blogged about that one a while ago! I enjoyed reading it but definitely not one of her best.
Apr 07, 2020 @ 19:54:22
😀 There’s usually a reason why some books are less well known….
Apr 08, 2020 @ 18:14:01
Oh dear, that’s my pick. I’m hoping it’s not a bad choice! Well, it looks short and diverting, so that’s something.
Apr 08, 2020 @ 19:11:39
Well, it’s EVA, so it should hopefully be a *bit* entertaining!! 😀
Apr 09, 2020 @ 19:34:53
How bad could it be? And it’s in the public domain, so at least I won’t spend any money on it. I also have a backup, This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I’ve only read two of his books so it might be fun.
Apr 09, 2020 @ 20:01:43
Absolutely! It’s worth a try and I’m sure the Fitzgerald will be a good alternative if it’s too awful!
Apr 07, 2020 @ 19:55:39
Not to worry – there should be some interesting hints for future reading if nothing else. Fortunately, I had books in the stacks ready for 1920! 😀
Apr 07, 2020 @ 18:56:22
I’m really hoping to join in but my reading rate is appalling at the moment. I’m hoping Easter weekend might give me some brain space! I’m looking forward to the week no matter what though 🙂
Apr 07, 2020 @ 19:54:54
Hope you can join in – it should be a nice distraction from reality… ;D
Apr 07, 2020 @ 22:01:36
I am actually reading a 1920 book right now, hoping I can review it next week. Penny Plain by O Douglas is good comfort reading.
Apr 08, 2020 @ 11:31:09
Fab – comfort reading is what we need read now, most definitely!
Apr 08, 2020 @ 01:41:19
Cool! Just downloaded Age of Innocence!
Apr 08, 2020 @ 11:30:48
Excellent!
Apr 08, 2020 @ 05:35:48
The second book of The Forsyte Saga is 1920–I was going to be organized & have read the first one already, but I’m still hoping to make it by the end of the week at least…
Apr 08, 2020 @ 11:30:41
Fab! I’m wrestling with my current 1920 read, which *is* taking a little while…
Apr 08, 2020 @ 09:17:23
Luckily I had one 1920 book on my “unread” shelf so I’m now reading Age pf Innocence by Edith Wharton. I say reading but crawling would be more accurate a description of my progress with any reading at the mo.
Apr 08, 2020 @ 11:30:04
Excellent! I’m having the same experience with my current 1920 read, but I’m sure I’ll get there!
Apr 08, 2020 @ 09:32:01
I’m intrigued to discover whether I have any on my shelf.
Apr 08, 2020 @ 11:29:21
I hope you can find something – it’s such an interesting year and there are some very varied choices!
Apr 08, 2020 @ 09:51:59
I’ve read a short story that is very relevant for our times, and not especially soothing, I’m afraid. I’ve scheduled my review for the blog on Monday:)
Apr 08, 2020 @ 11:28:50
Fab! There seems to be a lot of variety in 1920 – I’ll look forward to your post!
Apr 08, 2020 @ 10:55:13
I’m going to scour the book shelves to see if I have anything from the 1920s to read.
Apr 08, 2020 @ 11:28:24
Excellent! It’s quite a varied year so hopefully you’ll have something!
Apr 08, 2020 @ 20:56:37
I’m hoping to re-read Arthur Quiller-Couch’s “On Reading” which will give me a nice link to my friend Sara, as I bought it in the bookshop she worked in when we were teenagers!
Apr 09, 2020 @ 09:18:19
Excellent. I think I had a copy of that once, but I’m not sure if I do any more. Look forward to your thoughts!
THE #1920 CLUB – a hot cup of pleasure
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Apr 09, 2020 @ 11:59:54
I think I’m in with Karel Čapek. 🙂
Apr 09, 2020 @ 14:06:07
Brilliant – an intriguing choice! 😀
Apr 09, 2020 @ 12:53:17
Woop! I’m in and I’ve even finished my book – The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie. Might try and squeeze and F Scott Fitzgerald in too!
Apr 09, 2020 @ 14:05:53
Hurrah! Good choices, and isn’t Styles wonderful? I think it will be a popular one for next week! 😀
Apr 09, 2020 @ 21:30:26
I was pleasantly disorganized in this instance, having jotted it on the calendar on the wrong month, in March rather than April, so I was late in the week, but then realised that you were hosting it in April instead, so I’m all set. Not telling what I’ve read, but I think you’ll be very proud of me. LOL (Now if you guess from just that, i’ll be amazed.)
Apr 10, 2020 @ 12:56:37
Frankly, I rarely know what day it is at the moment…. But I’ve got myself together for next week and I’ll look forward to hearing what you’ve read… ;D
Apr 13, 2020 @ 22:41:26
Here it is. I am awaiting a kindly pat on the head. Thanks for hosting! http://www.buriedinprint.com/how-i-met-colette-1920club/
Apr 14, 2020 @ 11:09:04
Hurrah! Colette is wonderful – glad you could join in! 😀
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