20 Books of Summer 2016!
1 summer.
96 Days.
20 Books.
6060 pages.
63 pages a day.
Will this year finally be the year I complete my 20 Books of Summer challenge?
From now until 5 September I will be attempting to read my 20 Books of Summer. Why not join in with your own 20 (or 10, or 15!), read along with some of the books or just cheer me on as I try and get that dreaded 746 down by another 20 in just 3 months.
Here are my 20, all by women writers this year:
The Lottery by Shirley JacksonSmall Island by Andrea Levy- Bogeywoman by Jaimy Gordon
A Spell of Winter by Helen DunmoreThe Age of Innocence by Edith WhartonThe Diving Pool by Yoko OgawaApple Tree Yard by Louise DoughtyBlue Nights by Joan DidionI Am No One You Know by Joyce Carol OatesThe Keep by Jennifer EganA Crime in the Neighbourhood by Suzanne BerneThe Republic of Love by Carol ShieldsThe Bottle Factory Outing by Beryl BainbridgeMy Lover’s Lover by Maggie O’FarrellHunger Makes Me A Modern Girl by Carrie BrownsteinGeek Love by Katherine DunnSister by Rosamund LuptonSpecial Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha PesslMoon Tiger by Penelope Livelyreplaced with Solace by Belinda McKeon
This Is How by MJ Hyland
Now, anyone who knows me, knows I am flexible with rules, so I may swap some books for something else during the course of the challenge and I will be keeping reviews short and sweet for the sake of my sanity!
Don’t forget to check out these other fabulous bloggers who are also taking part:
Raven Crime Reads (and Mum too!)
Books Are My Favourite and Best
My Little Library In the Attic
In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
*If you’re taking part and I’ve missed you off this list, link back and I’ll add you on!
Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter @cathy746books and use the hashtag #20booksofsummer to join in the chat with everyone taking part!
Here’s to a great summer of reading!
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I am a 40 something book buying addict trying to reduce the backlog one book at a time!
I would love to be involved in this, it sounds exactly the sort of thing I need right now. I have a few blog tours scheduled for that period so those books obviously would be included but otherwise I’m not sure I can actually state which 20 I would want to read. Will do a blog post announcing my participation in the next few days.
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Brilliant Sandra, look forward to your post!
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Great list, Cathy, good luck! Looking forward to your Age of Innocence review – it’s so good
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Thanks Anne – I’ve loved every Wharton I’ve read so far.
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Go Cathy, you can do it! 😀
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Thanks Ana!
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Cathy: Just found out about this through the Puzzle Doctor over at In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel. One question if I join now, may I count books read since June 1 or do I start my list from today? I’m good with either way–just want to know how to set up my sign-up post.
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Hi Bev, would be great to have you join in! Sure, include the ones you’ve read since 1 June – no point making it any harder 🙂
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Thanks, Cathy! I’ll get my post up and link back today.
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Here’s my sign-up: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2016/06/20-books-of-summer.html
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ooh! this is a great way to tackle the ever inc tbr pile! i am so taking part in this!!! 😀
96 days from the day i start, right?
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The 96 days usually means from 1 June to 5 Sept. But go for it!!
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okay.. i will be starting a fortnight late but that’s ok! 🙂
YAYYY!
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Could you please add me in Cathy? I’ll try for the fabulous whole 20?! I’ll set it up on my blog tomorrow! Thank you – and quite a list this year. BTW, I loved A Crime In The Neighborhood!
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Oh brilliant Linda, can’t wait to see your list. I loved A Crime in the Neighborhood – review should be up next week!
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I joined late, but I’m definitely in. Now reading book #4
I’d love to be added to the list. 😊
https://fictionophile.wordpress.com
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I’ll add you now – welcome!!
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My post is up! 🙂
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That’s great Ally, I’ve added you to the list!
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You’ve counted the number of pages!! oh my gosh thats far too organised for me. I averted my eyes from the very big novels on my shelves ….
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I need achievable goals, otherwise I will fail miserably!!
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Something went wrong on my blog….probably my own fault.
Here is the NEW link for #20BoooksOfSummer for me!
https://ipsofactodotme.wordpress.com/2016/06/01/20-books-of-summer-challenge/ Thanks.
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I’ll update the list Nancy!
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Would love to know what you thought of The Lottery, have you posted a review?
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It was the first one I reviewed and I loved it!
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Hi there. I’m taking part but not sure how to Link Back. I used the art as suggested and have linked to your blog. Here’s my post:
https://ananthologyofclouds.com/2016/07/03/10-books-of-summer-challenge/
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What a brilliant challenge and I love your list! Going to check some of those titles out that I’ve missed. Happy reading!
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Thanks so much x
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I just joined ROW80 and promised myself I wouldn’t take on any more challenges, but how can I pass up a reading challenge? I’ll work on my reading list tonight. I hope you enjoy The Age of Innocence. Wharton is one of my favorite writers.
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Brilliant Kathy! I’m starting the Wharton tonight, looking forward to it.
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Two of my favorites still to go: Carol Shields and Jennifer Egan. Have fun.
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I’ve just finished the Jennifer Egan James and I really liked it!
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I’ve completed 20–I’m quite sure there are more books in my future this summer. Thanks for hosting this challenge!
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My pleasure Bev! Thanks for taking part x
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