October Challenge: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
After 39 total votes, the winner for the October book challenge is:
Frankenstein (1818)
Written by: Mary Shelley
Genre: Classic Horror
I know. I bet if you haven't read it relatively recently, then you're like me and had to read it back in high school or college. But I look forward to this, because it's been a LONG time since I've read this book (1996?) and I'd like to read it with fresh eyes. Who knows, maybe if you re-read Frankenstein, you'll come away with a new perspective too! :)
Who can participate?
Anyone who's interested in the book. You don't have to have an LJ to participate in the challenge. Just read the book sometime in the month of October and then feel free to engage in discussion at the end of the month. Or, if you have a book blog of your own, post your review there and provide me with a link in mine. :) For your sake, I'll hold off posting my review until the end of the month so no one feels rushed to finish the book. I want people to read at their own speed and to enjoy themselves.
And as always, feel free to talk about the book challenge and encourage others to read what you are. After all, the more the merrier!
How do I participate?
The best thing about Frankenstein that there are a BILLION copies out there, and if you have a hard time laying your hands on a copy, then I dare suggest you aren't trying hard enough. The edition I link to is just one of many, so get the one you're most comfortable (or the cheapest edition)!
Get your hands on the book. You can buy it new at the store or Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.com or at the Book Depository. Your local independent bookseller is good too. :)
However, if money's tight (and don't we all understand that?), you've got some options.
Buy it used: @ Amazon, @ Barnes & Noble, @ Half.com, @ AbeBooks, @ Powell's
Find a book swap: @ LibraryThing (may need to be a member to access this); Other online book communities may also have a swap/giveaway option, so check them out! Also, if you have a copy of this book you don't mind passing along, comment TO THIS POST so people can get in touch with you!
Read it FOR FREE online: Project Gutenberg
Or go to your local library. The book was originally published in 1818, so again, if you can't find this book, I can't believe you're trying very hard! :) Don't be afraid to ask your local librarian about interlibrary loan. Or if you're really brave, and/or have a good relationship with the librarian, see if they'll order a copy for the library. :)
Okay, okay, okay! But what about NEXT'S month's challenge? Taking suggestions for that?
You bet! For November, the theme is YA books written by people of color. So that's TWO qualifiers. 1) it has to be YA, but I don't care what the genre is (could be spec fic, realistic fic, whatever) and 2) the author MUST be a person of color. If you're not sure about an author, look them up online and see if you can find a picture. I will admit I've started a list of authors of color in general, but I know the list isn't complete, and I'd love to learn more about what's being published in YA. So, do you have suggestions? Lay them on me!
Frankenstein (1818)
Written by: Mary Shelley
Genre: Classic Horror
I know. I bet if you haven't read it relatively recently, then you're like me and had to read it back in high school or college. But I look forward to this, because it's been a LONG time since I've read this book (1996?) and I'd like to read it with fresh eyes. Who knows, maybe if you re-read Frankenstein, you'll come away with a new perspective too! :)
Who can participate?
Anyone who's interested in the book. You don't have to have an LJ to participate in the challenge. Just read the book sometime in the month of October and then feel free to engage in discussion at the end of the month. Or, if you have a book blog of your own, post your review there and provide me with a link in mine. :) For your sake, I'll hold off posting my review until the end of the month so no one feels rushed to finish the book. I want people to read at their own speed and to enjoy themselves.
And as always, feel free to talk about the book challenge and encourage others to read what you are. After all, the more the merrier!
How do I participate?
The best thing about Frankenstein that there are a BILLION copies out there, and if you have a hard time laying your hands on a copy, then I dare suggest you aren't trying hard enough. The edition I link to is just one of many, so get the one you're most comfortable (or the cheapest edition)!
Get your hands on the book. You can buy it new at the store or Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.com or at the Book Depository. Your local independent bookseller is good too. :)
However, if money's tight (and don't we all understand that?), you've got some options.
Buy it used: @ Amazon, @ Barnes & Noble, @ Half.com, @ AbeBooks, @ Powell's
Find a book swap: @ LibraryThing (may need to be a member to access this); Other online book communities may also have a swap/giveaway option, so check them out! Also, if you have a copy of this book you don't mind passing along, comment TO THIS POST so people can get in touch with you!
Read it FOR FREE online: Project Gutenberg
Or go to your local library. The book was originally published in 1818, so again, if you can't find this book, I can't believe you're trying very hard! :) Don't be afraid to ask your local librarian about interlibrary loan. Or if you're really brave, and/or have a good relationship with the librarian, see if they'll order a copy for the library. :)
Okay, okay, okay! But what about NEXT'S month's challenge? Taking suggestions for that?
You bet! For November, the theme is YA books written by people of color. So that's TWO qualifiers. 1) it has to be YA, but I don't care what the genre is (could be spec fic, realistic fic, whatever) and 2) the author MUST be a person of color. If you're not sure about an author, look them up online and see if you can find a picture. I will admit I've started a list of authors of color in general, but I know the list isn't complete, and I'd love to learn more about what's being published in YA. So, do you have suggestions? Lay them on me!