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Goal: Complete six categories (see below)

The categories are:

1.  A 19th Century Classic - any book published between 1800 and 1899.

  ✎ Little women (published 1868)
2.  A 20th Century Classic - any book published between 1900 and 1966. Just like last year, all books MUST have been published at least 50 years ago to qualify. The only exception is books written at least 50 years ago, but published later.

   ✎ The wizard of Oz (published 1900)
3.  A classic by a woman author.

   *Βridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

   *Wuthering heights
4.  A classic in translation.  Any book originally written published in a language other than your native language. Feel free to read the book in your language or the original language
5.  A classic by a non-white author. Can be African-American, Asian, Latino, Native American, etc.
6.  An adventure classic - can be fiction or non-fiction.
7.  A fantasy, science fiction, or dystopian classic. Dystopian could include classics like Animal Farm or 1984.

   ✎ Dracula (audiobook)
8.  A classic detective novel. It must include a detective, amateur or professional.

  *something by Agatha Cristie
9.  A classic which includes the name of a place in the title.  It can be the name of a house, a town, a street, etc. Examples include Bleak House, Main Street, The Belly of Paris, or The Vicar of Wakefield.
10. A classic which has been banned or censored. If possible, please mention why this book was banned or censored in your review

  *The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine (published 1794)
11. Re-read a classic you read in school (high school or college).  If it's a book you loved, does it stand the test of time?  If it's a book you disliked, is it any better a second time around?

   ✎ Pride and Prejudice (audiobook)
12. A volume of classic short stories. This must be one complete volume, at least 8 short stories. Children's stories are acceptable in this category only.

 

Notes:

✓ All books must have been written at least 50 years ago