May 15 – August 15, 2009
Maggie from Maggie Reads is once again hosting her very popular Southern Reading Challenge for 2009. She writes:
It’s that time of year!
The time when you pour a glass of lemonade or sweet tea and take your official summer spot on the porch. Lean back in that chase lounge surrounded by geraniums and ferns, and begin the summer long journey into Southern culture.
Participants may choose to read any style of Southern book such as Appalachian tales, Civil War sagas, Gothic myths, Grit lit, etc… The goal is THREE BOOKS in three months. As she did last year, Maggie will be holding weekly drawings and contests.
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I couldn’t resist this one because I have some terrific looking Southern novels on my shelf. I’ll read three from this list (subject to change):
Crazy Ladies by Michael Lee West
Sweetwater Creek by Anne Rivers Siddons
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Eat, Drink, and Be From Mississippi by Nanci Kincaid
The Lost Hours by Karen White
Beach Trip by Cathy Holton (COMPLETED June 5, 2009; rated 4/5; read my review)
= Excellent
= Good/Very Good
= Okay read
= Not recommended
= Ugh! Don't waste your time.
I forgot about Eat, Drink, and Be Mississippi! I’m adding it to my list! Happy reading!
Don’t skip The Help. It’s FANTASTIC! My book club is reading it this month and I can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks. My sister-in-law loved it.
Vasilly: I’ve been meaning to read Eat, Drink and Be From Mississippi since January!!! No more excuses!
Les: I can’t believe I haven’t read The Help yet – it is getting fantastic reviews!
You will LOVE The Help!! I have Eat, Drink… on my nightstand, but I haven’t read it yet
Jill: I have heard so many great things about The Help – I know I’m going to love it!
I should have signed up long ago. I’m just a little disorganized.
Tea: Join the crowd!!! I can’t keep up with everything and I have more or less stopped trying!
Caribousmom,
I’m glad not to be alone in that feeling. I’m just having fun, pretending nothing really matters. This new way of thinking is helping move along better. Now, if I can keep it up.
I love the Southern Reading Challenge. I’m finishing up my last book for this challenge. Hurrah!!!!
I finished the Southern Reading Challenge. Am I repeating myself???? I can’t remember whether I posted here or not. If I am repeating, it’s because I can’t believe I completed it. hahaha!!
1.A Different Kind of Christmas by Alex Haley (North Carolina)
2.Some Things I Never Thought I Would Do by Pearl Cleage (Atlanta, Ga.)
3.Sins of the Father by Angela Benson (Atlanta, Ga.)
Tea: Congratulations on finishing! Make sure you go by Maggie’s blog and let her know (since she is the one sponsoring the challenge!)
Thank you! I would like to do this one again next year, if it’s offered.
I’ve tried to neaten up my “Southern Reading Challenge.” I hope you like it. Boy, I’m exhausted.:)
Wendy and everybody who finished Congratulations!!