About The Challenge: The 100 Greatest Books Challenge is a challenge to read the 100 greatest books of all time, according to thegreatestbooks.org. Simple enough in theory, right?
For more details on the what, how, and why, check out the (LONG) Introduction to the 100 Greatest Books Challenge. Or, if you are the no-frills, no-nonsense type, get straight to the point at the (SHORT) Introduction to the 100 Greatest Books Challenge, which is essentially just the list of 100 books I’ll be reading from here to, oh, eternity.
About Me: Hi, I’m Jamie, a French-American writer/editor with too much time on my hands (apparently). I drink a lot of tea, make a lot of plans, and have a lot of opinions. Once I finish the 100 Greatest Books of All Time, I’ll probably get a pet and blog about it.
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The 100 Greatest Books Challenge 
Good luck in your quest! :)
Thanks! I’m on a roll at the moment, but I have a feeling that will end precisely at the moment I pick up Ulysses. :)
You’ve set yourself quite a challenge good luck with it!
I admire this endeavor! And I love the humor in your writing. Glad I found your blog. :)
Hey Jamie! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blog Award, because you rock and I think everyone should know it. :D Check out this entry for how to accept: https://snbradywriter.wordpress.com/2015/07/07/in-which-i-receive-a-blog-award-and-reveal-my-secret-identity/
Ooh and here I thought my first day back from vacation was going to be all urgent work emails, jet lag, and cereal. (Just kidding, I don’t even have milk.) Thanks so much — I’ll post my acceptance and make my nominations ASAP!
Woo!
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I’m currently reading Jane Eyre right now, and wondering why I didn’t read more classics throughout my life. Wow, such literary genius. What is your favorite classic thus far?
I need to reread Jane Eyre one of these days! It’s been forever.
I couldn’t pick one favorite, but Toni Morrison’s Beloved stood out to me the most. I have never come across writing so transcendent before or since. Other classics I’ve loved start to finish are Catch-22, Anna Karenina, Pride and Prejudice, Vanity Fair, Slaughterhouse-Five, and The Age of Innocence.
I’m definitely going to set time aside to read your favourites. Thanks for answering! Means more than you know
Glad to be of help! I’m always ready and standing by to make book recommendations. :)