This week I'm only featuring one book 'On My Wishlist'. I think it warrants a space all it's own. This is a book that some believe is the 'single greatest novel ever written'. It is Tolstoy's ANNA KARENINA. I can't say whether I think it is because first of all, I haven't read it and secondly, I'm totally unqualified to make that judgement, but I am dying to get myself a copy and read it for myself. Maybe this will be the year I finally tackle that goal.
There are so many printings and versions of this classic love story and that is another reason I think I have put it off along with the fact that it completely intimidates me. But I've decided on the one used in Oprah's Book Club. If it's good enough for Oprah . . . Have you read this classic Russian novel? If so, what did you think of it?
What book is topping your Wishlist today? On My Wishlist is hosted each Saturday by Book Chick City.
I feel like I need to read this one, but I'm intimidated by it!
ReplyDeleteHey Lisa...Let me know when you plan on reading this and I'll follow along with you. I bought this when Oprah announced it as a book club read and have yet to crack open the book! I need to be prodded!!! Maybe you could start a reading club online for this one???? And we could use the Oprah discussion guide??? Funny how I'm pushing you to do this huh???
ReplyDeleteKathy: I'm intimidated too!
ReplyDeleteStaci - I think that is a GREAT idea! We can do it together!! We will definitely discuss this further!
I've heard of it but have never read it. The book's cover is beautiful. I am keeping it in the back of my mind to read one of these days :D
ReplyDeleteThat one would be one for my wish list as well!
ReplyDeleteI've bought too many books recently to really think about this,but if you force me I'd say it is the newly published Guardian of the Dead by Karen Healey of New Zealand
ReplyDeleteA friend and I read this along with the Oprah Book Club and we were so proud of ourselves for finishing it. We even read it at the pool over the summer. It really is a wonderful book and one that everyone should read. I read the Oprah book club edition as well. It's a long book but well worth the time.
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