Saturday, January 1, 2011

2011 Forgotten Treasures Challenge



January 1, 2011-December 31, 2011


This challenge, for me, ties in with my other two challenges- Public Domain Challenge and The Buck Stops Here Challenge. Whether it's a free public Domain book, or perhaps a fun and funky looking old 70's Gothic I picked up for a quarter at the Goodwill-I have a deep respect for older books.


The stories are great, and it's interesting to research a older book or author after you find and read a "forgotten treasure". That 50's author you have never heard of might just have been the Grisham or King of their time, and deserve to be read again in modern day.  Whether it's a hundred year old classic or a 40 year old novel-older books are well worth reading.






The goal of this challenge is to read and review (or just share a few thoughts on the book) books that are 25 years old or older.  Please join me for this challenge. Let's discover some buried book treasures together.


The Rules:


Open to all-bloggers and non bloggers alike.


Open to all books-bought, loaned or ones you already own. The only rule is on AGE. The books printing date must be at least 25 years old- 1986 or older please. 


Level one- read 3 books 25+ years old or older


Level two-read 7 books  25+ years old or older


Bonus* Level three-read 25 books  25+ years old or older


(all those who complete Level three will receive a nifty "Vintage Book Fan" award to post on their blog)


Post Reviews here.

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25 comments:

  1. Irene PalfyJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    I am a fan of old (light) fiction - so this is the first challenge I am going to participate in! I think I'll make level 2 my goal - 25 books.. maybe.. But I'd like to reach that without pressure. ;") Great idea!!

    And: I am a new follower. (No surprise in that, I guess..)

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  2. retroreduxJanuary 2, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Welcome Irene:)

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  3. Martha GJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I'm signing up and I know I can get to level 2, though I'm hoping for more.

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  4. tweezleJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I'm signing up for level 2. Thanks for another great challenge!

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  5. retroreduxJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Welcome Martha, Brittanie, and Tweezle!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Hoping to at least reach level 2 - maybe 3. Have already started reading Moby Dick, which has been on my must-read list for ages.

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  7. AlexJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I'm signing up for this because I have lots of vintage books. It should be fun. Crazy me, I am going for the gold - 25 over 25.

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  8. retroreduxJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Welcome NatalieJoan and Alex!

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  9. Anja K.January 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I love old books and obscure authors, so this will be fun!

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  10. retroreduxJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Welcome Anja!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Hello, hello! This challenge sounds like it'll be pretty fun, and I think I might even be able to make it to Level 3. *fingers crossed*

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  12. AlexJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I have done my first review, but don't know where exactly to post it here.
    Also, are crossovers allowed?
    Thanks

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I can't wait! I've been trying to get through the Modern Library's 100 Best Novels list, but I keep getting sidetracked by new releases. This challenge should help me keep a focused on the original goal!

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  14. retroreduxJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Great Mama C! I'm happy you are joining up-Welcome!

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  15. retroreduxJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Alex-That is awesome! You are fast :). I'm sorry about the review link issue. You can now find the link to the review post at any time, above, in red right above the sign up linky. Here it is for you though:

    http://retroreduxsreviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/2011-forgotten-treasures-challenge_01.html

    Also-crossovers are OK so go for it:)

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  16. Bev HankinsJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I'm in--especially since crossovers count! Looking forward to it!

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  17. retroreduxJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Welcome Leighanne and Bev!

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  18. Armchair_ArchivesJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Thanks for hosting this challenge! I'm going for level 2 with the secret hope that I'll really accomplish the bonus level. Happy reading!

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  19. retroreduxJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Welcome Marisa!

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  20. ChristieJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Sign me up for the third level, if it's not too late! I only read books written prior to 1910, so this is right up my alley. Thanks for hosting the challenge. :)

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  21. retroreduxJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    It's not too late-Welcome Christy:)

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  22. Bev HankinsMarch 12, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I've complete 25 books. I think I got all my reviews up. I will post a wrap-up tomorrow with links to all my reviews and a list of books. Thanks again for hosting!

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  23. Bev HankinsMarch 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Challenge Wrap-up Post: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-complete-forgotten-treasures.html

    Let me know if you want me to post it somewhere else.

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  24. Armchair_ArchivesJune 16, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Does published in 1925 count? :-) *joke*

    http://armchairarchives.blogspot.com/2011/06/earl-derr-biggers-house-without-key.html

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  25. Armchair_ArchivesAugust 10, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    I've completed the challenge and included my wrap-up post in my mid-year progress post: http://armchairarchives.blogspot.com/2011/08/mid-year-progress.html

    Thank you for hosting this! It's been great fun! Happy reading to all!

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