And the lucky Spin number is:
NUMBER XVIII !
Which means that I’ll be reading …….
I can’t say that I was even anticipating this one. It wasn’t one of my top desired picks. Normally, I’d be thrilled but I think I went through a period of mystics that made me rather tired of them. I’m still stuck on The Cloud of Unknowing, which was a doozy! In any case, this is one of the books recommended in 25 Books Every Christian Should Read (I really like their list) so I am somewhat looking forward to it. I hope to do as well with this spin challenge as Spin #23.
Written by an anchoress in Norwich around 1373, this book is the first known book in English written by a woman, which makes it rather unique.
I would like to bet that no one has read this book but if you have (and I’ll be surprised), please let me know in the comments below.
Which book did you get for the Spin and are you happy/sad/apprehensive/overwhelmed by it?
I haven’t read it but I’d like to! I didn’t do the spin since I’m not really officially doing the club list any more but it’s always gonna to see what others get.
I’m dragging a little on my second list so I need some inspiration. Hope you’re doing well, Lory!
WOW! That book is like, unique to the power of 10. All the best! I got Travels with Charley 😀
Yes, it is rather unique. Actually I’d forgotten I’d put it on the list. But I think it will be a good one.
I did see what you spun. Sadly, you’re on your own with this one. Steinbeck and I don’t mesh together well. I hope I get to read it one day but other books will come before it. Good luck!
I have not read that book, nor heard of it, and I’m pretty sure I won’t be reading it either. I’ll just read your review! 😉
You might expand your horizons by reading it. 😀 From some of the comments, it doesn’t sound as mystical as I expect and more grounded. I hope i have time to review it.
I’ve read over 5 nonfiction books this year! That’s pretty expanded for me 😀
Not read it, but it seems like one of those books you feel you should read rather than want to…I’ll be interested to hear ho you make out. 🙂
My spin pick should be right in your wheelhouse: An Oresteia, a collection of 3 Greek plays translated by Anne Carson. I think I’ve read Agamemnon before (eons ago), but Elektra and Orestes are new to me. Looking forward to it!
I hope it’s one of those books that become “now, why have I not read this earlier?”
That’s an interesting collection of plays. I haven’t progressed further with Sophocles or Euripdies so I’m not sure how everything fits although she’s chosen a play from each of the greats, Aeschylus, Sophocles & Euripides. Have fun and please let me know how you make out.
I’ve read the first part, and not the second, which I need to get to. I did really like it; I think you will be happy!
That’s a relief to hear as I was dreading it a little. I’ll let you know what I think when I finish!
Revelations of Divine Love is one of my all-time spiritual works!! I hope you love it too.
Cloud of Unknowing, from what I gather, is more apophatic theology but Julian’s visions are very earthy – very earthy. They are concrete images and quite visceral too. I prefer that sort of incarnational spirituality. I’m interested in hearing your thoughts.
Well, the author of The Cloud of Unknowing cautions you not to read it unless you are a monk, so I guess I was warned. I’ll finish it one day but it’s certainly a different work.
Oh, Fariba, that’s so great to know! Now I’m really looking forward to it. Can’t wait!
This was on my list, too, but wasn’t my pick. I hope you enjoy it!
That is so interesting it was on your list. I thought I was one of the few who read such obscure works. I’m happy to know I have a partner. 🙂 And now I do think I’ll enjoy it. Thanks, Erin!
Oh nice! I read it decades ago, it has some very positive messages, so needed in 2020!! I got a challenging Austrian classic https://wordsandpeace.com/tag/classics-club/
Ooo, I’m getting even more excited with all these positive reviews.
An Austrian classic?! Wow, now’ve made me curious. I wonder what it is!
What an interesting selection — I’ll be most curious to hear what you think of it. I took a stab years ago at The Cloud of Unknowing but, alas, didn’t get very far.
The Classics Club Spin looks fun. I don’t (yet) have a list at there but am thinking of putting one together —- I love list and it should provide an incentive to read some of those difficult “greats” I’ve been putting off!
Do you have plans to finish The Cloud of Unknowing? It’s so short it would be a shame not to but still I stare at it and haven’t picked it up again. Oh my!
Ooo, I do hope that you get your list completed. I’d love to see it!
This sounds interesting! I want to add this to my list. I did just a bit of research just now and it seems Julian of Norwich may have been a Benedictine nun. She is also known as Juliana of Norwich. I’m interested to hear what you think of this so please do tell me your thoughts when you finish it!
Ah, well if she was a Benedictine nun, she won’t be that mystical, ha, ha! 😉 In any case, I’m looking forward to reading it. I’ll let you know what I think!
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