Charles Dickens is 200! He is being acknowledged as one of Britain’s greatest writers… and I am ashamed to say that although I have enjoyed the stories of his books I have not particularly enjoyed his writing.
Reading Bleak House to celebrate Charles Dickens anniversary
Now is the time to read his work again. Hey, it is his birthday!
My book choice is one I have never read before. “Bleak House” is the Dickens book that I and my book group have chosen to read. It is a massive door stop of a book but I am reading it on the Kindle so won’t be daunted by the size of the book. It is the first fiction I have read on the Kindle.
In honour of Charles Dickens I will make sure I am not tired when I read, and will give him half an hour a day. I say this because I looked at it last night, and fell asleep quickly!
Sue Townsend (of Adrian Mole fame) told me that reading is the way to improve writing – whether for business or for creative purposes. I have always loved reading but not picked up a “classic” for a good few years.
It is important to spend time away from work – especially if you run your own business, so I am making the commitment to half an hour of “Bleak House” each day until finished. Will keep you posted!
Are you using the Charles Dickens’ anniversary to read his books?
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