Comments on: The Short Story Reading Challenge: A challenge within a challenge

By: Suzanne Gardner

Suzanne Gardner — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:54:16 +0000

Kate: Thanks so much for the suggestions! “Animal” is already very high on my to-read list, and I can’t believe I forgot it when listing in my post. Hadn’t heard of any of the others but they’ve now all been added to my list ’cause they look great!

Harriet: Hooray for short stories, CanLit, and Glee! Here’s the plan: You can live vicariously through my challenges by reading along on my blog, and I’ll follow you along with your pics and tales of your adorable baby boy.

By: harrietglynn

harrietglynn — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:17:29 +0000

Ah. So many books; so little time. LOVE short stories – such an under-rated and difficult genre. I can’t embark on any challenges right now but I’m happy they exist. Hurrah for the short story and Canlit (ok and Glee).

I am curious about Lemon so look forward to the review.

By: Kate S.

Kate S. — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:06:27 +0000

You’ve got some great options there! My Canadian favourites include Michael Winter’s “One Last Good Look,” Bonnie Burnard’s “Women of Influence,” Caroline Adderson’s “Pleased to Meet You,” Guy Vanderhaeghe’s “Man Descending,” and Alexandra Leggat’s “Animal.”

By: Suzanne Gardner

Suzanne Gardner — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:19:55 +0000

Awesome – I’ll look forward to your reviews as well then! And thanks for both the recs! They both look very interesting, especially Forms of Devotion. I’ll definitely be checking that out.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:09:42 +0000

I just rejoined this challenge as well. I’ll look forward to your reviews!

One collection I read in the last couple years that I really liked is Sarah Klassen’s Feast of Longing, and one of my all time faves is Diane Schoemperlen’s Forms of Devotion. (But I agree with you that Kilter 55 was fascinating).