Coffee & Books discussion

We had a lovely idea for a challenge. And how fitting since The Perks of Being a Wallflower just went to cinema.


First start with Perks of Being a Wallflower; Then dive into the books assigned to Charlie by his English teacher, Bill, in the book.

The books are:
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods


Just list your accomplishments through out the challenge by editing your original post. No time limit.

Joining in and starting with

I am most likely going to re-read perks, but for now, I am currently reading The Catcher in the Rye

I'm in!

First start with Perks of Being a Wallflower; Then dive into the books assigned to Charlie by his English teacher, Bill, in the book.

The books are:
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

Having not read The Perks of Being A Wallflower, is the book A Separate Peace by John Knowles or Harold Bloom?

I am in!


The Perks of Being A Wallflower

The books are:
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

oooooo I like this, I'm in, so long as the time limit is large :)

I've already ticked off the list:

Perks
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Stranger
On The Road
Gatsby

This sounds so interesting! I am in and I am going to re-read all those that I have already read that are on this list!

Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

No time limit :)

This sounds great! I'll start with The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Sounds dun

oh sounds good I'm in but may not be able to start till end of the year

Sounds like fun! I've read a few of these already.


Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

I may read some of them a second time for this challenge - at least enough that I can write a good review.

I'm in!

I will read only those I haven't already read so:

The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
Walden, or Life in the Woods

This sounds good. Some I have already read back in highschool. And today marks 11 years since I have graduated. Ggeeeszzz I am old!

The Perks of Being a Wallflower Challenge
4/13

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

Hey there! Any reviews on The Fountainhead, Walden, Naked Lunch? I haven't read those and I'm trying to make up a reading list, but there.are.so.many.books to read!! (which is awesome)
And did you guys like Perks? Book and film?

Amalia wrote: "Hey there! Any reviews on The Fountainhead, Walden, Naked Lunch? I haven't read those and I'm trying to make up a reading list, but there.are.so.many.books to read!! (which is awesome)
And did you ..."

I will be reading Naked Lunch very soon for a class! I will keep you updated. :)

I really liked Perks. The book is one of my all time favorites! I was EXTREMELY hesitant to see the film. I didn't see it for the longest time. i recently watched it. It was actually really well done! I was happy the characters were played so well. I was meh about Emma playing Sam, but in the end, she grew on me and I ended up liking her, but I think another actress could of done her justice, like Anna Kendrick or something like that. Buuuut over all I was satisfied :)

Rachel Skye wrote: "I really liked Perks. The book is one of my all time favorites! I was EXTREMELY hesitant to see the film. I didn't see it for the longest time. i recently watched it. It was actually really we..."

I liked the book a lot, too, I thought it was lovely and made some very interesting points about life and growing up. I have to say, though, I was slightly disappointed by the film. I was also very hesitant to see it. It surely was well produced and the cast was very good. Emma Watson is my biggest girl crush and I did like her on this film better than in any other she's done and then Ezra Miller was absolutely fantastic, but to me, the film as a whole felt like moving too fast, somehow. Anyway, I'd love to hear your review! :)

Amalia wrote: "Rachel Skye wrote: "I really liked Perks. The book is one of my all time favorites! I was EXTREMELY hesitant to see the film. I didn't see it for the longest time. i recently watched it. It wa..."

I think when seeing a book set out visually- it will always be a disappointment, even more so if we loved the book. That is why I kind of have to watch it with a open mind. There is no way to accurately portray a book into film/media. There is just no way. So in that sense, I did think the movie went well. Yes they left out things that were important, but really it is up to the director and his reading of it :) I agree on Miller. He was ABSOLUTELY perfect for the role.

PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
Unlimited Time Challenge

The Perks of Being A Wallflower ✔
The Catcher in the Rye ✔
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby ✔
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger - L'étranger ✔
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

Lets make this a 2014 one! So reopening from 2013 and ends in December 2014!

Will try and join in

Rachel Skye wrote: "Amalia wrote: "Rachel Skye wrote: "I really liked Perks. The book is one of my all time favorites! I was EXTREMELY hesitant to see the film. I didn't see it for the longest time. i recently wat..."

Ezra Miller made this movie worth watching! I'd watch again just for him, and read and watch the Madamme Bovary that he'll star in! To me he could be the new Johnny Depp!!

Oh and by the way I was very happy to see that you have this challenge! I am new here, but when I read Perks I decided to read the books asigned as well! Yet let me say this; in my opinion, the order in which the teacher assigns the books is important. I am not sure how, but I think it is and even thought I read The catcher in the Rye I have decided to follow the order so now I will read to Kill a Mockingbird... Just consider it, it might help your reading, I don't know!

Thank you Kathrina! I am glad you enjoy the challenge!

And yes! I agree! I plan on figuring out exactly what is important and see how the books string together. Stephen Chbosky is a smart smart man and I know he didnt just randomly pick them!

"he didnt just randomly pick them!" this exactly my point! That's why I want to read them in the correct order!

I'd love to join this, found myself wishing I'd read the books when I was reading perks. I've only read the great gatsby so far

Then this challenge will be great for you Zita! Perks is one of my all time favorites! And a lot of these other books are great GREAT ones that can mesh with the Classics challenge & Books to Film too! Just looking out for ya ;)

I'm in.

Anyone read or reading the fountainhead yet? I'm just over halfway through, I'm enjoying it and I really like the writing style but it's a bit of an epic book! I'm a fast reader but this is taking up a lot of time!

Zita wrote: "Anyone read or reading the fountainhead yet? I'm just over halfway through, I'm enjoying it and I really like the writing style but it's a bit of an epic book! I'm a fast reader but this is taking ..."

I haven't read the novel, but I have always wanted to! You will have to tell me how it is when finished!

I love this, I just read The Perks of Being a Wallflower in December! I'll have to get started on this.

The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby (previously read)
Hamlet (previously read)
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan (previously read)
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird (previously read)
Walden, or Life in the Woods

FINALLY. Finished the Fountainhead!! I really enjoyed it in the end, it was however very long and wordy in places. Sorry, I am terrible at book reviews. Would love to hear others thoughts on it once they have tackled it!

Just going to add my list here

The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead ✔
The Great Gatsby ✔
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

Zita wrote: "FINALLY. Finished the Fountainhead!! I really enjoyed it in the end, it was however very long and wordy in places. Sorry, I am terrible at book reviews. Would love to hear others thoughts on it onc..."


Woohoo! Good for you! I know that book is a bit of a beast. I will have to get at it this summer when I am out of school!

Hey Rachel. I know you switched this challenge for a yearly thing but not sure it lends itself well for a 1-year challenge compared to a 1-shot deal:
- these books we would read once usually, less a few exceptions
- restarting the challenge in the following year would simply make us mark the books from the previous year as already read making this challenge a 1-shot deal
I believe the essence of this challenge is complete in itself unlike the Hoarders or the Read the Alphabet challenges. My 0.02c. :-)

Hi Sylvie!

I agree. I changed the title so it is just an ongoing one! :)

I'm new and I really love this challenge! It's how I found the group :) Read 3 so far...

The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

Love this idea!

The books are:
The perks of being a wallflower
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods


Just list your accomplishments through out the challenge by editing your original post. No time limit.

would you explain what the challenge is please. I'm new to this group & have a lot to learn

Rose wrote: "would you explain what the challenge is please. I'm new to this group & have a lot to learn"

It's to read all the books assigned to the main character in the book The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.

The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

I've read all but Naked Lunch-I'll have to put that on my list.

I would like to participate! I have read some of these books, but I will be reading them again for this challenge.

The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

I need to do this one, in order, for a nice tidy list to tick off. I've heard the movie is great, but I always like to read the book first.

✔ The Perks of Being a Wallflower 11-10
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

Tonya wrote: "I need to do this one, in order, for a nice tidy list to tick off. I've heard the movie is great, but I always like to read the book first.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Catcher in the Rye
T..."


Yes do read the book first! Im in love with both. They did a very good job :)

Kylie wrote: "I'm in!

First start with Perks of Being a Wallflower; Then dive into the books assigned to Charlie by his English teacher, Bill, in the book.

The books are:
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhea..."

It's the one by John Knowles.

I'm in for the challenge...I was planning on reading Perks this Summer. I loved the movie! Some of the books I have read, but I will re-read the books. Always fantastic reading a great novel that makes you think.

First start with Perks of Being a Wallflower; Then dive into the books assigned to Charlie by his English teacher, Bill, in the book.

The books are:
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fountainhead
The Great Gatsby
Hamlet
Naked Lunch
On the Road
Peter Pan
A Separate Peace
The Stranger
This Side of Paradise
To Kill a Mockingbird
Walden, or Life in the Woods

I finished the The Perks of Being a Wallflower I loved this book! Now onto the rest of the list.

Maybe you want to catch up on some fantastic music too! This is Charlie's mixtape (in the book):

Asleep ~ The Smiths
Vapour Trail ~ Ride
Scarborough Fair ~ Simon & Garkfunkel
A Whiter Shade of Pale ~ Procol Harum
Time of No Reply ~ Nick Drake
Dear Prudence ~ The Beatles
Gypsy ~ Suzanne Vega
Nights in White Satin ~ Moody Blues
Daydream ~ Smashing Pumpkins
Dusk ~ Genesis
MLK ~ U2
Blackbird ~ The Beatles
Landslide ~ Fleetwood Mac

I discovered Nick Drake thanks to the novel.

Iselin wrote: "Maybe you want to catch up on some fantastic music too! This is Charlie's mixtape (in the book):

Asleep ~ The Smiths
Vapour Trail ~ Ride
Scarborough Fair ~ Simon & Garkfunkel
A Whiter Shade of Pal..."

Very nice - thank you for sharing!