The time has arrived.
Excitement is in the air.
We are finally revealing the Secret Seasonal Dickens, which will be cosying up with as we move into winter.
Let us know at what point in the video above you guessed the novel.
We're discussing the rationale for the choice, how to prepare for this particular read, and why Dickens is such a cherished writer.
Video Timestamps:
0:00 the Secret Dickens Big Read
2:00 an exciting season in the book club
4:00 some personal updates from me
7:00 reading children’s literature
9:00 thoughts on new parenthood
10:00 advice for reading great books
15:00 reminiscing about previous reads
18:00 why read Dickens every year?
21:00 lifelong reading assignment
23:00 comfort of communal reading
24:00 Dickens festive readings
26:00 why read this year’s Dickens?
28:00 dark Dickensian atmosphere
29:00 Dickens’ world & characters
31:00 narrative & aesthetic innovation
33:00 how Dickens remains relevant
34:00 the best 19th century novel?
35:00 appreciating the novel’s opening
37:00 Dickens Big Read revealed
39:00 pacing for Charles Dickens
42:00 two things for you to prepare
43:00 thank you & happy reading
Book Editions:
Questions for You:
1) What is your current relationship with our seasonal read? Is this a reread or a first read?
2) What is your relationship with Dickens generally? Which novels and adaptations have you enjoyed? What did you think of them? And how would you encourage newcomers to Dickens?
Happy reading, everybody!