“Classic’ – a book which people praise and don’t read.”
Spoken by Mark Twain these words could not be truer. Classics I feel are the basis for popular art, think of the constant spewing of Jane Austen retellings or adaptations of Shakespeare because these stories are timeless and have transcended centuries. I have my comfort zone of romantics, but there are so many authors and sub-genres I have not delved into yet. Yes, the Classics Club is slowly getting me there, but I thought I would take it a step further and start a blog tour focusing on a classic author. I would love to make this a monthly (or bi-monthly) community event with participants being scheduled on a particular day to review or talk about a book from the selected category and “Explore the Classics.”
Georgette Heyer is an author I’ve heard so much about but have yet to read. as a lover of romance regency novels it would seem natural that she was in my wheelhouse, surprisingly I have not. Therefore, I am throwing my hat in for a Georgette Heyer blog tour the first week of May. I sadly could not figure out how to embed a Google Form so if you are interested please comment below with the book you would like to read and prefered date.
I love Georgette Heyer! Count me in.
Wonderful! I’ll have the sign-up posted in the next day or so.
I’ve been meaning to post about False Colours, the first one I read, so you can put me down for that one.
Fantastic! I look forward to reading your review.
Uh oh, I’d better get on top of this. Which day should I have? Looks like May 3 is open, how is that? And how does it work – I post on my own blog, and you link to it?
May 3 is great! Yes, just post your review on your blog and I’ll have a post with the tour schedule on it. I need to get on top of it too — I haven’t started my selection yet!
Heard so much about Heyer and I have yet to dive into any of her work … 🙂
I feel the same way, I hope you can join me!
Any recommendations for a first book? 🙂
I’m a Heyer virgin myself. I am planning on reading one of her gothic novels Cousin Kate, but I have heard her regency novels are very good too.
Heyer Virgins Unite! 😉
I recommend Cotillion, Friday’s Child, or Frederica…I like the comic ones best.
Thanks for the recommendations, Lory! I have such a hard time figuring out new-to-me authors so it’s nice to get some direction.
Ahhh! Thanks for recs, I’d love a funny read!
I was just thinking of buying The Corinthian on Audible – I’m in the mood for something light and sweet. I can join in with that one. What days are open for the taking?
I’m not picky, whatever day works best for you (between May 1 – 5).
How about the 1st, then?
That would be great!
Katherine Marie , I am thinking of reading The Talisman Ring.
May, 5
Great Katherine! What is your blog address so I can add it to the schedule?
Fantastic! I look forward to your review!
Hi! I found you through A Novel Challenge. Georgette Heyer is great–both her romances and her mysteries. If you like both genres, you should definitely try her in both. I have Powder and Patch sitting on my TBR pile waiting for a reason to move it into the line-up. I love to join up –put me down for May 5th.
Or…I see that Katherine Marie has asked for May 5. I could do May 4.
May 4th is yours! Although, if the 5th works better for you that is fine too.
Can I join in? I am a huge Heyer fan and it’s quite a while since I participated in a Heyer tour.
http://perfectretort.blogspot.com/2010/03/grand-sophy.html
I could do Sylvester or The Masqueraders which I don’t think anyone has claimed on May 4th or 5th.