We're only three days away from beginning Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the next book in this year’s chapter-a-day read-along. Published in French in 1831 and English in 1833, it was originally titled Notre Dame de Paris, referring to the great Notre Dame cathedral. Reading it this year is my tribute to the cathedral, … Continue reading Preparing for the 2021 Chapter-a-Day Read-along: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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Announcing the 2021 Chapter-a-Day Read-Along
This is the official sign-up post for the 2021 Chapter-a-Day Read-along. This marks the fourth year of the read-along, and we are once again back to reading several books instead of just one. As you might remember, there aren't too many books that have exactly 365 chapters, and we've already read the most well known: … Continue reading Announcing the 2021 Chapter-a-Day Read-Along
Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: The Wrap-Up
Congratulations on reading one of the great works of world literature! Whether you finished Les Misérables early, on time, or not yet, thank you for participating. I hope the read-along was as enriching for you as it was for me. (If you liked the experience of reading classic literature in one chapter a day, please consider … Continue reading Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: The Wrap-Up
Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: No Stars in the Sky
As we enter week 14 of the Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along, the story moves from the Battle of Waterloo back to the more personal stories of Jean Valjean and Cosette. One of the things I noticed as I read the chapters for this week was Hugo's continued use of star imagery. Here's what stood out to … Continue reading Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: No Stars in the Sky
Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: Welcome to Volume II – Cosette and Waterloo
If you have been reading one chapter a day in Les Misérables, then congratulations on reaching Volume II today. It's been over two months since we started, and we have finally finished the first of the book's five volumes. I hope you have been pleased by what you have read so far of Hugo's magnum opus. … Continue reading Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: Welcome to Volume II – Cosette and Waterloo
Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: Happy 216th Birthday, Victor Hugo!
Today is February 26, the birthday of Victor Hugo. On this day 216 years ago, Victor Hugo was born to Joseph Léopold Sigisbert Hugo and Sophie Trébuchet. More importantly to me, this also happens to be the birthday of both my mother, Mrs. Senger, and my wife, Dr. Senger, two people who mean much more to me … Continue reading Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: Happy 216th Birthday, Victor Hugo!
Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: Fantine
As we enter the eighth week of the Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along, we arrive at the 50th chapter of the book. From The Bishop of Digne to Jean Valjean, from Fantine to the Thénardiers, we have seen light and darkness, gardens and stars, shipwrecks and collapsed carts. And there is still so much more to come. … Continue reading Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: Fantine
Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: Personal Connections
I've been out of town at an event called CSMG18 for several days, and I'm pretty exhausted after the full days we've had. But in all the busyness I've stayed on track with the Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along, and in fact I've noticed a few areas of synchronicity between the book and the conference. Victor Hugo … Continue reading Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: Personal Connections
Preparing for the Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along
The Read-along Is Nearly Here It's less than a week until the Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along begins, and I'm excited to have so many of you along for the ride. If you don't know what I'm talking about, or if you haven't had the chance to sign up, be sure to read the post announcing the … Continue reading Preparing for the Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along
Announcing the Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along
This is the official sign-up post for the Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along. Please join me in spending the next year reading one of the great works of world literature, Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. If you've always wanted to read the unabridged edition of Les Misérables, this is your opportunity. Maybe you love the musical or one of the … Continue reading Announcing the Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along