Yes, folks, another challenge is coming up and I'm really hoping we get a lot of takers as I think this is a rather special one. Muriel Spark, who died in 2006, is a hugely celebrated and important British author. Clearly no slouch, she produced twenty-two novels, and twenty-one 'Other Works' which include biographies, critical studies, poetry and short stories. In 2008 The Times newspaper included her as one of the '50 greatest British writers since 1945', which possibly doesn't sound all that amazing but is certainly well deserved.
Muriel Spark Week was actually Simon's idea (see his own announcement on Stuck in a Book) but I'm very happy to have agreed to co-host. The plan is that people should read and review at least one of Muriel Spark's books (or her life, or her poems, or even film versions) and send us the link when you've done it -- the reviews and their links will be compiled in a final post on 29 April. Meanwhile Simon and I will be posting on alternate days - our own reviews and anything Spark-related we feel like putting up there - but we're also hoping for discussion in the comments about Spark (perhaps especially for those who want to join in but don't write blogs themselves.) It would be great if between us all we manage to cover all 22 of Spark's novels.
So -- do join in, and spread the word -- and please feel free to use the great badge, specially designed for us by Thomas at My Porch.
I'm very much looking forward to my own reading -- I've only read four of Spark's novels and hope to read quite a few more by April -- they are very short and extremely enjoyable. Do let us know if you think you may join in -- the more the merrier.
