Epic summer reading: a 1000-page novel by an obscure 18th century writer
Laura Frey is hosting a summer read-along for 'Cecilia' by Frances Burney
Laura Frey's idea of summer reading isn't a fluffy beach book, but a meaty classic that she can really dig her teeth into.
This year, she's chosen Cecilia by Frances Burney—a pre-Austen era novel by a woman writer, who, though popular in her day, has faded into relative obscurity.
Laura's asking you to join her on her blog's read-along.
Laura is also only reading women authors in 2016. Here are top three books so far this year:
- The Diviners by Margaret Laurence
- Birdie by Tracey Lindberg
- Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood