So there is a nice article in the latest issue of Smithsonian Magazine:
Going Mad for Charles Dickens
This makes me want to have another read of David Copperfield after many years. Miss Trotwood taking no nonsense from the Murdstone's. Mr. Micawber's shinning moment during the exposure and denouncement of Uriah Heep. . . . Every time I think I am getting a handle on my TBR list it just starts growing again.
Since this is a forum for ebook enthusiasts this quote from the Smithsonian article is right on point:
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In December 2010, when Oprah Winfrey’s monthly book club selected A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations, publishers rushed 750,000 copies of a combined edition into print. (Sales were disappointing, however, in part because Dickens fans now can download the novels on e-readers free.)
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It is worth mentioning that thanks to HarryT there are fine versions of all of Dickens' books available for download from the MR Library.
Oh, and mark the date of February 7 on your calenders, that's Dickens' 200th birthday.