Back in 2014 I came across an article on The Guardian
that told of their mission which began in 2011 to find a literary quote
for every minute of the day. They were getting very close to filling in
their last remaining times and had called on readers to help them with
the empty minutes.
Well...you
know how I love a good challenge. And I love a good mystery. I also
have a great fondness for quotes. So...I decided to set myself a
challenge: to find a mystery book quote for every minute of the
day and posted about it [HERE]. At the time, I mused on whether I make it completely round the clock in three years. Little did I know how much mystery writers (and possibly all writers for that matter) love certain times more than others. And so much that is important happens on the hour, half-hour, or quarter-hour. At this rate, I may finish filling in all the blanks by the time I finish the last book on my TBR mountainscape [i.e. Never].
So...I thought I would ask all my mystery-loving friends to give me a hand. I'll post a link below that leads to my spreadsheet. When you pick up your next mystery--If you happen to notice an odd time (like, say, 3:01 A.M.) that's still empty, would you snag the relevant quote and send it, the book title, and author to me (phryne1969 AT gmail DOT com)? Thanks!
*Addendum: Ken Hull has already jumped in and provided numerous times (noted on the spreadsheet). Thanks, Ken! Due credit will be given to everyone who contributes!
Mysterious Time Quotes Spreadsheet
Wow, this is ambitious! I will certainly keep an eye out for times for you! - Rick
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rick!
ReplyDeletePossible idea for the next adventure: Mysterious Day Quotes .... collect quotes for all 365 days of the year...
ReplyDeleteRick--maybe. I'm willing to bet that will be even more difficult.
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