Classics Without All the Class discussion

I am Cindy from South Dakota. I have been on goodreads for a year in other groups. I love to read the classics old and new. My favorite authors are Daphne du Maurier and Agatha Christie. I also like to read short stories, ghost stories are my favorite. I have been looking at your bookshelves and like what you read. Looking forward to the discussions.

Cindy wrote: "I am Cindy from South Dakota. I have been on goodreads for a year in other groups. I love to read the classics old and new. My favorite authors are Daphne du Maurier and Agatha Christie. I also lik..."

Welcome! Hope you enjoy it here.

Hi, Everyone,
My Goodreads name is MMG, but my real name is Megan (pronounced Mee-gan). My favorite beverage is wine. My most "read" author is actually the children's book author, Brian Jacques (the Redwall series), because I've read so many of his books to my son. Authors I love: Michael Chabon, Frederick Exley, Esther Freud, John Irving, Tom Robbins. Cake, pie or cookie? I'd definitely same I'm a cookie person. I'm originally from West Texas, and I currently live in Upstate New York. This looks like a fun group!

MMG wrote: "Hi, Everyone,
My Goodreads name is MMG, but my real name is Megan (pronounced Mee-gan). My favorite beverage is wine. My most "read" author is actually the children's book author, Brian Jacques (th..."

We try to be fun. Welcome!

I am Judy - and I love to read - I am a published poet, as well as a mental health advocate. I have a question! How often does the group start a new classic - I really want to participate, but this particular book does not interest me.

Hi Judy! I haven't yet read with the group either, but they still haven't kicked me out for it, and I'm sure you'll also be greeted with open arms. Welcome!

Judy wrote: "I am Judy - and I love to read - I am a published poet, as well as a mental health advocate. I have a question! How often does the group start a new classic - I really want to participate, but this..."

Feel free to pick and choose. Sometimes you're just not interested, or too busy. That's why we leave the forums up to have people still post on whenever they get around to it, sometimes months or years later.

Hello,

I would like to add more classics to my TBR. I have read a few but need to expand. Good to be in this Group.

Gio wrote: "Hello,

I would like to add more classics to my TBR. I have read a few but need to expand. Good to be in this Group."

Hello!

Hi I'm Frank from northern NJ US...I love classic stories and must read books.

Frank wrote: "Hi I'm Frank from northern NJ US...I love classic stories and must read books."

Well then, I have a good feeling about this. Welcome.

Hi Everyone, Paul from Penticton, BC here. New to the site, looking forward to getting to know people here and learning about new books to add to my reading list :)
Most read would be Tom Robbins, but I guess he would not be considered classics so... maybe John Fowles?
Sweets? More or a wine and cheese guy really :)

Paul wrote: "Hi Everyone, Paul from Penticton, BC here. New to the site, looking forward to getting to know people here and learning about new books to add to my reading list :)
Most read would be Tom Robbins, ..."

Hello!

Hello everyone!

I'm Jessica, from Orlando, FL. I'm an avid reader but I've always been predisposed toward the classics, and I was on the hunt for a friendly and active book group when I found your community.
My current list of personal favorites is Hesse, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Flaubert, in no particular order. I'm excited to make all of your acquaintances, and hope that I can contribute something positive to the group. :)

Jessica wrote: "Hello everyone!

I'm Jessica, from Orlando, FL. I'm an avid reader but I've always been predisposed toward the classics, and I was on the hunt for a friendly and active book group when I found you..."

Hello! Welcome to the club, I'm sure no matter what you contribute it will be positive.

Hi everyone! My name is Amy. I'm from the West Michigan area. Despite my hometown's affinity for breweries, my favorite drink is coffee. To be honest, it's more of an addiction. Picking a favorite author is along the lines of picking a favorite child: difficult, but not impossible. Just kidding. My most-read authors are mainly those of the British and Russian classics. However, some of my new-found favorites include Barry Schwartz, Daniel Kahneman, and Paulo Coelho.

Amy wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Amy. I'm from the West Michigan area. Despite my hometown's affinity for breweries, my favorite drink is coffee. To be honest, it's more of an addiction. Picking a favorite ..."
Hello!

Hello everyone,
My name is Candice, and I joined this group just recently and I am looking forward to participating a lot!
My favorite drink is currently water. It is my best friend at this point because I just had a baby 2 1/2 months ago and I am already trying to get rid of this baby weight. I am 24 years old, married, and I have two kids. I am originally from Corona, California and I now live in Topeka, Kansas. I am passionate about art, I would love to write a novel someday, and I like to read.
When it comes to reading I am a fan of many different authors but I usually tend to stay within fantasy, romance, and YA books. However, I want to change this by reading different genres and breaking out of my comfort zone. I look forward to the book discussions and to meeting new people.

Candice wrote: "Hello everyone,
My name is Candice, and I joined this group just recently and I am looking forward to participating a lot!
My favorite drink is currently water. It is my best friend at this point..."

Hello Candice! Welcome.

Hi all, love the group agenda here. Hopefully, I can add some knowledge or good discussion topics. Thanks for allowing me to join. Here is an excerpt from my bio that sums me up. Thanks again.
So, where do I start? I guess the best place would be around 2nd or 3rd grade. Who remembers those monthly book club newsletters the teacher would hand out for Scholastic Books? I'm sure many of you do, considering what site this is. So, this was me. I would run home from school the day the newsletter came out, and the minute I got home I would sit down with my Mom and go over what books to order. Of course the total would be around $50+ because I wanted just about everything. My mother would say NO, but eventually we would get the order down to a more reasonable $10. The very next day I would be the first to hand in my order form to the teacher. Then I would WAIT. WAIT. And WAIT some more. Seemed liked forever, but when my books would arrive a few weeks later, the teacher would have that unmistakably marked box out & would hand me my books. FOR ME, IT WAS LIKE CHRISTMAS DAY!

Hello:

My name is Milagros, and this is the first time that I join a reading group. I like the books so much, whatever its genre, fiction, romance, drama, fantasy and so.

I like music, the movies, and hang out with my friends. I find it hard to choose an author. I think all writers in their novels leave a part of them, that stays with me when I finish read a novel.

George wrote: "Hi all, love the group agenda here. Hopefully, I can add some knowledge or good discussion topics. Thanks for allowing me to join. Here is an excerpt from my bio that sums me up. Thanks again.
So,..."

I remember those Scholastic book order forms so fondly! I did much as you did; run home and then pour over them, choosing so many books. Then Mom would sit down with me and we'd narrow the list down a lot. Such great memories!!

Talha wrote: "Hi Everyone!

I am Talha, 28. A Software Engineer, lecturer (in Computer Science)

Nice to meet you all :)"
Hello Talha.

Talha wrote: "Shanea wrote: "Talha wrote: "Hi Everyone!

I am Talha, 28. A Software Engineer, lecturer (in Computer Science)

Nice to meet you all :)"
Hello Talha."

Hi Shanea, How are you doing? Where is your ..."

Talha wrote: "Shanea wrote: "Talha wrote: "Hi Everyone!

I am Talha, 28. A Software Engineer, lecturer (in Computer Science)

Nice to meet you all :)"
Hello Talha."

Hi Shanea, How are you doing? Where is your ..."

I'm very sleepy currently, as I'm just doing a social media and email check before bed. If I ever had an intro, it was a long time ago. I'm one of the mods of Classics Without All the Class. Usually I'm one of the most frequent respondents on this particular thread. You could call me a lurker or a welcome wagon depending on how generous you're feeling.

Talha wrote: "Shanea wrote: "Talha wrote: "Shanea wrote: "Talha wrote: "Hi Everyone!

I am Talha, 28. A Software Engineer, lecturer (in Computer Science)

Nice to meet you all :)"
Hello Talha."

Hi Shanea, How ..."
Oh dear. Interesting can be one of the most dangerous words in the English language. I'd like to say I at least comport myself reasonably on the bookclub's accounts, even though you can't tell who's posting where. Don't be frightened away if you think I'm too snarky on my personal accounts. ;) Enjoy the conversations.

Well, in that case, I'm sure you'll be plenty entertained.

Catherine wrote: "George wrote: "Hi all, love the group agenda here. Hopefully, I can add some knowledge or good discussion topics. Thanks for allowing me to join. Here is an excerpt from my bio that sums me up. Tha..."
Indeed Catherine. I actually remember those days vividly. Also, when I got my first library card and signed up for reading contests. Ahhhh, those where the days.

Hello everyone,
My name is Eleonora and I'm an italian student of economics for art, culture and communication.
Probably my favorite author is C. R. Zafon and my favorite book "The Shadow of the Wind" while my favorite movie is "The Legend of 1900".
I can't live without books, movies and, obviously, coffee.

Now I'm doing a research about book-based movies with a focus on "The Great Gatsby" and I'm hoping that you would share with me your opinions filling a short survey (From the Page to the Screen). I think you might find it funny.

I forgot, I went to an high school for classical studies and I like all the classics from the ancient Greece to today, so I think I will enjoy this group.

Eleonora wrote: "Hello everyone,
My name is Eleonora and I'm an italian student of economics for art, culture and communication.
Probably my favorite author is C. R. Zafon and my favorite book "The Shadow of the ..."

Hello.

Hallo everyone! My name is Paul and I'm from South Africa. I love beer and cake and for some reason love reading ("suffering") through classics as English is only my second language. Jane Eyre took me 6 months at age 17 to read. Obviously love Charlotte but would say my favorite author is Ayn Rand.

Really excited about joining the group! :-)

Madison-Chan wrote: "Hi, my name is Kendria Perry. I like highbrow, stuffy books and read them to enrich myself, not merely to feel "smart". I hate Jane Austen - just putting that out of the way, since I already know a..."

I hate Jane Austen to! ;-)

Talha wrote: "Paul wrote: "Hallo everyone! My name is Paul and I'm from South Africa. I love beer and cake and for some reason love reading ("suffering") through classics as English is only my second language. J..."

Thanks Talha, we do love our cricket!

Hi! I'm Allison, originally from New Jersey, but now living in Rhode Island. I'm so glad to be here! Yay books!
Anyway, I am going to seem boring when I say that my favorite beverage is water, but that doesn't mean I'll turn down a beer, wine, or tea! My most read author is probably John Steinbeck, although I've read Jane Eyre enough times to Bronte to contend for the title as well.

And finally.... it's a tough question, but I have to go with pie. Pecan pie.

Excited to explore more!

Allison wrote: "Hi! I'm Allison, originally from New Jersey, but now living in Rhode Island. I'm so glad to be here! Yay books!
Anyway, I am going to seem boring when I say that my favorite beverage is water, but ..."
Hello, Allison. I am a bit obsessed with water as well, so not boring at all. Welcome!

Hi everyone!

New to the group. My interest in books is eclectic, ranging across all sorts of genres and flavors. I've recently gone on a modern classic binge, finishing To Kill a Mockingbird, Lord of Flies, Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, and a few more. I plan to continue this binge until I've satiated my modern / classic appetite.

A couple recent reviews of mine are below.

Brave New World: review.
Fahrenheit 451: review.

I just started reading The Hobbit and How to Read Literature like a Professor.

Looking forward to being a part of the group.

Josh wrote: "Hi everyone!

New to the group. My interest in books is eclectic, ranging across all sorts of genres and flavors. I've recently gone on a modern classic binge, finishing [book: To Kill a Mockingbi..."
Hello! Welcome to the group.

Shanea wrote: "Josh wrote: "Hi everyone!

New to the group. My interest in books is eclectic, ranging across all sorts of genres and flavors. I've recently gone on a modern classic binge, finishing [book: To Kil..."

Thank you!

Hi, my name is Linda, I'm from Nevada (born and raised in California), and I love to read the classics. They're what I mostly read, but I love to get in some historical fiction, usually recommended by my sister. My favorite drinks are Diet Coke and coffee, and I would love to have some cookies with either one. I think I've read a lot of John Steinbeck and Jane Austin, but I try to jump around. I'm excited about joining this group.

Hello, my name is Phyllis Goodwin. I was born in England, taken to Argentina and lived there until I was twelve. I now live on a garden Island off the southern coast of England, UK. We are about to have a heatwave here! (That means one day at 35C) we are preparing with parasols and barbecue at the ready. Favourite author Jane Austen, favourite drink lemon with water, occasional glass of wine and I think I'll get the mate out for Tuesday!

Phyllis wrote: "Hello, my name is Phyllis Goodwin. I was born in England, taken to Argentina and lived there until I was twelve. I now live on a garden Island off the southern coast of England, UK. We are about to..."

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Loretta wrote: "A big hello to everyone! My name is Loretta and I'm from New Jersey, USA. Every summer I make a vow to strictly read more classics (you know, the ones I didn't read in school?). That's been working..."

Hello!
You don't have to answer all the questions, silly. The questions are just there to give people a jumping off point.
Good luck with the goal of reading more classics. However, a little variety is always best with reading, or else even the most exciting series can get dull.
I feel your pain when it comes to food allergies. You really to get used to it though, I promise. Living with limitations does not mean boredom, it just means you have to be on guard a bit more.
Welcome.

Hi everybody,myself debashis new to this group.love to read books always but starting to read classics now a days,here to have fun exploring them.Always believed and will in these lines
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Debashis wrote: "Hi everybody,myself debashis new to this group.love to read books always but starting to read classics now a days,here to have fun exploring them.Always believed and will in these lines
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Hi Everyone,

What is your name or nickname? Rhea

What is your favorite beverage? Coke - I know it's bad for me

Who is your most read author? I would have to say J.K. Rowling since I read all the Harry Potter books.

Cake, cookie or pie? They are all so good, but dutch apple pie with vanilla ice cream and caramel takes the cake :)

Where are you from? Grew up in the Midwest

I am joining this group since I'm way behind on the classics. I feel like I went to a bad high school or something since none of these books were assigned reading.

Reading Whimsy wrote: "Hi Everyone,

What is your name or nickname? Rhea

What is your favorite beverage? Coke - I know it's bad for me

Who is your most read author? I would have to say J.K. Rowling since I read all ..."

Hello Rhea!
You're always going to be way behind on the classics. They have a head start of hundreds of years! I always thought of myself as a bookworm, and enjoy completing reading lists and other little challenges like that. But unless you get the luck of reading all day long and having food etc. magically appear in front of you for a hundred years, it is never going to happen.
That got a little too deep. Oh well.
Welcome.

Thanks Shanea - wouldn't it be great if I can just read all day and not have to worry about food, work, and bills :) If only . . .

Hi!
My name is Suki.
My favorite beverage is ice-cold coke or root beer in summer; tea the rest of the year (I collect many varieties).
My most read author: I'm sorry, I can't really answer that because I read a very wide variety of genres and sub-genres, and have many favorites in each category.
Cake, cookie, or pie: None. I'm a salty/savory snack enthusiast.
I live in Calgary, Alberta.

Suki wrote: "Hi!
My name is Suki.
My favorite beverage is ice-cold coke or root beer in summer; tea the rest of the year (I collect many varieties).
My most read author: I'm sorry, I can't really answer that be..."

Hello Suki.

Hello, my name is Ruth Noemi but I go by Noemi.
My favorite beverage is a fruit smoothie. I used to be addicted to coffee.
My most read author is Lisi Harrison. But some of my other favorites are Sarah Dessen, Simone Elkeles, and Stephen King.
Cake, cooke, or pie: Cake.
I am from California, but I live in Arkansas.

Hi Noemi! Welcome! We hope you will enjoy the group. Please chime in on our discussions. We are reading Carmilla this month and there are some threads started already.