Classics for Beginners discussion

Susan wrote: "Nicolle - what is a personal classics page and how do we do it? (Just joined yesterday, did I miss some instructions :-)"

If you are struggling I will make the thread for you...

Darnell wrote: "Question: How do the group discussions go on the monthly reads. Do we read the book first and then post are thoughts or all throughout?"

All throughout...if you are saying something that is a spoiler make sure to post that in the post!!

you are more then welcome...glad that you are here to join our group!!

I've been lost for awhile because I'm busy studying for my upcoming examination and some weather problem too. Hi to all newbies and welcome to the group! Don't forget to participate to the monthly read guys!

Good luck on your exam, Kwesi.

And welcome to any new members that I haven't welcomed yet.

Hi,
My name is Gary. I am a Lutheran Pastor.I read lots, not only for work but all kinds of lit. I realized that I have missed a lot by not reading the classics.I just finished Robinson Crusoe. I was surprised, It was not what I thought it would be.Growing up I was forced to do the school reading of classics. Now I want to read for enjoyment and experience them.

@Namida: Haha, I agree. What anime/animes are you currently watching?

@Darnell: Ay! Don't misinterpret me, what I mean is that I only have less than 100 books in my collection and I still have like 900 books to collect. So sad that I have to effort a lot. Haha.

Hi everyone,
I'm Jessi & I'm 29. I'm from California but currently live in Nevada. Very excited to be a part of this group. Ever since I was little my parents encouraged my reading but my daddy always insisted I read classic books as well as whatever I wanted. Well I fell in love with classic books because of it & haven't stopped reading them to this day. I'm currently reading Arabian Nights (As well as other non classics) Look forward to chatting with you all.
Jessi

usan wrote: "Nicolle - what is a personal classics page and how do we do it? (Just joined yesterday, did I miss some instructions :-)"

If you are struggling I will make the thread for you...

I found them Nicolle - thanks - I'll give it a try. Nice to see what folks have read and are reading.

Hallu. I'm Rollie, 22 years old and from Philippines. I was invited by my friend Kwesi ,who's also a member of this group. Unfortunately, I haven't read yet any classic book that's why, I'm sure, that this group could recommend me some classic books to start with. Looking forward to meet you all. :)

Welcome Rollie and Zhana. Welcome. This is a good place to get motivated for reading. Glad to see you here.

Welcome, everyone. Rollie, this is a good time to get started on classics. There are so many available for free if you are interested in ebooks.

Rollie this is the perfect group for you....Please join us in reading To kill a mockingbird and the hobbit this month...they are our group reads for the months of September and October....We discuss the books so if you have any questions please check out the discussion threads....

Welcome Zhana...hope that you enjoy this group as much as we do!!!

hello everyone :) I'm Monique from Philippines, I'm new here and the only thing I know why I join this site is because I love reading books...

Hello Monique welcome welcome welcome!!! If you love to read then you have come to the right place my dear...the other group that we have is can't stop reading...please feel free to check that group out too!!

Hello Monique. Wow, we're getting quite a few new members from the Philippines. That's great. It's good to see you here.

Welcome ladies and gentleman!

Hi, I'm Kristi from Arizona. I've downloaded loads of classics from the freebies section on Amazon to my Kindle, and look forward to broadening my reading horizons.

Welcome Kristi, that's how I filled my kindle up too!

He Jessi, welcome to the group! I also reading the Arabian Nights and I like it. I can't feel the presence of the Arabian in the story maybe because of the translation or maybe I'm too tired to walk under the sun. Haha. I feel more likely sitting in France while reading it. How about you?

Rollie, thanks a lot for accepting my group invitation although I have to force you to join. Haha. Not because I love classics but because you are talking about classics lately with the other members online. Wag mo tong ipagkalat sa thread ang grupong ito, ha. ---- Lady Danielle, don't ask him bout e-books, he don't like them. Haha.

Hi Zhana, welcome to the group and feel free to comment anything bout classics or ask questions about it. A lot of readers here know a lot about classics so anytime people will suggest and comment like hell. Haha.

Hi Monique, welcome to the group and I'm also from Philippines! I have a bookworm friend whose name is Monique too. By the way you can join the Filipino book club by clicking the group in my profile. See you soon.

Hi Kristi, welcome to the group! Same here, why can't they make books for free?! Haha.

o im from lancshire aswell =p around lancshire =p but then i shiften =( i still visit . lovely place =p im thinking i should read little women? iim confused between little women and wuthering heights?

welcome to you both!!! I am very glad that you are here!!

Mahila....I have read Wuthering Heights and I enjoyed it very much!!! I have yet to read Little Women but I do plan on it....I would say read Wuthering Heights...

Miledy....this is a great place to start especially if you like to read Classics!!!!

hey mildey and teri-lynn.
im reading one of sherlock holmes storied for the thousanth time =p does that count as a classic? =p i doubt it =p anyywho =p ill probably read little women and wuthering hights together =p read little women with me =p iv heard it really good =D

Hi Maliha, welcome to the group and it seems that you are confused between Little Women and Wuthering Heights. Well for me, I love Little Women and it will always be on the top of my favorite list. Why not try it before Wuthering Heights, well there is no rule where to start right? Hehe.

Hello Miledy, welcome to the group and I suggest you join the group read. It will always be the best start to discuss and read classics with friends. Hehe.

Thanks for the warm welcome. :)

Teri-Lynn: Wow. I'm actually planning on reading the Hobbit but since it's the group read of this month, I will go for reading it this month. :D

Kwesi: Nyay! You did force me to join this group which I don't regret since you know that I'm very much itching to try a classic one. And don't you worry, I'll be zipping out my mouth bout this group. That's why my updates lately are mostly hidden. :)

hello everyone! I'm Monique from Philippines I came here because I love reading Novels...

Hello Monique. Welcome! It's good to see you here!

Welcome Monique!! I hope that you enjoy the group...please join in on the group reads!!!

Rollie: I am glad that you are going to be joining in on the Hobbit...I have already started!!!! Enjoy it's a Fabulous book!!!!

Hi everyone. I'm Ankita. I love reading fiction. Looking to add some classics in my reading list. Any recommendations?

Ooooo You've come to the right place Ankita!!!!

Right now as a group we are reading To Kill a Mockingbird and The Hobbit....please feel free to jump in on the conversations as you read the books....
It doesn't matter what order we read them in!!
Also please check out our other group Can't Stop Reading...It's for all different genres of books!!

Hope that you enjoy our groups!!

Welcome again!!

Happy Reading

Hello....my name is Samantha and I am from Ellesmere Port, near Chester in the northwest of England, however for the last 17 years I have been living in the USA and currently reside in Denver, CO.

So, I LOVE to read and have started to read some classics along the way and have realised why they are the classics!!!

Hi! I am Laurie. I am new to this group and to goodreads. I am looking forward to reading classics. I can't wait to start reading "To Kill a Mockingbird". It will be delivered this afternoon, just in time for the long weekend. I look forward to getting to know you all and the classics. :0)

Hi Monique, welcome to the group! I'm a Filipino too and currently staying in Malabon City. Mabuhay and have fun reading and discussing classics with us. Hey, don't forget to join the group read for the month of September and October. Hehe.

@Rollie: Don't worry, I'll make sure that you'll read all the group reads of the group. Kidding, I have some e-book here and I know you don't read e-book. I suggest that you buy Barnes and Noble classics, it is cheaper and better. I don't know if they have better translation compared to any publishers, haha.

Hi Ankita, welcome to the group and feel free to join the group read for this month!

Hi Sam, welcome to the group and I'm glad you enjoy reading classics. I read some classics that I hate to admit that I did not like them, for some issues. Haha. Have fun and sweet reads.

Hi Laurie, welcome to the group and to Goodreads itself! I love To Kill a Mockingbird and I'm sure you'll love it too, I can't wait to hear your opinions and comments about the book. Feel free to ask any questions regarding Goodreads. Hehe.

whats the hobbit about? i want to read to kill a mocking bird too =D =p il start in a few days =D

@Maliha: The prequel of The Lord of the Rings. If you like the series or the movie, read The Hobbit.

Details below is taken from Goodreads.

Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse unknown dangers. Finally, it was Bilbo-alone and unaided-who had to confront the great dragon Smaug, the terror of an entire countryside . . .

Kwesi: Barnes and Noble classics in what? Printed copy? Hehe.

@Rollie: I have e-books and you can buy some of the Barnes and Noble in booksale so you don't have to spend much (I think Oxford classics are booming lately in booksale, so find yourself a time to go book hunting again.) If you want, you can buy it in the bookstores, cheaper than Penguin classics.

I saw some Penguin classics, actually. Are they worth reading? Haha.

O yeah, I saw Penguin classics lately in booksale if you want battered copies. I bought my Pride and Prejudice for 75 pesos last summer and I'm glad I saw one, even though I did not like the book. I don't know the difference, maybe the introduction and the translator. Anyway, it is up to you on how you manage to understand classics.

Tsk tsk. All I'd been seeing in bookstores are authors who I don't really know. That's the problem of being not a classic boy. :D Well, well, someday I'll get to know who they are and buy their books. But for now, I have to try for the best to get addicted at it. :D

Lol, fine feel free to do so. Do you already have a copy of The Hobbit and To Kill a Mockingbird ? I wish I have the second book here, I read it last year and I love the Mockingbird and currently saturating myself with The Hobbit. Mmm, I don't know why they keep on singing. Haha.

The Hobbit? I saw copies of it in Booksale and probably they wouldn't still run out a copy of it. :D To Kill a Mockingbird - still a book I'm wanting to read. Unfortunately, don't have a copy of it. Maybe Monday evening will be my book hunting day. haha

Haha, good luck. I agree, I saw lots of copies of The Hobbit in booksale and I never cared to buy one. I prefer borrowing since the day I started saving money and I want the hardbound one if my parents will permit me to do a book buying spree this coming October. I don't like to make this place crowded, lets transfer to another thread - Chit Chat - and I force you to comment first. Haha.

Teri-lynn wrote: "Welcome Monique!! I hope that you enjoy the group...please join in on the group reads!!!

Rollie: I am glad that you are going to be joining in on the Hobbit...I have already started!!!! Enjoy i..."

I'll be joining but not so soon yet. haha. But promise, I'll join.


Kwesi: Yaman.

Promise is a promise. Haha.

Yeah, of course. Do you think I'm used at breaking promises? :DD

Hi :) I'm really a newbe in classics, have read like three or four. I used to think classics were boring, but I've found some really good and now I love them :) My favuorite so far is Pride and Prejudice. I've acctually just got the Hobbit and planed to start reading it soon ^^

Hi everyone,
My namne is Elin and I live in northern Sweden. I never been much for classics before but I really want to give them a try now, so hopefully this group will keep me motivated!