Lisa’s Comments (group member since Sep 23, 2009)

Lisa’s comments from the Should have read classics group.

Kerri wrote: "I am still reading Unbroken, which I am thoroughly enjoying but now it is overdue...darn it. I might have to break down and buy it for my new Kindle. I am also in the throws of trying to finish r..."

Hey, I just finished reading that and thought that it was an amazing story. Could not put it down.

This is the children's read for January.

Thanks to this group my classics reading has grown by leaps and bounds! Some of my favorites from this year, also include many of our group reads.
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Barbara wrote: "I finally got around to reading this book 2 days ago. It was fantastic! I have always been a fan of the various movies, but for some reason I was afraid to read the book thinking it would be hard t..."

This is a really good one to read first. Gives you a taste of Dickens but not overwhelming. Glad that you enjoyed it!

I thought that I would revive this thread since now is a good time for it. With the ending of 2011, what books are on your top reads for the year? Any surprising finds or any rereads that still charm you after so many reads? Just curious how everyone's year of reading went.

Thanks for that Jim!

Thanks for the TOC Jim. That sounds like a perfect schedule to start with and if sometime during the middle of the read, we want to extend the time period that would be easy to do. I also just downloaded the free Kindle version, might have to find a version at the library.

The winner for the Depths of Winter buddy read is Anna Karenina! This is a six week buddy read, so break out your warmest blanket, put an extra log on the fire and be prepared to enjoy some wonderful Russian lit.

Jim wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Actually, it will start in the middle of January and then go for 4-6 weeks. This gives it time for the snow to fly and to gather up enough firewood!"

If Anna Karenina wins, why don't..."

That sounds like a fine time to start this one. Does anyone have a physical copy of the book? It is hard to figure out how to do a discussion break down from my Kindle version. I think that six weeks would be a good length of time for this read. How about January 14th - March 1st? That is a little over 6 weeks.

Terrin wrote: "Isn't the group read for Anna Karenina going on in January as well?"

That is actually the Russian buddy read. It is going on in January also.

Hello and welcome to the group Tatum! I happened to get an e-reader for Christmas today and I have been downloading books like crazy all day! It can be a deadly gift! I hope that you enjoy the group and find lots of wonderful new reads and great discussions!

This is the group read for January. Please post all discussions and comments about the book here.

The new book is The Picture of Dorian Gray. Thanks for voting!

I enjoyed your breakdown of the book. These are the fun reasons for reading so called kids books, they are fun stories for the child in you, but they also have really serious underlying adult themes that can challenge you.

Laura wrote: "Zuzana wrote: "I am currently reading 3 books: The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry, The Borrowers by Mary Norton and by Charles Dickens.

I'm not..."

I think the..."

I have to agree with Laura, it does pick up much later in the book, however I almost needed a spreadsheet for all of the people that was introduced. There was times I had no clue who the people were, but I just kept reading hoping something would jog my memory.

Shawn wrote: "I have 3 books going right now 1Q84, The Wise Man's Fear, and The Secret History. I'm excited about all 3 and I have a hard time each morning deciding wh..."

I have 1Q84 on my short list to read. I have heard it is really good, what do you think so far?

The one that I remember the most was The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles. It was read to me by my 4th grade teacher and it got me hooked! I loved horses as a kid so I read everything by Marguerite Henry, Walter Farley. My parents also had some children classics with red covers that I devoured!

Hello and welcome to the group Alexa! I hope that you enjoy it and happy reading!!

I just finished this last night and must say it was pretty exciting. It was faster paced than I thought it would be, I can also see where kids would find this a fun book to read. It is fun to think about a whole other world right beneath the floorboards!

Hello and welcome to the group Shannon! Are you taking classes? I hope that you enjoy the group and enjoy all the discussions!