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

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

Rena wrote: "New to this group and just wondering what a 'Buddy Read' is? My guess is that it's a book that you read with another person and discuss between you? As opposed to the 'group read', which gets dis..."

That is correct. If a couple people show an interest in reading a book and want to have a discussion it can go here. Sometimes it is fun to read a book with someone else and get their take on it. Just another opportunity to discuss and read!

I just want to remind everyone to be respectful of everyone's choices in the group. We all have different opinions and sometimes books have different appeals to others. I listed every book that was nominated, so please be considerate! Thanks!

Welcome to the group Anne! I hope that you enjoy it! I love A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. I have read that 3 or 4 times and it never gets old. Thanks for joining and have fun reading some new shoulda read classics, hopefully your shelf will not grow too out of control! :)

Kelly wrote: "Yay! I've always wanted to read it and I have a free ebook."

I'm glad that you can join in Kelly! I've missed you! Here's hoping to lots of extra time to read!

I have a feeling that any of his books will be an enjoyable read. He has such a wonderful way of telling a story. Are you two up for reading another one next year sometime?

Hello and welcome to the group Sarah! I hope that grad school gives you lots of spare time! Happy reading!

Sounds good to me.

This is the November childrens read, and it is also part of the book challenge. Happy reading!

No,this is not the John Jakes book that was made into a miniseries with the handsome Patrick Swayze, but the earlier classic by Elizabeth Gaskill. It is the November group read and it is also in the list of books for the book challenge. Happy reading everyone!

I was wondering when you all wanted the buddy read to start? I have the poll going until Dec. 31st if that is too long, please let me know and it can be shortened.

Hello and welcome to the group Jen and Desiree! I'm glad that you joined and I hope that you enjoy the group!
Desiree, it does make a difference in abridged/nonabridged versions in classics. In some ways it is like edited for TV movies, the story just seems to lack something.
Jim, that is so true.
Jen, I hope you don't cringe at all my punctuation and spelling mistakes. I just had it pointed out to me that I spelled usurper wrong, so maybe, I need to spell check everything!

Magda wrote: "Have you read Sarah Dunant? I started off on her Birth of Venus and find all her books both riveting and informative about the historical period in which they are set.

Of course, I'd love it if yo..."

No, I have not heard of her before! I will have to go pick up one of her books, which would you recommend?
Wow , congrats on being published! I'll check you book out also.

Oh, and just to let you know JeniLynn, none of our threads are ever closed in the book discussions, so if you want to comment on other ones please feel free to do so! That is what the group is all about!

JeniLynn wrote: "I'm a bit late in this discussion, but I JUST became a member of this group while finishing the last pages of The Count of Monte Cristo! Really loved the book and was surprised to love the ending a..."

Wonderful JeniLynn! I would have to agree with you. That is a great analysis!

Magda wrote: "what sort of books do you like reading for book clubs?"

I'm game reading anything for book clubs. This one is centered around the classics, but I have a IRL club that reads anything that the hostess wants to read for that month. I have read some wonderful books that I never would have picked up due to that club! Well, that also includes this one too.

Dawn wrote: "Got a question - I organize a book club and was curious about your "buddy reads." Is this a book you've selected that pairs well with the book of the month? Thanks! Dawn"

Most of the buddy reads just start between two people who want to read the same book and it is different than the monthly group read. There is no rhyme or reason to them. The Pere Goriot started when I saw the Music Man and wondered if anyone had read Balzac. Rather random!

Magda wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Hello everyone! I'm excited that you joined our group and can't wait to have some wonderful discussion with you. I was doing some housecleaning and added some new folders. The child..."

HAHA! I never noticed, got it changed now! Thanks!

Dawn wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Right now, I'm trying to finish An Irish Country Courtship which I borrowed and need to get back. I'm also reading The Name of the Rose as a buddy read in..."

I didn't finish it. I got about halfway through and decided to read other things, still planning on finishing it though. The story was interesting, but all the extras was overwhelming.

Welcome Amelia and Katelyn to the group! I would have to agree with Jim, that rereading classics from high school can put a different perspective on them, but then again, I'm not in a hurry in reread Inherit the Wind. *shudder*

Ashleigh wrote: "I'm starting Anna Karenina this weeend. I can't wait to actually read it -- I love Russian literature!"

Ashleigh, have you seen The Depths of Winter Russian lit buddy read? There is a poll right now if you want to join in!