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

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

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 The James Mason Book Club. It is interesting, but I'm having a hard time understanding some of it, since many paragraphs are in Latin.
Soon, I will read The Kite Runner for the book club that meets in my home town. I think that I'm addicted to book clubs!:)

Andrea wrote: "I think Count of Monte Cristo is a good choice. I have also always wanted to try The Woman in White"

Darn it! We read The Woman in Whiteas a group read in October of last year. I highly recommend it though, it is quite good. There is a thread for it under book discussions if you are interested.

Alright, for now we have Frankenstein, The Count of Monte Cristo and Wuthering Heights. If anyone has any more suggestions, please feel free to nominate, if not we can have a group poll(never done that) around the first of April and see which everyone picks! Does that sound ok?

Joy wrote: "I know what you mean. My "to read" shelf (my literal one in my home) is full and overflowing. I set a goal for myself of 100 books this year ... and I'm moving right along, have read 21 already and..."

Wow! 100 books! That is awesome! Goo luck on that!

Hi there Jillian! Welcome to the group!

I'm not sure about criteria either. Sometimes I'm not sure what makes a classic either. Still trying to figure that out.

I have it on my list to read again, but it just keeps getting pushed to the back of the line. If no new books were published for three years, I might get caught up with my books! :)

Hello there Carol! Welcome to the group!

Welcome Kelly! It is sure nice to have you back! You forgot to mention that I have been pestering you every chance that I get! LOL!

I have read that Adams intended this to be a roadtrip story for his kids, then they urged him to write it down. He insists that there is not a lot of symbolism, but after reading it, I'm struck by the religious overtones sprinkled throughout the book.
Also, after reading 1984, it struck me how Orwellian the Erfafa warren is. Everything is controlled and managed.

Carolyn wrote: "I'm going to start a bit of a discussion here - something "safe" if you haven't made it to the end...

One of my strongest memories from this book is the great way it explores what it means to be a..."

I must agree with you Carolyn, Hazel is a great example of a leader. He knows his rabbit's strengths and uses them well. He also is courageous as a leader. Willing to send his people, as well, as go himself. I enjoy how he has his self-doubts, but rises to the occasion and makes a decision instead of becoming bogged down is the minutia. He is a good leadership example!

Welcome to Meredith and Barbie! I hope that you enjoy the group!

Kaila wrote: "Ellen wrote: "I won Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dreadfully Ever After, and I'm glad I won't receive it for a while. I still need to read [book:Pride and Prejudice and Zombies|58..."

I have that on my TR pile, I was hoping that it was good. Disappointing to hear that it was disappointing! Ha!

Welcome to the group Laura! I hope that you enjoy the group and good luck with Hugo, I feel for you!

Ellen wrote: "I won Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dreadfully Ever After, and I'm glad I won't receive it for a while. I still need to read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies which I..."

Way to go Ellen! Congrats! That is great!

At least, it did not ruin your chance to win another book! Nice review by the way.

Congratulations Amy!! Woohoo! That does sound like a good book! Maybe, it will balance out the other one?:)

Sure, no problem! My kids like The Foot Book also!

They can count up to five and since he was the youngest, he got that designation.

My this story does keep you reading. I keep thinking about the rabbits that my sons had and how they acted compared to Hazel and Fiver. Rabbits are quite smart, but hard to imagine them talking as ours hardly ever made a sound.