Shanea’s Comments (group member since Dec 02, 2012)

Shanea’s comments from the Classics Without All the Class group.

Shannon wrote: "Hi, I'm Shannon and just joined the group. I would say my favorite drink is water but, living in central California there is none! Really mine is green tea, but how I enjoy the "old fashioned".

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Something tells me you will be trilled this month then. Hello!

Megsterella wrote: "Hello, all. My name is Meg, I'm from the USA, and the author I find myself returning to most often is Nathaniel Hawthorne, primarily for his short stories. Tamora Pierce, a young adult author, is a..."

Ana wrote: "I'm also new in the group. Lately I haven't had much time to read so that's why I'm joining te group to feel like a commitment and force myself to read. My favorite authot is John Steinbeck and I c..."

Tia wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Tia and I am from India.
My favorite beverage would actually be any hot drink anytime (i am the person who orders the hot latte in the sweltering afternoon or gets coffee ri..."

Nakul wrote: "Hi I am Nakul. People call me Nakul only, although my parents used to call me Prince when I was a kid. I live in Bangalore, India. My favourite beverage would be freshly brewed wheat chilled beer. ..."


Cat wrote: "Hi I'm Cat and I just joined the group recently. I'm hoping to read a few classics each year mixed in with my favourite thrillers. One of my favourite authors is Thomas Hardy and I'd love to re-r..."


Hello, everyone! Sorry for ignoring some messages, but my computer kind of took a vacation without my prior notice. Now I'm back and ready to roll.

Badger wrote: "My name is David, and I live in an unheard of backwater in rural Utah, 120 miles southeast of "The Middle of Nowhere," as London's mayor Boris calls Salt Lake City. My favorite drink is Pepsi Cola ..."
Hello David. I have heard of zucchini bread, but never zucchini brownies. Curious.
I now have the badger song running through my head, so apologies if nothing makes sense.

Amy wrote: "Hi! I'm Amy Kaufman Burk, and I read everything I can get my hands on -- classic, and not-so-classic! I drink water, coffee, and red wine. I grew up in the Hollywood Hills, and now live in North Ca..."

Hi!

Ivy wrote: "Hi, guys, I'm Ivy; Jersey born and moved a bit but somehow I've recently ended up in Atlanta, Georgia. I love water but have a real knack for drinking large quantities of beer. I don't like sweets ..."

Hello Ivy!

Gary wrote: "Hello, My name is Gary and my nick-name is Eddie. I love my coffee black with no sugar. I'm well read so picking one favorite is a little difficult. But, I'll have to go with Tolstoy. And my fa..."

Hello!

Joel wrote: "Shanea wrote: "Hello. I may have fell asleep during writing my previous reply and forgotten what I was going to say, so imagine I said something witty here."

Done and done. I imagine saying witty..."
You're co-operation is much appreciated. ;) Welcome to the club.

Joel wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is Joel.
My favourite beverage would have to be water (boring, I know right). I really just didn't know what to put for that because I enjoy so many drinks: coffees and win..."

Hello. I may have fell asleep during writing my previous reply and forgotten what I was going to say, so imagine I said something witty here.

Shelia wrote: "Robert, mothers can be particular about that. I have a Steven that everyone else in his life calls Steve, and a Matthew known as Matt to everyone but me. Welcome to the group."

That's better than my brother, who is Matt 90% of the time and Matthew when the entire room is angry with him.

Rob wrote: "Hi,

My name is Rob; other than my mother no one calls me Robert.

Most frequently read authors: Hemingway, Philip Roth, Graham Greene, Kerouac and Raymond Chandler.

Guilty treat: Chocolate Chip C..."

Hello!!

Dulce wrote: "Hello, I'm Dulce and I am fron Mexico.
My favorite drinks are water and tea when i get tired of plain water.
My most read author is probably J.K. Rowling but i am excited to find new authors to lov..."
Ooh, a complete newbie to classics. Shhh. Everyone slowly encircle her and make no sudden movements so she's not frightened.


Hi.

Anna wrote: "Hi, I'm Anna. My favourite drink is tea, and the author I read the most is, um, well, it varies depending on my mood. Short list--Jasper Fforde, L. M. Montgomery, Shakespeare, Gil McNeil, and latel..."

Hello, Anna.

Maggie wrote: "Hello, my name is Maggie and I'm from Muskoka, Ontario. My favourite beverage would have to be a good cup of tea, preferably Orange Pekoe or Earl Grey Vanilla. :) I don't have an author I read most..."

Hi!!!!!

Maria wrote: "Hello
I'm Maria and I love tea (*holding a cup of tea and grinning*)
My most read author(s)? Terry Pratchett and Nabokov. I was a big fan of Nabokov a couple of years ago.
I'm from planet Earth (n..."
Hello!

Janelle wrote: "Hi I'm Janelle and I'm from Australia. My favourite beverage atm is milk and I'll have cake thanks very much (although if the others are on offer I'll probably have them too). My most read author i..."
Hello Janelle!

Sarah wrote: "Hi everyone!
My name is Sarah. My drink of choice would probably be a milky cup of tea (because that sounds better than a mojito). My most read author is definitely Terry Pratchett. I'm an avid fa..."
Hello, Sarah. Let us provide all the motivation you need. Every newbie from England likes tea, I'm starting to believe it is a trend.
Lori wrote: "Hello my name is Lori and I have recently moved to Steinbeck country (Salinas Valley area). My favorite beverage is Pepsi, but I've been trying to kick the habit in my attempt to eat healthier. I..."

Hi. Excellent author list, though J. K. Rowling doesn't even count as an author to read any more, just as a force of nature. ;)

Katrina wrote: "Hi everyone,
My name is Katrina, nickname Kat. I'm from England.
Favourite drink: Coca Cola (addicted!)
Most read author: Maeve Binchy
Cake is my fave, and I assume you mean a sweet pie in your lis..."
Hello! I made my dessert preference question rather biased with my US background, but as it was just a random conversation starter feel free to put whatever comes to your head.
Good job for working ahead on your reading list, and good luck with the completion of said list.

Chahrazad wrote: "This is an article I found and loved. A reminder why we love classics.

http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archi..."

Great article. Thanks for sharing.

Priyank wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Priyank and I'm from Arizona. My favorite beverage is a iced cold beer (nothing better to combat Arizonian heat :)) But, i am originally from India, so tea is exotic favorit..."
Hello! Don't worry about having a favorite, it's just a suggestion. Thanks for joining.

C.A. wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is Chad McGroarty and I live outside Philadelphia. I am also an author under the name, C.A. McGroarty. I write commercial literary fiction, have been writing for over a de..."
Hi!
I miss living in Philly so much. Welcome.