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Catching up on Classics (and lots more!)
The world is made up of two kinds of people: first, those who love classics, and second, those who have not yet read a classic. Be bold and join us as we tackle reading and discussing the classics. New Classics, Old Classics, Long and Short Classics, and some that exhibit potential to become a classic. If you are part of the second group of people, the classic you can love for a lifetime is just pages away. Here at "Catching up on the Classics," we primarily focus on works written in English, bu
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Introductions and Welcome
By Katy , Old School Classics · 343 posts · 586 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 343 posts · 586 views
last updated May 05, 2026 08:13AM
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Group Policy for Authors & Self Promotion
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 1 post · 705 views
last updated Jun 01, 2015 10:21AM
Announcements About Group Moderators
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 100 posts · 525 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 100 posts · 525 views
last updated Mar 10, 2026 06:15AM
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Ariel - Spoilers
By Katy , Old School Classics · 46 posts · 41 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 46 posts · 41 views
last updated 11 hours, 1 min ago
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Custom of the Country - Spoilers
By Katy , Old School Classics · 2 posts · 20 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 2 posts · 20 views
last updated Jun 09, 2026 07:14AM
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Notes of a Native Son - Spoilers
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 7 posts · 19 views
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 7 posts · 19 views
last updated Jun 05, 2026 02:17AM
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The Chrysanthemums
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 8 posts · 27 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 8 posts · 27 views
last updated Jun 08, 2026 12:26PM
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Pillars of the Earth - Spoilers Whole Book
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 79 posts · 202 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 79 posts · 202 views
last updated May 24, 2026 09:50PM
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Purpose of this Folder
By Katy , Old School Classics · 31 posts · 910 views
last updated Dec 01, 2024 11:48AM
3rd Quarter (July-September 2026) AMOK - Women in Translation - No Spoilers
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 21 posts · 33 views
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 21 posts · 33 views
last updated Jun 05, 2026 11:01AM
A Town Like Alice - No Spoilers
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 6 posts · 21 views
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 6 posts · 21 views
last updated Jun 04, 2026 05:46AM
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - No Spoilers
By Renato · 19 posts · 164 views
By Renato · 19 posts · 164 views
last updated Jun 01, 2026 12:16AM
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - SPOILERS
By Renato · 57 posts · 184 views
last updated May 31, 2026 07:01PM
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Finding New School Book Threads
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 2 posts · 461 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 2 posts · 461 views
last updated Dec 31, 2023 11:38AM
Kindred- Spoiler
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 50 posts · 118 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 50 posts · 118 views
last updated Jun 02, 2026 12:11PM
Norwegian Wood - Spoiler Thread
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 13 posts · 50 views
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 13 posts · 50 views
last updated May 30, 2026 09:55AM
Dandelion Wine - Spoilers
By Katy , Old School Classics · 56 posts · 99 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 56 posts · 99 views
last updated May 20, 2026 11:14AM
Kindred - No Spoiler
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 32 posts · 96 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 32 posts · 96 views
last updated May 11, 2026 09:03PM
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Finding Old School Book Threads
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 2 posts · 410 views
last updated Jan 31, 2024 06:17PM
Maurice - Spoiler Thread
By Katy , Old School Classics · 45 posts · 53 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 45 posts · 53 views
last updated 8 hours, 17 min ago
Moby Dick: Author, Background, & Entire Book -Spoilers
By Katy , Old School Classics · 115 posts · 271 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 115 posts · 271 views
last updated Jun 08, 2026 01:44AM
Sonnets from the Portuguese - Spoilers
By Katy , Old School Classics · 152 posts · 56 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 152 posts · 56 views
last updated Jun 04, 2026 05:22PM
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Short Story Classics
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 1 post · 731 views
last updated Sep 01, 2015 05:35AM
Good-Bye, Mr. Chips - May 2026
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 37 posts · 60 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 37 posts · 60 views
last updated 8 hours, 29 min ago
The Lifted Veil - March 2026
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 8 posts · 65 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 8 posts · 65 views
last updated May 01, 2026 12:57PM
2BR02B - April 2026
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 50 posts · 70 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 50 posts · 70 views
last updated Apr 18, 2026 01:51PM
The Immortal - July 2024
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 31 posts · 91 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 31 posts · 91 views
last updated Mar 29, 2026 06:37AM
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Current Buddy Read Schedule
By Sara , Buddy Reads · 1 post · 463 views
last updated Nov 30, 2021 06:37PM
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Buddy Read Requests
By Sara , Buddy Reads · 570 posts · 336 views
By Sara , Buddy Reads · 570 posts · 336 views
last updated Jun 09, 2026 04:49AM
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Don Quixote Part I Spoilers
By Katy , Old School Classics · 145 posts · 276 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 145 posts · 276 views
last updated May 25, 2026 02:45AM
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Don Quixote Part II Spoilers
By Katy , Old School Classics · 138 posts · 206 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 138 posts · 206 views
last updated Mar 23, 2024 03:53PM
August 2026 Old School Classics Nominations
By Katy , Old School Classics · 18 posts · 45 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 18 posts · 45 views
last updated 12 hours, 41 min ago
August 2026 New School Classics Nominations
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 18 posts · 48 views
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 18 posts · 48 views
last updated Jun 08, 2026 03:24AM
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Master Short Story/Novella List for Monthly Polling
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 95 posts · 425 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 95 posts · 425 views
last updated Jun 07, 2024 09:35AM
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Current & Planned Reading
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 267 posts · 203 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 267 posts · 203 views
last updated 9 hours, 34 min ago
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Got a Question?
By Katy , Old School Classics · 37 posts · 140 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 37 posts · 140 views
last updated Apr 22, 2026 03:42AM
What Book(s) have you just Bought, Ordered or Taken Delivery Of?
By Katy , Old School Classics · 42 posts · 86 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 42 posts · 86 views
last updated May 28, 2026 10:00AM
Just Talking
By Katy , Old School Classics · 161 posts · 194 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 161 posts · 194 views
last updated May 27, 2026 10:27PM
How many have you read? (Reading the books on our group bookshelf)
By Lynn · 62 posts · 130 views
By Lynn · 62 posts · 130 views
last updated Feb 02, 2026 01:58PM
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2026 Challenge Buffet- Fingers Crossed, Something for Everyone
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 63 posts · 192 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 63 posts · 192 views
last updated May 08, 2026 06:07PM
Sara's Gotta Lose Some Weight Buffet
By Sara , Buddy Reads · 298 posts · 124 views
By Sara , Buddy Reads · 298 posts · 124 views
last updated 2 hours, 24 min ago
Kathleen's Favorite Author Focused Buffet
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 140 posts · 85 views
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 140 posts · 85 views
last updated 14 hours, 0 min ago
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2026 Bingo Plus Challenge
By Katy , Old School Classics · 26 posts · 138 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 26 posts · 138 views
last updated Dec 14, 2025 09:41PM
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Description Personal Challenges
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 127 posts · 906 views
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 127 posts · 906 views
last updated Jan 08, 2026 06:05AM
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Personal Challenges Connections
By Katy , Old School Classics · 48 posts · 114 views
By Katy , Old School Classics · 48 posts · 114 views
last updated Apr 08, 2026 06:39AM
Anisha's books: Read It Quote It
By Anisha Inkspi… · 56 posts · 83 views
By Anisha Inkspi… · 56 posts · 83 views
last updated Jun 05, 2026 08:43AM
April's To Be Read Challenges Ongoing Since 2025
By April · 44 posts · 61 views
By April · 44 posts · 61 views
last updated May 29, 2026 06:40PM
Lynn's 2025 Bingo Card - Going for Blackout - Completed
By Lynn · 103 posts · 92 views
By Lynn · 103 posts · 92 views
last updated Jan 02, 2026 05:53AM
What folktales have you been reading?
By Cynda Reads · 20 posts · 93 views
By Cynda Reads · 20 posts · 93 views
last updated May 15, 2026 08:53AM
Christmas Reading Traditions
By Sara , Buddy Reads · 27 posts · 56 views
By Sara , Buddy Reads · 27 posts · 56 views
last updated Dec 23, 2025 12:12PM
July 2026 Old School Classics Nominations
By Katy , Old School Classics · 29 posts · 66 views
last updated May 15, 2026 01:59PM
3rd Quarter (July-September 2026) Long Read
By Bob , Short Story Classics · 27 posts · 59 views
last updated May 15, 2026 04:31AM
July 2026 New School Classics Nominations
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 30 posts · 65 views
last updated May 14, 2026 07:24PM
June 2026 Old School Classics Nominations
By Katy , Old School Classics · 23 posts · 72 views
last updated Apr 14, 2026 09:40PM
June 2026 New School Classics Nominations
By Kathleen , New School Classics · 29 posts · 69 views
last updated Apr 14, 2026 07:41PM
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