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[Tytti]

Maarit wrote: "I also haven't seen it in any bookstores around here"

I saw it at Akateeminen. I've read most of the Sherlock stories as a kid, but not all were translated/available in our library then. So now I can't remember what I have read and what not... I have the 56 short stories in English, though. And yep, there just were so many of you, and us, there.

[Lisa]

Hi! My name is Lisa and I just graduated from High School. While trying to stay mentally sharp this summer I've decided to read the classics and would love to have a group to read them with. This group seems perfect for the task! I just hope I can keep up on the readings:)

[MK]

Wonderful! Hi Lisa, welcome :)

[Robert]

hello my name is Robert, I am an avid reader of books ranging from Charles Dickens to John Green.
I live for expanding my mind through reading.

[MK]

Robert wrote: "hello my name is Robert, I am an avid reader of books ranging from Charles Dickens to John Green.
I live for expanding my mind through reading."

Hi Robert! Welcome :).I also really dig the way great books turn your brain on.

[Tytti]

Hello, Marc, I just "found" a copy of Steinbeck's The Wayward Bus. I have never read anything by him, I just recognize the names of his novels. I guess he just feels very "American" to me. Hopefully some day I'll manage to read it...

[MK]

Hi Marc, welcome!

Tytti, I haven't read that one. I added it to my tbr :).

[MK]

Marc wrote: "...and have read alot of John Steinbeck and Graham Greene "

I had to look up Graham Greene. I love Steinbeck, so I figured I should check out your other mentioned, b/c I'd likely enjoy that as well :). I recently have added both The Quiet American and Our Man in Havana, by Greene to my tbr. Now, if I could just manage to find time to read one of them ... :p

[Tytti]

Yes, Marc, I sort of knew he must be one of the better authors. (There are not that many who have won both Pulitzer and Nobel. We had a pub quiz question about that but the answer was Faulkner, we answered Hemingway.) I just don't have a "feel" about him as a writer, though I have seen East of Eden and maybe some other movie, too.

MK, you didn't know Greene? I have had The Quiet American on my "mental list" for a long time, I think I once even borrowed it from the library but failed to read it. It's one of those books I have seen/read referances in other places.

Oh, and I think you better add Scènes de la Vie de Bohème, I know what you are like. Not that many books have been adapted into operas (and into films by Kaurismäki and others and into a musical Rent).

[MK]

Tytti wrote: "MK, you didn't know Greene? I have had The Quiet American on my "mental list" for a long time, I think I once even borrowed it from the library but failed to read it. It's one of those books I have seen/read referances in other places. ..."


No, I'm really terrible with names. I just added two of his to my tbr in April b/c they sounded great, but the name didn't stick in my memory.

[MK]

Marc wrote: "i think you will like Our Man in Havanna - it was written before the James Bond books/movies came into being.. some even say he was the inspiration for Ian Fleming (or so I read) ..."

Thx, Marc :). I think I recall reading that, about possibly being inspirartion for Bond. Not sure now, it feels familiar tho.

[Aleta]

Thank you MK, nice to meet you :)

Lol me too. Hmmm, poetry and short stories, can't say I've read much of that either. I've really been wanting to read some, but with poems I can't figure out if it's necessary to analyze them when reading them, hence have been hesitant to begin lol :)
Glad to hear this really is a casual group - they're the best ones!

[Tytti]

MK wrote: "No, I'm really terrible with names. I just added two of his to my tbr in April b/c they sounded great, but the name didn't stick in my memory."

I quess the famous sentence is the one that has stick to my mind: "I never knew a man who had better motives for all the trouble he caused". Also I find it interesting that this was written a decade before the Vietnam war. I think Greene was pretty farsighted in the matter.

[MK]

Aleta wrote: "Thank you MK, nice to meet you :)

Lol me too. Hmmm, poetry and short stories, can't say I've read much of that either. I've really been wanting to read some, but with poems I can't figure out if i..."

Poetry - WHOOOSH! right over my head ;-). I totally got caught out about that yesterday, too, in the Lolita book discussion ;-)

[MK]

Tytti wrote: "I quess the famous sentence is the one that has stick to my mind: "I never knew a man who had better motives for all the trouble he caused". Also I find it interesting that this was written a decade before the Vietnam war. I think Greene was pretty farsighted in the matter. ..."

Yes, he sounds like an author well worth reading. I just have to find the time :p

Too many book clubs! I'm going to have to start paring down on some. I don't WANT to tho. The books always sound SO great. LOL

My speedreading idea ended up sounding like a bad idea. I guess I'll have to be a grown up about it, and moderate. :D

[Eusebius]

Greetings! I'm Eusebius Clay from Baltimore, MD. Please don't make fun of my name. For the most part, I am caught up on classics, but there are a few holes I would like to patch up. Still haven't added all of the books I have read. Working on it. Cheers!

[Tytti]

Eusebius wrote: "Greetings! I'm Eusebius Clay from Baltimore, MD. Please don't make fun of my name."

At first I thought your father must have been a fan of Portuguese football but it seems I was thinking of Eusébio...

[lucy]

Hi my names Lucy. I have been quite an avid Fantasy reader for a while but recently wanted to start branching out. I picked up a copy of Wuthering Heights and ended up really enjoying it. I am now onto Jane Eyre and excited about all the books that lay before me.

I have been in Fantasy groups and really enjoyed community reads, so im looking forward to joining you guys on your book adventures.

[MK]

Hi Eusebius Clay, Hi Lucy! Welcome to you both :)

Eusebius, we have 3-4 choices each month, so hopefully you'll find a few that you'll be interested in. And Lucy, I love Fantasy as well, one of my favorite genres. I agree, reading with a group is very enjoyable. I love to hear others takes on the same book. So many times I see something I would never have seen otherwise.

[lucy]

I know, it's great having other people to talk to about the books your reading.

Really wished I had found this group sooner, as you have read books I would have liked to have read with you. At least I have the old threads to read through if I decide to read them anyway.

[MK]

lucy wrote: "I know, it's great having other people to talk to about the books your reading.

Really wished I had found this group sooner, as you have read books I would have liked to have read with you. At lea..."

Yes, the old threads stay open. Add your comments if you read some, Lucy :). Also, each month we have a 'revisit the shelf' group read, where one of the books that have already been read by the group is featured again. So you can nominate past books for new group reads.

[Aleta]

MK wrote: "Aleta wrote: "Thank you MK, nice to meet you :)

Lol me too. Hmmm, poetry and short stories, can't say I've read much of that either. I've really been wanting to read some, but with poems I can't f..."

Lol! :) I've been contemplating whether or not to try reading Lolita - my "gentle" soul may make it impossible for me to read it without throwing up over the whole creepy-old-teacher-affair-with-really-young-pupil-thing! I'm honestly afraid to read it (yes I am THAT much of a wimp! ;)

Oh, the old group-read threads stay open? That's great! I've been meaning to read War & Peace for a while now and would love to do it with a discussion, but with only a month to go, finishing it in time would be nigh impossible :b

[MK]

Aleta wrote: "Lol! :) I've been contemplating whether or not to try reading Lolita - my "gentle" soul may make it impossible for me to read it without throwing up over the whole creepy-old-teacher-affair-with-really-young-pupil-thing! I'm honestly afraid to read it (yes I am THAT much of a wimp! ;)

Oh, the old group-read threads stay open? That's great! I've been meaning to read War & Peace for a while now and would love to do it with a discussion, but with only a month to go, finishing it in time would be nigh impossible :b "


I am struggling hard with Lolita, that's for sure! The writing is AMAZING, though. And he's not even a native English speaker! I'm going to look to read something else by Nabokov after. Maybe Pale Fire, which is one he's supposed to be famous for.

No worries on only one month left for War & Peace. I got swept away by other things just a couple weeks in, and am only just hoping to get back to it next week. I'll be finishing late, and I know others are too. Jump in!!

Hopefully some of those who finish and/or are further on, will still be interested in answering us straggler's questions :D

eta - ps - yep! Old threads always open and available for diving into, whenever it strikes your fancy. :)

[MK]

double ps! It's even worse than a teacher-pupil affair -- he's her stepfather, which means she can't escape him at home, no safe refuge!

[Aleta]

Yikes, what a creep! Maybe I should try reading something else by Nabokov at some point, instead of starting with something that disturbing. I can't imagine how trying it must be to write a book like that...

Not sure I'll have the time to get W&P started yet - so much to read so little time! :b I feel like I have so many books to catch up on - most of the books on my read-shelf here are children's/YA ones LOL. I used to read constantly, but then sickness started preventing me from it; this year is the first since I was a teen that I've been able to be read properly again :) Which means I'm seriously lacking in the serious, adult section of the library! :b

[lucy]

MK wrote: "lucy wrote: "I know, it's great having other people to talk to about the books your reading.

Really wished I had found this group sooner, as you have read books I would have liked to have read wit..."

Thats great! Im also wanting to read W + P. I might be able to start with it next month.

[MK]

Aleta, sorry to hear about your sickness. I hear you on the books/time balance equation :)

lol on serious/adult section! I'm agnostic to age target, I just like good reading :D (The Secret Garden is amazing, for example!)



Lucy, great! and welcome to the W&P read! I'll see you there next month, I'm sure, as I know I'll be late finishing.

[Aleta]

Thank you, MK :) At least I'm getting better now and able to read again, woohoo!

Definitely with you on that, as long as it's a good book, who cares what agegroup it's for! But after years of only being able to read maybe one chick-lit a year, I feel the need to read some more heavy books lol ;)
Maybe I should read that book some day. I've had 'A Little Princess' by the same author on my tbr list for years now. I watched both movie versions of it over and over again as a kid, it's just such a sweet story!

[MK]

Aleta wrote: "...Maybe I should read that book some day. I've had 'A Little Princess' by the same author on my tbr list for years now. I watched both movie versions of it over and over again as a kid, it's just such a sweet story! "

Oh, that's so funny! I just started listening to that audiobook on Sunday. Just a little bit yesterday, and the day before. Beautiful book

[Simona]

Okay, well... hello everyone! I don't usually do these introductions, I rather stay in a shadow as a silent stalker but I thought I might try it this time.

My name's Simona and I am from Slovakia. Recently I developed a huge affection for old classic books and am trying to get through of many of them. Books definitely can make people smarter and I think that classics are one of the best choices for this.

Just yesterday I finished War and Peace. I must admit, it was quite challenging. I liked it, but the length was sometimes a little bit frustrating. Tonight I am planning to start Lady Chatterley's Lover so I am curious how I'm gonna like it.

(Is it necessary to mention that I am writing this instead of studying for a maths exam? Long live procrastination... Ok ok, I'm going now. Really.)

[MK]

Hi Simona! Welcome :)

I'm glad you decided to say hello instead of lurk. I just saw your comments in some of the challenge threads, and appreciated your contributions.

Huge wtg on W&P. Impressive ^5! (that means 'high-five')


Good luck on exam!

[Kimberly]

Hello I'm Kimberly I live in Michigan , I have 5 children and 3 grand children and love books!! And reading is my favorite past time I also enjoy gardening and resale shopping and flea markets and spending time at my favorite book stores and coffee shops :-) I'm happy to be a part of this group reading the classic are special to me and sharing with them my children is a delight !

[MK]

Kimberly wrote: "Hello I'm Kimberly I live in Michigan , I have 5 children and 3 grand children and love books!! And reading is my favorite past time I also enjoy gardening and resale shopping and flea markets and ..."


Hey, Kimberly, welcome to you :)
We're the same age ^_^. My husband is from Wisconsin (central). Looking forward to reading some books with you. See you in the stacks!

[MK]

Stephy wrote: "Hi there,
Don't think I've introduced myself to this group yet so here it goes:
My name is Stephy, I love reading its been a huge part of my life since I was a lot younger. One of my biggest readin..."

Fun on painting! Well, on all of it. Such an interesting assortment of hobbies :).

Hi Stephy, welcome to you! Looking forward to seeing you in the stacks :D.

[Kimberly]

MK wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Hello I'm Kimberly I live in Michigan , I have 5 children and 3 grand children and love books!! And reading is my favorite past time I also enjoy gardening and resale shopping and ..."

Thank you :-)

[Kimberly]

Stephy wrote: "Hi there,
Don't think I've introduced myself to this group yet so here it goes:
My name is Stephy, I love reading its been a huge part of my life since I was a lot younger. One of my biggest readin..."

Hello Stephy ,
Welcome to the group !

[Maarit]

Hi Stephy and welcome to the group! Also, it's also nice to see other Diablo 3 addict in here as I'm hooked on it, too :D.

[Elena]

Hi! Elena from MA, here. I started War and Peace a couple of weeks ago in another on-line group but it turns out I'm the only person actually reading.
Glad to find this group!

[Aleta]

MK wrote: "Oh, that's so funny! I just started listening to that audiobook on Sunday. Just a little bit yesterday, and the day before. Beautiful book "

I'm so sorry, I didn't get the notification for this for some reason *spock eyebrow of wonderment* Never trust technology to deliver a message ;)
Was it as good as the movie(s)? :) I only have it as an ebook and I very, very rarely read those... Give me some proper paper books, I enjoy that so much more lol :b

[MK]

Elena wrote: "Hi! Elena from MA, here. I started War and Peace a couple of weeks ago in another on-line group but it turns out I'm the only person actually reading.
Glad to find this group!"

Hi Elena! Welcome :)

We have a W&P read in progress at the moment, different folks at different paces. Our book threads always remain open, so jump in, the water's fine :). Here's the link the W&P folder - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

[MK]

Aleta wrote: "MK wrote: "Oh, that's so funny! I just started listening to that audiobook on Sunday. Just a little bit yesterday, and the day before. Beautiful book "

I'm so sorry, I didn't get the notification ..."

heh, gr notifications can get lost! That's happened to me too. I haven't picked it back up, I had just started listening to it while I was working on something, and haven't gotten back to it. I really loved The Secret Garden, so I wanted to hear another one of her stories. Later in the summer I'll return to it. :)

[Aleta]

I do that all the time with books, and then one day I suddenly realize I never finished it and it's been 6 months and then I have to start all over on the book lol! :P

[MK]

Aleta wrote: "I do that all the time with books, and then one day I suddenly realize I never finished it and it's been 6 months and then I have to start all over on the book lol! :P"

yep! exactly so ... heh

[Ashley]

My name is Ashley and I'm a senior at CSU-Pueblo in Colorado majoring in biology. I'm both a work study for the math and physics department here as well as an undergraduate research assistant to one of the doctorate professors here. Basically I get up really early and go catch birds!
I'll read just about anything, but my preferences change with my mood. I love classics (well, most of them anyway), but when I need a break from them I can read biographies, science fiction, fantasy, steampunk, mystery, or anything I feel looks interesting and captivating.

[Sanne]

Hi everyone! I'm Sanne. Just joined Goodreads :) My goal for this summer is to catch up on my classics! I live in the Netherlands and I'm a teacher in special education and I love it. Hope to get some inspiration from you guys :)

[Andrea AKA Catsos Person]

Howdy Sanne! Welcome!

[Shawn]

Hi, I am Shawn from Michigan. Ienjoy reading and embroidery.

[MK]

Hiya Ashley, Sanne, and Shawn! Welcome to you :)

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Hi
Welcome all of our newest members.
I've been out of town for the past few weeks and its nice to see so many new faces.

[John]

Ciao, my name is John a draftsman from near Portland, Or. Until about five years ago I was one of those people that never ever read any novels. Kurt Vonnegut changed that for me. Now I'm reading or listening to an audiobook every change I get. I'm behind the eight ball on the classics and feel almost a sense of duty to read them. Huge fan of Dickens, Austin, and Hemingway. I'm just looking for classics to fall in love with and people to talk about them with.