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[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Daisy, it is just fine that you posted on The Turn of the Screw before your introduction. But I am glad to get to know you a bit more -- I love your comments.

[Daisy]

Kathy, you have some really interesting TBR books. Love the quote by Anthony. Have you seen the book Tillie the Terrible Swede: How One Woman, a Sewing Needle, and a Bicycle Changed History by Sue Stauffacher? I recently purchased it for my niece, but I loved it. lol

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Oh Daisy. I so have to read that book now! And yes, I am quite the eclectic reader. A bit of everything.

by Sue Stauffacher

[Susan]

Hello all, I'm a mild mannered banker by day and avid reader and writer by night. Living in upper Washington State. I love a good drama, historic or travel adventure. A sap for inspirational and beautiful design books too. Poetry is my new love.

[Sue]

Hi all, I'm Sue, 43, I live in Minnesota. I was recently laid off, but worked as a computer programmer. I decided earlier this year to make a concious effort to read more and fit in classics I've missed. Then I read

and really got more drawn into reading more than I have been for a while, though I've always read. I love it. Like Lisa above, I also use the audible app along with reading something else.
I am currently reading
and listening to :)

but I want to join in the Dec discussion on at least one of the two chosen books here :)

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Susan and Sue. Glad to have you both here. Always nice to meet more friends over books.

[Sue]

Lisa, I'll definitely be looking into the audiobook app... didn't know about it :)

Kathy... thanks for the welcome.

[Rituj]

Hello everyone! :)
I'm Rituj. I live in New Delhi in India. I studied Economics at college and now work in Financial Research Services Industry. Although I've always been interested in reading, it's only of late that I've started reading more regularly. Better late than never, as they say. And what better than Classics to get the hands deck on! ;-)
Looking forward to share some common and more importantly,some uncommon ideas with people out here.
:)

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Rituj! Glad you are getting back into reading -- it's a great hobby and this group is a nice way to meet people who love to read.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Ashley. Hope we can help with your 50 books goal. Glad to have you reading with us.

[Tytti]

Hi,

I am Tytti from Finland. I used to read a lot but then school and everything came and I couldn't stay up reading after midnight anymore... So now I am trying to actually finish books I have started (I get bored easily) and I find that classics are generally worth finishing, I am not so sure about others. They are also usually translated and available at the libraries. (I read Gone with the Wind in three days when I was 11 and have been trying to find something equally gripping ever since but all other heroines have felt either stupid or boring compared to Scarlett. :-/)

I am not good with challenges because I tend to read sporadically and I think I should now read the books I actually own... I have a few Finnish classics, too, that I really should and would like to read. Even the alphabet one seems to be destined to fail because two of my thickest books are written by authors whose surnames starts with W... But anyway, I am interested in classics and try to catch up with all those lists of "100 books you should read".

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Tytti! So fun to meet someone from Finland. We would love to see if some of the Finnish Classics have been translated into English so that we can read with you.

Take care. Don't worry about the challenges. This is truly a no-stress group.

[Deborah]

Welcome tytti welcome to the group. I also read sporadically. I love the classics but I agree that some heroines are naive. My favorite books are Anne frank, phantom of the opera, and the picture of Dorian Gray

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Cool, Ashley. That sounds like a good winter evening idea.

[Tytti]

Kathy wrote: "Welcome Tytti! So fun to meet someone from Finland. We would love to see if some of the Finnish Classics have been translated into English so that we can read with you."

Some of the most famous are, though I've heard that the translations are not all of the best quality and/or they are abridged. I added the ones I know on one list, this link should show my votes (not really in order) https://www.goodreads.com/list/user_v....

Mika Waltari, Väinö Linna, Aleksis Kivi, Juhani Aho and F.E. Sillanpää (won Nobel) are older authors, Sofi Oksanen is contemporary but acclaimed. The Kalevala is probably the most famous book of them all.

Under the North Star trilogy tells a story of a Finnish family from 1880s to 1950s and I can tell you that a lot happened during those years. The Unknown Soldier is notoriously difficult to translate because of all the dialects that also tell a lot about the characters. But it's an anti-war war novel, based on Linna's own experiences during the Continuation War. (It was a very important book for Finnish veterans.) Also I believe The Egyptian was my father's favourite book so it might be an emotional read for me (but the English edition is probably abridged). There are some older female authors, too, but I am not sure if they are translated...

[Tytti]

Deborah wrote: "Welcome tytti welcome to the group. I also read sporadically. I love the classics but I agree that some heroines are naive. My favorite books are Anne frank, phantom of the opera, and the picture ..."

I read Anne Frank when I was quite young, I can't really remember what I thought about it then. I've seen the Phantom musical in London and thought it was great, should find the book sometimes. Dorian Gray is one of the books I am planning to read next year, it has been sitting on my shelf for years now...

Oh, and my problem with challenges is that I like the idea of them but knowing myself I also know that I won't do well in them...

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Thanks, Tytti. The Egyptian is already on my TBR list and I've added a couple of the others you mentioned.

[Valter]

Hi my name is Valter (yes spelled with a V...). I am originally from Brazil but live in New Hampshire. I am excited to be part of this group because I have not been reading like I used too and want to jump back on the wagon. Since I joined a little late, I been trying to finish at least Around the world in 80 days before the end of the month. Hope to tackle Jane Austen's novel after :)

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Valter. So glad to have you here and back to reading!

[Daisy]

Ashley wrote:"If you enjoyed the book, it might be worth checking out the film as well."

Ashley, sorry, I just saw your post. Don't know how I could have missed it. Thank you for the movie recommendation. That sounds like a great class.

[Emily]

Hi! My name is Emily. I'm from El Paso, Texas. I love the classics and while i have read many of them, i still have a huge pile that i have collected throughout the years that remain unread. My favorite authors are Dickens and Marquez. I love thought provoking literature and dark humor lit.

I have 3 kids, 2 still at home and three schnauzers. My life is quite busy as i work full time too but i want to make more time for the things i enjoy, especially reading!!!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Emily! Thanks for introducing yourself so that we can get to know you a bit better. What is your favorite Marquez book?

[Emily]

Favorite Marquez novel... That's tough. It's a toss up between One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Both good ones.

[Lisa]

Hey there! I'm Lisa.
I love to read plays, poetry, and anything that has an interesting plot regardless of genre.

I'm kinda new to GoodReads.
Reading as well as writing is something I enjoy regardless of the time of day.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Lisa! Great to have another reader here. I look forward to your comments.

[Amanda]

Hi everyone! I'm Amanda and I'm from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. One of my goals for 2014 is to read more books. I'm a huge film buff so the majority of my free time is spent watching movies but I think I can watch a few less movies in order to make time for more reading. I joined this group because I'm interested in reading the classics. I tend to gravitate toward more contemporary novels so I hope this group will motivate me to expand my horizons :)

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Amanda. Thank you for letting us know a bit more about yourself. We have several books in line for reads. I hope at least one of them is of interest to you. I look forward to your comments.

[Jayme]

Hello! I'm Jayme, and I live in Alabama. I teach seventh grade English. I am married and have an eighteen-month-old son. I am trying to provide myself with a little motivation to read more, and I prefer to read books whose characters will not be immediately forgotten. I am also trying to lose weight; if anyone is on a fitness quest via MyFitnessPal or Couch to 5K, I'd love to be buddies! All right, happy reading!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Jayme! I retired from teaching a year ago. I loved my job and the students, but it came time for a change. So I now have more time to read.

I am also on a fitness quest this year. Last year I rode my first century (bike) and loved it. I want to do it with less pain and in a faster time this year.

[Jayme]

Kathy wrote: "Welcome Jayme! I retired from teaching a year ago. I loved my job and the students, but it came time for a change. So I now have more time to read.

I am also on a fitness quest this year. Last yea..."

It's always great to meet fellow educators. Things have changed so much just since I was in school; I'm glad to you had the courage to do what you needed to do when the time came for a change.

I don't know how much I will be following along with the group, exactly. I am on a rather limited budget, and I have TONS of books that I consider to be classics that sit on my shelf unread. I am about to start reading Tess of the d'Urbervilles (don't know how to italicize, sorry). If the group ever reads a book that I actually own, I will be in, though! Here's hoping! Have a great day, and thank you for the warm welcome.

[Tytti]

I am only a daughter of a teacher. My father taught 38 years at a elementary school, 3rd to 6th graders.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Thomas! Nice to have you here. You should nominate Water Music for one of our monthly reads. Enjoy and I look forward to your comments in the threads.

[Shammiul]

Hello Everyone! I am Shammiul, I live in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I am single, never married, no children, heterosexual!. I am here to get reviews of the classics and then gonna collect that book to read and discover the world of classic by that. I am new to this group but not new to goodreads. I am very happy to be a part of this group and I wish and hope, people here would take me as their friend and suggest me some really goodreads....thanks and regards from Dhaka, Bangladesh

Shammiul Haque Siraji

[Robin]

Hi everyone! My name is Robin and I live in La Quinta, CA near Palm Springs. I have been reading since I was four and I've kind of skipped the classics except what I read in school. So this group is very exciting to me. I read really anything especially biographies and fiction. Thank you for organizing this group!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Shammiul & Robin. We are glad you found us and joined.

[Cheryl]

Hello. My name is Cheryl. I listen to a book while I am finishing a crochet project. I also read historical fiction and mysteries.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Cheryl. I love to crochet too. And everyone needs a good mystery. Hope you join in some of our monthly reads here.

[Michelle]

Hello everyone, Kathy found me lurking in the shadows and asked me to step forward and introduce myself. :)
I'm a booklover who collects more books than I have time or space. During the day, I'm an accountant for my home state Oklahoma. At night, I'm a driver for 2 busy teen girls and an 11 yr old boy, ie. my kids.
I enjoy mostly mystery, thriller and historical fiction. I've had desires to read through the canon of classic literature for many years but needed a push to get me going. Hoping I can join you on some reads.

[Anastasia Kinderman]

Hello, I'm Anastasia. I loooove reading and I've been meaning to include more of the classics in my book diet. I'm a college student so my participation might be limited 'til summer but I'm very excited to be a part of this group!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Michelle & Anastasia! Thanks for introducing yourself. Feel free to comment on any of our book reads -- we keep all threads open so that people can read at their own pace or time schedule.

[Zlatka]

Hello,

My name is Zlatka and I live in Prague, Czech Republic. I am currently studying international trade.

I love learning foreign languages, so I like American literature. Reading books in English encourage me to improve the language and to enjoy reading more. Would you belive that the Czechs left out the old sport phrase in The Great Gatsby?

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Hi All
I'm Anne and just joined GR and also this group. I am a housewife with 3 grown kids and 7 grandkids. I have lots of spare time to read and like reading lots of types of books . I'm interested in reading more of the classics. I've read some but not nearly enough . I am currently reading Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell after watching the series the past few nights. Such a beautiful story !
Excited to get to know you all.

And Kathy, thank you for the special welcome note. It was nice to be noticed in a place as big as GoodReads.
I'm new here and have to add ALL my books yet !
Not sure if I'll add them now, or as I finish reading them . They are all on my Kindle .
Looking forward to meeting you all and reading with you .

[Virginia]

Hi Anne! Welcome to GR!


Thanks for the friendvite! I see we have some classic books in common. :) I love reading books by Jules Verne and Jane Austen. I've also just finished reading The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. I truly enjoyed reading it! I'm anxious to read more classics.

I just can't wait to get my hands on some of the works by Elizabeth Gaskell!! I loved watching Crandford and Return to Cranford as well. Also Wives and Daughters and especially North and South!!:)

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Anne! Glad you are here. I'm adding Cranford to my TBR list. Sounds good.

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Hi Virginia
I loved Count of Monte Cristo . Such a really good book . I'm way behind yet on adding books to my home page list. I haven't added any that I currently own, plus it's near impossible to remember every book I've ever read ,so I need to wade through some of the lists on here to see how many trigger a memory .


Kathy
Thank you for the welcome . Everyone here seems very friendly . It's a nice sized group too . Not so many people you get lost in the shuffle .
Cranford is surprisingly funny in spots.
This might sound stupid, but I'm always surprised when I read an old Classic like that (or dickens) that are so humorous in spots. I guess I think people back then were very prim and proper . It's always nice to come across some funny lines in these books.
Dickens was famous for his funny lines and descriptions, though, wasn't he ?

[Marcus]

Hello everyone, It's nice to meet you all and I hope you all are enjoying your day. The name of my book is called The Bayou Classic. I've also just finished the second installment of a series I'm working on called The Pulse, it's posted on my profile page. Feel free to comment and let me know what you think, Thanks.

The Bayou Classic by Marcus Chatman http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CWBP4VA/r... via @amazon

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome, Duane & Marcus. Hope you enjoy the classic reads that we've got going. You still have time to nominate classics for April if you are interested.

[Kim]

Hi, I'm Kim, and I'm a reading addict. I also knit, spin yarn, train dogs, and sell insurance. Most of my reading centers around classics, historical fiction, history, and scifi/fantasy, along with whatever knitting books I can get my hands on.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Kim. I love knitting too, although I still have so much to learn there. Socks and beanies are my specialty, but I really want to get into sweaters.

I think most of us here are reading addicts, some more than others.
Have a great day.