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[Pink]

I think a lot of people have trouble with audiobooks or need a particular set up to make them work. For me, I need earphones and mundane tasks or my mind wanders. I'd love to be able to listen to them at night, but I always fall asleep and they carry on playing, then I'm completely lost with my place!

[Andrea AKA Catsos Person]

Pink, could you put your audio cd books in iTunes, then to your iThing? In the way that one puts music cd's into iTunes?

There have been some music selections that I've wanted that were not MP3 format (old stuff) that I bought in cd and put them into iTunes and sync' d to my iPhone.

[Pink]

I think that will probably work. I do have iTunes on my computer and phone, so hopefully I can convert CDs easily. I usually use audible, so I don't know how iTunes would work to listen to, but I guess it would play as one long song?! I probably need to experiment with this.

[Powder River Rose]

Pink wrote: "I think a lot of people have trouble with audiobooks or need a particular set up to make them work. For me, I need earphones and mundane tasks or my mind wanders. I'd love to be able to listen to t..."

Hi Pink and others in the conversation. For me audiobooks need no particular set up. I download them from my library using the Overdrive Media Console app (I know though that some states/libraries use a different app), or Audible.com or ?????. There are many places to get them. Now, I don't know about all older computers but many must use the .wmf (I think that's right) files; newer computers will download any MP3 audiobook. CD's and cassettes do require a player either at home or in your vehicle but you should be able to use a CD drive on your computer with hmmmm, my memory fails me here but there is a program on a PC that opens them easily. I now have Apple products so everything is done with them plus I'm going to try out my external CD drive to listen to all the "to-read" CD's on the shelf.
I use the various apps available mainly on my phone and just carry the thing around with me everywhere....well truly not while I'm working. I don't "sit" well, always a-flutter so this is perfect for me. I have no problem with comprehension "unless" I try to do something that requires real thought like working on the computer, paying bills, etc. Painting, cooking, exercise, driving, cleaning among the many things I do, as well as sewing my western and historical costumes are not a problem (if I'm actually designing them or following specific instructions then I pause the story, I really hate to miss anything).

I also have speaking engagements so listening may not be as difficult or foreign for me as for some. Audiobooks do take some getting used to, and there are those people who don't believe that audio is really reading....but say that to any blind person and they will likely smack you. If it weren't for audiobooks there would be no way I could read more than an article in a magazine so when it dawned on me that I had all the means necessary to use audio in order to keep up with all the reading I was missing out on I was thrilled.

I never thought about converting the CD's....I'll have to look into that. Also, when I'm at home I have a bluetooth/wireless speaker that links with my devices and cuts the damage of continual use on the device speakers (and my ears from prolonged earbud useage) and it has amazing sound quality. If you have an older vehicle (like I do) that doesn't have bluetooth capabilities to link up your phone then this speaker is really good for multi-party listening. If I'm alone then my earpiece or just the phone speaker itself works fine.

One other thing, I have found that if the narrator is good (and many are) the story literally comes alive in ways that are just not possible with the written word. My imagination is peaked, my senses alert, my hunger for a great story is sated. If the narrator is poor, and I can think of a few, or the story is just bad or not my taste then the solution is easy....I just delete it.

I really like to see the movies that were made from the books I have read to see how the visual version relates to the written/narrated version. Many times I am disappointed because so much that is actually necessary to the understanding of the story is missing. That said, I wouldn't miss seeing the movie version just because they don't follow the book exactly, I would miss out on some great imaginative feats of videography. So far though, there has been only one movie imho that was far superior to the book and that was "Jungle Book." The movie changed a dull, dry story into something memorable.
In another book group I belong to many were saying they didn't notice or remember something that was in the book but with audio I think I hear more and in turn retain more. Sometimes I think there is too much noise in the written word...I know that sounds odd but my eyes get way too tired to make sense of it.

I think I'm finished now. hehehehe I hope in the near future you find audiobooks might work for you. Good luck.

[Pink]

Hi Rose, you certainly look like you've got audiobooks all sorted out! I'm a sole audible user, but I will try to convert my CDs at a later date. As I'm usually moving around rooms, or doing dishes that make a bit of noise, I prefer to wear earphones, though I'd prefer to listen out loud if I had a device loud enough in the same room.

I also enjoy watching the film versions of books I've enjoyed, though this is a recent development for me. I plan on watching Return of the Native at some point, as I just read it for our group read. I think films can be hit and miss, as they obviously can't contain everything in a book, but when they're done right it really adds to my appreciation of the book.

[Margo]

Hi I'm Margo. I've been momitoring this site for a whole. Classics can be a bit scary to us non classicists but u guys don't see that scary! I had a brain injury 10 years ago that pretty much revdered me unemployable so i have a lot ot time on my hands. I cooped ok with the no longer able to walk aspects, the no longer able to read part was a different thing. After 10 years relearning basic literacy and numeracy i think I'm on a par with my son when he was 8. Still struggling! Anyway thats me. Hope you will be forgiving re spelling and grammar. Thay i lack in those areas i more then make up for in enthusiasm!

[Loretta]

Margo wrote: "Hi I'm Margo. I've been momitoring this site for a whole. Classics can be a bit scary to us non classicists but u guys don't see that scary! I had a brain injury 10 years ago that pretty much revde..."

Hi and welcome Margo! So glad you've joined us!!! Classics can be scary to all of us, especially to me! I'm so happy that you're here. Please enjoy yourself and happy reading!

[Margo]

Loretta wrote: "Margo wrote: "Hi I'm Margo. I've been momitoring this site for a whole. Classics can be a bit scary to us non classicists but u guys don't see that scary! I had a brain injury 10 years ago that pre..."

Thanks Loretta. I'm looking forward to some enlightening disscusions - though I'm afraid the enlightenment will be one way!

[Pink]

Margo, I'm very pleased to hear that you've joined us and that you don't find us scary! Do not worry at all about spelling/grammar, they aren't important. It sounds like you've had a long hard road to recovery, so it's great that you're able to read again. I wonder if audiobooks would work better for you too? Anyway, I hope that you enjoy our group and join in with whatever takes your interest. We have a few new books starting this weekend, so it's a great time to get involved with book group discussions, or just have a friendly chat on the non-book threads. Talk to you soon!

[Margo]

Pink wrote: "Margo, I'm very pleased to hear that you've joined us and that you don't find us scary! Do not worry at all about spelling/grammar, they aren't important. It sounds like you've had a long hard road..."

Thanks Pink. I listen to a lot of audiobooks, and a lot of the classics are available free on Libravox with is great - although sometimes the narration can be a bit iffy!

[Pink]

Welcome Emily, it looks like you have a diverse taste in books and enjoy the classics too, which is perfect for this group! I look forward to chatting with you soon :)

[Loretta]

Emily wrote: "Hello, my name is Emily. I'm a mom of one and wife who recently moved to the Inland North West in Washington from the Bay Area of California. Reading, hiking, and cooking are my favorite ways to pa..."

Hi Emily and welcome! We're glad you're here to read the classics and to join in the discussions! Happy reading and enjoy!

[Claire]

hi my name is Claire from New Zealand. I enjoy books. My favourites are classics. I look forward to this group giving me a push to get through a wider range of authors and genres. I have hardly ever read any American classics. We focus on British authors in our education system over here.

Glad to start reading and discussing with this group.

[Loretta]

Claire wrote: "hi my name is Claire from New Zealand. I enjoy books. My favourites are classics. I look forward to this group giving me a push to get through a wider range of authors and genres. I have hardly eve..."

Hi Claire! Welcome! I'm sure you'll find a wide range of different authors and discussions here for your enjoyment! Happy reading!

[Pink]

Hi Claire, welcome to the group! My favourite books are classics too, that's why I joined this group, so it's great to have like minded people to discuss our favourites books with. Hope you find some non British authors to try too :)

[Pink]

Hi Quanjun, I'm glad you've taken the time to introduce yourself. I grew up with Enid Blyton too, but I'm too old for Harry Potter, at least to have read it as a child!

Perhaps try the short story for November, as it's a smaller commitment. I'd definitely recommend 1984, but it isn't the easiest book to read if you're out of the habit of reading classics, or not used to Orwell, though it might be worth giving it a try, as you never know! I put off reading him for years and years as I thought he wouldn't be for me, but now Orwell's one of my favourite ever authors.

[Tytti]

Quanjun wrote: "I haven't read Animal Farm yet, I'm afraid it may have elements of animal cruelty (does it?) as I can't handle much of that."

I just read it and though (view spoiler)[some animals do die and not in a nice way (hide spoiler)], I didn't think it was that bad. Then again I thought of them as people and I have been hearing since childhood what did happen to them in real life so I'm not shocked very easily. Actually my main complaint was that the book was too tame, it could have been worse. I mean they (view spoiler)[could have used the bones or body of some animal to build that wind mill. I have heard some stories of that nature, of course they used human bodies then (hide spoiler)].

Personally I don't even like to read books that are "guaranteed" to have a happy ending. It's nice if they have but it doesn't change my feelings about the book if it doesn't, as long as it feels right. That makes it more true to life.

[Tytti]

Not really, I think a kid could read it as a fable, it's quite a simple tale. (Hmm... I think I was reading about Jack the Ripper as a kid... ) No, I haven't read 1984, dystopias don't really interest me that much, fictional ones anyway.

I think what made (view spoiler)[Gone with the Wind (hide spoiler)] such a classic was that it doesn't have a happy ending. I was spoiled by that book at the tender age of 12, sigh...

[Pink]

Quanjun, if it helps I think Animal Farm and 1984 are quite different books. Animal farm isn't really graphic and it's definitely an easy read.

I think Matilda will be a good choice for you if you like children's stories. Ronald Dahl was a favourite of mine, though it's been a long while since I've read his books, but I have the film/play adaptations stuck in my head now.

[Loretta]

Quanjun wrote: "Hi everyone, I joined this group a while back and I think I forgot to introduce myself (but I did nominate short stories for December reads, lol). Apologies for the lateness.

I grew up reading a l..."

Hi and welcome Quanjun! Glad you're here to enjoy the classics! Enjoy!

[Pink]

Welcome Lisa, hope you enjoy the group and find some classics that you enjoy. Fantasy is perhaps my least read and least favourite genre, though I'm sure there must be some books I'd enjoy!

[Loretta]

Lisa wrote: "Hi everyone. I'm Lisa from MD. I like to read a variety of genres in particular fantasy. A few months ago I decided to incorporate at least one classic a month in my reading. I just found this grou..."

Hi and welcome Lisa to Catching up on Classics! As a group we read and have discussions on all different types of classics, including fantasy. Enjoy yourself and happy reading!

[Loretta]

Lisa wrote: "Thank you Pink and Loretta for the welcome."

It's my pleasure Lisa!

[[deleted user]]

i m rachid , simple man , i live in agadir( morocco) , i hope read more classics.my favorite book is 1984

[Loretta]

Rachid wrote: "i m rachid , simple man , i live in agadir( morocco) , i hope read more classics.my favorite book is 1984"

Hello and welcome Rachid! We're reading 1984 for our November group read! Enjoy!

[[deleted user]]

Hi, everyone! My name is Lena and I'm from Russia:) Recently I've decided to read more French classics but I will be more than happy to read classics in general. I really love Russian 19th and 20th century authors like Dostoevsky, Gorky and others:) Hope to read 1984 this month:)

[Loretta]

Lena wrote: "Hi, everyone! My name is Lena and I'm from Russia:) Recently I've decided to read more French classics but I will be more than happy to read classics in general. I really love Russian 19th and 20th..."

Hi Lena and welcome! Glad you'll be joining one of our group reads for November! Happy reading!

[Pink]

Welcome Rachid and Lena, I'm glad you've both joined and look forward to hearing your thoughts about 1984, it's one of my favourites :)

[Loretta]

AnneGordon wrote: "Hello there, I'm Anne and I loved to read and talk books."

Hi Anne! Welcome! You've come to the right place because we all love to read and discuss books! Enjoy!

[Loretta]

AnneGordon wrote: "Ah, Thanks so much. I'm just spending a bit of time trying to figure my way around this busy place!"

It takes a little time but I'm sure you'll figure it out and have fun!

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Welcome Anne glad to have you with us.

[Tytti]

Oh, welcome Nathan (and others), to the group and Finland. I think there are about five Finns lurking around in this group, being more or less active. Are you moving to Helsinki?

If you are going to be working in a Finnish company, Unknown Soldiers is a more or less a must. You'll learn what people mean by Lammio, Rokka, Koskela and others and about the Finnish leadership. :-) Linna's North Star trilogy is also a good place to start if you have more time. If you want to start from the very beginning of the Finnish literature (i.e. 1870), Seven Brothers is your book.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Hi everyone. Again, I've been out of town for a few days and it is so nice to see the group grow. Welcome all.

[Pink]

Welcome Anne and Nathan, very glad to have you here :)

[Gaby]

(A bit late, but none the less.)
Hi, my name is Gaby, I'm a high school senior and also Hispanic. I love most of all to read modern, or new-school, classics, but I read lots of other types. My favorite genres are sci-fi and mystery/detective novels. Lastly, I'd like to say that this is pretty much my dream book club, and I'm so glad that I'm a part of it.

[Loretta]

Gaby wrote: "(A bit late, but none the less.)
Hi, my name is Gaby, I'm a high school senior and also Hispanic. I love most of all to read modern, or new-school, classics, but I read lots of other types. My favo..."

Hi Gaby! Welcome! I'm sure you'll love this group! Enjoy and happy reading!

[Loretta]

Tytti wrote: "Oh, welcome Nathan (and others), to the group and Finland. I think there are about five Finns lurking around in this group, being more or less active. Are you moving to Helsinki?

If you are going ..."

Oh, welcome Nathan!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Hi Gaby, and welcome. We are glad to have you. Hope you enjoy the reads with us.

[Pink]

Welcome Gaby, so glad you joined, we're happy you like our group! I enjoy a good sci-fi or mystery book too, but try to branch out of my usual tastes once in a while. For me that means trying to read more newer fiction. Hope to chat with you about books soon :)

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Welcome Nathan and Gaby, I hope you enjoy the group.

[Anne]

Hi I'm Annemarie I'm a 34 year old Danish woman. I love to read classic English laguageliterature, especially the Bronte sisters, Jane Austen, Edith Wharton. I am autistic,and I have ADD(and proud of it!)and I've always loved books. My favourite book of all time is Wuthering heights. Right now I'm rereading sense and sensibility, for the umpteenth time.

[Loretta]

Anne wrote: "Hi I'm Annemarie I'm a 34 year old Danish woman. I love to read classic English laguageliterature, especially the Bronte sisters, Jane Austen, Edith Wharton. I am autistic,and I have ADD(and proud ..."

Hi and welcome Annemarie! My favorite book of all time is also Wuthering Heights! I'm so happy to meet you! I'm sure you'll enjoy this group! Happy reading!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Annmarie. We are so glad to have you in the group. I think you will enjoy this group -- we have a wide variety of members and we all have fun.

[Pink]

Welcome Annemarie, you mentioned lots of great books there. So glad to have you join our group. Enjoy reading S&S again, it's great isn't it. I've just started listening to Mansfield Park for the first time!

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Annemarie I also bid you welcome, glad you are with us.

[Donna]

Hello Everyone,
I am a reader who also loves to cook, travel, and spend time with my family. I'm not super well read in the classics but a few favorites from my younger days are Heidi and Little Women. Anna Karenina is a more recent favorite. I love to read and talk about books. I'm looking forward to the discussions here.

[Loretta]

Donna wrote: "Hello Everyone,
I am a reader who also loves to cook, travel, and spend time with my family. I'm not super well read in the classics but a few favorites from my younger days are Heidi and Little Wo..."

Hello and welcome Donna! One of my all time favorites is Anna Karenina! I'm sure you'll enjoy our group! Happy reading!

[Sarah. B]

Hello. I just joined the group and thought I`d introduce myself. I`m Sarah and although I love reading I feel I have seriously neglected the classics. I hope this group can change that. Out of the classics I`ve read some of my favourites are Rebecca, Great Expectations, David Coperfield and The Hobbit

[Loretta]

Sarah wrote: "Hello. I just joined the group and thought I`d introduce myself. I`m Sarah and although I love reading I feel I have seriously neglected the classics. I hope this group can change that. Out of the ..."

Hi and welcome Sarah! Fancy meeting you here! This is a fabulous classics group! I'm sure you'll enjoy the books and discussions here!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Donna & Sarah. Thanks for the introductions so that we can get to know you a bit better. We look forward to reading with you.