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[Loretta]

Kat wrote: "Hello, I'm Katie, I'm from London, England and have always wanted to join a book club, finally found a decent on on here :) I look forward to catching up on all the classics I've put off until now!"

Hi Katie! I'm glad you decided to join your first book club and you picked ours! Happy reading and enjoy!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Kat wrote: "Hello, I'm Katie, I'm from London, England and have always wanted to join a book club, finally found a decent on on here :) I look forward to catching up on all the classics I've put off until now!"

Welcome and we are so glad that we are the book club for you. I'm looking forward to reading and discussing books with you.

[Pink]

Hello Katie, welcome to the group :)

[Jen]

Hi All,

I'm Jen from NJ, USA. I majored in English many moon ago and while I still enjoy reading them, haven't picked one up recently. I joined with the expectation that I will prod myself to read more classics now that I am committed to a group who reads them as well.

My favs are Pride and Prejudice and anything by Steinbeck, Faulkner and Hawthorne.

Thanks for the opportunity to read along with you.

Jen :)

[Loretta]

Jen wrote: "Hi All,

I'm Jen from NJ, USA. I majored in English many moon ago and while I still enjoy reading them, haven't picked one up recently. I joined with the expectation that I will prod myself to read..."

Hi Jen! Welcome! Glad you've joined us! I'm sure there will be a classic or two here that will "prod" you to read more! One of my favorites is also Pride and Prejudice! Enjoy and happy reading!

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welcome katie , Jen and all lover of classics, i hope read more of novels this year

[Denise]

Hello. I'm Denise from Wisconsin, USA. I found this group by Googling Middlemarch Read-Along and am thrilled to have found you! I tried to read Middlemarch off and on over the years but could never get into it. A while back, I listened to the Audible version read by Juliet Stevenson and fell in love with the book. I feel like I missed out on some things by listening (no notes, translations, etc.), so want to read the book now.

I hope it's OK that I'm a little late in getting started.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Denise wrote: "Hello. I'm Denise from Wisconsin, USA. I found this group by Googling Middlemarch Read-Along and am thrilled to have found you! I tried to read Middlemarch off and on over the years but could never..."

Welcome, so glad you found us. And I'm excited to discuss Middlemarch with you.

[EsposaDek]

Hello! I am John, currently living in Salt Lake City (born and raised in Mass) and working over in Afghanistan as a contractor. I have a lot of time on my hands over here and I look forward to filling it up with books. I'm married and have 2 cats! I met my wife while I was in the Army and stationed in South Korea. She's from South Africa. I'm going for the first time in two weeks!

This is a new account as my old account was linked to my Facebook and I decided to deactivate it but I've never put much work into maintaining a Goodreads account so I might as well be brand new to Goodreads!

I've made only one resolution this year and that is to read more and to jump outside my realm of Sci-Fi and Fantasy books. I clicked the Groups link at the top and this group was the first one I saw.

Looking forward to reading and chatting with you all!

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Katie, Jen, Denise, and John, welcome to the group.

[Loretta]

Denise wrote: "Hello. I'm Denise from Wisconsin, USA. I found this group by Googling Middlemarch Read-Along and am thrilled to have found you! I tried to read Middlemarch off and on over the years but could never..."

Hi Denise! Welcome! Enjoy and happy reading!

[Loretta]

John wrote: "Hello! I am John, currently living in Salt Lake City (born and raised in Mass) and working over in Afghanistan as a contractor. I have a lot of time on my hands over here and I look forward to fill..."

Hi John! Welcome to our group and to Goodreads, again! Glad you "clicked" this group first! Also looking forward to discussing books with you! Happy reading!!

[Sarah]

Welcome to all our new members!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome John. Reading more is a great resolution, glad you decided to do it with us.

[Rosie]

Hey,

I'm new to GR, but I'm super thrilled to explore all these diverse communities of book lovers! I love classics, so when I saw this group I couldn't hit the "Join" button fast enough. I can't wait to join interesting book conversations with other people who want to talk about books. My handle is "PaperRose," but you can call me Rose :) I'm a student from the US. I think that's it!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Hi Rose -- so glad you hit the button & joined us. We all love classics here!

[Loretta]

PaperRose wrote: "Hey,

I'm new to GR, but I'm super thrilled to explore all these diverse communities of book lovers! I love classics, so when I saw this group I couldn't hit the "Join" button fast enough. I can't ..."

Hey Rose! Welcome! Glad you've joined us! Happy reading and enjoy!

[Jane]

Hello everyone... I'm jane from cheltenham, UK. I'm in the process of writing my second novel.... Plots, antagonists, protagonists, characters, words and narrative style now fill my head from the moment I wake, to the moment I sleep...... I am in love with writing! I also love to read. My favoutite authors are: rohington mistry, arundhati roy and andrea levy.... I could go on, but fear I would bore you all!

[Annika]

Hello all,
My name is Annika and I am from Melbourne, Australia. In a 'Personal Reading Goal' post in another group I decided that this year was going to be the Year of the Classic for me, so this group is practically perfect in every way for me.
My favourite authors of classics are E.M. Forster, Jane Austen, and Alexandre Dumas.
I'm very much looking forward to participating in this group.

[Lauren]

Hello I'm Lauren, I'm 16 years old and I live in Somerset, England. I am currently studying English Literature, History and Art at collage. At the moment I am reading The Beautiful and Damned by F Scott Fitzgerald, one of my favourite authors. I love classics, as well as fantasy and historical fiction. I look forward to discovering more great books! :)

[Loretta]

Annika wrote: "Hello all,
My name is Annika and I am from Melbourne, Australia. In a 'Personal Reading Goal' post in another group I decided that this year was going to be the Year of the Classic for me, so this ..."

Hi Annika! Welcome! Glad your "Personal Reading Goal" sent you here for your "year" of the classics! Good luck on your goal and happy reading!

[Loretta]

Lauren wrote: "Hello I'm Lauren, I'm 16 years old and I live in Somerset, England. I am currently studying English Literature, History and Art at collage. At the moment I am reading The Beautiful and Damned by F ..."

Welcome Lauren! I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself here!

[Christine]

Jane wrote: "Hello everyone... I'm jane from cheltenham, UK. I'm in the process of writing my second novel.... Plots, antagonists, protagonists, characters, words and narrative style now fill my head from the m..."

Welcome to the group Jane! I'm glad you've joined us. :-)

[Holly]

Hello and welcome to all of the newcomers!

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Rachid wrote: "welcome katie , Jen and all lover of classics, i hope read more of novels this year"

hi yes a big warm welcome to everyone katie jen in everyone in rachid yes hope u get to read more classic novel i like a good classic novel myself my favourite novel has always been olivier twist itsa book id throughly recommend

[Jenny]

Hello!

My name is Jenny and this is the first group I've joined. I'm 24 and live in Texas with my husband and two cats. I love novels and horror, but really will read anything.

In my spare time, I love reading (obviously), binge watching TV shows, puzzles, and word games.

[Holly]

Hello and welcome Jenny!

[Kalin]

Hi I'm Kalin, and I'm NOT an avid reader... or to be completely honest a fan of classic. However, I want to be! I recognize how great reading is for the mind (a great alternative to netflix,) and want to become more immersed in the world of books. This is me trying to get into the joys of reading!

[Christine]

Kalin wrote: "Hi I'm Kalin, and I'm NOT an avid reader... or to be completely honest a fan of classic. However, I want to be! I recognize how great reading is for the mind (a great alternative to netflix,) and w..."

Welcome to the group Kalin! Glad to have you with us.

[Bat-Cat]

Jenny wrote: "Hello!

My name is Jenny and this is the first group I've joined. I'm 24 and live in Texas with my husband and two cats. I love novels and horror, but really will read anything.

In my spare time..."

Hi Jenny,

I live in Texas as well with my husband and 6 cats. I am 55 and love reading among other things. Just wish there were more hours in each day to do it. :) Welcome to the group.

[Josh]

Hi,

My name is Josh and I am a recent college graduate with a Bachelor's in English. I want to find a job that suits my interest in writing. I am an avid reader that enjoys reading horror, science fiction, literary fiction, classics of all kinds, and historical nonfiction. Some of my favorite classic authors/writers include Edgar Allan Poe, Franz Kafka, Robert Walser, Robert Frost, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, John Steinbeck, Anne Sexton, and a list that will take too long to share.

[Loretta]

Jenny wrote: "Hello!

My name is Jenny and this is the first group I've joined. I'm 24 and live in Texas with my husband and two cats. I love novels and horror, but really will read anything.

In my spare time..."

Hi Jenny! Glad you picked us as your first group to join! Happy reading and enjoy!

[Loretta]

Kalin wrote: "Hi I'm Kalin, and I'm NOT an avid reader... or to be completely honest a fan of classic. However, I want to be! I recognize how great reading is for the mind (a great alternative to netflix,) and w..."

Hi Kalin! This is definitely the place to be to read more classics! Happy reading and enjoy!

[Loretta]

Josh wrote: "Hi,

My name is Josh and I am a recent college graduate with a Bachelor's in English. I want to find a job that suits my interest in writing. I am an avid reader that enjoys reading horror, science..."

Hi Josh! Welcome! We're glad your here! Enjoy!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Wow -- how nice to see so many new members today! Welcome to the group Jane, Annika, Lauren, Jenny, Kalin, & Josh.

Looking forward to reading classics with each of you.

[Pink]

Welcome all new members! I hope you enjoy the group whether you are new to classics, or if you love them already. There's plenty of group reads to join in with, which hopefully gives everyone an option to pick some books that really interest you. I look forward to chatting more with everyone soon :)

[Leni]

Hi, I'm Leni, a Norwegian currently residing in Wales, UK. My favourite genres are Sci-fi, fantasy, and of course, classics (including classical horror). In an effort to "catch up on the classics" I am currently doing an A-Z challenge that I'm devoting to classics, specifically English language classics. (I'll do another one for non-English language classics later.)

I was searching goodreads groups for help with some of the trickier letters (I've concluded that there are absolutely no English language author of anything remotely qualifying as a classic whose name starts with Q, X, Y, or Z anywhere in the Commonwealth or America. Or who even have one of those letter anywhere in their names (with exception of Zadie Smith for the letter Z). I might have to take a mathematical turn and use the others as author "Unknown".

Anyway, the title of this group was fitting, and I was tickled by the idea of the Classics Bingo. So here I am!

[Francesca]

Hie everyone I'm Francesca from the Netherlands. I never read any classics and I would love trying to begin with reading classics. I was never much in the reading, but I can't play games anymore, so instead of playing games I'm reading now.

[Kathleen]

Leni wrote: "Hi, I'm Leni, a Norwegian currently residing in Wales, UK. My favourite genres are Sci-fi, fantasy, and of course, classics (including classical horror). In an effort to "catch up on the classics" ..."

Hi Leni! Great point about the English language authors. If you broaden it beyond adult fiction though, you could read:

Non-fiction- Anna Quindlen and Malcolm X; poetry- Yeats W. B. (William Butler) 1865-1939 and children's- Charlotte Zolotow.

Welcome, and enjoy whatever you end up choosing to read!

[Loretta]

Leni wrote: "Hi, I'm Leni, a Norwegian currently residing in Wales, UK. My favourite genres are Sci-fi, fantasy, and of course, classics (including classical horror). In an effort to "catch up on the classics" ..."

Hi Leni! Welcome! This is the place to Catch up on Classics! Glad you found us! Happy reading!

[Loretta]

Francesca wrote: "Hie everyone I'm Francesca from the Netherlands. I never read any classics and I would love trying to begin with reading classics. I was never much in the reading, but I can't play games anymore, s..."

Hi Francesca! You'll find reading, whether classics or any other type book will be very pleasurable! So enjoy yourself!

[Leni]

Kathleen, thanks! I could kiss you. Malcolm X is a great suggestion. Yates I have actually thought about, but I've never had the patience for poetry that wasn't epic or free form. I tend to enjoy reading poetry analysis more than I enjoy the poems themselves. :P Might end up giving it another try though. The other two I've never heard of, and after looking at them I'm not sure I'd count them as classics. But you've given me hope. There might be some more Qs and Zs out there if I go beyond adult fiction. :D

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Leni & Francesca! Glad to have you in the group. And Kathleen -- great suggestions.

[Rachael]

Hi Classic team!

I am Rachael and I currently live in London. I like to read classic fiction, and look forward to reading some great ones with you guys here. I look forward to the chats.

If you have any suggestions please feel free!

Rachael

[[deleted user]]

welcome rachel in this great groupe

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome Rachael & we look forward to chatting with you about books -- join in on any discussion! We do have monthly group reads and all discussions on books remain open and you can add to any of them that interest you.

[Loretta]

Rachael wrote: "Hi Classic team!

I am Rachael and I currently live in London. I like to read classic fiction, and look forward to reading some great ones with you guys here. I look forward to the chats.

If you h..."

Hi Rachael! We're all looking forward to discussing the classic with you as well! Enjoy and happy reading!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Maanav wrote: "I'm Maanav, I like reading, and I'm trying to finding my bearings here."

Welcome to the group and happy reading. And feel free to ask any questions that you may have.

[Loretta]

Maanav wrote: "I'm Maanav, I like reading, and I'm trying to finding my bearings here."

Hi Maanav! Welcome! I'm sure you'll find your bearings here quickly! Mainly, enjoy yourself!

[Heather]

Hi I'm Heather from Australia. I've read a few classics in my life but want to make a concerted effort to read more so I'm really happy to stumble upon this group.
I'm a primary school teacher (so love children's literature!) but am currently on leave due to illness which has given me lots of free time so I'm taking the opportunity to read as much as I'm able to.
Looking forward to discussing classics with you all.