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[MKay]

Welcome everyone new. I will say since I joined in January, I have really upped my reading-not just classics.

[Iní]

Hello everyone, I'm Iní from Ireland. I'm relatively new to classics, so I figured I'd join a group to get some ideas of what to read and to help me along on my journey. I've been reading Frankenstein and absolutely loving the writing style.

[Brina]

Welcome Ini. And I agree with MKay. This group is getting me to read more. I have a list of classics to read mapped out for the summer.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Iní wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Iní from Ireland. I'm relatively new to classics, so I figured I'd join a group to get some ideas of what to read and to help me along on my journey. I've been reading Frankenst..."

Hi Iní & welcome to the group. This is a great group to join to get reacquainted with the classics. We are friendly & nonjudgemental. Happy reading.

[Pink]

Welcome Iní, I'm glad you've joined. I loved Frankenstein, so I'm pleased to hear that your enjoying it too. I hope you find some more ideas for other classics to read, there's plenty to choose from here :)

[Iní]

Thank you for the warm welcome, everyone. :)

Yes, Pink, it's really brilliant, so I'm looking forward to finishing it and putting my thoughts into a review. I've already stacked up a shelf with some classics, so it's working!

[Lisa]

Hi Haelgeweer, It's good that you're willing to try new things outside of your comfort zone. Welcome to the group.

[Susan O]

Hi! I'm Susan from North Carolina, USA. I go through phases when I read a lot of classics and am ready to pick them back up again. I'm not very good about planning ahead. I get distracted by other types of books, but I see a couple in May that I'm interested in and I might start The Hunchback of Notre-Dame to join in the long read. I look forward to hearing people's thoughts on the books.

[Pink]

Hi Cara, welcome to the group! I'm glad your English teacher has persuaded you to read some classics, there's plenty to choose from, for all different tastes. I hope you find something that suits you and look forward to chatting with you more :)

[Tiffany]

Hello everyone!

I'm Tiffany, from near Seattle. I joined the group because I saw that someone I follow is a member of the group, and I thought to myself, "Ooh! That's a group I have to join!" :)

I like to read classics -- I'm working my way through the 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die list (not going to read all of them, though; just the ones that sound good) -- among all my other reading. I like fiction, math, history, science, philosophy... kind of eclectic. I figure being a member of this group will either help me get through some of those classics I should read before I die, and/or give me others to talk to as I read them :)

[Brina]

Susan and Tiffany so glad you joined. Cara welcome. This group is motivating me to read more classics enjoy.

[Loretta]

Luella wrote: "I am excited to be here. At first I wasn't going to join because I am reading so many things right now but then I saw you guys do a re-read category so if I miss something there's a chance I'll see..."

Hello and welcome Luella! Glad you've joined us to read the classics! Looking forward to discussing books with you! Enjoy and happy reading!

[Loretta]

Iní wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Iní from Ireland. I'm relatively new to classics, so I figured I'd join a group to get some ideas of what to read and to help me along on my journey. I've been reading Frankenst..."

Hello Ini and welcome! I'm very new to classics as well, but this group is helping me grow and read books that I never thought I would have. I hope we can encourage you on your classics journey as well! Enjoy!

[Loretta]

Haelgeweer_veertjie wrote: "Hello! Im Cara from Bloemfontein, South Africa. Im a high school student and I love fantasy, ya books. My English teacher was able to persuade me into reading the classics, so I cant wait to pickup..."

Hi Cara and welcome! Your English teacher is very wise! Wish my teachers were also! :). I'm sure you'll love it here! Happy reading!

[Loretta]

Susan wrote: "Hi! I'm Susan from North Carolina, USA. I go through phases when I read a lot of classics and am ready to pick them back up again. I'm not very good about planning ahead. I get distracted by other ..."

Hi and welcome Susan! I go through those phases too. I like to read classics but I also like to read some New York Times best sellers! I don't usually plan ahead either. It's whatever strikes me! But this group does help to read classics so I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself here!

[Loretta]

Tiffany wrote: "Hello everyone!

I'm Tiffany, from near Seattle. I joined the group because I saw that someone I follow is a member of the group, and I thought to myself, "Ooh! That's a group I have to join!" :)

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Hi and welcome Tiffany! I'm glad you saw our group and decided to join! This group will definetily help you read those 100 books before you, .....! Happy reading!

[Jess]

Hello everyone! I'm Jess, 30, from the Philippines. I started reading mostly classics 2 years ago and never stopped since then. Architecture is my profession but I love literature. Hope to have more GR friends here! Cheers!

[Feli Cat]

Hi Jess! I actually originally come from South East Asia too, but I'm in England now for uni. It's a shame but when I was living there, classics never seemed terribly popular in Singapore... always had a hard time finding the paper books in smaller local bookshops. So grateful for Project Gutenberg and an ereader!

[Pink]

Welcome Susan, Tiffany and Jess.

I'm glad you've all joined and hope that this group inspires you to read more classics!

I look forward to discussing books with you soon :)

[Loretta]

reading and wishing wrote: "Hello everyone! I'm Jess, 30, from the Philippines. I started reading mostly classics 2 years ago and never stopped since then. Architecture is my profession but I love literature. Hope to have mor..."

Hi and welcome Jess! In sure you'll enjoy yourself here and meet many more friends who love to read classics and have discussions with you! Happy reading!

[Courtney]

Pink wrote: Welcome Feli, I'm so glad you've joined. You're doing better than me with Dickens, I got stuck after A Christmas Carol and haven't tackled him since, shameful I know!

I seem to remember that you enjoy audiobooks. Have you checked out Mil Nicholson's Dickens recordings on librivox? They're great, and free! Always a plus.

[Erwin]

Hey guys,

I'm Erwin a student from the Netherlands trying to catch up on some classics after my very bookless teenage years. This site has been a great help and I just found this group.

Seeing the books of the month and I'm very interrested in starting to read some of these books. Currently in the middle of The Song of Ice and Fire series but will try reading some other books in between these enormous volumes.

[Pink]

Courtney, yes I do listen to audiobooks. I'll have to check out Mil Nicholson's narration, as I often use librivox. Thanks for the tip :)

Welcome Erwin! I'm glad you're interested in some of our group reads and hope you join in with some :)

[Loretta]

Erwin wrote: "Hey guys,

I'm Erwin a student from the Netherlands trying to catch up on some classics after my very bookless teenage years. This site has been a great help and I just found this group.

Seeing ..."

Hi and welcome Erwin! We're happy you found Goodreads and our classics group which I'm sure you'll enjoy! Happy reading!

[Brina]

Welcome Erwin hope you enjoy being in this group.

[Erwin]

Thanks for the welcome everyone, feel at home already!

[Brina]

Hi Kasia, welcome. I know English and Spanish and a little Portuguese but could always learn Russian too. Looking forward to sharing classics with you.

[Loretta]

Katarzyna wrote: "Hi, my name is Katarzyna or in shortened version - Kasia and I'm English language student (one year to go) from Poland. Love to read classics, some of them I've already read but many still to come...."

Hi and welcome Kasia! You'll have a lot of fun here reading classics
and having discussions with members! Enjoy yourself and happy reading!

[Pink]

Welcome Kasia, what a beautiful name. I hope you find some classics to join us with :)

[Emerson]

Katarzyna wrote: "I know no Russian but always happy to teach you a little bit of Polish which is one of the most difficult languages to learn ;)"

Don't say that! I just decided I wanted to learn Polish, (and read Polish classics) I didn't even make it to my first lesson and you're saying that!
Also, Welcome!

[Emerson]

I just hope I'll be as motivated to learn polish as I was to learn english. I was hesitating, I loved both how polish and swedish sounded, and just a week back I found a "learn polish in 4 weeks" book in a giveaway box on the street, I don't believe I'll learn polish in 4 weeks but it sure was a hint to make my decision between the two :D

[Brina]

Kasia I'd love to learn Polish. I'm always up for the challenge of learning a new language :)

[Emerson]

Thank you!

[Tytti]

Katarzyna wrote: "the nouns we have 7 cases in declination and almost in all of them the word's ending varies one from another

Only seven... We have 14-15 depending how you count them.

[Lisa]

Hi Katarzyna, Welcome to the group. I tutor immigrants in English as a volunteer. When I went for training for it at our local community college, we were given a short, intro Polish lesson. I think they were trying to show us how difficult it is for adults to learn to speak foreign languages. It was really hard. All I remember from it is "dobche." or something that sounded like that. The point was made. It gave us some insight into what the people we tutor are going through.

[Elena]

Hi! I'm Elena, and I'm interested in reading some of the classics. I've decided to read 5 classics (among my other books) for the Goodreads 2016 Challenge. I do have what I'll call concentration problems, so I was wondering if anyone could suggest any classics that might be good for me to start with.....ones that aren't really slow or wordy...that sort of thing. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks! Nice to meet y'all!

~Elena

[Emerson]

Welcome Elena, there are classics for everyone but you give me the opportunity to mention The Count of Monte Cristo. It looks lengthy but it reads fast, there's always something happening, and once you get through the first chapter and get accustomed to the language, you won't find it wordy compared to others. I'll think about others… Once again welcome, I'm new here too.

[Pink]

Welcome Elena, I'm glad you've joined! If you're trying to read 5 classics but are worried about concentrating on longer books, I'd suggest something shorter! I'd also suggest trying a classic in a genre that you enjoy, what do you usually like to read? Fantasy, science-fiction, mystery, thriller, YA? There will be a classic book that relates to each of these genres and more. Also, how about trying some 20th century classics, which can be easier than reading long victorian novels. Although they can be great too! This list of Books that everyone should read at least once, is full of lots of easier to read classics, so that might give you some more ideas.

[Martha]

Elena wrote: "Hi! I'm Elena, and I'm interested in reading some of the classics. I've decided to read 5 classics (among my other books) for the Goodreads 2016 Challenge. I do have what I'll call concentration pr..."

Hello, Elena! The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson, is a favorite of mine; it should keep your interest. And, it is a shorter read.

[Loretta]

Elena wrote: "Hi! I'm Elena, and I'm interested in reading some of the classics. I've decided to read 5 classics (among my other books) for the Goodreads 2016 Challenge. I do have what I'll call concentration pr..."

Hi and welcome Elena! Reading five classics for your challenge this year is a wonderful idea! Especially since you're not too familiar with them. I agree with Pink. Shorter is better! I also like the list that she linked. With that said, my suggestion is The Pearl byJohn Steinbeck. It's less than one hundred pages. Whatever you choose, I wish you good luck with your challenge! Enjoy and happy reading!

[Lisa]

Hi Elena, Welcome to the group. I would suggest reading "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. I don't think "To Kill a Mockingbird" is that long either.

[Lisa]

Katarzyna wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Hi Katarzyna, Welcome to the group. I tutor immigrants in English as a volunteer. When I went for training for it at our local community college, we were given a short, intro Polish le..."

I live in Evanston, a Chicago suburb. Chicago has a huge Polish population - the second outside Warsaw. A lot of signs here are written in English, Spanish, and Polish.

[Darren]

Elena wrote: "Hi! I'm Elena, and I'm interested in reading some of the classics. I've decided to read 5 classics (among my other books) for the Goodreads 2016 Challenge. I do have what I'll call concentration pr..."

Welcome Elena! :o)

as a shortish, easy to read, humorous & entertaining classic I'd recommend Around the World in Eighty Days

[Brina]

Hi Elena welcome. I suggest a short play like Pygmalion that My Fair Lady the movie was based on. So glad you joined here.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome to all of our new members who have joined this week. I've been out of town & pretty much out of internet. So I've missed checking in on the group this week.

Happy Reading All.

[Adrienne]

Hi, guys! I'm Adrienne, currently working on an MA in Art History. I'll read just about anything, except for straight philosophy.

[Paula W]

Hi, Adrienne!! *waves*. So glad you finally joined me here.

[Loretta]

Adrienne wrote: "Hi, guys! I'm Adrienne, currently working on an MA in Art History. I'll read just about anything, except for straight philosophy."

Hi Adrienne! Welcome! Glad you've joined us! Enjoy and happy reading!

[Brina]

Welcome Adrienne. I hope you enjoy being in this classic group.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Adrienne wrote: "Hi, guys! I'm Adrienne, currently working on an MA in Art History. I'll read just about anything, except for straight philosophy."

Welcome Adrienne -- so glad you joined us.