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[Elena]

Thanks for the really friendly welcome! And for all the friend requests. I think this is the friendliest group I've found here on GR! Thank you all for the suggestions! I've seen a lot of movie and tv adaptations based on classic literature, but I want to read the books, too. :)

[Darren]

Elena wrote: "Thanks for the really friendly welcome! And for all the friend requests. I think this is the friendliest group I've found here on GR! Thank you all for the suggestions! I've seen a lot of movie and..."

reading the books of some of my fave films is something I'm keen on too - lined up I currently have:
Howard's End
Strangers on a Train
True Grit
Kestrel for a Knave, A
Godfather, The
Deliverance
Trainspotting
Shining, The
Ipcress File, The
Maltese Falcon, The
Princess Bride, The
Luck of Barry Lyndon, The
Thirty-Nine Steps, The
Clockwork Orange, A
Rebecca
to name but a few!

[Emmitsuks]

Good day. My name is Emerico. Of course, I'm from NJ. As a child and student, I never enjoyed reading. However, now that I have a child in high school I've become a fan of the classics. My problem is trying to find the next book. Some examples of what I've liked vs not liked are:

Liked
Of Mice and Men
A Separate Peace
Lord of the Flies
Animal Farm
Fareinheight 451
Gatsby
1984
Sun also Rises
To Kill a Mockingbird
Huck Finn
Slaughterhouse 5
Catcher in the Rye

Didn't like:
Catch 22
Grapes of Wrath (didn't finish)
Red Badge of Courage (didn't finish)

Currently reading Wuthering Heights & Farwell to Arms.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Emmitsuks wrote: "Good day. My name is Emerico. Of course, I'm from NJ. As a child and student, I never enjoyed reading. However, now that I have a child in high school I've become a fan of the classics. My problem ..."

Welcome Emerico -- glad you found us and have become a fan of classics. Finding the next book that you like can sometimes be an issue, but we have many members with all sorts of tastes in classics. I'm sure you will get some great recommendations

[Loretta]

Emmitsuks wrote: "Good day. My name is Emerico. Of course, I'm from NJ. As a child and student, I never enjoyed reading. However, now that I have a child in high school I've become a fan of the classics. My problem ..."

Hello and welcome Emerico! I'm from New Jersey too! Glad you've joined us! My most favorite book is Wuthering Heights! I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself here! Can't wait to discuss books with you!! Happy reading!!

[Ciera]

Kathy wrote: "Emmitsuks wrote: "Good day. My name is Emerico. Of course, I'm from NJ. As a child and student, I never enjoyed reading. However, now that I have a child in high school I've become a fan of the cla..."

Hello Emerico! Welcome to the group! From the list you gave, I have a few recommendations.
If it's not already on your radar, I highly recommend Brave New World based off your liking of 1984 and Fareinheight 451. I also recommend this month's read The Bell Jar based on Catcher in the Rye and Great Gatsby. I personally am not a huge fan of Wurhering Heights, but really loved Jane Eyre. It has a bit more of a plot and mystery. Also, Treasure Island might be a good match based off Huck Fin. My last suggestion if you are feeling adventurous is The Count of Monte Cristo (abridged). It's my personal favorite and the ultimate story of betrayal and revenge! Happy reading!

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Ciera wrote: "Kathy wrote: "Emmitsuks wrote: "Good day. My name is Emerico. Of course, I'm from NJ. As a child and student, I never enjoyed reading. However, now that I have a child in high school I've become a ..."

Wow, Ciera. Classic recommender pro much! :) I should come to you for suggestions also haha. Very great recommendations, personalised too! Lucky you, Emerico!

I agree The Count of Monte Cristo is an amazing read, though I'd recommend the unabridged version! :) totally worth it

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Emmitsuks wrote: "Good day. My name is Emerico. Of course, I'm from NJ. As a child and student, I never enjoyed reading. However, now that I have a child in high school I've become a fan of the classics. My problem ..."

Welcome Emerico! You've got such a great list of books you've read already! I hope you find many more great reads, I'm sure you will.

Based off what I've recently been reading and been wowed by, I highly recommend The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka - short story the group's reading now.

Happy reading! :)

[Martha]

Tuatha wrote: "Warmest greetings to all of you from the sunny Bulgarian seaside! Kathy, thanks for the welcoming message!

I am fond of classic literature, especially European. I love the humble Tolstoy, who dra..."

I wholeheartedly agree with you regarding Tolstoy and Dickens, now I need to start on Dostoyevsky and Bulgarian authors!

[Emmitsuks]

Loretta wrote: "Emmitsuks wrote: "Good day. My name is Emerico. Of course, I'm from NJ. As a child and student, I never enjoyed reading. However, now that I have a child in high school I've become a fan of the cla..."


Funny you say that. I started it a few days ago and seem to be more than 1/2 way through. I'm at the part where Heathcliff ran away with Isabel. Apparently, they both married the wrong people for the wrong reasons. Thanks for the suggestion

[Emmitsuks]

Nargus wrote: "Emmitsuks wrote: "Good day. My name is Emerico. Of course, I'm from NJ. As a child and student, I never enjoyed reading. However, now that I have a child in high school I've become a fan of the cla..."

I have much to learn. Is this book considered a classic?

[Emmitsuks]

Ciera wrote: "Kathy wrote: "Emmitsuks wrote: "Good day. My name is Emerico. Of course, I'm from NJ. As a child and student, I never enjoyed reading. However, now that I have a child in high school I've become a ..."

Catcher in the Rye was one of my favs. I will look at Bell Jar. I never heard of it. I definitely want to read Treasure Island and Count of Monte Cristo. Thanks for the feedback.

[Emmitsuks]

Nargus wrote: "Emmitsuks wrote: "Good day. My name is Emerico. Of course, I'm from NJ. As a child and student, I never enjoyed reading. However, now that I have a child in high school I've become a fan of the cla..."

You'll have to excuse my ignorance. Does the group participate in group reads? I'm assuming there is a discussion afterwards? That sounds interesting. I have found my opinion of several classics was very different of others who've read the same book.

[Emmitsuks]

Darren wrote: "Elena wrote: "Thanks for the really friendly welcome! And for all the friend requests. I think this is the friendliest group I've found here on GR! Thank you all for the suggestions! I've seen a lo..."

Unfortunately, I am incapable of reading anything after I saw the movie. The Godfather is my fav movie of all time. In NJ we get tested on it each week in grammar school, lol. Did u read Clockwork Orange? If so, how did u like it? Is it painful to get through?

[Veronique]

Hi everyone :0)

I'm Veronique, lifelong bookworm with Belgian, Portuguese and Spanish origins, living near London.

My reading tastes are quite eclectic, including scifi, fantasy, children's lit, YA, crime, historical, etc. I have read quite a few classics already (both 19th and 20th century), but there are always more to discover. This year I seem to be reading lots from the 1930s weirdly enough. I also really enjoy discussing books (no bookworm near me in real life), especially when others highlight aspects I would have missed.

[Loretta]

Veronique wrote: "Hi everyone :0)

I'm Veronique, lifelong bookworm with Belgian, Portuguese and Spanish origins, living near London.

My reading tastes are quite eclectic, including scifi, fantasy, children's lit, ..."

Hello and welcome Veronique! We're so happy you found us to read the classics! I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself here! Happy reading!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Emmitsuks wrote: "...Does the group participate in group reads? I'm assuming there is a discussion afterwards? That sounds interesting...."


Yes, we have mostly and quarterly group reads. On our home page you can see the book covers of our current reads, and each has a link that will take you to the discussion.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Veronique wrote: "Hi everyone :0)

I'm Veronique, lifelong bookworm with Belgian, Portuguese and Spanish origins, living near London.

My reading tastes are quite eclectic, including scifi, fantasy, children's lit, ..."


Welcome to the group, Veronique. We are very glad to have you join our group.

[Darren]

Emmitsuks wrote: "Darren wrote: "Elena wrote: "Thanks for the really friendly welcome! And for all the friend requests. I think this is the friendliest group I've found here on GR! Thank you all for the suggestions!..."

The Godfather is my fave movie also! I read the book recently and it was excellent too, but I actually think Coppola did a superb job in taking all the "right" bits from the book and combining them perfectly.

I haven't read A Clockwork Orange yet, that will be later in the year...

[Veronique]

Loretta wrote: "Hello and welcome Veronique! We're so happy you found us to read the classics! I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself here! Happy reading..."

Thank you Loretta and Kathy for the welcome :0)

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Veronique wrote: "Hi everyone :0)

I'm Veronique, lifelong bookworm with Belgian, Portuguese and Spanish origins, living near London.

My reading tastes are quite eclectic, including scifi, fantasy, children's lit, ..."

Welcome Veronique! I have eclectic reading tastes too ... a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Looking forward to chatting over books with you! I think it's great being able to discuss books and discover more about them that way :)

[Veronique]

Nargus wrote: "Veronique wrote: "Hi everyone :0)

I'm Veronique, lifelong bookworm with Belgian, Portuguese and Spanish origins, living near London.

My reading tastes are quite eclectic, including scifi, fantasy..."

Thanks Nargus :0)

[Pink]

Welcome to all our new members, sorry I haven't been around much this past week to welcome everyone properly, but I hope you're all settling into the group and finding some classics to join us with :)

[Elena]

Thanks for the suggestions, Darren. I didn't know Strangers on a Train was a book first. I've seen the Hitchcock movie, and I know it's not supposed to be humorous, but I giggle at.....oh, what's his name.....the crazy one...oh! Robert Walker's part. The way he talks. "But, Guuuuuuy." lol He's so creepy and he just doesn't get it.

I've chosen 2 classics for my Goodreads challenge so far.....The Little Prince (very short, huh?) I want to see what all the fuss is about. And Northanger Abbey. That's what I've got so far. Thanks for your help, everybody! I'll be back. lol

Elena

[Gill]

Hi, I'm Gill. I live in the North of England. I already have a lot of reading commitments, so I'll probably be a bit of a 'lurker' for the time being.

I'm trying not to overcommit myself to group reads, in an attempt to give myself time to read other books I fancy. But several of the near future group reads on here look appealing ............. !

[Pink]

Hi Gill :) Glad to see you here! Overcommitted you say?! Haha, I'd know a thing or two about that ;)

[Gill]

Pink wrote: "Hi Gill :) Glad to see you here! Overcommitted you say?! Haha, I'd know a thing or two about that ;)"

Hi Pink, yes I guess you do!

[Loretta]

Gill wrote: "Hi, I'm Gill. I live in the North of England. I already have a lot of reading commitments, so I'll probably be a bit of a 'lurker' for the time being.

I'm trying not to overcommit myself to group..."

Hi and welcome Gill! I'm sure you'll meet plenty of members here who are in the same boat as you with lots of reading commitments! You should feel right at home!! :). Enjoy and happy reading!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome to the group, Gill. We are glad to have you aboard.

[James]

Hi my name is James. I want to catch up reading on the classics and came across this group. I'm going to jump right in to the May selections and start the quarterly. I look forward to meeting some of you and discussing our books together. ☺️

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

James wrote: "Hi my name is James. I want to catch up reading on the classics and came across this group. I'm going to jump right in to the May selections and start the quarterly. I look forward to meeting some ..."

Welcome to the group -- so glad that you are ready to catch up on classics with us!

[Loretta]

James wrote: "Hi my name is James. I want to catch up reading on the classics and came across this group. I'm going to jump right in to the May selections and start the quarterly. I look forward to meeting some ..."

Hi James, welcome! So happy you came across our classic reading group! I'm sure you'll meet lots of members who will discuss books with you! Enjoy and happy reading

[Pink]

Welcome James, I'm glad you're ready to jump in with some of our group reads, I hope you enjoy them :)

[Loretta]

Dan wrote: "I'm Dan from Manitoba, Canada. After reading a lot of fantasy I started into the classics at the wee age of 18 picking up Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. It took me a long time. 6 months I think. From the..."

Hi Dan, welcome! Excellent book Anna Karenina! One of my favorites! I'm sure you'll enjoy our group! Happy reading!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Dan wrote: "I'm Dan from Manitoba, Canada. After reading a lot of fantasy I started into the classics at the wee age of 18 picking up Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. It took me a long time. 6 months I think. From the..."

Hi Dan & welcome to the group. Reading a Leo Tolstoy novel is one of my goals this year. A few of us are hoping to read War and Peace this fall -- hope you can join us.

[MKay]

Dan wrote: "I'm Dan from Manitoba, Canada. After reading a lot of fantasy I started into the classics at the wee age of 18 picking up Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. It took me a long time. 6 months I think. From the..."

Welcome, Dan. It took ma a long time to read Anna Karenina also, but I am glad I did. Since joining this group I will say I have read many more from my classics list as I enjoy the discussions on the monthly reads. I hope you will, too!

[Brina]

Hi Gill, James, and Dan. Welcome. I am sure you will like this group. It has gotten me to read more and encouraged me to read more classics. My favorite Russian classic is Dr. Zhivago.

[Susie]

Welcome Gill...nice to see you here...I think you'll like it!

Also welcome to Dan and James!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Kelly wrote: "My name is Kelly, I teach middle school in Alabama. I love to read, especially classics and older books and would like to discuss interpretations."

So glad to have you in the group, Kelly. Welcome. I look forward to discussing books with you.

[Brina]

Welcome Kelly. I trained to teach middle and high school before I had kids and now I'm an at home mom and school volunteer. You certainly know your classics so I'm glad you joined the group. Looking forward to book chatting with you.

[Gill]

Susie wrote: "Welcome Gill...nice to see you here...I think you'll like it!

Also welcome to Dan and James!"

Hi Susie!

[Loretta]

Kelly wrote: "My name is Kelly, I teach middle school in Alabama. I love to read, especially classics and older books and would like to discuss interpretations."

Hi and welcome Kelly! You've joined the right group because we all love to read the classics and have discussions about them! Enjoy and happy reading!

[Dianne]

HI all! My name is Dianne and I live in the philly burbs. Love reading and am surrounded by nonreaders and am so happy I found this group! Always been a big classics reader, and I love 19th century russian and south american authors like borges and marquez. I have two little girls, 4 and 6, and also run long distance and am a newbie guitar player in my spare time, which I found to be the silver lining to getting divorced! I'm an investment management attorney for my day job, and expect to join for 1-2 in May and most all of the reads in June (assuming the votes turn out the way I think they will!)

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Dianne wrote: "HI all! My name is Dianne and I live in the philly burbs. Love reading and am surrounded by nonreaders and am so happy I found this group! Always been a big classics reader, and I love 19th century..."

Welcome to the group Dianne. This is definitely a group of readers. Glad you joined us.

[Brina]

Hi Dianne, bienvenida. Most of my real life friends dislike reading as well. I'm a Spanish and history lover and my favorite author is Allende. I like Marquez too. Hope you enjoy the group.

[Ash]

Hi everyone! My name is Ash and , fun fact, my dad named me after Bruce Campbell's character in the Evil Dead trilogy. I am an avid reader living in Dallas although I am a proud Floridian. I usually read anything I can get my hands on, but over the last few years I've delved more deeply into the classics and have become smitten. I'm hoping to find inspiration in this group for future reading and to participate in some fun discussions :)

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Ashley Quintero wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Ash and , fun fact, my dad named me after Bruce Campbell's character in the Evil Dead trilogy. I am an avid reader living in Dallas although I am a proud Floridian. I usuall..."

Welcome Ash! Fun fact indeed! So glad you have decided to delve into the classics with us.

[Pink]

Welcome Dan, Kelly, Dianne and Ash!

I'm glad you've joined and hope you'll join in with some of our upcoming group reads :)

[Christina]

Hello! I'm Christina from Greece. I 'm reading Emile Zola. I'd like to start reading history.

[Pink]

Welcome Christina, I'm yet to read any Zola (hanging my head in shame!) I'm glad you joined and hope you find some books to join us with :)