2009-06 - Classics - What will you Read in June?

[Lauren]

Lynne was selected to choose the shelf for June and she chose Classics. This should be a good one!

Here is a link to the shelf: (hopefully this one works!!)

http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/c...

[Lauren]

I am going to start with either Emma or To Kill a Mockingbird. Great choice Lynne!

[Cam]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH yummy Lynne! The Scarlet Pimpernel & The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at the very least I hope, there is just too many good ones to choose from.

[Lynne]

I'm going to start with "A Tale of Two Cities" and we will see what happens from there. It's pretty long and I read slowly!

Glad everyone likes the shelf.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

I'm going to start with Middlemarch by George Eliot. This book actually fits into all 5 challenges that I am currently doing. (Does anyone think I am getting in too deep? It's just that I keep finding challenges that seem fun.) In addition, I have been wanting to read it for awhile. After that, maybe East of Eden which I bought about 4 years ago, but never got around to reading.

[Lennie]

I'm going to start with "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. It's not very long (a little over 200 pages) so I might be able to knock it out in no time. If that's the case I'll also read "Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway.

[Mita]

Without a doubt I will go for Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. I've already started a third of it couple of weeks ago but couldn't seem to pick it back up, as with all other Dickens I tried to read. So this month I will finish it finally!

[Leonie]

I'm pleased with the choice for June as I have quite a few classics on my TBR list. I am going to start with LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER. If I finish that in time then I think one of Steinbeck's novels.

[Lynlee4]

Love it! I'm trying to dent the 1001 books so I'll pull a couple off my shelf for June.

[Sarah]

I don't know where to start with this shelf, I have so many classics on my TBR. I might start with Uncle Tom's Cabin and see where I go from there.

[Tara]

I am so happy you chose this shelf, I had thought that if I was chosen this month I would pick this shelf too.
I am going to use this opportunity to read Wuthering Heights and The Scarlet Pimpernel and if I have time, I will try to get to Breakfast at Tiffany's.

[Laura]

I am very tempted to reread Jane Eyre or Wurthering Heights, but since there are so many classics I have not read I should try a new book. I am going to read Rebecca or Pride and Prejudice...I have never read Jane Austen!!

[Melissa]

I think I'll start with Sense and Sensibility

[Kristen]

The Princess Bride, Pride and Prejudice, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, The Count of Monte Cristo, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court are all on my list for June.

[Luann]

I plan to read The Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men, and, if I have time, O Pioneers!.

[Lynne]

Gosh people have great books on their lists. The Princess Bride, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Great Expectations, O Pioneers!...all some of my favorites! I want to add The Scarlet Pimpernel to my list. As for Steinbeck, I would highly recommend The Grapes of Wrath if you only have time for one.

[Luann]

Thanks for the suggestion, Lynne! I read The Grapes of Wrath a long time ago, but wouldn't mind rereading it sometime. I mostly remember that it was depressing. I chose Of Mice and Men because I can't remember for sure if I've read it before, and it is on the Lost literature list. I'm trying to kill two birds with one stone. :)

[Lynne]

Luann- Of Mice and Men would be my second choice, and also a fantastic book. Plus, there are so many great classics out there I would definitely suggest reading one you haven't read before over one you have already read.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Do you know, I have never read the Grapes of Wrath, and me a big Steinbeck fan. Maybe I'll try that one this month instead of East of Eden, or maybe both soon. Of course I won't get both of them read for June.


BTW - what is the lost literature list, Luann? I will have to look that one up. Sounds interesting.

[Lynne]

Lyn wrote: "Do you know, I have never read the Grapes of Wrath, and me a big Steinbeck fan. Maybe I'll try that one this month instead of East of Eden, or maybe both soon. Of course I won't get both of them r..."

You've never read "The Grapes of Wrath"? OMG, I don't know if I can be your sister anymore. Actually, I've never read "East of Eden" so I guess we are even.

[Luann]

Lyn wrote: "BTW - what is the lost literature list, Luann? I will have to look that one up. Sounds interesting. "

The Lost literature list is a list of books that have been referenced/shown on the TV show Lost. You can get the list on quite a few websites - even on ABCs Lost website. Or you could join one of the Lost groups here on GR. My favorite (because it is the most active & people actually read some of the books and post about them) is: Flight 815-ers Unite. June would be a perfect month to take a look at the Lost literature list if you're interested because a lot of the books on the list are classics.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Luann wrote: "Lyn wrote: "BTW - what is the lost literature list, Luann? I will have to look that one up. Sounds interesting. "

The Lost literature list is a list of books that have been referenced/shown on the..."

Thanks

[Joanie]

I am going to read Pride and Prejudice and I'm also going to be starting Vanity Fair but I may not have that done by the end of June.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Well - I was going to try to read two classics this month, but Middlemarch is much longer than I anticipated, so I may be down to one. If I have time, I might try to read another small one, but I'm pretty sure I won't have time for both Middlemarch and The Grapes of Wrath as planned.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

So how come nobody warned me that Middlemarch is not only 921 pages, but 921 pages of VERY TINY TYPE. I am still going to read it, but it will take me a while, so--. I am going to revamp my June reads and read Robinson Crusoe and The Grapes of Wrath. I am also reading Swallows and Amazons which is a classic children's story. I bought it for my son when he was in grade school. He never read it, so it has been lying around the house. I thought it looked interesting, sort of an early Bobsey Twins type thing.

[Cam]

Lyn wrote: "So how come nobody warned me that Middlemarch is not only 921 pages, but 921 pages of VERY TINY TYPE. I am still going to read it, but it will take me a while, so--. I am going to re..."

Because if your reading Middlemarch, your not reading anything else and if your not reading anything else your not adding shelves to the shelf a thon. (OOOhhh) naughty Cam also recommends
Drood A Novel 775 pages, The Pillars of the Earth 976 pages & A Suitable Boy A Novel 1488 pages (this one was my fave Lyn, not because I've read it, coz I haven't. It's got the most, so it must be the best & I want you, to have the very best!)

Lam - would not recommend reading any of these long books at this time Lyn! (Joy is an exception! monthly reads June) & Cam, only one of those is a classic! are you paying any attention. Derrrrrrr

Cam - Sorry have headache, and my mind keeps on splitting;)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

OK Lam, you found me out. Notice I haven't added any books or shelves the last two times. But - Middlemarch is a book that takes all of your concentration and reading time. I am enjoying it, just at a really slow pace. As for your other suggestions, I read Pillars of the Earth a few years ago (like maybe 10 or so?)and believe me, it did not take nearly as long as Middlemarch is going to. And - I loved it. I have his new one World Without End on my TBR list.

So Lam - do I detect that Cam is trying to throw me off track? Not to worry - I probably won't catch up to her, much less Luann, Roseanne, or Lynlee.

Such fun.

[Cam]

I have WWE on my Mt.Bedside table as well Lyn, also have Middlemarch. Have read neither though! Loved Pillars.
Yes, you detected correctly Lyn. But maybe I need a third 'am'. One that actually gets stuff right, as 2 of the above books are deemed classics! Derrrrrrrr Lam yourself. Judging by the leader board my choices are............. Ram or Jam

[Lynne]

How about "Dam" for when you REALLY want to get things wrong and Dam's alter ego "I am" for when you REALLY want to get things right? Sorry, I couldn't help myself, :) and yes I admit it, I am a school teacher and REALLY, REALLY need it to be Summer vacation! Only one week left thank goodness.

[Cam]

Perfect Lynne, though I think Dam will get far more of a work out;) I had not thought of the 'I am' one, (very clever)!
Hope the last few day's till school hol's fly by for you - how much time do you get off Lynne?

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

I think that Dam and I am are good, and you could use Jam when you are stuck, and Ram when you are trying to convince me to read LONG books. Actually, I am just jealous that you have a name that can be fun. It's not as much fun to by Lyn or Dyn or Jyn. However, I think I will create Cyn for when I need and alter ego.

[Lynne]

Jyn could be fun for when you need a drinking buddy!

[Lynne]

Cam: wrote: "Perfect Lynne, though I think Dam will get far more of a work out;) I had not thought of the 'I am' one, (very clever)!
Hope the last few day's till school hol's fly by for you - how much time do ..."

I get until the middle of August. I can't wait to spend a good chunk of that time reading!

[Cam]

You two are too funny, family reunions must be a blast. And I can see the clever gene runs in the family also. I like your take on the 'Jam' Lyn, & I think Cyn & Jyn might even go together quite nicely!
Lynne - that's a sensational chunk of reading time.

[Lynne]

Lynne wrote: "Jyn could be fun for when you need a drinking buddy!"

Dyn could be your excuse for when you read slowly. It was too noisy to read. Please, someone just stop me.

[Lynne]

Hey Chelsea- Glad you joined us. This is the best group. Full of fun people to chat with, and now we can add you to the list. :)

[Lynne]

Cam: wrote: "You two are too funny, family reunions must be a blast. And I can see the clever gene runs in the family also. I like your take on the 'Jam' Lyn, & I think Cyn & Jyn might even go together quite ni..."

Okay Cam, I thought of another alter ego for my sister, although I should keep this one for myself. She could be Wyn whenever we go to Reno or Las Vegas! (or when she enters the Shelf-A-Thon!). Sorry, but blood is thicker than e-mail.

[Cam]

Wyn - Now that's an identity that can come in handy. You can buy more books!