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[Lynn, New School Classics]

Alyssa wrote: "Hello Everyone, My name is Alyssa. So happy to find this group. Reading and re-reading the classics is one of my favorite pastimes. Very excited to be here!"

Hello Alyssa. Welcome and I hope you enjoy the books and discussions!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome to the group, Alyssa.

[sabagrey]

Alyssa wrote: "Hello Everyone, My name is Alyssa. So happy to find this group. Reading and re-reading the classics is one of my favorite pastimes. Very excited to be here!"

welcome Alyssa! - It was especially the re-reading that brought me to GR in general and to this group in particular. It took the many re-readers here to convince me that I am not crazy (as my friends think I am) when I re-read and re-re-read and sometimes re-re-re-read books.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

I laughed at your post, Sabagrey. Nothing nuts about that--sometimes you get as much the third read as you did on the first, because some books are worth the effort and others always give the pleasure.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

You know I had not considered re-reading to be an unusual thing, but I suppose some people might. Welcome to the re-read club!! lol

[William]

Katy wrote: "Another thread that has gotten very long: Please Introduce Yourself will be closed and this one will replace it with a place for new members to let us get to know them better.

Welcome to the group."

Hi, I just joined the group. My name is Adam and I love reading classics, when I have time to! I'm currently reading my first Anthony Trollope novel, the Warden. I'm about halfway through and enjoying it so far. My favorite classic is Les Miserables. I hope to be able to find some new classic treasures by joining this group. I enjoy having discussing books that I've read, or are currently reading with others, so this seemed like a place for me. My other hobbies are playing tennis, listening to music, and visiting new places.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

I think you are right that this is just the place for you, William. Delighted to have you here.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Hi Adam (William) and welcome to the group.

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

William wrote: Hi, I just joined the group. My name is Adam and I love reading classics, when I have time to! ..."

Welcome to the group!

[Hallie]

Hi. I joined this group in hopes of exposing myself more to classic books. My exposure has been limited to the required readings I had in school and those never really grabbed my interest (at least not as a teen). Instead of only sticking to what is familiar to me, I’d like to challenge myself to try something different/new!

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Hallie, I think you have found the right place. Welcome!

[Sara, Old School Classics]

You are sure to find books that will speak to you, Hallie. The classics have something for everyone. Welcome.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Hi Hallie, I'm glad that you decided to join us. We read classic books here everyday.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Welcome William and Hallie. I hope you enjoy the group as much as I do.

[lu]

Hallie wrote: "Hi. I joined this group in hopes of exposing myself more to classic books. My exposure has been limited to the required readings I had in school and those never really grabbed my interest (at least..."

I felt the same back at my days at school, but later I found that I really like and enjoy reading classic books. I hope you'll find good ones and without being 'forced' to read them and without thinking that you NEED to like classics, so good luck and welcome to the group!

[Dan]

Hi! I go by Dan and I'm here because I've recently been bored with a lot of the books I've been reading. I had very little exposure to classics in my education, and back then they felt too complicated for me – hence, I never really thought classics would interest me, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out the opposite. I'm currently reading Crime and Punishment and I'm hoping to be done with it by the time October rolls around so I can read along with you all and join discussions. :)

[Klowey]

Dan wrote: "Hi! I go by Dan and I'm here because I've recently been bored with a lot of the books I've been reading. I had very little exposure to classics in my education, and back then they felt too complica..."

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[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Dan, Welcome to the group!!

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Lovely to have you here, Dan.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Hi Dan, and welcome to the group.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Hello Dan, welcome. Join any conversation that interests you. Even books that are not current monthly selections, will have open threads. I hope you find many books you enjoy.

[Dan]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!

[Donald]

Hi. I’m Don. I live in central Florida. I joined this group a few days ago. I found Goodreads a few months back but have just now started to explore all it has to offer. I joined this group because I read and enjoyed The Turn of the Screw, Wuthering Heights, and The Chaulk Garden. Although I haven’t picked up another classic since, and it’s been many years, I am interested and hope this group introduces me to many great classics.

[Klowey]

A warm welcome Don! Looking forward to your input in the readings.

Given your interests, I've heard from many people in this group that Rebecca is excellent. I've seen the film but have not yet read the book.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Welcome Don, you will find a variety of choices here. Please scan through the threads and join any you are interested in. As you are new to Goodreads, don't hesitate to ask if you need help, we have great members and there is always someone here happy to answer questions.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Hello Don, and welcome. This is a great group! I hope you enjoy it.

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Welcome Don!!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Hi Don, and welcome to the group.

[Anusha]

Hi, Anusha here. I'm a programmer and book blogger. I've been meaning to read more classics. Hoping this group helps me in that direction.

Here's a link to my blog if someone is interested: https://eclecticbookreviews.com

[Luffy Sempai]

Anusha wrote: "Hi, Anusha here. I'm a programmer and book blogger. I've been meaning to read more classics. Hoping this group helps me in that direction.

Here's a link to my blog if someone is interested: https:..."

Hi Anusha, there are many challenges to keep your mind busy and happy here. But the hardest challenge is unwritten. It is simply to become a regular here. Hope you make it. If not, all is well, too.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome to the group, Arusha. I hope you enjoy reading classics with us.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Nice to have you here, Arusha. Hope you find exactly what you need here to inspire you while reading the Classics.

[Anjali]

Hello Don and Anusha. Welcome to the group.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Hello Anusha. Join in any discussion you like. Welcome.

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Welcome Anusha!

[Catherine]

Hi, my name is Catherine and I live in Ireland. I have always loved reading but never had many people to discuss it with. I enjoy reading and learning from others perspectives on books I have read.
My current favourite book is ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ by Shirley Jackson, and the last book I finished was ‘Disgrace’ by JM Coetzee.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Two great ones IMHO, Catherine. Welcome to the Classics group.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Hello Catherine. I am so glad you have joined us here. Join any discussion you like. Threads never close.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome to the group, Catherine. Glad to have you with us.

[Klowey]

Welcome! This is a wonderful group. I think you will enjoy it.

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Welcome Catherine!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome to the group, Amy. We love reading the classics here.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Hello Amy, welcome. Join in any discussion you like. Our threads never close. Also, you can nominate possible future reads for the group.

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Happy to have you with us, Amy!!

[Klowey]

Welcome Amy!

[Luffy Sempai]

Amy wrote: "Hi! Hoping this group will help me connect with like-minded lovers of old books! I have been a voracious reader all my life, and I love classics from all different time periods, from Steinbeck to S..."

Hi Amy. I too have thoughts about starting a podcast. Hope your idea comes to fruition. I like mysteries set in the 1910s up to 1920s. This time zone makes me forget about the World Wars.

[Jason]

Hey! I’m Jason and I’m a highschooler from PA. I’ve mostly used Goodreads just to keep a list of books, but I figured I’d try and take advantage of more of what it has to offer. I enjoy reading classics and my favorite book would have to be The Master and Margarita by Bulgakov.

[Luffy Sempai]

Jason wrote: "Hey! I’m Jason and I’m a highschooler from PA. I’ve mostly used Goodreads just to keep a list of books, but I figured I’d try and take advantage of more of what it has to offer. I enjoy reading cla..."

Hi Jason! You'll fit in very well here. Welcome.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome to the group, Jason. We are glad to have you with us.

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Welcome Jason.