Catching up on Classics (and lots more!) discussion
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Welcome to the Group - Introductions

I'm based in the UK and travel as much as possible. Reading is also a way to travel through time and space, to stretch the mind, and to appreciate a world beyond the self.
A sincere welcome to all the newcomers. I have been MIA of late, but always happy to have other classics readers on hand!
Brenda wrote: "Hi all! Just entered the Goodreads world. I love to read and to write (of course!) and have held the classics near and dear for decades.
I'm based in the UK and travel as much as possible. Readin..."
Welcome. Glad you found us.
I'm based in the UK and travel as much as possible. Readin..."
Welcome. Glad you found us.

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi! As a child my head was always stuck in a book but, as I've grown up it's been awhile since I've made time. I recently decided to rekindle my childhood passion of reading. What better way to sta..."
Welcome Elizabeth. I hope you like the group as much as I do.
Welcome Elizabeth. I hope you like the group as much as I do.
Elizabeth wrote: "Hi! As a child my head was always stuck in a book but, as I've grown up it's been awhile since I've made time. I recently decided to rekindle my childhood passion of reading. What better way to sta..."
So glad you have joined us!
So glad you have joined us!
Happy to have you here, Elizabeth. I highly recommend that you choose a challenge (you can start with just one, so you don't feel overwhelmed) or maybe play Bingo. It will help keep you motivated...and, of course, join in any group reads, buddy reads, or threads that interest you. See you around!


Welcome RedSycamore. I like many of the genres you mentioned. I joined this group awhile back and have loved it ever since. A well read and fun group. Hope you enjoy!
RedSycamore wrote: "Hi all, I saw this group mentioned in a friend's book review. Love the varied group read picks and the challenges. Anything to help me thin out my TBR list! I'm a big fan of SciFi, Weird Fiction, a..."
Welcome to the group! I hope you enjoy reading with us.
Welcome to the group! I hope you enjoy reading with us.
Nimarsin wrote: "Hi!
I’m Nimarsin, and I eagerly await future discussions.
I’d like to apologize in advance for I’m out of practice, try as she might, my cat isn’t the best conversationalist. I’m grateful for the..."
Welcome to the group.
I’m Nimarsin, and I eagerly await future discussions.
I’d like to apologize in advance for I’m out of practice, try as she might, my cat isn’t the best conversationalist. I’m grateful for the..."
Welcome to the group.

I’m Nimarsin, and I eagerly await future discussions.
I’d like to apologize in advance for I’m out of practice, try as she might, my cat isn’t the best conversationalist. I’m grateful for the..."
Welcome!

I have been reading classics for the last few years. I find myself the odd one out in my current social circle as they usually read contemporary or non-fiction books.
I needed a place to discuss the books I read and find new recommendations.
Happy to welcome you aboard, Veromika. It is safe to say we are all Classics lovers here, so you will find some kindred spirits. Explore the threads and jump right in.

oscar wrote: "Hello I'm Oscar, I was never much of a reader and have only recently come to realise how enjoyable reading a good book can be. I hope to catch up on all the good books that I've missed out on."
Welcome to the group.
Welcome to the group.
Veromika wrote: "Hey all this is Veromika :)
I have been reading classics for the last few years. I find myself the odd one out in my current social circle as they usually read contemporary or non-fiction books.
..."
Welcome to the group.
I have been reading classics for the last few years. I find myself the odd one out in my current social circle as they usually read contemporary or non-fiction books.
..."
Welcome to the group.

Feel free to add me as friend! I want to have more friends here too :D Nice to meet yall!
Lovely to have you join us, Chloe. I can sympathize with having trouble picking the next book! Please check out the challenges--I think you might enjoy Bingo and it might help you focus on what comes next.
Chloe wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Chloe. I used to read a lot when I was younger, but since college life has gotten in the way and I just picked up reading again this year. I love classics but always spend too much..."
Nice to meet you too, and welcome to the group.
Nice to meet you too, and welcome to the group.

Glad you have decided to join us, MyChienneLit. I also find the true classics are books you can read over and over again and still walk away with something new. Looking forward to reading your thoughts on the group threads and discussions.
Hello Chloe and MyChienneLIt. Welcome to the group. Feel free to join any discussion you find interesting!!
MyChienneLit wrote: "Hello. I’ve been an avid reader my whole life and love to read the classics. And I’m now enjoying rereading many of the “great books” I first read many ago (no, I am not about to admit just how man..."
Welcome to the group.
Welcome to the group.

DragonGirl wrote: "Hello! I’ve been an avid reader since I was young, and I created a Goodreads account a few years ago, but never joined any groups. However, finally decided to try it out. I just recently got into c..."
Welcome to the group.
Welcome to the group.
Dragon Girl, the group has helped me to discover a great many classics that I had either overlooked when I was younger or missed altogether. I hope you find a wealth of good reading and will share your thoughts with us all.
DragonGirl wrote: "Hello! I’ve been an avid reader since I was young, and I created a Goodreads account a few years ago, but never joined any groups. However, finally decided to try it out. I just recently got into c..."
Welcome DragonGirl. You are welcome to join any discussion - including the short story threads!
Welcome DragonGirl. You are welcome to join any discussion - including the short story threads!

I haven't read classics in ages though the ones I have read are among my favourite books (Pride and Prejudice and Little Women immediately come to mind) and I'm delighted to find this group. Hoping to read more classics and find new favourites!
PS: I'm a little overwhelmed with all the different threads and challenges (which seem innovative and fun though!), so will probably take some time to learn the ropes. I hope to begin with one of the group reads soon!
Welcome to the group, Siddharth. No pressure here--just put your toe in the water and see what you like. If you want to choose just one challenge from the buffet or try for a line bingo, that is a great way to start. If you have questions, the mods here are happy to answer--so, please ask.
Siddharth wrote: "Hello, I'm Siddharth from India. I used to read obsessively as a kid but couldn't make the time in intervening years. Books have still continued to be my secret world and happy place and I have beg..."
Welcome Siddarth. A good place to start might be this month's Revisit the Shelf Book Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen if you liked Pride and Prejudice.
This is our No Spoiler thread https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
This is the Spoiler thread
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Welcome Siddarth. A good place to start might be this month's Revisit the Shelf Book Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen if you liked Pride and Prejudice.
This is our No Spoiler thread https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
This is the Spoiler thread
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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So glad that you have joined us. Welcome to the group.