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[Sara, Old School Classics]

Welcome Finn and Silvia.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

So glad you have joined us, welcome to Finn and Silvia.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Welcome Finn and Silvia. We have 4 group reads each month, challenges you can play with, and Buddy Reads. Threads stay open, so feel free to comment on any book you wish

[Silvia]

Thank you for the kind welcome. I’ll check out the books in the various threads.

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Welcome Finn and Silvia.

[Neer]

Hello everyone. Once I read quite a lot of classics (in abridged form) but hardly read them now. I see a lot of enthusiasm for classics in this group so I hope it rubs off on me too:)

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Welcome Neer and Guadalupe.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Neer and Guadalupe welcome. Feel free to join any conversation you like. Look through the group bookshelf to see what members are currently reading or what we have read in the past. I hope you find many interesting books you enjoy.

[Neer]

Thanks Sara and Lynn for the warm welcome. I am keen to explore the group's shelves. I will get on with it...

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Welcome Neer and Guadalupe!

[Neer]

Thank you, Bob.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Guadalupe wrote: "Hi everyone, my name's Guadalupe, from Argentina, been a fan of classic lit for many years now, looking for new recs and making new friends!"

Neer wrote: "Hello everyone. Once I read quite a lot of classics (in abridged form) but hardly read them now. I see a lot of enthusiasm for classics in this group so I hope it rubs off on me too:)"

Welcome to the group.

[Flappers]

Hello fellow book lovers! As one who finds immense joy in uncovering forgotten classics and charming stories of old, I'm delighted to join such a well-read group. I look forward to indulging in lively discussions and discovering new favorites together.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Flappers wrote: "Hello fellow book lovers! As one who finds immense joy in uncovering forgotten classics and charming stories of old, I'm delighted to join such a well-read group. I look forward to indulging in liv..."

Welcome Flappers. Look around and join any discussion you like. The threads never close.

[Mary]

Hey everyone! My name is Mary, I just joined the group! I’m excited about getting back into classic literature- I was homeschooled so I used to read it a lot but as i grew older I kind of left it behind. Now I’m ready to dive into it again and it’s already proving difficult lol(trying to read a tale of two cities) I’m going to keep pressing on and hoping it gets easier!

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Welcome Flappers and Mary.

[Eleanor]

Hi I’m Eleanor. I’m not that new to the group but am trying to be more active here on GR! I love a classic and my all time favourite is Jane Eyre. Happy to accept any friend request too :-)

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome to Flappers, Mary, and Eleanor. So glad to have you join us.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Eleanor wrote: "Hi I’m Eleanor. I’m not that new to the group but am trying to be more active here on GR! I love a classic and my all time favourite is Jane Eyre. Happy to accept any friend request too :-)"

Hi Eleanor. I hope you have fun!

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Welcome to the group Flappers, Mary, and Eleanor.

[Eleanor]

Thank you Lynn and Sara!

[Dakota]

Hi I’m Dakota! I am in theatre! My fav hobbies are reading, writing books/poems! I am a junior in high school…I plan to go to college and I want to either an actress, author, tv producer or model! I am very chill and outgoing!

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Dakota wrote: "Hi I’m Dakota! I am in theatre! My fav hobbies are reading, writing books/poems! I am a junior in high school…I plan to go to college and I want to either an actress, author, tv producer or model! ..."


Welcome Dakota. We have 4 books that the group votes in to read each month. Any of the older threads are open to discussion. I hope you find many books here you enjoy

[Bob, Short Story Classics]

Welcome Dakota.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Delighted to have you here, Dakota. I hope you write a famous book and that I live long enough to read it.😃

[Jessica]

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I have recently gotten back into classic lit after taking a modern fiction class and falling in love with The Sound and The Fury by Faulkner. My all time fav is still The Great Gatsby though! I am excited to join this group-I think having people to discuss a book with adds so much to my enjoyment! I plan on reading at least one of the books in this club a month.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Very nice to have you here, Jessica. I think you will enjoy the group reads, and remember to check the buddy reads schedule...you might find things you like there as well. BTW, if there is a book you want to read particularly, you can always request a buddy read yourself!

[Jessica]

Thank you Sara! That's good to know about the buddy reads!

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Jessica wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I have recently gotten back into classic lit after taking a modern fiction class and falling in love with The Sound and The Fury by Faulkner. My all time fav is ..."

Welcome Jessica. Yes, the discussion threads have taught me so much and are fun. I'm glad you're ready to join us.

[Kyle Fitch]

Hello!

My name is Kyle, looking forward to reading many great classics with you all!

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Very nice to have you here, Kyle. I'll be watching for you in the threads--just jump right in!

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Hello Kyle. This is the place to find classic book recommendations. I look forward to hearing from you in the discussion threads. Welcome.

[Kathleen]

My name is Kathy. I work at the State Library of Pennsylvania. We've been collecting all sorts of books since 1745. Looking forward to discussions of old classics and finding some new ones.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Kathleen wrote: "My name is Kathy. I work at the State Library of Pennsylvania. We've been collecting all sorts of books since 1745. Looking forward to discussions of old classics and finding some new ones."

Welcome Kathy. That sounds like a dream job!! Threads never close. Join any discussion that seems interesting to you.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

I would find your job fascinating, Kathy. It always feels like a bit of a blessing to hold a very old book in your hands and know how many others have done this before you. Welcome to the group.

[Neil9797]

Hi, my Name is Neil. I'm from Hampshire in the UK and am retired. Sadly, I've allowed life to get in the way of reading and many other hobbies so I hope this group will get me going again. My atrophied brain needs a good kicking too. See you around.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Welcome Neil. Please join in any discussion you find interesting. The threads never close. I hope you find many books here that you enjoy.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Welcome aboard, Neil. Hopefully retirement will allow you to jump right back into the reading habit. Loads of good books and good discussions here!

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome to all of our newest members.

[may]

Hello everyone! My name is May, and I am a current college student. Since taking AP English Literature & Composition last year in high school, I have found a new love for classics. Although I am not an experienced classics reader, I can't wait to continue reading classics in this community. I am here because saying I am currently reading "Crime & Punishment" yields more of a "wow! you must be so smart" rather than a "how is it? how do you feel about raskolnikov?". So excited to be here!

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Nice to have you here, May. I hope you build a life-long love of classics. I has been a long time since I read C&P, but I remember the impact it had on me. Enjoy!

[Kirsten]

Silvia wrote: "Hi all, my name is Silvia. I’m a new member from Oregon/USA. I’ve been stuck in a rut reading the modern writing that follows the same formulas (it’s ok every once in a while ) and I’m anxious to g..."

Welcome, Silvia! Where in Oregon? I live in Kennewick in SE Washington State!

[Patrick]

Keep up the good work, May! We need more university students starting on the literary journey.

I am reading Crime and Punishment right now, in the recent Nicolas Pasternak Slater translation for OUP.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

may wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is May, and I am a current college student. Since taking AP English Literature & Composition last year in high school, I have found a new love for classics. Although I am no..."

Welcome to the group.

[Giulia]

Hi! I’m Giulia, i’m from Italy i’m 20 years old. I love reading classics and my favorite book is crime and punishment! ☺️

[Vanessa]

Hi everyone! I'm Vanessa, from Germany. I recently discovered my love for classics (thanks to the Picture of DG).

I think I tended to avoid classics because of two reasons: 1. it was obligatory in school and I could not care less when I was a teen and being forced into doing something usually made me hate it and 2. because I always thought I was not "understanding the books" correctly. I still feel like this when it comes to classics.. that's why I joined this group. I'm really looking forward to get to view some books from another perspective and to maybe get a better feeling in "handling" classics.

However, even when I'm not sure, if I get the "meaning" correctly, I still enjoyed the classics, I've read so far :)

[Lilly]

Welcome Vanessa! One of my favorite things about reading classic literature is you get to interpret what it means to you. I think the more you read the classics, the easier it will become for you to catch those subtle hints that the authors give you. This group is great for comparing ideas and sharing enthusiasm- I hope to see you in the chats!

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Welcome Guila and Vanessa. Feel free to join any discussion you like. We look forward to hearing your thoughts in the threads.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Lovely to have you here, Guila and Vanessa.

[Katy, Quarterly Long Reads]

Welcome to the group, Guila and Vanessa.