Classics

[close] This is a group for discerning readers looking to discover, explore, and critically discuss some of the World’s literature, with a primary emphasis on the great books, short stories and poetry of the early-18th century to the early-20th century. You can expect to find intelligent discussions associated with literary periods and movements; major and minor authors and their works; and potential connections and relationships with other artistic movements and periods (e.g., music, visual arts, architecture, etc.).We encourage participants to bring their intellectual curiosity and a willingness to share their knowledge and engage in critical thinking and discussion. This group is intended to be a safe, comfortable, yet stimulating haven for those looking to learn more and share their love for some of the World’s great literature.

[close] Greetings all! Victober is a month-long readathon hosted each October all about reading Victorian literature. This year's challenges are: 1. Ange’s challenge: Read a book by one of the hosts’ favourite Victorian authors (Charlotte Brontë, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Gaskell or Thomas Hardy). 2. Kate’s challenge: Read a Victorian book with a proper noun (i.e., a place name or person’s name) in the title . 3. Katie’s challenge: Read a book from the first ten years of the Victorian period and/or a book from the last ten years of the Victorian period (i.e., 1837-1847 or 1891-1901). 4. Lucy’s challenge: Read a Victorian book written by a woman anonymously or under a pseudonym. 5. General challenge: Read a Victorian book and watch a screen adaptation of it. We'll also be doing a group readalong, of Wives and Daughters, by Elizabeth Gaskell. Wives and Daughters has 60 chapters, so we'll be taking it slow, reading two chapters a day over the course of the whole month. We thought we'd create a Goodreads group this time to give everyone a chance to chat to other people taking part, share their TBRs, videos, current reads, etc. For the purposes of this readathon, the definition of Victorian literature is: any book/work of literature written or published by a British or Irish writer, or a writer residing in Britain or Ireland, in the years 1837-1901. Your hosts are: Ange, Beyond the Pages: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcg5MWOuNasHIzyErjRD5A Katie, Books and Things: https://www.youtube.com/booksandthingswithkatie Kate Howe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcjcyByhekqVpU6cKriX5w Lucythereader: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCshc1VYtf4bI3Q7Ibi5J-Cg

[close] Welcome to our group! This group is for everyone. We have monthly reads, games and challenges, general discussions and a special corner for authors. I want this to be a fun and relaxed place for everyone. A place for readers to get together, discuss book and make friends. A positive atmosphere for bookworms. Even if you don't drink coffee, you are more than welcome to join!! :) This is a brand new group so we are still working on some stuff but please feel free to join us and invite your friends!!!

[close] The mission of this group is to preserve the knowledge of "forgotten gems" which shaped the history of the fantasy genre.