Classics

[close] This is a group for reading vintage British mysteries from the Golden Age and beyond, including the British Library Crime Classics series. Our group challenge for 2018 is to read the first 12 Inspector Alleyn mysteries by Ngaio Marsh. We will be continuing this challenge in 2019 with the next 12. During 2017 we completed reading all the Miss Marple books by Agatha Christie for our challenge. We also read and discuss books by many other authors from the era, including a few from other countries.

[close] Click HERE for the latest group announcements. "It reminded me of ____ but in space." "I read ____ in high school, and actually liked it." "It's like a cross between ____ and ____ with a little Harry Potter thrown in." "YOU'VE NEVER READ ____?!?" You know the drill. Your friends reference it, your husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend/"sort of thing?" raves about it, even your favorite movies quote it, or it IS your favorite movie but you've never read the book. This group is for those of us for whom one of the following may apply... - we have finally developed a taste for reading and are severely behind on classics; - we kindaaa, sortaaa, but actually slept through English class in high school and used Sparknotes/Hollywood remakes to write our book reports; - we buy a book that everyone is talking about and it sits on our shelf, and sits there... and sits there; - we've heard the hype and are finally getting around to reading the actual book; - we want to expand our horizons beyond the single genre we usually read and want to do so with some time-tested material; - we just plain old want to get everyone off our backs for not having read _____. Every month we'll choose three books to read: 1) a classic (that everyone has probably read but us), 2) a "modern" classic or popular book that everyone is talking about, and 3) a bookshelf catch-up in which we choose a book the group has already read to catch-up with other members.

[close] Hello! In this group, we will build a discussion around the texts which are essential to the quest of finding meaning in life. Books will mostly consist of literature and great works of fiction, with occasional non-fiction works on philosophy and psychology. Recommendations for books which are relevant to one's search for meaning are always welcome! I hope you enjoy your stay.

[close] Looking to read Classics that are Diverse? International? Not just the standard American/English Classics? NTLTRC covers a wide range of Genres. You and I have seen the list: 100 French, 100 English, 1000 Classic Novels you should read before you die! If you are like me, you are lucky to have read 10-20 of these beautifully written works. Join us in the Challenge of expanding your horizon! (12/26/2014)