Classics

[close] Our group reads vintage British mysteries from the Golden Age and beyond. During 2021 we have an 'Assorted Christies' challenge, reading a selection of Agatha Christie mysteries including standalones and lesser-known detectives. Previous challenges have included Ngaio Marsh, Dorothy L Sayers, Agatha Christie's Miss Marple books and PD James. We also read and discuss books by many other authors from the era, including a few from other countries.

[close] Everyone has read at least one Classic, whether it is by your choice or on a list from class. There are many Genres of a Classic novel: In Translation, History, Mystery, Young Adult, Non-Fiction, Short Stories, Sci/Fi and/or Horror all are found in some of the most famous novels in the Literary Cannon. If you would like to delve into these beautifully written works come and join us in the challenge of expanding your world of Classics! (12/26/2014)

[close] Some of the world's greatest literature was written in New England during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This group will read and discuss the lives and works of authors such as Emerson, Thoreau, Longfellow, Hawthorne, Melville, Whittier, Alcott, Dickinson, and many others!

[close] Reading takes you places. Where in the world will your next book take you? If you love world literature, translated works, travel writing, or exploring the world through books, you have come to the right place! ATW80 began in 2009 as a challenge on TNBBC. The separate group was established in 2011. Anyone can join and participate in the challenges or readings at any time. Challenge participation is not a requirement of joining. Anyone who loves reading books from around the world is welcome here. The main purpose of this group is to travel the world through books, experiencing new authors and cultures along the way. Want to read about the world? We have close to 50,000 books cataloged by setting and more are added each week. I personally started reading around the world in 2008. This venture has introduced me to far off lands, fresh viewpoints, and many new authors I might not have discovered otherwise. Here is a record of my travels since 2009: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/18478768-diane-s-world-travels-by-book I have worked very hard gathering resources for others to use and coming up with new activities. Please ask permission before copying and please give appropriate credit. The copycatting is getting ridiculous and tiresome. "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Suess “There are too many books I haven’t read, too many places I haven’t seen, too many memories I haven’t kept long enough.” ― Irwin Shaw Globe Stand Photo: Daniel Loiselle/Getty Images