Classics

[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] Amacımız klasikleri birlikte okumak ve tartışmak. Her ay eski klasikler, modern klasikler ve Türk klasikleri kategorilerinde birer kitap okuyoruz. Ayrıca ayın yazarından okumalar yapıyoruz.

[close] If you want to read Great African Reads - you've come to the right place! Here is an overview of the group reads & activities: Regional reads Nominations and Book discussions. African Literature in French Nominations and Book discussions. Nonfiction Quarterly nonfiction reads. Challenges, challenges, challenges! 50 Books By African Women That Everyone Should Read My African Literature goal for 2021 African Trek 2021 African Lit TBR Takedown Random African Travels Challenge Bingo Challenge 2021 & 2020 Authors! If you would like to promote your book, give away copies or otherwise advertise your books please do so in this folder - selfpromotion in other places will be deleted. Photo: Nairobi Skyline by Orientalizing

[close] Welcome to the Roundtable Our passions include literary fiction, the classics, and serious non-fiction. In 2021 we've planned projects to expand out Canadian Literature horizons, read a couple of those Big Books we never have time for, and maybe fit a classic read in there too. Perhaps you'd like to join in our Book Tournament later this year? Or you can sign on for our yearly TBR reading challenge, and the year-long International Challenge, or the 4 month long task based Book Challenge. We also invite you to our list [of books, of course] making frenzy, or to add a discussion thread for your favorite author. The fine print: We're a smallish group, but active, and we'd like to have actively participating members. If you've been a member for more than four months without participating, we will assume that you are not interested in the group and you will be subject to deletion (one post after acceptance into the group is not considered active). This may take the form of participation in one of the structured features described above or something more free-form. While we've all got our guilty pleasures -- vampires in love, celebrity gossip, books from our childhoods -- these books don't fit with the group's vision and purpose. It's strictly "quality" writing for an adult audience; for us this means literary fiction, the classics, and serious non-fiction. We like to see a diversity of opinions about what we read and a strong passion for books is a plus. However, we ask that our group members keep it about the books; be respectful of others and refrain from the ad hominem. Finally, you'll see that we're a private group and you'll need to "apply" to join us. This means that we'd like a word from you about why you'd like to join and what you're hoping to get from a group. It also helps if we can see your shelves and your profile. If your profile is set to private, you will not be approved for membership in the group.