Classics

[close] We're here because we like reading and we like chatting about reading. But we are here especially because we strongly believe that reading is not just something we do alone, but something that can unite people of different kinds, all over the world! This group really is all about books! In terms of group reads we have a monthly fiction book and a bi-monthly group read of a classic. We feature dedicated sections for non-fiction, poetry, short stories and drama. We also have weekly poetry postings (the Monday Poem). Quarterly there is a group discussion of non-fiction books in which members are encouraged to read books that relate to a specific theme and another theme for short stories. We feature a yearly challenge which varies from year to year in form. In addition, we have a section for people to post their yearly personal challenges and books read during the year.

[close] The world is made up of two kinds of people, first are those who love classics, the second are those who have not yet read a classic. Be bold and join us as we tackle the classics, New & Old Classics, Long & Short Classics and some that just exhibit potential to become a classic. If you are part of the second group of people, the classic you can love for a lifetime is just pages away. Here in this group you will find members from around the world that are interested and supportive about reading classics, so don’t delay, join today.

[close] Greetings all! Victober is a month-long readathon hosted each October all about reading Victorian literature. The Goodreads group remains in place, but most of our discussions these days happen over on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CzmtyGAnwJ ---THE HOSTS AND THEIR ANNOUNCEMENTS--- Kate Howe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCRSmcSfpeE Katie, Books and Things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynyQHVDh190 Marissa, Blatantly Bookish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXOcNjwVnhE Ros, Scallydandling about the books:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpQbiB4d4EE ---THE 2024 CHALLENGES--- Kate’s challenge: Read a Victorian book where religion is a component of the story Katie’s challenge: Read a Victorian book that plays with form in some way Marissa’s challenge: Read a Victorian work that was originally serialised Ros’s challenge: Experience Victorian drama: read, watch or listen to a Victorian play Group challenge: Read a Victorian work by Wilkie Collins and/or by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ---THE READALONG--- Group Read: The Doctor's Wife, Mary Elizabeth Braddon Schedule: October 1st chapters 1 & 2 2/10 ch 3 & 4 3/10 ch 5 & 6 4/10 ch 7 & 8 5/10 ch 9 & 10 6/10 ch 11 & 12 7/10 ch 13 & 14 8/10 ch 15 & 16 9/10 ch 17 & 18 10/10 ch 19 & 20 11/10 ch 21 & 22 12/10 ch 23 & 24 13/10 ch 25 & 26 14/10 ch 27 & 28 15/10 ch 29 & 30 16/10 ch 31 & 32 17/10 ch 33 & 34 18/10 ch 35, 36 & 37

[close] Hi there you found us! Anyone is welcome to join, all ages are welcome. Please be mindful that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, let's not spread any negativity. We as a community want to encourage positivity and motivate others to step out of their comfort zones to read more! So pour yourself a nice cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa, matcha, etc... and let's read together! :)