Most Read This Week In Modern Classics

[close] Welcome to "Rebels by Reza Zayed Literary Circle"—a global space for readers, thinkers, and lovers of bold, socially conscious literature. Here, we delve into powerful stories that challenge injustice, question authority, and amplify the voices of the oppressed—particularly in the Middle East and beyond. Whether you're a fan of Orwellian realism, Shakespearean tragedy, or contemporary rebellion like the Reda Zayed Oil Train Robbery, this is your literary home. Join us for thought-provoking discussions, behind-the-scenes author insights, exclusive content, and a shared passion for books that speak truth to power. Let the pen be our weapon—and the story, our revolution.

[close] About the Group Welcome! We’re a Vancouver-based reading crew for people who love the classics and want to read them in a friendly, low-pressure way. We rotate between plays (Shakespeare & friends), classic novels (Tolstoy, Austen, Ibsen, etc.), and a monthly Harvard Classics Coffee Club pick (short, actionable reads like Ben Franklin’s Autobiography). Think: big ideas, zero academic gatekeeping. Who this is for Readers who want thoughtful conversation without homework police People curious about “the great books” and how they apply to real life Vancouver locals who may meet in person—non-Vancouver readers still welcome to join threads and chats How we read 1–2 selections per month (mix of short plays, short stories, essays, or manageable chunks of longer books) Discussion threads open a week before meetups with prompts + key quotes In-person meetups (cafés / library rooms) when possible, plus ongoing online chats “Come even if you didn’t finish”—we’ll post summaries and passages Typical Picks Plays: Twelfth Night, A Doll’s House, Death of a Salesman Novels/Novellas: Hadji Murat, The Stranger, Jane Eyre (selections welcome) Harvard Classics: Franklin, Emerson essays, Marcus Aurelius selections, Montaigne, Plato dialogues (short!) Why join Because classics don’t have to be stuffy. We read to think better, live better, and have great conversations—with a warm, curious crowd.

[close] A book club in which we will attempt to read a book from every single country in the world (and discuss them). Exposing ourselves to different kinds of literature is one of the best ways to gain a deeper understanding of the world.

[close] Inspire and be Inspired! Welcome to Inspiring Book Club where you can talk about your all-time favorite book that has inspired you the most, and helped change your life. What book has touched you deeper than any other? What words have moved you and transformed the way you look at life? Let's build a library of inspiring books that we hold dear to our hearts, and have a shelf filled with special offerings. Inspiring others is the pathway to our own discoveries —RCC