100 Classics and beyond... discussion

Hi, first of all I'd like to welcome you and thank you for deciding to join 100 Classics and beyond.

If you so desire, you can use this thread to introduce yourself and talk about your favorite classics (or any of your favorite books).

I hope that you enjoy being a part of this book club. I'm really glad to have you as a member.

UPDATE: New Facebook page!
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Peachy

Hi! My name is Tara and I am a 34 year old mother of 2 boys. I have loved to read as long as I can remember. Looking forward to reading with you.

Tara wrote: "Hi! My name is Tara and I am a 34 year old mother of 2 boys. I have loved to read as long as I can remember. Looking forward to reading with you."

Hi Tara! Welcome to 100 Classics and Beyond, and thank you for joining us. It is always a pleasure to read with people.

Btw, the poll is up for our first book, don't forget to make your vote count. :)

Hi
I'm an avid reader and was interested in joining a classics book club.
Only just joined but have previously read wuthering heights so may join the discussion.

Odwyer wrote: "Hi
I'm an avid reader and was interested in joining a classics book club.
Only just joined but have previously read wuthering heights so may join the discussion."

Wonderful! Welcome to the club!
:) You are very welcome to post your thoughts on the discussion board if you'd like.

Thank you. I'll give others a chance to read the book first.

Hi, my name is Elaine and I joined this group as I would love the opportunity to discuss classics. I'm currently reading Wuthering Heights for the 3rd time and really enjoying it. I read lots of children's classics such as Heidi and The Railway Children but it was Great Expectations that really sparked my love of classics.

Elaine wrote: "Hi, my name is Elaine and I joined this group as I would love the opportunity to discuss classics. I'm currently reading Wuthering Heights for the 3rd time and really enjoying it. I read lots of ch..."

Welcome to the club, Elaine. Glad to have you!
We finished reading Wuthering Heights, but we're now reading A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. But you are very welcome to join the discussion of Wuthering Heights, it is still open. I've also read Great Expectations, and decided that I like Charles Dickens after. It's not my favorite, because there are so many good ones, but it's definitely one of my first classic reads too.

Hope you have fun!

Hey Peachy, I just wanted to say, I know it's sometimes tough to stay motivated with a book club on Goodreads, especially in the first few months when there aren't a lot of members and discussion is pretty quiet. It seems like you've really put in an effort to stay active and contribute to the group, and that's really cool. I'll do my best to contribute. But it's also nice just to use the club as an excuse to read the books, even if a lot of people haven't yet gotten involved. I definitely plan on sticking with it. Anyway, I just wanted to acknowledge the consideration you've obviously been putting in.

Cameron wrote: "Hey Peachy, I just wanted to say, I know it's sometimes tough to stay motivated with a book club on Goodreads, especially in the first few months when there aren't a lot of members and discussion i..."

Thank you Cameron, and now you've motivated and encouraged me further. And you're right, it warms my heart just to think of the people who can get through their list by using this book club as an excuse (to give them the motivating deadlines and requirements).
I'm glad you will stay.
One or two responses is already enough to tell me that my effort is worth it. Sometimes, quality, not quantity, is what matters.

Hello, my name is Fred (I'm a girl) and I'm in middle school. I'd love to get started on the classics now, to gain that general knowledge.

Yellow Eccentricity wrote: "Hello, my name is Fred (I'm a girl) and I'm in middle school. I'd love to get started on the classics now, to gain that general knowledge."

Great! Welcome to the club, Fred. I think that the earlier you get to enjoy the classics, the better too :) I wish that I started a lot earlier too

Hi! I'm Laura. I love classics; I really like Russian and English Classics, but I will read anything. I usually read these on my own, but it's nice to have a group for support and discussion. Pride & Prejudice will be my first book with you.

wonderful! welcome to the club, Laura!

Hi! I'm Joanne, just jumping on board. Happy reading. :)

Joanne wrote: "Hi! I'm Joanne, just jumping on board. Happy reading. :)"

Hi Joanne, welcome to the club :)
Thank you for joining us.

FYI, we currently have a Giveaway Contest going on, just started yesterday. You can find the details under the GENERAL discussions.

glad to have you Loretta!

Hello! My name is Emma, I'm 15 and I love to read. Classic stories are some of my favorites! I can't wait to find new and amazing books here. Some of my favorite books are To Kill a Mockingbird, Anne of Green Gables, and The Probability of Miracles.
❤️

Laura wrote: "Hi! I'm Laura. I love classics; I really like Russian and English Classics, but I will read anything. I usually read these on my own, but it's nice to have a group for support and discussion. Pride..."

I'd love to read more Russian Classics, especially Tolstoy!