Women's Classic Literature Enthusiasts discussion

Hello, everyone! I am starting this thread a little early because I am really good at getting distracted and remembering a week after I was supposed to do something that...well....it's not done lol.

There is no theme for this month, the usual rules apply. Nominations must be at least 50 years old, written by a woman, and not previously have been read by the group. If you're not sure you can check the group bookshelf.

Please also state whether or not you are able to lead the discussion.

I nominate Iza's Ballad by Magda Szabó. First published in 1963. 336 pages. I can lead.

I nominate A Good Man Is Hard To Find by Flannery O'Connor. Written in 1953. The short story itself is less than 35 pages. But you can read more than a hundred pages of analysis and discussion of the story if you have an interest. I can lead.

Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell. Can lead.

Anastasia wrote: "Hello, everyone! I am starting this thread a little early because I am really good at getting distracted and remembering a week after I was supposed to do something that...well....it's not done lol..."

What date are we taking nominations till?

Behind a Mask, Or, a Woman's Power by Louisa May Alcott..Published in 1866, 120 pages

I can lead.

Ami wrote: "Behind a Mask, Or, a Woman's Power by Louisa May Alcott

I can lead."

Oooh, that looks interesting and quick, Ami. A different side of Alcott.

I am planning to read this anyway, and it would be fun to share it. I nominate Earth and High Heaven by Gwethalyn Graham. I am happy to lead the discussions.

Sorento62 wrote: "Ami wrote: "Behind a Mask, Or, a Woman's Power by Louisa May Alcott

I can lead."

Oooh, that looks interesting and quick, Ami. A different side of Alcott."

it's funny you mention this Sorento62 because she wrote under the pen name A.M. Barnam, when writing pieces of the gothic horror persuasion... It was a secret, I am guessing. Glad it piqued your interest! :)

Flannery O'Connor, the Queen of the Southern Gothic genre, is a favorite of mine... I do hope the group will indulge you in reading your nomination. It's beyond good. Good luck!

Ginny wrote: "I am planning to read this anyway, and it would be fun to share it. I nominate Earth and High Heaven by Gwethalyn Graham. I am happy to lead the discussions."

I remember finding that description intriguing when it first came up as a nominee. I would read this as a buddy read if it doesn't win.

Frenchman's Creek - Daphne Du Maurier

I'm planning to read this anyway so would love to be able to discuss it in here

Charlene wrote: "Anastasia wrote: "Hello, everyone! I am starting this thread a little early because I am really good at getting distracted and remembering a week after I was supposed to do something that...well......"

The one thing I forgot to mention! Thank you. I was going to take them 'til the 15th of this month.

The poll is up for October.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

Reminder, just a couple more days of voting for October's book!

Mary Barton is October's book.