Women's Classic Literature Enthusiasts discussion

It's time for June's nominations. There is no theme for this month and nominations are limited to two per person.

You are not required to nominate only novels, but can nominate non-fiction, poetry, plays and short stories.

Your nominations cannot have been read by the group in the past three years. You can check our bookshelf here: https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...

You can nominate up to two works that are written by a woman and published before 1977. Please state whether or not you can lead the discussion.

Nominations will end on April 15th.

Is it too soon to nominate The Lifted Veil? (nominated last December) I haven't read any George Eliott in a long time.

I can lead.

I will lead if picked

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos

The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman

List of nominations:

The Lifted Veil by George Eliott
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos
The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman
Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen

(This is mainly so I don't lose one)

Would it be alright if I suggest Out of Africa?

sounds good

Are we voting yet?

☯Emily wrote: "Are we voting yet?"

I am getting it ready now. I just wasn't able to get to it on last week because I was helping my mom with her appointments for chemotherapy.

All members who contribute (comment) in the monthly book discussions anytime during the past year is eligible to vote.

Please put your choice in this thread. You can vote for ONE book only.

Choices are:
1. The Lifted Veil by George Eliott
2. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos
3. The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman
4. Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen

The following can presently vote. If you made a comment in the past year and your name is not listed, please let me know in this thread.

Emily
Anastasia Kinderman
Charlene
Ginny
Carol She’s So Novel
Carol
Kathleen
Nidhi
Abigail Bok
Elizabeth
Laura
Jan
Sara
Jassmine
Anisha Inkspill
Suzann
Spoko
Heather
Laurie
Sabagrey
Ellen
Samanta
Mela
Sophie
Of butterflies and books
Debbie
MRS (Benyishai)
Carolien
Cphe

Voting ends on April 28th, 2026.

Charlene wrote: "☯Emily wrote: "Are we voting yet?"

I am getting it ready now. I just wasn't able to get to it on last week because I was helping my mom with her appointments for chemotherapy."

I'm sorry to hear this, Charlene. Take care of yourself. I know how much time and mental energy caregiving can require.

Sorry to hear that. I am helping my mom too, but with other health issues. She is 91!

The LIttle Foxes.

Take good care, Charlene and Emily, and all the best to your mothers. They are fortunate to have you!

I vote for Out of Africa.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Sorry about your Mum. It looks as though I will be assuming care of a sister, though it will be in an assisted living home, so less time consuming. I need to start looking for places for her first.

Sorry you ladies are having a hard time.

I vote for The Lifted Veil

I’ll vote for The Lifted Veil because I love George Eliot, though I’m not sure how readily available it is.

Abigail wrote: "I’ll vote for The Lifted Veil because I love George Eliot, though I’m not sure how readily available it is."

A kindle edition is still showing as free for me on Amazon. may be different in other parts of the world of course.

Gentleman Prefer Blonds, The Illumaning Diary Of A Professional Lady

I’ll also vote for The Lifted Veil; sounds intriguing.

There are 6 or 7 editions of it on Audible, btw. My local library offers 5 of them via Hoopla.

I vote for The Lifted Veil

The Lifted Veil is the book for June.

& I am the leader for The Lifted Veil discussion.

I am going to be away from the 2-8 June (my time), 1- 7 June for most of you.

The Airbnb we have rented doesn't have Wifi but there are a lot of cafes & a library in the area, so I ma sure I will be able to check in once a day.

I would like a spoiler & a non spoiler thread please. :)