Finished Emma last night. It was an enjoyable book. Definitely worth reading. Some comments with a few spoilers ahead after the space... Even though I was able...
Is anyone else reading Emma? It's worth the time. And it's not too late to start, because it's a fairly easy read once you get used to the style of dialogue...
I am now up to chapter 44 (chapter 8 of volume 3). Minor spoiler ahead after the space: I really hope something bad happens to Mrs. Elton before the story...
manicmantik Hello! I'm an English major from Colorado who loves books, especially the classics, and would love to force myself to stay on track and be able to...
The following crgII poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Which book should we read for January 2008? CHOICES AND RESULTS - Silas...
Metamorphoses by Ovid 5 The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham 5 The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand 1 Silas Marner by George Eliot 5 Pollc loses Monday. FrankT...
I am really enjoying this book. I am reading it and listening to it. The audio version I am using is from the late 80s read by a woman named Prunella Scales....
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the crgII group: Which book should we read for January 2008? o The Wasteland by TS Elliott o Silas...
I feel the need to raise the flag and remind the group that we are not trying to decide which extended novel sequence we want to read ... individual titles...
I've read a few chapters of 'Emma' so far and am thoroughly enjoying it. I'm avoiding the TV adaptation so that the story isn't ruined. This quote has stood...
Some brief observations on chapter 4 below the space for those who have read this far... This chapter I think tells us a lot about the title character. I found...
... I'd consider Rebecca classic literature (but what do I know!) Wish I'd seen the BBC version with Diana Rigg (now Dame Diane Rigg). Actually I've never...
This is what I thought about it: Actually listened to the book instead of reading it. I have found that this works better for me with many of the classics. ...
I'm not sure where the term "old school" originated, but it is a phrase I hear a lot of young adults, twenty-somethings, using these days. I thought the...
christymontg Who says: I'm a stay at home mom. I would like to read the classics and think it will be nice to read what others think of the books. and ...
Hello, I finished Bleak House this morning and hadn't seen much posted about it lately. Have others finished it? I did find it a very good read. I anticipated...
We have four nominations so far: A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway Death In The Afternoon by Ernset Hemingway The Pathfinder by James Fenimore Cooper The...
One nomination per member. If you nominate a book, please be prepared to read it and post on it to help get the discussion going. To see what we have already...
burke9497 Who says: I was part of the group a while back. I wanted to join again to read Bleak House. thanks Hope you enjoy our discussionj of Bleak House. ...
I am listening to it in my car (up to chapter 10). I am enjoying the overblown supporting character alot. The two ladies who support charitable causes are...
Finally! I've finished The Warden. I do apologize for taking so long to comment since I did nominate it. I did like it but I really found that it started...
Hi everyone, I just finished The Warden and enjoyed it very much. I've never read any of Trollope's work before. Can any of you tell me if this novel is...
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