Lifetime Classics Challenge discussion

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I'm Diana S both on GR and Shelfari.
I try to read some classics each year. Later this month I plan on reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. I do have a goal to read 10 classics for the year.

Hello, I'm Beverly. Love to read and hope to settle in more comfortably soon--I already miss Shelfari so badly. I belong to 7 book clubs at my local library so read a large variety of books but love being exposed to things I would never have read otherwise. I am challenging myself with 25 reads but hoping for more.

Beverly wrote: "Hello, I'm Beverly. Love to read and hope to settle in more comfortably soon--I already miss Shelfari so badly. I belong to 7 book clubs at my local library so read a large variety of books but lov..."

Welcome! I'm trying to get used to goodreads, but miss Shelfari a lot too. It's a great way to hear about other great books and find out what other people you trust think of books. Michelle will still keep challenging us, thank goodness.

Beverly wrote: "Hello, I'm Beverly. Love to read and hope to settle in more comfortably soon--I already miss Shelfari so badly. I belong to 7 book clubs at my local library so read a large variety of books but lov..."

Hi Beverly, I am always surprised at how many book clubs you belong to! That is a lot to keep up with. At the moment I feel like I'm not reading anything for myself, just reading for groups, buddy reads, or trying to catch up on Classics that I "need" to read. I like to read with others, but I want to read some fun stuff "just for me" too. I don't know how you fit that in! :)

Terris wrote: "Beverly wrote: "Hello, I'm Beverly. Love to read and hope to settle in more comfortably soon--I already miss Shelfari so badly. I belong to 7 book clubs at my local library so read a large variety ..."

Sometimes I'm not sure how I keep up with it either!! :) Luckily, sometimes one of the book clubs I belong to discusses a book I really wanted to read anyway so it's a win/win!! But I always feel "behind" in reading everything I want to. Your lists are not too shabby!! Still waiting for you to come have lunch with me. Maybe I'll have to drive to north--the road does go both ways!!! :)

Beverly wrote: "Terris wrote: "Beverly wrote: "Hello, I'm Beverly. Love to read and hope to settle in more comfortably soon--I already miss Shelfari so badly. I belong to 7 book clubs at my local library so read a..."

That's the only bad thing about bookgroups (and challenges)....there is often the feeling of being "behind".

Terris wrote: "Beverly wrote: "Hello, I'm Beverly. Love to read and hope to settle in more comfortably soon--I already miss Shelfari so badly. I belong to 7 book clubs at my local library so read a large variety ..."

Terri, don't forget to read the fun stuff! I try to only read books I'm pretty sure I'll really like....but they don't always fit, do they? Plus, like you, I'm trying to read the classics I haven't already tackled. Those don't always appeal...

Beverly wrote: "Terris wrote: "Beverly wrote: "Hello, I'm Beverly. Love to read and hope to settle in more comfortably soon--I already miss Shelfari so badly. I belong to 7 book clubs at my local library so read a..."

Hey! Good idea, Beverly!

Hi - I was Jerseygirl over on Shelfari...I'm Jan on Leafmarks. I didn't know if any other group was coming over here - so many have gone to Leafmarks so I changed my name to the alias I use in my Anglophiles Anonymous group which did transfer over here. I am still getting used to both sites and I'm not sure I'll survive but for now, I'm here.

Lady Studland wrote: "Hi - I was Jerseygirl over on Shelfari...I'm Jan on Leafmarks. I didn't know if any other group was coming over here - so many have gone to Leafmarks so I changed my name to the alias I use in my A..."

I'm not sure I'll survive either. I've hardly written any reviews since the move started, and have read fewer books. I feel so scattered. But I enjoy these groups, so I'll try to hang in there. We'll get used to it some time. I'm trying out both Leafmarks and Goodreads, but don't know if I'll continue with both.

Hello, I'm Meregwyn

I found your group when I did a search for classic books and thought this sounded perfect.

After six weeks I just finished Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens and loved every moment of it. I had a difficult time not starting over once I finished. I also just finished To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf. Another favorite of mine and my second book read by Virginia Woolf.

I'm looking forward this year to completing more of my British classics (I tend to gravitate more towards 19th century British authors).

Welcome, Meregwyn. I hope to get back to some Dickens and other greats this year too.

Hi, I'm Jaleenajo here and on Shelfari. One of my reading goals for this year is to get back into reading classics, something I haven't done much of in the past few years. Last year the only classic I read was Northanger Abbey. Hopefully I can make 2016 the year that fixes that!

Jaleenajo wrote: "Hi, I'm Jaleenajo here and on Shelfari. One of my reading goals for this year is to get back into reading classics, something I haven't done much of in the past few years. Last year the only classi..."

I think you can do it, Jaleenajo! I read Northanger Abbey last year too and thought it was pretty good. But even though I read quite few classics last year, I always seem to have a pile of them that I still need/want to read!

Terris wrote: "Jaleenajo wrote: "Hi, I'm Jaleenajo here and on Shelfari. One of my reading goals for this year is to get back into reading classics, something I haven't done much of in the past few years. Last ye..."

Thanks, Terris! My classics TBR pile is getting pretty huge...I just bought a copy of War and Peace and am waiting to feel ambitious enough to start it!

Jaleenajo wrote: "Terris wrote: "Jaleenajo wrote: "Hi, I'm Jaleenajo here and on Shelfari. One of my reading goals for this year is to get back into reading classics, something I haven't done much of in the past few..."

You won't believe this, but I just bought War and Peace on Kindle today!! I watched the mini-series recently and I think after seeing the characters on TV, it will help me remember all the names (since I have faces to go with them) and maybe I'll also understand the story line a little better. But I'm like you, I'm not sure when I'll feel ambitious enough to start it!

hi everyone ,
My name is Susanna I will read just about anything How do I sign up for the lifetime classic challenge

Susanna wrote: "hi everyone ,
My name is Susanna I will read just about anything How do I sign up for the lifetime classic challenge"

I think we've lost our administer in this group. But if you like reading Classics, there is a very active group called "Catching Up on Classics and Lots More" that I think you'd really like!
Join us there! Here is a link -- I hope it gets you there OK :)

https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...