A Community of Classics Lovers
Hello Clubbers! Way back when, in 2012, the Classics Club came into being. A monthly meme was devised to bring clubbers together to chat about classics. A question was posed for you to ponder and discuss. You could write a blog post and leave the link or simply put your thoughts in the comments. … Continue reading The Classic Meme
Today's the Day! On the 19th April, we announced the latest Classic Club Spin, challenging you to read book 6 on your CC Spin #23 list by 1st June 2020. Did you read your book? Did you write about it, or not? What's Next? In the comments below, tell us what book you read, and what you … Continue reading Did You Finish Your Spin?
If you joined the game last week, find number 6 on your CC Spin #23 List! That's the CLASSIC you are challenged to read by 1st June, 2020. We know it can be hard to stay on track and enthused about your Spin Book for the whole journey. We plan to provide support and encouragement to … Continue reading Your Lucky Spin Number Is…
Hello, Clubbers! It's time for another Classics Club Spin! Our world may be in a Covid-19 spin right now, but that's no excuse to stop reading! Well, actually, it has been a very good reason to stop reading...and blogging...and doing lots of other things we used to love. It's difficult for many of us to … Continue reading CC Spin #23
Way back when, on the 7th March, 2012 two classics-loving bloggers, Jillian & Heather, wanted to see more people posting about classic literature on the blogosphere, so they came up with the idea for a Classics Club. Their goal was to, “unite those of us who like to blog about classic literature, as well as … Continue reading Celebrating 8 Years of the Classics Club
What challenges and events are planned for 2020? A lot, it turns out. Here are a few you may be interested in joining. All Year Nick at One Catholic Life has chosen one book for 2020 for his Chapter-a-Day Read-Along: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. If you would like to join in, … Continue reading Need Another Challenge? Another Bookish Event?
Today's the Day! On the 22nd December 2019, we announced the latest Classic Club Spin, challenging you to read book 13 on your CC Spin #22 list by 31st January 2020. Did you read your book? Did you write about it, or not? What's Next? In the comments below, tell us what book you read, and what … Continue reading Did You Finish Your Spin?
Hi Everyone, Welcome to another year of The Classics Club. The beginning of a new year is a great time to start fresh. Where are you in your Classics Club walk? How are you coming with your list? Have you gotten frustrated with your progress (or lack of progress)? Do you have books on your … Continue reading Welcome to a New Year of The Classics Club
If you joined the game last week, find number 13 on your CC Spin #22 List! That's the CLASSIC you are challenged to read by 31st January, 2020. We know it can be hard to stay on track and enthused about your Spin Book for the whole journey. We plan to provide support and encouragement to … Continue reading Your Lucky Spin Number Is…
Hello, Clubbers! It's time for another Classics Club Spin!What is the spin? It's easy. At your blog, before next Sunday 22nd December 2019, create a post that lists twenty books of your choice that remain "to be read" on your Classics Club list. This is your Spin List. You have to read one of these … Continue reading CC Spin #22
Today's the Day! On the 23rd September, we announced the latest Classic Club Spin, challenging you to read book 5 on your CC Spin #21 list by 31st October 2019. Did you read your book? Did you write about it, or not? What's Next? In the comments below, tell us what book you read, and what you thought … Continue reading Did You Finish Your Spin?
If you joined the game last week, find number 5 on your CC Spin #21 List! That's the CLASSIC you are challenged to read by 31st October, 2019. We know it can be hard to stay on track and enthused about your Spin Book for the whole journey. We plan to provide support and encouragement to … Continue reading Your Lucky Spin Number Is…
Hello all and welcome to this month's update post! How are you guys doing with your Moby Dick readalong? How about the CCSpin? I can happily say that I actually finished my book The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Yay!! What are you all planning to read this month? Member Stats TOTAL MEMBERS: 416 NEW MEMBERS: … Continue reading Members Updates #14
BOO! Club Dare: an old game with a new twist. Once upon a time, the Club issued a Dare to it's members to read and review a certain book. The participant then dared others to read and review a book of their choice. We participated in this event at the time, but it never really … Continue reading Time to Get Your Goth On!
Hello all and welcome to this month's update post! How are you guys doing with your Moby Dick readalong? It's one of my favorite books of all time, so I hope you all can stick it out through the middle parts. Woot & how excited are you all about the CC Spin? Member Stats TOTAL … Continue reading Member Updates #13
Hello, Clubbers! It's time for another Classics Club Spin!What is the spin? It's easy. At your blog, before next Monday 23rd September 2019, create a post that lists twenty books of your choice that remain "to be read" on your Classics Club list. This is your Spin List. You have to read one of these … Continue reading CC Spin #21
