A Community of Classics Lovers
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
Welcome to our latest Review Rewind at the Classics Club! What is Review Rewind? Review Rewind is a chance for all of us to take a closer look at a book or an author on our ever growing review list. We aim to see who has been reading it and what they think. How do … Continue reading Review Rewind #2
Happy August everyone & back to school season! Welcome to this month's update post! How was everyone's July and summer? Anyone have any excited reading plans for the month? Announcements Clubber of the Month - I'll be announcing this month's pick later in the month when I do Tracy's post. If you haven't already checked … Continue reading Member Updates #12
Happy July everyone & welcome to this month's update post! How was everyone's June? I had a very productive reading month and ended up switching jobs to a bigger library in my area, so super exciting. Also, I was able to turn in my library's summer reading form. As a prize, I got a library … Continue reading Member Updates #11
Happy June everyone & welcome to this month's update post. How was everyone's May? I had a great month but pretty busy as usual! Has anyone started reading their summer reading list yet? What book are you looking forward to reading this summer the most? Announcements Clubber of the Month - We've decided to keep … Continue reading Member Updates #10
