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Today's the Day! On the 15th April, we announced the latest Classic Club Spin, challenging you to read book 19 on your CC Spin #20 list by 31st May 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?
Perhaps the selection of Halldór Laxness doesn't quite fit in with my idea of writing about lesser-known classic authors. Certainly, Icelanders know who he is, but I'm not sure how well known he is in the rest of the world. He is Iceland's Nobel Prize winner, having received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1955. Although … Continue reading Classic Author Focus: Halldór Laxness
Yay, Happy May!! Welcome to this month's update post. How was everyone's April? Mine for one was very busy! I hardly even had time for reading or anything else besides work and since I work in a Library, I can already forsee June (aka "Summer Reading Program" month) being very busy as well. I am … Continue reading Member Updates #9
Aphra Behn may not fit as easily into my idea of writing about lesser-known classic authors, but I haven't featured a Restoration writer yet and she is the first woman in England to be known as a professional writer. She also seems to be a really interesting woman. In fact, I'm surprised that no one … Continue reading Classic Author Focus: Aphra Behn
If you joined the game last week, find number 19 on your CC Spin #20 List! That's the CLASSIC you are challenged to read by 31st May, 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, Clubbers! It's time for another Classics Club Spin!What is the spin? It's easy. At your blog, before next Monday 22nd April 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 #20
Yay, Happy April everyone & Welcome to this month's update post. How was everyone's March? Read any good classics? Anything particular you plan to read in the next few weeks? Announcements April Clubber of the Month - Time to announce the Clubber of the Month! This person was chosen because of their great and unique … Continue reading Members Updates #8
Hello all and welcome to this month's post honoring Nancy from NancyElin Book Blog. Instead of our usual interview, we have decided to share a few questions she has recently answered on our 50 Question Survey. For more information or If you have a nomination for future Clubbers of the month, you can nominate them … Continue reading Clubber of the Month for March ’19
Susanna Moodie was an English-born Canadian writer who wrote novels, children's books, and poetry but was most well known for her writings about being a settler in 19th century Canada. While living in Suffolk, she began publishing books in 1822 as Susanna Strickland and was also a member of the Anti-Slavery Society. Shortly after her … Continue reading Classic Author Focus: Susanna Moodie
Welcome to our very first 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 … Continue reading Review Rewind
Yay, Happy March everyone & Welcome to this month's update post. How was everyone's February? Read any good classics? Anything particular you plan to read in the next few weeks? Announcements Read-a-longs - I wonder if spring makes people want to read more? While browsing twitter this week, I stumbled upon a few different read-a-longs! … Continue reading Member Updates #7
Hi Clubbers! How’s the reading going? Tell us about your project — or you! Introduce yourself. Chat. Tell us what you’ve read, how you’re feeling about your progress, how much you love the classics or the community — any struggles, a favorite read so far. Really, whatever you feel like sharing! Some people prefer writing … Continue reading Group Check-in #33: March 2019
Hello all and welcome to this month's post honoring Cirtnecce from Mockingbirds, Looking Glasses & Prejudices. As part of the festivities, Cirtnecce has answered some questions and shared some posts with us. For more information or If you have a nomination for future Clubbers of the month, you can nominate them on the clubber page. … Continue reading February ’19 Clubber of the Month
First, a little side note. My fellow moderators have suggested I do a short piece on the process for posting member reviews because of a few issues I've had. When I first took over this function, I found a huge backlog of reviews, but I was able to catch up on that over time, and … Continue reading Classic Author Focus: James Baldwin
Yay, Happy February & Welcome to this month's update post. How was everyone's January? Read any good classics? Anything particular you plan to read in the next few weeks? Announcements Anyone up for a bit of Gone With the Wind? - I personally planned to read Gone With The Wind this month.... Especially after everyone … Continue reading Member Updates #6
What is this? Click to find out.Hi Clubbers! How’s the reading going? Tell us about your project — or you! Introduce yourself. Chat. Tell us what you’ve read, how you’re feeling about your progress, how much you love the classics or the community — any struggles, a favorite read so far. Really, whatever you feel … Continue reading Group Check-In #32: February 2019
