tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post525702059395265844..comments2024-03-18T21:35:14.053-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: The Classics Club: Year OneJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70163043219553611782013-05-17T14:34:06.430-04:002013-05-17T14:34:06.430-04:00nice way to recap your classics in the year. I...nice way to recap your classics in the year. I'll have to remember to do something like this when I get to that point! <br /><br /><a title="Classics Club book list" href="http://momssmallvictories.com/classics-club-book-list/" rel="nofollow">Here's my Classics Club book list if you'd like to stop by.</a><br />Tanya @ Moms Small Victorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520133909287154535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44117876567315829692013-05-07T15:15:26.648-04:002013-05-07T15:15:26.648-04:00Lisa - I know all about distractions and readalong...Lisa - I know all about distractions and readalongs! My numbers ended up being higher than I expected thanks to the Vanity Fair group read and a short classics spin book.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34047430417311903252013-05-06T22:59:26.167-04:002013-05-06T22:59:26.167-04:00You're doing much better with your list than I...You're doing much better with your list than I'm doing with mine! I'm so distracted by shiny new books and readalongs. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56998852695501055902013-04-25T10:19:45.515-04:002013-04-25T10:19:45.515-04:00Stacybuckeye - I can see myself rereading Dorian G...Stacybuckeye - I can see myself rereading Dorian Gray at some point... and I'll know what to expect next time. Hope you decided to join the Classics Club!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16586070541217350102013-04-24T21:55:47.081-04:002013-04-24T21:55:47.081-04:00I have flirted with the idea of signing up for a l...I have flirted with the idea of signing up for a long time. Just can't seem to commit. I'm marking this post so that when I look at it again I may break down and decide to give it a try!<br />Dorian was very dark and not at all what I expected either, but I thought it was okay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4525026231367871362013-04-23T18:53:01.793-04:002013-04-23T18:53:01.793-04:00JaneGS - I thought you were already signed up! You...JaneGS - I thought you were already signed up! You really should - lots of great readalongs/activities. How can people not appreciate Margaret Hale??JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20316895553205071732013-04-23T18:50:10.559-04:002013-04-23T18:50:10.559-04:00Melissa - Same here. Your read-along was definitel...Melissa - Same here. Your read-along was definitely a highlight :-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23402092243235466992013-04-23T18:49:11.170-04:002013-04-23T18:49:11.170-04:00Diane - Thanks, there really is a little bit of ev...Diane - Thanks, there really is a little bit of everything here.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39741171957120059652013-04-23T18:47:03.039-04:002013-04-23T18:47:03.039-04:00Les - High Rising reminded me of Barbara Pym (minu...Les - High Rising reminded me of Barbara Pym (minus the clergy) - a real winner!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2606417009702144562013-04-23T15:28:24.848-04:002013-04-23T15:28:24.848-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8913139106649466932013-04-23T15:28:02.476-04:002013-04-23T15:28:02.476-04:00I don't know why I haven't signed up for t...I don't know why I haven't signed up for this yet...I better before I get all my 2013 classics done!<br /><br />I really like Margaret Hale too--amazingly, there are many who don't like her.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25975952581699361082013-04-23T11:33:51.241-04:002013-04-23T11:33:51.241-04:00I love how the Classics Club has encouraged me to ...I love how the Classics Club has encouraged me to get to some of the most intimidating books on my list. You're doing awesome!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61668238137104339092013-04-23T07:15:44.078-04:002013-04-23T07:15:44.078-04:00You have made great progress. I love the variety.You have made great progress. I love the variety.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42053926677149434842013-04-22T18:17:48.559-04:002013-04-22T18:17:48.559-04:00Way to go!! I wish I liked the classics better, bu...Way to go!! I wish I liked the classics better, but more often than not, I'm disappointed. That said, I'm eager to give Angela Thirkell a try.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19560682873980748882013-04-22T09:04:33.013-04:002013-04-22T09:04:33.013-04:00Lisa May - The Makioka Sisters is such a wonderful...Lisa May - The Makioka Sisters is such a wonderful book! My mother loved it, too. I keep meaning to investigate Tanizaki's other work.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19855687691976776172013-04-22T09:03:10.568-04:002013-04-22T09:03:10.568-04:00Staci - I'm happy so many classics are availab...Staci - I'm happy so many classics are available on audio... that sure pulled me through Vanity Fair!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68133423885878588332013-04-22T09:02:27.208-04:002013-04-22T09:02:27.208-04:00Vasilly - Thanks! I'm having a great time with...Vasilly - Thanks! I'm having a great time with the CC readalongs and the recent "spin" game was fun, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31827625579963123922013-04-22T09:01:35.264-04:002013-04-22T09:01:35.264-04:00Nana - I'm fortunate because many of my Classi...Nana - I'm fortunate because many of my Classics Club selections are already on my TBR shelf!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23950168955449251262013-04-22T09:00:45.306-04:002013-04-22T09:00:45.306-04:00Sam - And that's exactly how I feel about Agne...Sam - And that's exactly how I feel about Agnes Grey... I'm saving it for a treat!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37461769292947070792013-04-22T08:59:49.947-04:002013-04-22T08:59:49.947-04:00Anbolyn - Since our tastes change over time, I thi...Anbolyn - Since our tastes change over time, I think it's fine to have an evolving list of classics... that way there are always books I'm excited to read.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35698579771095661702013-04-22T08:58:11.779-04:002013-04-22T08:58:11.779-04:00Karen K. - So glad to hear you're loving The M...Karen K. - So glad to hear you're loving The Makioka Sisters! I don't think I've ever read a book the so clearly illustrates the pull between old ways and modern Japan... such good book!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4816557624637263042013-04-21T23:16:42.495-04:002013-04-21T23:16:42.495-04:00Adding my congratulations on your first year's...Adding my congratulations on your first year's progress! There's some definite overlap in our readings, even though I haven't joined the club - and of course I owe my introduction to the Makioka Sisters to you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29829987986703085892013-04-21T19:51:20.602-04:002013-04-21T19:51:20.602-04:00Sounds wonderful and I must say that you're ce...Sounds wonderful and I must say that you're certainly doing a great job on the list. I love your posts because I've been intrigued enough to add a few of these authors to my reading and audio list!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67196993344185743452013-04-21T15:03:39.958-04:002013-04-21T15:03:39.958-04:00You're doing great! I haven't joined the C...You're doing great! I haven't joined the Classics Club since I'm still tackling my list from Project Fill-in-the-Gaps. What I really like about C.C. is its openness and all the little read-alongs that are happening. Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9522011040441210902013-04-21T13:36:26.799-04:002013-04-21T13:36:26.799-04:00Can't believe it's a year already. I decid...Can't believe it's a year already. I decided to join it but couldn't make up my mind since I had other obligations,one of which was to dent by TBR books.<br /><br />I still have a few classics (mainly English and American) on my shelf and will clear them.ImageNationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021414643103601330noreply@blogger.com