tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post8509411897485520401..comments2023-05-27T05:31:01.955-07:00Comments on The Story Girl: Introducing The Classics ClubLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-55649205459039804602012-05-14T10:42:41.735-07:002012-05-14T10:42:41.735-07:00Les Miserables is definitely a tough book when you...Les Miserables is definitely a tough book when you're busy! I have been moving through it really slowly. Even though I usually finish 2-3 300 page books in a week, it is taking me many weeks to get through it. But it is definitely worth it!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-81579271936762462492012-05-12T18:05:00.513-07:002012-05-12T18:05:00.513-07:00I love Conan Doyle's books, and John Milton...I love Conan Doyle's books, and John Milton's Paradise Lost. I'm going to read Les Miserables too. Last time I read it I only read 5 pages and then I didn't continue it because I was busy. But next time I'll finish it.Lemon Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340029101536146372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-29793989266186297782012-04-11T12:06:58.618-07:002012-04-11T12:06:58.618-07:00I am reading Les Miserables right now, and I agree...I am reading Les Miserables right now, and I agree with you -- it certainly is a project! Fortunately, a very enjoyable one. :)LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-68095141353083717882012-04-11T07:12:39.826-07:002012-04-11T07:12:39.826-07:00David Copperfield, Anna Karenina, and Les Miserabl...David Copperfield, Anna Karenina, and Les Miserables are projects in and of themselves---great project, but still projects. I think you'll enjoy all of the books on your list, and you made me remember a boo that I intended to add to mine but forgot: Elizabeth and her German Garden.<br /><br />Thanks.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664642293286996220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-35443748557438178492012-03-15T12:45:15.409-07:002012-03-15T12:45:15.409-07:00Oh, no worries! I was called Lorri by some of my f...Oh, no worries! I was called Lorri by some of my friends in high school so it didn't even faze me. And I definitely have random things that I type that come out wrong. "Begin" always comes out "being" :-P haha!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-9227443202146224112012-03-12T19:32:01.404-07:002012-03-12T19:32:01.404-07:00Lorren!! - Sorry for calling you Lorri above. I ty...Lorren!! - Sorry for calling you Lorri above. I type fast and forgot to edit before I hit publish. For some reason I had typed it wrong because my fingers go faster than my brain -- but never since I've known you have I called you Lorri in my head! Whenever I type "Pride & Prejudice" it comes out "Prode & Prejudice." Dumb fingers. You can call my Jilli and we'll be even. :P*ೃ༄ Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139487177036647728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-2991362584913481552012-03-12T16:06:31.558-07:002012-03-12T16:06:31.558-07:00That is great that you have read so much Thomas Ha...That is great that you have read so much Thomas Hardy! I have read nothing, and I am looking forward to diving in!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-2076028107803137062012-03-12T16:06:07.258-07:002012-03-12T16:06:07.258-07:00I know what you mean -- I keep seeing other people...I know what you mean -- I keep seeing other people's lists and thinking, oh, I want that one, too!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-75569198604607687832012-03-10T01:50:54.791-08:002012-03-10T01:50:54.791-08:00I have read about 29/30 of your list and think you...I have read about 29/30 of your list and think you have chosen some fabulous books you are in some real treats. I am in the process of re-reading all of Thomas Hardy for a Hardy reading group I have. I also have some Edith Wharton and Elizabeth Von Armin TBR. Enjoy : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-46373324838813655022012-03-09T19:37:24.192-08:002012-03-09T19:37:24.192-08:00Awesome list - we have a couple in common! I'm...Awesome list - we have a couple in common! I'm kicking myself I didn't add A Tree Grows In Brooklyn on mine. I may have to make it 51 classics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-73324965125431150882012-03-09T16:57:34.933-08:002012-03-09T16:57:34.933-08:00Yay, perhaps we will do some readalongs together! ...Yay, perhaps we will do some readalongs together! Happy reading to you as well :)LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-81113181671826711002012-03-09T16:57:13.195-08:002012-03-09T16:57:13.195-08:00I've heard great things about The Handmaid'...I've heard great things about The Handmaid's Tale! I finally have my own copy so hopefully I will get to it soon!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-79842081809745572312012-03-09T16:56:47.102-08:002012-03-09T16:56:47.102-08:00I am so excited to read Anne Bronte's books. T...I am so excited to read Anne Bronte's books. This is a great idea, Jillian! Thanks for getting it all started!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-7966896959029128912012-03-09T16:56:16.190-08:002012-03-09T16:56:16.190-08:00Haha, uh oh, I am wary of the not-so-recommended o...Haha, uh oh, I am wary of the not-so-recommended ones! I hope most of these are good reads, though :)LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-69430756071367210492012-03-09T16:55:50.281-08:002012-03-09T16:55:50.281-08:00I am so excited to read them all! I am having a ha...I am so excited to read them all! I am having a hard time deciding which to do first, but I think Les Miserables is going to win the day -- that way I will have taken a chunk out of my most daunting book.LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-87050666610058713182012-03-09T13:17:12.061-08:002012-03-09T13:17:12.061-08:00Great list! We have quite a few of the same books ...Great list! We have quite a few of the same books on our lists and you also have some of my favourites on yours. Happy reading :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-16905817794287927712012-03-09T06:25:47.179-08:002012-03-09T06:25:47.179-08:00Everyone has posted such great lists. The Handmaid...Everyone has posted such great lists. The Handmaid's Tale is one of my all-time favorites. You've picked a lot of good ones!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-43411465610021313172012-03-09T03:16:16.668-08:002012-03-09T03:16:16.668-08:00What an awesome list, Lorri! I'm so happy you&...What an awesome list, Lorri! I'm so happy you're joining in. I can't wait to hear what you think of <i>Agnes Grey</i> -- that's a book I really respect.<br /><br />I see a bunch on your list I'm sad I didn't have room for on mine. (Willa Cather! Betty Smith!!)<br /><br />But, we share a lot of titles too. :)*ೃ༄ Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139487177036647728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-49181380087325138422012-03-08T08:47:52.356-08:002012-03-08T08:47:52.356-08:00Awesome list! I've read and loved many of them...Awesome list! I've read and loved many of them. But some I would recommend more than others! :)Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-12001321972543461992012-03-08T08:19:47.938-08:002012-03-08T08:19:47.938-08:00I see 4 of my all-time favorites on your list! Le...I see 4 of my all-time favorites on your list! Les Miserables, Northanger Abbey, East of Eden, and The Woman in White. I also really enjoyed many others - Far from the Madding Crowd, Dracula, etc. You've got a great list goin' on here!Roof Beam Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06792884580084363046noreply@blogger.com