Classics

[close] This is a group to read and discuss those books generally referred to as “the classics” or “the Western canon.” Books which have shaped Western thought over the years; books which Robert Hutchins, in his essay for the Great Books of the Western World series, considered important works in “The Great Conversation.” As one participant noted, "the goal of this group is to make reading the classics an enjoyable and enlightening but non-threatening process."

[close] We're here because we like reading and we like chatting about reading. But we are here especially because we strongly believe that reading is not just something we do alone, but something that can unite people of different kinds, all over the world! This group really is all about books! In terms of group reads we have a monthly fiction book and a bi-monthly group read of a classic. Quarterly there is a group discussion of a play, a seasonal author for poetry and fiction as well as a non-fiction - theme. We also have weekly poetry postings (the Monday Poem). We feature a yearly challenge and theme challenges in which members are encouraged to read books that relate to a specific theme, and dedicated sections for non-fiction, poetry and drama. In addition, we have a section for people to post their yearly personal challenges and books read in 2017. --------------------------------------------- January - March 2017 Our Seasonal Poet: poets from Nordic countries Our Seasonal Theme for Plays: Nordic Drama Focus Play: Creditors by August Strindberg Our Seasonal Nonfiction Theme: Nordic countries

[close] Welcome to the official Oprah's Book Club group. OBC is the interactive, multi-platform reading club bringing passionate readers together to discuss inspiring stories. Go to www.oprah.com/BookClub for more

[close] This group has been created to provide a way for the reader's of our family to not only get to catch up in person as well as online, but also do what we love to do...read! The main goal is to read one book a month and either have an online discussion or a discussion in person. Members of the group will have the opportunity to add suggestions of novels they would like to read currently and in the future.