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Just joined a couple of days ago but probably won't be active until next month - I've already read 1984 earlier this year.

Hi guys! I'm Kat and I've been reading classics of all genres ever since sixth grade and I'm a Sophomore in college now. I've already read 1984 so looks like I'll have to wait patiently until we can discuss it.

Oh yeah, and currently I work at the local library during the summer, it's always such a joy to see classics get checked out by patrons younger than me.

Hi everyone! I'm Jennie from the UK and feeling excited and a wee bit nervous to join the group. There are lots of classics I've loved (A Tale of Two Cities, Wuthering Heights and The Scarlet Letterand plenty that I've found too much like hard work (Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen-sorry!) but I would like to challenge myself a bit and expand my horizons. Hope that the discussions here will help.

Welcome all new members to our group: Kelly, Rachel, Camila, Manu, Janine, Dimitra, Jordan, Tina, Jasmine, Rusalka, Listra, Regina, Corine, Judy, Teresa, Emma, Kat, Jennie. It is so great to see people from all over the world joining our group. Discussions are sure to provide many diverse opinions and insight and we will all learn much from each other.
The discussions for this month's book read, 1984, is going on now, so whether you have already read the book or are just starting, please join in. The discussion is divided into sections so there shouldn't be any spoilers.
Also we are nominating a children's book for a side read for anyone that is interested. Check out the side reads folder for more info.
Happy reading!!!!

Hi everyone! I'm Lauren and I'm 24. I'm hoping to meet people who enjoy the same kinds of things I do and who want to hopefully make friends.

I love 1984! Can't wait to talk about it!!

Greetings from Saskatchewan, Canada. My name is VickiLee and the written word is a huge part of my life. I am an indiscriminate reader, but I do have some favourite genres - British classics, mysteries, assorted non-fiction, and some international literature. I look forward to joining some of the discussions.

Hi everyone. I am the new classic reader from Turkey. I had a look your comments and discussions, and definitely love them. I wonder what I can do here to expand my knowledge and make effective discussions on classics.

Hello. I joined awhile ago but just realized I never introduced myself so...here I am.
I'm Gaijinmama, from both coasts of the U.S. but living in permanently in Tokyo, Japan. I teach English at a couple of universities here and am Mommy to my two beautiful bicultural kids. My academic background is in education and languages, not literature, but I've been addicted to books my whole life.
I will read absolutely anything, as long as it's good, but I count The Picture of Dorian Gray , Les Misérables and Jane Eyre among my favorites if we're talking about classics.

Hi, I'm Will, 29, live in Australia, studying creative writing at uni.

Reading, yes, but writing especially, has been a passion of mine since I was old enough to read. However, for someone with such a strong passion, I'm extremely under-read. I feel there is too much I haven't read that I should have (especially considering my aspiration to become a writer of fiction).

It is commonly said that writing is ninety-percent reading (or something to that effect). My impulse had always been to suggest the reverse, I had even (when much younger) thought that reading too much literature would render me inexplicably liable to 'borrowing' from other authors' style.. Call it a dilemma of originality, but irrespective, I now of course see things more clearly, and can't wait to start filling the chasm with great novels - and what better place to start than with a classic like "1984"!

Hello everyone! My name is Emily, and I am nursing student in Georgia. Although I really love science, I have a special place in my heart for literature and reading. I really hope that in this group I broaden my horizons and learn a little about all the different perspectives in this world and how classics are interpreted from different people.

Hi! I am Carmen. After I graduated college my full intention was to make time to read the classics I had never had time for, but two years later and I still hadn't gotten around to it. I am excited to be a part of a group who is dedicated to helping one another accomplish this goal.

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a huge fan of the Classics. I'm from Ireland and I have a Masters in English(Irish Literature) and I have studied a lot of different genres throughout my degree but I always like to go back to the classics. I have so many books on my to-read list and many from college that I would love to re-read. I have wanted to join a local Classics book club for a long time but as I work and am going back to college attending at a set time every week or month would be difficult so this book club is perfect and such a brilliant idea. Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors but I love some of the books you've already discussed. In fact, I loved The Picture of Dorian Gray so much that I went on to study the life and works of Oscar Wilde to use in my thesis. I am currently reading Death comes to Pemberley by P.D. James and I'll probably wait until next month to start joining in as I have just bought Animal Farm (Right author, wrong book!), American Gods and Lord of the Flies.

Hello everyone, Vero here, new on 欧宝娱乐, and I'm Bernard Black's sister: I'm a freak.... But I have rights!...(Well, sorry about that, but couldn't resist the temptation)... I started with 1984 a couple of months ago, during my daily trip to work, but left for a re-read of Woolf's "A room of one's own"... Well, to be honest I've started with 1984 like five or six times during my reader-life, and always came something in my way (Real Life TM's box of jokes)... and also 1984's style is a bit stiff at times, IMHO, I prefer things that are smooth, full of rythm... Anything by Nabokov, or Poe, or...)


Besides being Black's secret sister, I'm a writer, working both on my first novel and a short story project... And working full time for a tech company (I said I was a freak, right?)

For some 1984 is about what's been going on since the 80s, all the changes on our society, I wonder if this book is about the past or the present... Don't think a book that was written before the "tech revolution" (personal computers, internet, social networks) is going to say much about the future... But who knows...
Anyways, It seems nice here, and the exchange of POVs about Classics will be interesting.

Hi All

My name is Claire, I live in Perth Western Australia but originally hail from the UK. I'm an avid reader but in my spare time I work full time and am a mum too! So physically getting to a book club poses a few challenges - I'm looking forward to joining the discussion. I'm a Bronte, Austen, kind of a girl (but also with some trash thrown in for good measure!) who always seems to have twice as many books on my "to read" list as on the "read" one!

Hello all, my name is Ruthy, and I'm new to the group!! I am right in the middle of my "classic book" reading phase. In the past couple of months I've read "Journey to the Center of the Earth", "The Hobbit", "Dracula", "Alice in Wonderland" and I've just started "10000 Leagues Under th Sea". I love reading classics and I'm glad to finally have people to share my passion with.

Hi everybody, My name is Jake and I absolutely love to read. When I was younger, I always wanted to read the classics, but usually I had trouble understanding them. However, I can now actually comprehend what's going on, so it's full steam ahead! Currently I'm reading Anna Karenina, it's excellent! Well, I'm glad that this group exists, I look forward to reading everybody's opinions.

Hey! I'm Priyanka, and I'm in my last year of school. I've been an avid reader ever since I was a little kid and there is no genre I love more than classical literature! :) None of my friends really read much, so I'm looking forward to discussing the classics with everyone here :)

Sarah wrote: "Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a huge fan of the Classics. I'm from Ireland and I have a Masters in English(Irish Literature) and I have studied a lot of different genres throughout my degree but I ..."

Ooo hope you enjoy American Gods. It's one of my absolute favourites :D

Hi Ruthy, nice to 'meet' you. I love 'Dracula' and 'The Hobbit' I haven't read any Jules Verne yet, although I'd like to. Which one is best to start with, do you think?

Hey everyone! I'm Erica and just joined the group. I'm an avid reader but have failed to get the classics in. I turn 30 in October and it seems like as good a time as any to commit to reading them!

Hello everyone my name is Ruth and I'm from RI and a avid reader. I like all types of genres but my favorites are science fiction, fantasy, mysteries and of course the classics. I see your reading 1984 which is one of my favorites. Look forward to future reads.

Hello everyone. I'm Abhishek. Avid reader, wannabe pilot, occasional writer and coffee lover. I was reading the Picture of Dorian Gray for the two hundred and seventh time, when I noticed that your group was reading it as well.

And here I am.

Hi everyone. I'm Karna. Raised by a librarian type, worked in the public library in high school, then went off to college, work, family etc. etc......and have not read much since. Now in my 50's, I just recently started a self study program to try to learn everything I should have retained from grade school on ..... and my list of books to read is growing daily! I'm excited about reading and learning just for the fun of it, and am excited to join you here! It will be fun to read with others and get input from all of you!

Hello! I grew up in a crazy family of bookworms, I recently began enjoying reading a lot of the classics and I love book discussions so this group seems perfect! Excited :)

Rusalka wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a huge fan of the Classics. I'm from Ireland and I have a Masters in English(Irish Literature) and I have studied a lot of different genres throughout my..."

Thanks. Really looking forward to it! I've been told to read it sooo many times. :)

Welcome all new members to our group: Brandon, Lauren, VickiLee, Seren, Gaijinmama, Will, Emily, Carmen, Sarah, Vero, Claire, Ruthy, Jake, Priyanka, Erica, Ruth, Abhishek, Karna, Eline. Hope that you enjoy reading and discussing the classics with us.
Please feel free to join in on any discussions of present and past reads.
Also, check out the side reads folder for member discussion on books to read as side reads.
Looking forward to reading all your wonderful comments along with everyone else's. Happy reading!

Hi everyone,
My name is Veronica. I majored in Literature in college for the express purpose of reading the classic novels, but we mainly read short stories, so I have quite a few to catch up on. My brother is actually reading Jane Austen right now, but he's not particularly interested in classics and neither is anyone else I know. I enjoy mainly Christian fiction, for which I'm already in a book club and started a blog recently, but love some of the popular fiction too. I really enjoyed Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, and A Christmas Carol and hope to discover a lot more favorites!

Greetings! I am new to the group, having just joined a few minutes ago. I love the classics, and I must confess to living up to my favorite coffee cup's mantra: "I read dead people."

I just finished Thackeray's Vanity Fair and George Eliots Middlemarch. I loved them both. I will probably miss the July group selection as I am an AP English Lit and AP Lang teacher going to an AP Summer Institute next week. Nonetheless, I will participate!

Hello~ My name is Jenny. I am a senior in college majoring in sociology. I'm working on my portfolio this summer so I can apply to the college of architecture. But even though, I still can't stop reading!
I have a great enjoyment for classics, but reads more contemporary works for fun. I guess this will be my more thought provoking group~
I love how this group is organized, with a monthly reading + discussion. Everyone's comments are so thoughtful, and I hope to participate in the future when my current reading list is finished.

Just wanted to say hi to everyone! And it is very nice to meet you all!

Hi everyone! :D I joined because want to read the best books ever written. I want to find my next favourite book, and the classics seem a good place to start. It’s nice to meet everybody; hopefully I can get to know some of you very nice people. 1984 is a book I’ve always wanted to read, so now is my chance. :D I loved animal farm, that ending stayed in my mind for a long time. I loved the work of Oscar Wilde and Charles dickens; I’m rambling a bit now so I should probably cut off. XD See you guys around.

Hello
I'm Madu and even if I don't usually read classics,I want to expand my reading into this genre

Hi, I'm Louis. I'm a writer and avid reader. I like the idea of reading and discussing titles that are considered classics. I probably won't participate in the 1984 discussion, as I'm too busy at the moment, but I'll be on board for the next book.

Hi, my name is Cindy. I have a degree in Elementary Education, but have been a stay-at-home-mom for several years. I have four children--ages 7 to 21. My favorite hobby is reading. This summer I decided to focus on reading the classics. Thus far I've read "Lolita", "Farenheit 451", "Of Mice and Men", and "My Antonia". I just grabbed "Brave New World", but might delve into "1984" instead. I'm excited to have found this group!

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Chinglish and Englinese

Now, many English-speakers and Chinese speakers know what Chinglish means. Chinglish, Chinese-English, comes from those Chinese who can't learn standard English and can only use Chinese sentence structure in which they speak English words, such as “long time no see”, meaning “haven't seen each other for a long time”. This phrase can only be used to refer to people, can't be used for things. And also “people mountain, people sea”, meaning crowds of people gathering together and occupying a vast area like mountain or sea does. This structure can also be used in “documents mountain, meetings sea”, meaning a lot of documents to read, which are piled up like a mountain, and so many unimportant meetings to attend, which often continue for hours without effective results.

Quite a few Chinese people who learn English don't pay attention to how English-speakers say, but use their knowledge of English grammar and English words they choose to form sentences to express their ideas. The way they say is not how native English-speakers say. That is also deemed Chinglish.

Nowadays, with the open policy of China, many foreigners come into China. They want to learn Chinese, but a few of them cannot learn Chinese language well and speak Chinese by using the way of the expression in English language just like some Chinese people speak Chinglish, that is Englinese, English-Chinese. There are some examples: when Chinese people say 我每天早上上學, literally meaning “I every morning go to school.” But some foreigners will put it in Chinese like that: 我上學每天早上, literally meaning “I go to school every morning.” It's typically English, but not typically Chinese. They use word order in English sentence in Chinese sentence, making it Englinese. Another example is that some foreigners will say 我會說中國話不多, literally meaning “I can speak Chinese not much.” But we Chinese will say 我不會說多的中國話, literally meaning “I can't speak much Chinese.” Or 我只會說一點中國話, literally meaning “I can only speak a little Chinese.”

In my opinion, if the Chinese want to learn English or if foreigners want to learn Chinese, they must know and learn how the native speakers say.

Hi I'm Laurie, and though I love reading the classics, I'm always bummed when I finish and don't have anyone to discuss it with! I'm hoping this group will be a great forum to hear the opinions of others.

Hello! I have always loved classic stories, but have mostly come to know them by TV. I've only recently began reading classic novels and am enjoying it a lot, a lot more than the YA I would always read when I was in middle school. But now, I have to say, I'm beginning to get annoyed because while I'm reading Jane Austen or Ray Bradbury, my friends are trying to get me to read novels about love triangles, supernatural creatures, and depressing teenagers. While they ramble on about how amazing this hot boy is, I'm trying to explain to them how wonderful Henry Tilney is, but they don't understand. So it's really nice to have someone to talk to about classic books and hope to read a lot of them in the near future.

Hello, I am Alicia. I am 21, living in Las Vegas, finding sanctuary in the A/C with my books! I am quite excited to have found this group. I have always been fascinated by the classics. Reading classics takes me back to the period in which they were written, it is a phenomenal mental experience. The emotional descriptions are what I find most endearing; this is why I am a huge Russian Lit fan. Currently I am reading The Brothers Karamazov, but I can also pick up on 1984, it has always been one of my favorites. I am excited to join in on these discussion :).

Welcome to our group new members: Veronica, Jay, Jenny, Jake, Madu, Louis, Cindy, Nikkie, Xlwoo, Laurie, Kedyl, Alicia. I hope you enjoy reading and discussing the classics with us.

For those who are interested in a side read, there is a poll that just started to vote for a children's book to read for July/August. This is more member run and you can find more info in the side reads folder. This of course is separate from the main group read for the month. Please only vote in the side read poll if you intend on reading and or participating in the discussion of the book. Thanks.

Happy reading and discussing!

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Hi, I am not sure where to post this either. I think this thread is probably as good a place as any. I am not sure what importance this has to do with our group as it is a classic book group. However, it is interesting to know for anyone in our group who may be dealing with this situation. Thank you for the information.

Hi. I'm Angela. I'm looking forward to reading many classics with all of you!

Hi, Im Allison. My husband has wanted me to read 1984 for ages, so it seemed like a good time to join this group. I really like reading the classics. I just finished Sense & Sensibility and am in the middle of Treasure Island. Cant wait to see whats coming up for reads!

Hello! My name is Victoria, I'm new to this group and like you all I guess I love classics :D
I was reading comments and you guys have must have read a ton of them already. Is there a list anybody has compiled of what you've read so far?

Hi! My name is Mia and I am a high school senior who likes to read all types of books. I am mostly attracted to books that allude to political or cultural strife during that certain period. Some of my favorite books include 1984, the Grapes of Wrath, the Great Gatsby, and the Joy Luck Club. I am really interested in reading more of the modern classics starting with books written during the late 1800s onward. I joined this group to start discussions, but I had already read 1984 and my copy is at my house sadly. Hopefully next month I'll be able to join in. :D

Nikkie wrote: "Hello everyone. My name is Nikkie and I have just graduated with a Masters degree in the Classics (Classical Civilization and Literature), majoring in Latin, and the Ancient Romans but also touched..."

That's really cool. I am actually taking a CC course this second summer session called, Introduction to Ancient Greece.
Excited for the first class tomorrow~

Hey everyone! I'm Zach, a college student who goes to school near Chicago (in Comm. Studies and Int'l Studies), but lives in New York.

I've always been interested in the classics, but I have never really had time/motivation to get around to reading more than what was assigned to me in middle school and high school. A couple favorite classics of mine would be The Jungle and Brave New World.

So yeah, I joined this group to hopefully expand my bookshelf and contribute what I can to the discussions!

Hey there! I'm Cris and I'm new here...
I like reading classics..

Hi! I'm Elizabeth. I just joined and am looking forward to reading or re-reading some of the classics.

Howdy! This is a wonderful idea and I am very happy to have a place to discuss the classics (and now a reason to read more of them). A few of my favorites are Cannery Row and Madame Bovary.

Hi, my name is Patrícia,I'm brazilian and I just graduated from university with a degree in History. Right now I'm taking a year off in Montreal to learn French and improve my English. I've never being really that interested in classics books, I've had to read some in high school but only Brazilian and Portuguese literature so I'm very excited in joining this group!!

Hello! I'm new to this group and looking forward to a place to discuss and read along with others! I haven't read 1984 yet but am currently in the middle of The Jungle. So many good ones it will be nice to let the group pick and just follow along :-).