tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post5234287021577331199..comments2024-02-09T16:13:32.416-08:00Comments on Classical Carousel: Classics Club Spin #8Cleohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-7074952662470480012014-11-10T07:53:02.387-08:002014-11-10T07:53:02.387-08:00Thanks, Amanda. I wavered as to whether to join t...Thanks, Amanda. I wavered as to whether to join this time, but I think that December might be a little more open for me. I hope you get to join next time!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-25185022374244884512014-11-09T12:35:48.459-08:002014-11-09T12:35:48.459-08:00My own reading for the next months is too set (fil...My own reading for the next months is too set (filled) to join in this time, but I love seeing all the lists that pop up every spin. Hopefully you get something short and enjoyable!amanda @ simplerpastimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127945915013121105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-52728272452710439862014-11-07T08:40:05.643-08:002014-11-07T08:40:05.643-08:00Hi Jenna! I'm reading lots of Shakespeare at ...Hi Jenna! I'm reading lots of Shakespeare at the moment but at least they are relatively short and always interesting. Only a few more days to wait for the revelation!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-67498721097699459072014-11-07T06:24:10.203-08:002014-11-07T06:24:10.203-08:00I love this list, especially the Shakespeare title...I love this list, especially the Shakespeare titles! I'm excited to see what you end up with for this round.Jenna @ Lost Generation Readerhttp://lostgenerationreader.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-71268556100691618572014-11-06T10:15:35.259-08:002014-11-06T10:15:35.259-08:00Oh good! I'll look forward to your post. Spi...Oh good! I'll look forward to your post. Spin away!<br /><br />Yes, sometimes you just have to jump in with both feet. Personally, I'm trying to be more measured this coming year because I get in over my head without even trying! :-ZCleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-83830778666419455522014-11-06T09:57:13.028-08:002014-11-06T09:57:13.028-08:00Spinning ...you do it with blogging friends. I wi...Spinning ...you do it with blogging friends. I will get my list ready tonight and put it on the blog asap.<br />Although I feel at times 'filled to the gunwhales' with books to read....I am ready for spin # 8! Let the chips fall where they may!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-33351671566587311272014-11-05T10:00:15.506-08:002014-11-05T10:00:15.506-08:00Yes, you are on your own little journey lately so ...Yes, you are on your own little journey lately so you may not want to disturb it with a spin. I've really been enjoying reading your reviews about the interesting books you've been reading. Yes, Russians! .... Bring them on! :-) I'm reading lots of Shakespeare with this course I'm taking, so I could happily skip him, but I'll be reading King Lear in any case. Happy reading whether you decide to do the spin or not!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-20856237903236141752014-11-05T03:32:02.188-08:002014-11-05T03:32:02.188-08:00I haven't committed to spin #8. I need a few...I haven't committed to spin #8. I need a few days to think about it. I want to het Aus Reading Month book at least 75% done. You have a very, very classic list with all TOP books. If I had a choice I would do Gogol or Chekhov (emotions), H.G. Wells ( vivid writing), Shakespeare would be great for your challenges but his plays can be a lot of work (language, images, literary devices etc) . Good luck with the spin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-6774963813607553852014-11-04T20:07:49.330-08:002014-11-04T20:07:49.330-08:00Well, to confess a little secret, I've already...Well, to confess a little secret, I've already begun L'Argent so if I get it, it will be much shorter than you think! Oh good; I'll have to pop over to your blog and take a look at your spin list.Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-81997398048410759542014-11-04T19:14:30.810-08:002014-11-04T19:14:30.810-08:00We share Zola this spin, but I confess that I'...We share Zola this spin, but I confess that I'm hoping for a quicker, easier read this spin.<br /><br />Good luck :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-56048515848993785882014-11-04T18:15:35.460-08:002014-11-04T18:15:35.460-08:00Okay, if I get Freud, I think I'll pass out! ...Okay, if I get Freud, I think I'll pass out! What was I thinking to put it on my list? As for The Hunchback, I'd like to read it but the time factor doesn't make it a good choice. Sigh! Well, back to Tristram, the only honourable knight in Cornwall. :-) Finishing Le Morte will make anything I get appear much more manageable. Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-48432602619611648962014-11-04T17:27:09.804-08:002014-11-04T17:27:09.804-08:00Most of those are pretty short, thankfully. I sur...Most of those are pretty short, thankfully. I sure hope you don't get Hunchback or Freud...Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247515387599954817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-8989914671564177102014-11-04T11:17:39.333-08:002014-11-04T11:17:39.333-08:00Great idea! At least I have a few slim books on t...Great idea! At least I have a few slim books on this list, which is more than I could say for some of the other lists that I've had. Thanks so much for your wishes!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-43477669837668522862014-11-04T11:05:20.942-08:002014-11-04T11:05:20.942-08:00If I was you I would be hoping for a slim book wit...If I was you I would be hoping for a slim book with large print :-). Good luck with the spin .Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-16398381284119041672014-11-04T11:01:50.865-08:002014-11-04T11:01:50.865-08:00I'd be happy with that one; certainly an enter...I'd be happy with that one; certainly an entertaining read!<br /><br />I'll be keeping my eyes open for it!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-62852241472557820942014-11-04T09:53:38.372-08:002014-11-04T09:53:38.372-08:00Thanks, Lory. I just love Cather. Everything I&#...Thanks, Lory. I just love Cather. Everything I've read of hers has been just wonderful. Best of luck with your first spin!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-81675273875517924822014-11-04T09:21:53.340-08:002014-11-04T09:21:53.340-08:00I've not read Twenty Years After but I'm i...I've not read Twenty Years After but I'm intrigued, so I hope you get that!<br /><br />Just about to do my spin list :)ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245931629228090133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-56653317301024991142014-11-04T02:27:20.679-08:002014-11-04T02:27:20.679-08:00This is my first time attempting the Spin! I'm...This is my first time attempting the Spin! I'm secretly hoping for Sapphira and the Slave Girl by Willa Cather, which I'm planning to read anyway for Willa Cather Reading Week. Good luck with your list!Loryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519976394732029323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-86060402318574042912014-11-03T19:04:54.790-08:002014-11-03T19:04:54.790-08:00I don't know how I keep track of all my books ...I don't know how I keep track of all my books either! ;-) The sanity should return by mid-December. Thanks for the wishes and happy spin to you too!Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-9887507816539085492014-11-03T18:24:19.807-08:002014-11-03T18:24:19.807-08:00I don't know how you keep track of all of your...I don't know how you keep track of all of your books...! My November is packed, but like you, I won't be able to resist the spin and will get my list together now. Good luck to you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-20269249361456428702014-11-03T12:36:34.626-08:002014-11-03T12:36:34.626-08:00Yes, we are too alike to be safe influencing each ...Yes, we are too alike to be safe influencing each other, I think? ;-) <br /><br />I'll be reading King Lear in any case, for my MOOCs course, and I'm looking forward to it. I read it long ago, but know that this time I'll get much more out of it. <br /><br />Best of luck with your spin! Let's see if we can guess each other's books this time! :-)Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-49383344398592545842014-11-03T11:05:27.505-08:002014-11-03T11:05:27.505-08:00Yes, the Prince is certainly short. It may be men...Yes, the Prince is certainly short. It may be mentally taxing though and it's on the WEM histories list, so I'm not certain that I want to read it twice, but who knows. The Time Machine would be good ,,, after reading Lewis' Space Trilogy I'm ready for some works of Wells.Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-76163133188542920542014-11-03T10:32:42.066-08:002014-11-03T10:32:42.066-08:00All the best Cleo...hope you get King Lear....and ...All the best Cleo...hope you get King Lear....and now I will follow your suit and say nooooooo....I cannot take on more, butAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495382709151625398.post-61562941398342426022014-11-03T09:55:07.487-08:002014-11-03T09:55:07.487-08:00Maybe you'll get a slender one, like Time Mach...Maybe you'll get a slender one, like Time Machine, or The Prince, as you said. Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.com