Comments on: Au Currant: 3 Great Classic Books That Are Readable, Relatable & Enjoyable (Even Today!)

By: Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books

Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:36:56 +0000

Ah, THE GREAT GATSBY … definitely on the list! I’d add LITTLE WOMEN, too. And, like Softdrink, I’m not one for P&P. I’ve enjoyed many movie adaptations, and read the novel, but didn’t devour it; maybe I should give it another go.

Enjoyed your guest post, Nicole!
.-= Dawn – She is Too Fond of Books´s last blog ..Book Review: *The Opposite of Me* by Sarah Pekkanen =-.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:03:16 +0000

Oh yes. All of these are wonderful reads, though I think Gatsby is my favorite. I am severely under read where the classics are concerned, but I am doing my best to rectify that now. Your choices were great, all fantastic books. .-= zibilee´s last blog ..Raven Stole the Moon, Review and Giveaway** by Garth Stein - 464 pgs =-.

By: Chris@bookarama

Chris@bookarama — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:38:52 +0000

I haven't read Lady Audley's Secret yet but I agree about the others. I have to disagree with you about Silas Marner though. It's one of my favorites! .-= Chris@bookarama´s last blog ..The Friday Bookish Buzz: Curiouser and Curiouser =-.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:24:20 +0000

Great recommendations. I haven't read Lady Audley's secret yet and I'm halfway through Pride and Prejudice (and am loving it!). The Great Gatsby has always been a favorite too. I might have added Jane Eyre to my list. .-= Kristi´s last blog ..Throwback Thursday: Edgar Allan Poe =-.

By: Molly

Molly — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:36:41 +0000

I absolutely LOVED Lady Audley's Secret (I even wrote a unit plan of study for the book, which unfortunately I have not yet used in the classroom) and Pride and Prejudice is certainly a favorite as well. I am ashamed to say that I have not read The Great Gatsby (my experience in American Lit is sorely lacking), but it is one that I definitely want to read soon. .-= Molly´s last blog ..BTT: National Grammar Day =-.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:37:32 +0000

Three great ones! my mind is a blank at the moment– but Dumas is great.

By: Amused

Amused — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:27:14 +0000

I LOVE Gatsby! I need to read Lady Audley's Secret though apparently! .-= Amused´s last blog ..Grammar =-.

By: Arleigh

Arleigh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:25:43 +0000

I plan to pick up Queen Margot by Alexandre Dumas this year. I also recently browsed Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy and Ivanhoe. .-= Arleigh´s last blog ..giveaway: The Queen’s Lady =-.

By: softdrink

softdrink — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:56:51 +0000

I haven’t even heard of Lady Audley’s Secret. I totally agree with you on Gatsby, even though it’s been years since I read it.

P&P, though. *sigh* I just don’t get that one. Although, to be fair, I never finished it. The language bored me to tears.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:31:45 +0000

No love for The Scarlet Letter, huh? I actually did kind of like that book in high school--I'm not sure I'd want to read it again, though. This was a fun post! I agree with you completely on both The Great Gatsby and P&P. I haven't read Lady Audley's Secret yet, but clearly I should. .-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Novels & Gender =-.