What we’re about
Hello, fellow readers! If you're like me, there's quite a few classic novels you have to confess you've never read (or want to reread). This group is designed so we can tackle the classics together in an informal setting that doesn't expect you to be a literary expert.
Exactly what books are "classics"? Check out this list to see the top 100 works of fiction as determined by an aggregate of 80+ lists. Curious about which books we've already tackled and what we have schedule in the upcoming months? Check here.
Please note: there is a waiting list for the group so members are not automatically approved. Also, because of the waiting list, members who have been inactive for 3 months or more may be removed from the group to allow others on the waiting list to join.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Classic Novels: The IliadJohnson County Library - Merriam Plaza, Merriam, KS
Join us to discuss Homer's The Iliad, which dates back to 800 B.C. Barnes & Noble described it as covering "a few dramatic weeks near the end of the fabled Trojan War, ending with the funeral of Hector, defender of the doomed city." Read more here.
The Iliad ranks #36 on our list of the top 100 novels of all time. You can see the full list here.
- Classic Novels: The AlchemistJohnson County Library - Merriam Plaza, Merriam, KS
Join us to discuss Paulo Coelho's O Alquimista (The Alchemist). Barnes & Noble celebrates the 1988 novel for "combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery." It is the "story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams."
It ranks #91 on our list of the top 100 novels of all time. You can see the full list here.
- Classic Novels: Lord of the RingsJohnson County Library - Merriam Plaza, Merriam, KS
We're tackling all three books of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy series The Lord of the Rings (#9 on our list) at once. The trilogy consists of Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return of the King. Read more about the books here.
To give you a little extra time to finish them, we're meeting in the middle of the month instead of at the beginning. We'll also run our meet time an additional 15 minutes.
Also - we have Lord of the Flies on tap for August but will take a few minutes to pick books for September, October, and November. You can see the full list here.
