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I saw these two super interesting courses are available (one is on #writing fiction, the other is about #magic in the #medieval period) through #FutureLearn and #Coursera!

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DreesReads

The Aeneid | Virgil, Robert Fagles, Bernard Knox

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I finally finished!!! I read the first half for a #Coursera course, and it was great. Without the supporting lectures and info I really struggled with the second half. So many names, who's important? How does this fit into Italian history/myth? Etc. but I'm done, yay me! #thewesterncanon

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DreesReads

Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague | Geraldine Brooks

The #coursera historical fiction class is starting up--today! I took this course a couple of years ago, and it was great. If you love historical fiction, check it out!

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DreesReads

The Aeneid | Virgil, Robert Fagles, Bernard Knox

I started this book in early December, for a #Coursera course. The first half or so was required. I've been trying to finish it ever since. It is sooo slow, and I wish I had more lectures to help me through, because I am sure I am missing a lot. I have about 65 pages to go. I try to read 10 pages a day, but don't always manage. #slowreads #readjanuary

RealLifeReading I'm in awe of you even tackling this book! 8y

Alfoster You're right! It's a tough and slow read! Rock on👏👏! 8y

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stylizedreading

Alice in Wonderland | Lewis Carroll

How has everyone decided to spend their Sunday? Reading? Doing hobbies? Chores? I'm hoping to finish up most of my English homework so I don't have to do anything for the holiday tomorrow. With whatever time remains, maybe I can read. Has anyone else read anything by Lewis Carroll? 🐰🍄☕️

DreesReads I have read Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass--most recently for a science fiction #Coursera course. I prefer the first. 8y

Bookzombie I did most of chores yesterday and I'm meeting a friend today. I'm hoping to devote most of tomorrow to reading. I have ever read any Carroll. 8y

Minervasbutler Two of my favourite books. I must have read both a dozen times 8y

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rubyslippersreads I've read and love both Alice books. 8y

amvs1111 I've read both Alice books but enjoyed them less than I hoped I would. Perhaps I read them too late? 8y

Cortg I enjoyed Alice and Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass! Different, for sure. 8y

stylizedreading @amvs1111 I love absurdism but I've enjoyed the book more with all the historical annotations to explain the obscure references 😊 8y

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Tsubame

The Oresteia | Aeschylus

I love the play of light and shadows on the pages of a book in the morning. It makes the ride on the train so much more beautiful. Finally started on my weekly assignment for #coursera with my first Greek tragedy ever.

BooksForEmpathy Ah, this one is so good. Haunting and tragic. Enjoy!!! 8y

Hobbinol I love your description of reading on the train and I would love to have the feeling of reading my first Greek tragedy there. I've been totally debauched by those old Greeks over the years 😉 8y

vivastory Aeschylus is my favorite of the Greek tragic poets. 8y

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Faibka I love that too, especially in the morning, just see the sun starting to filter through the windows. I read this one so long ago it probably deserves a reread 👍📚 8y

Tsubame @BooksForEmpathy @Hobbinol & @vivastory Wow, I wouldn't have expected to come across lovers of Greek tragedy 😊 What a nice surprise! Do you have any recommendations? 8y

Tsubame @Faibka Do you get to work by train too? 😊 8y

Faibka @Tsubame Oh no, I drive to work but also like to see the contrast between light and shadow. Going on a train to work sounds nice :) I wish I did, would give me time to read! By the way sorry for the tardiness in responding, been out of touch and trying to catch up 8y

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Tsubame

Homeric Hymns | Homer

Dear Littens, I've been quiet for a little while because now I'm back home in Germany and haven't had time for myself so far. It's wonderful to be reunited with my family again, but also tiring. Today jet lag got me, so I'm taking the opportunity to get some reading for #coursera done 😊I'm really enjoying this course about Greek and Roman #mythology!! I wish all of you a wonderful Christmas 🎄✨💓📚

DreesReads I want to read more of the hymns before I finally tackle Ovid, I should see if my library has that edition! 8y

Tsubame @AudreyMorris I bought it on Amazon, it's not expensive. Besides I've just started reading the assigned parts, but that makes me want to read the other hymns as well! I'm really so glad that I found this course thanks to you 😊 8y

Faibka Merry Christmas @Tsubame ! 😃💕💕📚📚 It's great that you get to spend it with your family 😊 I'll need to check out that course in Greek mythology 8y

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Sarah83 Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday in 'good old Germany'. 😍 8y

LeahBergen Happy Holidays to you! ❤💚 8y

Texreader What a special Christmas for you. I hope it is wonderful! 8y

mhillis Have a wonderful holiday with your family! ❤🎁 8y

Tsubame @Faibka I'm sure you'd enjoy the course a lot! They also have an app, which was great because I downloaded some of the materials and was able to get some studying done on the airplane ^^ 8y

Tsubame @Sarah83 @LeahBergen @Texreader & @mhillis Thank you so much! I'm having a wonderful time with my family ❤️ 8y

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DreesReads

Martin Chuzzlewit | Charles Dickens

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Done! I got waylaid by my #Coursera course, but was ready for a bit of a break. I do wish I had kept a character cheat sheet (because 841 pages!), but presumably since this was originally published in installments, there is a bit of explanation when a character returns. It is amazing, though, how many of Dickens' themes are still relevant. #1001books

mhillis Which course did you take? 8y

DreesReads @mhillis it was the Greek and Roman Mythology class with Prof Strunk (Struck? Something along those lines). It was excellent. 8y

mhillis Sounds interesting! 8y

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DreesReads

The Aeneid | Virgil, Robert Fagles, Bernard Knox

Phew! #coursera course completed! I did all of every reading--except the very last, Ovid, because I have been down with an awful virus this week (worse than a cold, but only lasts 5 days). The lectures got me through!

Tsubame Cool! I'm in the last books of the Odyssey and ahead of schedule, but I'm sure I'll fall behind during the holidays 😅 It's a really interesting course! 8y

Texreader Congrats!! 8y

BekahB Congratulations!!! 8y

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DreesReads @Tsubame it is an excellent course--I learned a ton. I now know enough about the heroes and gods that I want to keep reading (the Iliad, other plays by Sophocles etc, basically out of Blooms Western Canon). First I am going to finish the Aeneid (only half was assigned). Then get to Ovid, as that is also a #1001listbook --I had no idea that the Aeneid and Metomorphoses and Homer all refer to the same events to a certain extent. (1/2) 8y

DreesReads Clearly this gap in my knowledge was just as huge as I thought. Maybe the Lightning Thief will be more interesting if I reread it now? And I was a history major, yet Greek/Roman references have always landed flat for me. No longer!! (2/2) 8y

DreesReads @Texreader @BekahB thank you! I am very eager to get back to all my other reading too 😜📚📚 8y

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stylizedreading

I, Robot | Isaac Asimov

I just thought I'd give a shout out to FREE AUDIOBOOKS. The app OverDrive is connected to the library system and (using your library card) you can check out eBooks and audiobooks. Getting through I, Robot right now. How do you guys get your audiobooks?

8little_paws Another app I like for borrowing audiobooks from the library is Hoopla 8y

stylizedreading I'll check it out! 8y

bookwrm526 I only discovered Hoopla through Litsy, and my library does subscribe. I just finished my first audiobook through them 8y

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DreesReads I use overdrive through my library! It was a great help the week I forgot to pre-request my #Coursera titles lol. I use the books though, I can't do audiobooks, I can't follow along and accidentally block them out. 8y

MemoirsForMe I have Overdrive, but haven't used it yet. Is it easy to use for audiobooks? 8y

francescareads I like Overdrive for eBooks and audiobooks. OneClickDigital has quite a lot of titles that I didn't find on Overdrive. One example is the Outlander series. I checked them all out from the library but, through OneClickDigital. 8y

Cortg Our library uses Overdrive and One Click Digital. I love them so much. I'm listening to Son by Lois Lowery right now. 8y

stylizedreading @UwannaPublishme I love it. I've tried a lot of different audiobook apps (free ones) and I think they do great. Have had no issues 8y

MemoirsForMe Thx! You've given me more courage to give it a try. 👍🏻 8y

Coleen I use Hoopla a fair amount. I also have a huge audiobook selection on my shelves from various sources, but the majority I get from PaperbackSwap. 😁 8y

stylizedreading @Coleen I'll check it out! 8y

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