More SACD stories

These are any extras that we read and on which we may want to comment.

SACD "Hound of the Baskervilles"

The last non-required story to merit a separate post, yes?

SACD "The Adventure of the Empty House"

Another optional reading, but I suggest that it is read immediately AFTER "The Final Problem".

SACD "A Case of Identity"

Another optional, though not necessarily recommended reading.

Favorite Sherlock Holmes Stories

I thought maybe we could post our favorite three Sherlock Holmes stories thus far. Obviously, we will continue reading and our list may change, but let's see how it stands as of right now.

SACD "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor"

Yet another optional story from Angie.

SACD "The Red-Headed League"

Another optional story.

SACD "The Adventure of the Final Problem"

Angie strongly suggests reading this story - but recommends it be the last one you read.

SACD "The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter"

Angie's suggested reading - includes a passing reference to Moriarty.

SACD The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb

Harold Pick. I really hope there is missing body parts!!!!!

SACD's Sherlock Holmes- "The Adventure of the Naval Treaty"

A recommended reading for those of us who will not be satisfied with the required reading. Angie read if because the title promised international espionage. Do we see a patter in how Angie picks stories?

SACD's Sherlock Holmes- "The Five Orange Pips"

A recommended reading for those of us who will not be satisfied with the required reading. Angie read if because the title sounded intersting.

SACD's Sherlock Holmes - "The Adventure of the Dancing Men"

Angie chose "The Adventure of the Dancing Men" for her selection of SACD's Sherlock Holmes collection, based solely on the mirth alluded to in the title.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes- "A Study in Scarlet"

A recommended reading for those of us who will not be satisfied with the required reading. It is the first Sherlock Holmes and shows how Watson and Holmes meet.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes- "Scandals in Bohemia"

Melissa chose "Scandals in Bohemia" for her selection of SACD's Sherlock Holmes collection.

Moby Dick- Extra Chapters

I thought, just for fun, we could make a list of all the chapters of Moby Dick that could be easily deleted from the book without harm to the main storyline. For example, Etymology and Extracts, while interesting, add little value to the main storyline of Ahab, Ishmael, and Moby Dick.

Moby Dick - Quotations

Okay, so my new favorite quote is found on the first page of Chapter XVII, "...Heaven have mercy on us all- Presbyterians and Pagans alike- for we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly neeed mending."

From Melissaso

Favorite authors

So, I thought it might be fun to make a few posts regarding our most
loved, most read books. If we have any common ground we can have some
lively discussions!

Most loved books:
Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott (I read this every year!)
The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
the entire Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
the entire Harry Potter series by J K Rowling
Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Tristessa by Jack Kerouac
The Awakening by Kate Chopin

Most loved poets:
Emily Dickinson
Edna St. Vincent Milay
Lucille Clifton
Shel Silverstein
Pablo Neruda
Jewel

How about yours?

Moby Dick by Herman Melville - Main discussion post

Post comments on Herman Melville's Moby Dick here.

Book 1, Angie's choice.

Virgin Post

Welcome to the AMA (Aaron, Melissa and Angie) book club! We'll be up and running soon!