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Poll results are as follows:
1. Fanfiction, yes or no?
19 yes
20 no

2. Reading period, one month or two?
16 votes for 2 month period
23 votes for 1 month period

This months reading?
Poetry 3
Novel 17
Online Journal 2
Short Story 17
Other 0

So...this is what I've decided so that everyone will be happy. This month, we will have a choice reading- one novel, one short story. Next month, the short story option will be exchanged for a fanfiction option. The voting was so close that I just do not think it fair to disregard the 19 people (well, 20 if you include my un-cast vote). Doing it this way, people will always have the classic option of reading one book in addition to one shorter, less time-consuming read.

The theme for the month of February will be classics. I am asking for book recommendations from you all, to be voted on next Wednesday. On February 1, the book will be announced.

What is a "classic" you ask?
-Well, to be perfectly honest, this is up to interpretation. My opinion, however, is that it is a book that has been around for a while and has made a lasting impact on the world of literature. Though does not hold true to every story (hey, I'd consider J.K Rowling's novels to be classic), I find that these stories tend to be more that 50 years old, usually older. I believe that you are all wise enough to determine what makes a novel a classic. Use your own discretion.

A few places to find online classic short stories:
Classic Short Story Archive
East of the Web Short Stories
Classic Reader

Again, recommendations will be accepted until Friday, the 27th at 10PM EST. Voting will run until Wednesday, February 1st, when the book/short story will be announced. The reading period will run from February 1st to March 6th, when the discussion will be posted.

Please use the appropriate form below to make your recomendations:
Book Title:
Author:
Brief Description (link if available, your view if not):

Short Story Title:
Author:
Brief Description (link if available, your view if not):
Link to the short story (if possible):

I hope you all approve of these changes. If not, I'll gladly address any issues with you. Don't hesitate to ask!

Have a wonderful week!
Anna M

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Please use the appropriate form below to make your recomendations:
Book Title: We Have Always Lived in the Castle.
Author: Shirley Jackson
Brief Description (link if available, your view if not): It's about these two girls, Constance and her sister, Mary Katherine Blackstone. They live their invalid uncle, Julian, in a mansion that is cut off from the rest of village. Contace was accused and acquited of murdering's four other members of the family by way of poison. One day, one of their cousins, Charles, comes to say. Constance welcomes him in, but Mary Katherine does not trust him. If I remember correctly, he steals from the sisters before leaving.

Here is a link to a book review of We Have Always Lived in The Castle
http://www.allreaders.com/Topics/Info_25841.asp

Short Story Title: The Lottery
Author: Shirley Jackson
Brief Description (link if available, your view if not):People draw tickets, and whoever gets the unlucky ticket, dies.
Link to the short story (if possible): http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/lotry.html

Nikkie//Gryffindor

The Lottery is a creepy story. We watched the made-for-tv version of it when I was in 9th grade. it was cheesy...:) but good story nonetheless :)

omg i just posted without even reading your comment and noticed we both put down The Lottery!