Call Me Ishmael! What if the name you want to be know by? Is it a nick name or a formal name? Post a gif in the response or tell us the favorite name you are called by. I love it hearing, "Mom".

Next Monday, I'll be doing a live session on Tuck Everlasting. I'll outline the key parts of the book, and then explain why I think it's a classic. I hope you enjoy the session. Afterwards, I'll open it up for general a discussion on your favorite books.

"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." — Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass For lifelong readers, this hits differently — it's the whole reason a community like this exists. Literacy isn't just a skill here; it's liberation, a door that once opened can never be closed again. 🎬 Reply with a GIF that captures the joy of finally "getting it"!

"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will." — Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre People who love this book cheer out loud at this line — it's Jane refusing to be small. For readers, it's become shorthand for standing your ground when someone tries to define you on their terms. 🎬 Reply with a GIF of a flying bird!

Currently I'm working on building this into a reading and historical reading course for my student. What are you working on in Fiction or Non Fiction for fun or for more detailed ambitious projects? Comment with a Gif or an image of the topic or book cover.