It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – Manga Classics Pride & Prejudice

This is a meme hosted by Book Journey.I've been on a kick of reading graphic novels on my lunch breaks recently. Next up for me (starting today at lunch) is a Manga version of Pride and Prejudice.Manga are comics created in Japan conforming to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century. In Japan, people of … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – Manga Classics Pride & Prejudice →

Jane Sighting – One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean

One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean. Book 2 in the Rules of Scoundrels.I have to say this was one of my favorite Jane sightings because it wasn't a woman admitting to reading novels, especially those by A Lady. In this scene Pippa and Cross are entering gaming hell where Cross is an owner, … Continue reading Jane Sighting – One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean →

Lessons Learned from Pride and Prejudice

This week in celebration of the anniversary of Pride and Prejudice's publication date The Bluestocking Salon put together a list - 28 Lessons We've Learned From Pride and Prejudice. Here are some of my favorites from that list:Beware of truth's universally acknowledged.There is great joy in a long walk.There are worse things than being single....like … Continue reading Lessons Learned from Pride and Prejudice →

Well Loved Books – Pride and Prejudice

Earlier this week a friend of min posted this picture on her Instagram account. The caption read:I'd almost forgotten that I have two copies. The one to the right has been read countless times by me and my sisters. With every read, the spine bent just a bit more until pages 69 through 144 leaped … Continue reading Well Loved Books – Pride and Prejudice →

Friday Fun – Dave Hughes reads Pride and Predjuice on Crowded Train

Fun Friday: Benedict Cumberbatch recreates the image that never was…

We all know this scene never happened in Pride and Prejudice, yet it's a very famous image of Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy emerging from the water in a wet shirt. I think it's really okay that it never happened because I really like this image!Benedict Cumberbatch becomes Mr.Darcy for #giveupclothes by @jasonbellphoto a partnership … Continue reading Fun Friday: Benedict Cumberbatch recreates the image that never was… →

Wordless Wednesday #58

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Austen in August Wrap-up!

Longbourn by Jo Baker (BCD) (4 of 5 stars)I will admit that I couldn't wait to finish listening and picked up the book at work and read the last few chapters at lunch. I really liked how the novel was set during the time of P&P but it wasn't just a retelling. It was a whole … Continue reading Austen in August Wrap-up! →

Wordless Wednesday #55

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Wordless Wednesday #54

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