E Stanton
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Natalie Jenner:
Finished "Persuasion". What a beautiful book. I truly understand Adam Berwick's "It's how it makes you feel" comment in your wonderful book. I've picked up S & S and Northanger. MP pretty hard to find in rural bookstores in West Virginia. What do you suggest next?
Natalie Jenner
So glad you too loved "Persuasion," and it's a perfect book to read heading into or during the fall. So elegiac and full of possibility. For your next pick, I am going to lean on the recommendation of a recent book club meeting I attended, where a group of non-Austen readers tried "Northanger Abbey" for the first time and were pleasantly surprised by how fresh the humour was. I'd try "Sense and Sensibility" after that, because I find it the most similar to "Persuasion" in terms of tone and theme and that's a lot of "feels" for two back-to-back reads. Thank you for embracing Austen's works like this in such a short period of time. She is the perfect author for solace during all our current challenges. Keep safe and well, Natalie
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Pen&Quill Read
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Natalie Jenner:
Hi Natalie! Which Austen character do you most identify with?... Or is it Jane herself? And also have you ever watched PBS Sanditon? It was Jane Austen's unfinished novel! she was only 12 chapters in when she passed away. It aired in January I loved it♥ Thank you for your time, have a wonderful day:-) BTW what's your favorite form of chocolate?
Steven Adriaanzen
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Natalie Jenner:
Hi Natalie I'm sorry to hear about your husband's illness. I wanted to ask a more personal question but then realised it was totally insensitive and stupid as I don't even know you. So my question is just this: How many times have you read Pride and Prejudice in your life and is it a book you turn to during certain challenges over the years?
E Stanton
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Natalie Jenner:
Just wanted to tell you, Ms. Jenner, that I just finished "The Jane Austen Society". I thoroughly enjoyed it. I recalled how, after I read Pride and Prejudice I asked you on here what I should read next you answered "Emma". I read "Emma" and enjoyed it as well. I loved in the opening chapters how Mimi tells Adam he needs to start with Pride and Prejudice and then Emma. Thank you for the same good advice? Next please?
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