The Official Jane Austen Book Club discussion

For our first discussion, let me know what novel of our darling Jane's did you read most recently.

Madeline Osigian
Creator & Moderator | The Official Jane Austen Book Club
http://thelittledecorator.blogspot.com/

Pride and Prejudice

Emma

I'm reading Sense and Sensibility because I am writing my version of her novel called "Common Sense and Sensibility"

That's so cool, Tyshawn! Thanks for sharing.

I am currently reading Emma for the first time.

I am currently reading Pride and Prejudice I am enjoying it so far. It is my first time reading Jane Austen

I am reading becoming Jane Austen by John spence. It is a biography. Besides trying to figure out who is who with all the names, it is so far very interesting figuring out her muses in her stories.

Yesterday I finished Emma

Pride and Prejudice

Lady Susan, but also I'm in the middle of Pride and Prejudice as part of a group read with www.JustJane1813.com. We just started Volume 2 (Chapter 24) if anyone wants to join in. One chapter each week with discussions on the web site.

Mansfield Park.

Persuasion (my favorite!!)

I'm currently reading sense and sensibility

Hi. I've read all of her published books and love them all. My first was Sense and Sensibility and remains my favorite. Im not currently reading any, but i can review if required for discussion.

Sherlan wrote: "Hi. I've read all of her published books and love them all. My first was Sense and Sensibility and remains my favorite. Im not currently reading any, but i can review if required for discussion."

Hi, Sherlan! Welcome to our group. I love that you've stuck with the first one you read. Nothing more is required from you. :) Thanks!

Madeline Osigian

I finished Mansfield Park about two weeks ago. I liked it even better this time.

Oh I loved Mansfield Park (poor Fanny Price). Have you seen the film version (1999) with Frances O'Connor (as Fanny Price) and Jonny Lee Miller (as Edmund Bertram)?

Sherlan wrote: "Oh I loved Mansfield Park (poor Fanny Price). Have you seen the film version (1999) with Frances O'Connor (as Fanny Price) and Jonny Lee Miller (as Edmund Bertram)?"

I saw the movie :-) And it was horrible.

Yes I saw it too and wasn't keen on it either. I like the one with Billy Piper as Fanny. They cut quite a bit of it but I found it very enjoyable.

Persuasion!

I'm currently listening to P&P as being read by my beloved Rosamund Pike....a mere 11 and 1/2 hrs!!!!

I'm reading Mansfield Park and I'm really enjoying it.

I received two presents from my dear teacher: one of them it's a coloring book inspired in Pride and Prejudice. Besides the illustrations, there are phrases from the original book. It's really beautiful! I freakout when I received it. :)

Pride and Prejudice

i'm currently reading northanger abbey and I'm loving it

One of my favorites!!!

I'm reading S&S! Such a lovely read!
Northanger Abbey is awesome, too!
P&P read by Rosamond Pike???? Where can I get this??

Wow! It's so good to see so many lovely Janeites here! Welcome, welcome, welcome!

Madeline Osigian
Creator & Moderator | The Official Jane Austen Book Club
http://thelittledecorator.blogspot.com/

Maddie wrote: "I'm reading S&S! Such a lovely read!
Northanger Abbey is awesome, too!
P&P read by Rosamond Pike???? Where can I get this??"
I think it's only on Audible.

Tyshawn wrote: "I'm reading Sense and Sensibility because I am writing my version of her novel called "Common Sense and Sensibility""

That's so cool! Have you written any other novels?

Hi! I am new to this group. Just want to say, I'm glad to be here. I am currently reading Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility which was given to by sister as a birthday present to me. I find the account deeply profound and I look forward to reading and exploring more of Austen's wittiness in his literary works. May you all have a lovely day. :)

Nathanaela wrote: "Hi! I am new to this group. Just want to say, I'm glad to be here. I am currently reading Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility which was given to by sister as a birthday present to me. I find the ac..."

Welcome to The Official Jane Austen Book Club! Take a look around, and join in whenever you feel like it. :) We're so glad you're here.

Madeline Osigian
Creator & Moderator | The Official Jane Austen Book Club
http://thelittledecorator.blogspot.com

Madeline wrote: "Nathanaela wrote: "Hi! I am new to this group. Just want to say, I'm glad to be here. I am currently reading Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility which was given to by sister as a birthday present t..."

Hi! Thanks so much! Have a lovely day.

Emma. It was a lovely read and I loved Mr. Knightley! My second favourite after P&P though I'm still to read Persuasion which is said to be Austen's best.

It's amazing how different people like different books. I found Emma awful hard going . I didn't like Emma herself at all which didn't help. But I've promised to read it to honor her anniversary this year. You'll love Persuasion. My favorite.

Hello, I just joined your group.

I am currently re-reading Pride and Prejudice, which is, admittedly, one of my favorite novels by Jane Austen: one, because I just love the character of Anne Elliot in Persuasion (and of Wentworth, let's not fool ourselves), as well as Northanger Abbey.

I don't think we really can have only one favored character, and one favored Austen's novel... Do you?

Mathilde

Hi, Mathilde! Welcome to The Official Jane Austen Book Club! I agree that it is hard to have just one favorite character or favorite novel. Jane Austen's works are flawless!

Madeline Osigian
Creator & Moderator | The Official Jane Austen Book Club
http://thelittledecorator.blogspot.com/

last one I read was Lady Susan.

last month. Persuasion.

Last week I finished Mansfield Park, that was a lovely read

I just finished the audiobook of Northanger Abbey. ^_^
I thought it was nice to have it read aloud by someone even though you've already read the account :)

Sanditon. I read an unfinished version.

Pride and Prejudice. I needed to clean my palette before school started!

I just re-read Persuasion. A bit slow in the beginning but overall one of my favorites!

I love Persuasion!!

I just read Persuasion and that was my first Austen book haha. Oh and loved the ending!

I've gotta say that the Jane Austen book I've read both the most and most recently is actually Pride and Prejudice. I've been writing on fanfiction.net about the characters and why I believe the book is a classic.

I am going to begin reading Sanditon!! Has anyone read the book and watched the BBC series?

Elda wrote: "I am going to begin reading Sanditon!! Has anyone read the book and watched the BBC series?"

I have done both. The book is great, I wish Austen got to finish it!! I don't love the show, but some of it feels quite Austen-ey.

Persuasion, most recently. The one I like the most and have reread are Emma and Pride and prejudice.