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Introduce Yourself Part Two
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When I saw your statement "we all still love Jane" I think it is safe to say we are kindred spirits! Welcome to our group!
So great to hear from all the new members! And especially exciting for me to hear about more homeschoolers joining the group. I'm a grown-up homeschooler, myself :-)
Hello! My name is Liz. I am 30 and from Missouri. The first time I read Jane Austen was in my sophomore year of college and we were assigned Pride and Prejudice, it was love. Since I have read all of her books, some of them multiple times. I have recently joined JASNA. I look forward to having lively discussion with you!Liz
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Check out some of our discussions. I hope you enjoy the group!
Hope, I win, I'm a year younger than you!
. . . then again, I haven't posted anything much.
Clair de Lune wrote: "Hope, I win, I'm a year younger than you!"
Hey, Claire, if you use the reply button on a post, some of their text gets added to your post -- that way we can see who you are referring to. :) I thought you were "Hoping to win" not commenting on being (most likely) our youngest member, and younger than Hope! lol
p.s. I love your username! :)
Hey, Claire, if you use the reply button on a post, some of their text gets added to your post -- that way we can see who you are referring to. :) I thought you were "Hoping to win" not commenting on being (most likely) our youngest member, and younger than Hope! lol
p.s. I love your username! :)
Oh, sorry.
I probably should have done "Hope--I win; etc." Or now I could have hit reply.
P.S. Thank you! :)
I probably should have done "Hope--I win; etc." Or now I could have hit reply.
P.S. Thank you! :)
Clair de Lune wrote: "Oh, sorry.
I probably should have done "Hope--I win; etc." Or now I could have hit reply.
P.S. Thank you! :)"
No need to apologize. Just wanted to point out the feature. I thought I had missed out on a contest! lol (I would not win the "youngest member" contest)
I probably should have done "Hope--I win; etc." Or now I could have hit reply.
P.S. Thank you! :)"
No need to apologize. Just wanted to point out the feature. I thought I had missed out on a contest! lol (I would not win the "youngest member" contest)
Hi Everyone!My name is Shirley. I'm a 25 year old, assistant editor at a Trade Publication based in New York.
I actually just finished reading both Persuasion and Pride & Prejudice for the FIRST time a few weeks ago!
Hard to believe, I know, but we were NEVER assigned Jane Austen works in any of the schools I attended, so I never had a chance to read them till recently. My best friend who is a die hard Jane Austen fan has been trying to get me to read Austen for years, and believe me, I'm so happy I finally gave in!
I must say I LOVED LOVED LOVED both novels. And was wondering if any of you could offer suggestions as to what Jane Austen novel I should tackle next? Also, are any of the "Spin off" novels worth reading?
Very excited to be a part of this group!
Best,
Shirley
Shirley wrote: "Hi Everyone!
My name is Shirley. I'm a 25 year old, assistant editor at a Trade Publication based in New York.
I actually just finished reading both Persuasion and Pride & Prejudice for the FIRST ..."
Hi Shirley! Welcome to the group. You picked the top two for your first reads, so I would suggest "Sense & Sensibility" or "Emma" next. There are plenty of book suggestions on our shelves and plenty of discussion threads about the books. Take a look around. I am sure you will find something you will enjoy! Check out our polls, too.
My name is Shirley. I'm a 25 year old, assistant editor at a Trade Publication based in New York.
I actually just finished reading both Persuasion and Pride & Prejudice for the FIRST ..."
Hi Shirley! Welcome to the group. You picked the top two for your first reads, so I would suggest "Sense & Sensibility" or "Emma" next. There are plenty of book suggestions on our shelves and plenty of discussion threads about the books. Take a look around. I am sure you will find something you will enjoy! Check out our polls, too.
Shirley wrote: "Hi Everyone!My name is Shirley. I'm a 25 year old, assistant editor at a Trade Publication based in New York.
I actually just finished reading both Persuasion and Pride & Prejudice for the FIRST ..."
Like Jeannette I want to welcome you to the group too, Shirley! Anything Ms. Austen wrote is well worth reading. Don't forget the devilishly clever Lady Susan either. So, dive in and have fun! Cheers! Chris
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I also recommend either Sense & Sensibility or Emma -- whichever you are in the mood for -- but I am sure it only a matter of time until the next one. :)
I will add to the recommendations for spin-offs -- check out all the Good Reads reviews listed when you look up one of the novels here. There is a wide range of them and it kind of depends on what tone you are looking for with them. Happy looking.
Christopher wrote: "Don't forget the devilishly clever Lady Susan either. So, dive in and have fun! Cheers! Chris ..."I just read Lady Susan today, and I love wicked Lady Susan! A great bite-sized version of Vanity Fair's Becky Sharpe. I just wish there was more...
Shirley - I would recommend you base your next Austen read on what you are in the mood for, because for me, my mood and state of mind can really determine how much I enjoy a novel. If you really want a good solid week of Austen and are in the mood for a riddle of a plot read Emma. Or if you want something quick and fun read Northanger Abbey. Any Austen you read will be great though!
Thanks for the warm welcome :)I am happy to report that I have ordered Lady Susan as well as Sense & Sensibility. So I'll be tackling those two next.
Thanks again! :)
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Hi! I very recently joined, because I'm an Austen fan! I've read P&P, S&S, and Emma several times, and I have read Persuasion and Mansfield Park as well. You can check out my blog here-www.literaryloves.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Oh, I joined just to see what other people have to say about Austen!
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Hello Katherine! Welcome to the group. We hope to hear what you have to say about Austen on your blog and on some of our discussions, too.
Hi Everyone, I'm Jenny and read my first Austen (P&P) when I was about 15 (which was a very looong time ago...lol) and was absolutely mesmerized by it and have been an avid fan ever since. I've read all her books (studied several in various Arts/English Lit courses), read biographies, and watched most of the Austen related movies/TV series. I also read some prequel/sequels/spinoffs but don't enjoy them nearly as much as the real thing.
People who know me well were hardly surprised when I named my son Darcy, and luckily he hasn't minded much at all. He's even found it works to his advantage at high school because all the girls think it's really cool that he's named for Mr Darcy. I've also had many pets over the years named after various Austen characters.
My favourite book is Persuasion, my favourite Austen hero is Captain Wentworth, my favourite Austen related movie is Clueless, my favourite Mr Darcy actor is Colin Firth and my favourite Austen related possession is a paperweight I bought off eBay :-).
Jemidar wrote: "Hi Everyone,
I'm Jenny and read my first Austen (P&P) when I was about 15 (which was a very looong time ago...lol) and was absolutely mesmerized by it and have been an avid fan ever since. I've ..."
Hi Jenny and welcome (officially, this time) to the group! You really named your son Darcy? How cool is that! What a lucky guy that Jane is so popular now -- great way to get to know girls! ;)
I'm Jenny and read my first Austen (P&P) when I was about 15 (which was a very looong time ago...lol) and was absolutely mesmerized by it and have been an avid fan ever since. I've ..."
Hi Jenny and welcome (officially, this time) to the group! You really named your son Darcy? How cool is that! What a lucky guy that Jane is so popular now -- great way to get to know girls! ;)
Yes, I really named my son Darcy (blush). I probably would've preferred Willoughby but my then husband wouldn't agree to it...lol. And yeah, Darcy (or me!) is very lucky Jane is so popular and it has worked to his advantage, and you know what the really great thing is...not only do the girls think he's cool but they think I'm cool to :-).
That last part is an unexpected (and highly appreciated) bouns!
Jemidar wrote: "my favourite Mr Darcy actor is Colin Firth"Another for Colin! Hooray!! :D
Good to meet you Jenny. Welcome!
Another for Colin! Hooray!! :DWho can resit Mr Darcy in a wet shirt?! ;-D
My second favourite is Lawrence Olivier. The first proposal scene with him is quite something, although the rest of the movie isn't great and Greer Garson is terribly miscast as Lizzie.
Jemidar wrote: "Another for Colin! Hooray!! :D
Who can resit Mr Darcy in a wet shirt?! ;-D "
I can! lol I'm a Matthew fan!
Who can resit Mr Darcy in a wet shirt?! ;-D "
I can! lol I'm a Matthew fan!
Jemidar wrote: "although the rest of the movie isn't great..."My main problem with that version is the costuming. It sets it too much near the Victorian era instead of the Regency. I agree with you though about the first proposal scene -- !!
And Jeannette -- we're talking Mr. Darcy in a wet shirt, not Colin or Matthew ... :)
Robin wrote: "And Jeannette -- we're talking Mr. Darcy in a wet shirt, not Colin or Matthew ... :) "
Yes, who could resist Darcy in a wet shirt? I can resist Colin Firth. I like both productions, but I favor the 2005 film. Now, Captain Wentworth, sea spray.....
Yes, who could resist Darcy in a wet shirt? I can resist Colin Firth. I like both productions, but I favor the 2005 film. Now, Captain Wentworth, sea spray.....
Jeannette wrote: "Robin wrote: "And Jeannette -- we're talking Mr. Darcy in a wet shirt, not Colin or Matthew ... :) "
Yes, who could resist Darcy in a wet shirt? I can resist Colin Firth. I like both productions..."
Yes, Jeannette - Captain W on the deck.........
Yes, who could resist Darcy in a wet shirt? I can resist Colin Firth. I like both productions..."
Yes, Jeannette - Captain W on the deck.........
I think it might be time for some of that cold water right about now!! ;)
The sea spray in the Channel off Portsmouth is cold ........
Robin wrote: "The sea spray in the Channel off Portsmouth is cold ........"
lol (I will stop my imaginings right now!!)
lol (I will stop my imaginings right now!!)
Robin wrote: My main problem with that version is the costuming. It sets it too much near the Victorian era instead of the Regency. I agree with..."Don't get me started on the costuming...lol. I purposely didn't mention it because otherwise it would've turned into a rant!
And I think I could cope with Colin as opposed to Mr Darcy in a wet shirt ;-D.
hi everyone..im karen from derby, England. i ve been posting for a bit so its rude not to introduce myself!! i was first introduced into the wonderful world of jane when i watched the BBC pride and prejudice with colin firth and jenneifer ehle-it set my 15yr old heart aflame and ive been an ardent janeite ever since. Love to read Jane in the summer whilst chlling on the grass on my local park or at chatsworth house-dreaming that darcys gonna appear out from the lake suitably dischevelled!!!
**supremely envious that, whenever she wishes, Lushbug can loll on the Chatsworth/Pemberley grounds while reading Austen**Welcome! :D
Robin wrote: "**supremely envious that, whenever she wishes, Lushbug can loll on the Chatsworth/Pemberley grounds while reading Austen**Welcome! :D"
So am I!!! Desperately want to spend some time at Chatsworth and have my itinerary all planned...I've just got save up the $$ for the airfare.
Lucy, Lucky you Karen :-).
Welcome "officially" aboard, Karen! Can we all come and stay at your house?? please??
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Sarah wrote: "Are we talking about the Austen men a lot today?! ha ha And Karen, it sounds like you know the perfect setting for reading a Jane Austen book. I enjoy a little outside reading under the trees my..."
It's Spring, Sarah! :)
It's Spring, Sarah! :)
And in Spring, as we know: "A (wo)man's fancy turns to ..."... you can finish the rest!
LOL
okay, more cold ocean salt water....
lol u can all come stay at mine and i will show of my big garden....ehmm i mean lady chatworths garden!!! living in derby is pretty cool but it never stops raining!!!!!
Sarah wrote: "Are we talking about the Austen men a lot today?! ha ha And Karen, it sounds like you know the perfect setting for reading a Jane Austen book. I enjoy a little outside reading under the trees my..."only if you bring lots of bens and jerrys ice-cream to scoff whilst we all sit around watching P & P for the zillianth time! lol
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Welcome Katherine and Karen!!!
Rachel wrote: "Oh, I am envious of Lushbug, too-- Chatsworth!! I have really gotten into the thought of a JA tour lately. No money, though. :( "Actually, Chatsworth is part of my "Tudor" tour but meshes quite well as it has JA connections...lol.
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Thanks for the welcome!