And just like how one can not simply walk into Mordor; one cannot simply walk into a reading challenge. I've outlined the order in which I will read them below. I'm going in order of publication date:
- Sense & Sensibility (1811)
- Pride & Prejudice (1813)
- Mansfield Park (1814)
- Emma (1815)
- Northanger Abbey (1818)
- Persuasion (1818)
I will update this blog with my progress a few times a week (every day if I can). I am using ratty copies of the novels that I purchased at a used bookstore as the free Kindle versions are oddly formatted.*
Along the way I might even watch a few inspired movies based on the books. A few not so much**. It's going to be a Jane Austen fest this month.
Bring it on, Zombie Austen.
*Thanks Amazon!
**the movie Clueless is loosely based on Emma, apparently.
Note: I am also reading 1Q84 this month. I figure it will balance out my sanity level.
*Thanks Amazon!
**the movie Clueless is loosely based on Emma, apparently.
Note: I am also reading 1Q84 this month. I figure it will balance out my sanity level.
I am so excited for this. I've got an extra pair of dry pants just in case!
ReplyDeleteI am already writing a post for tomorrow as I read.
ReplyDeleteNice. I read them all in a lump once, too. I was an exchange student in a small town in Finland and the English-language section of the library was pretty small. Now I have a hard time keeping the books straight. Pride and Sensibility? Manchester Abbey?
ReplyDeleteHaha. I imagine I might be the same after this. Who is Elizabeth Woodhouse? Darcy Dashwood? Huh?
ReplyDelete1Q84 too? I'm jealous as hell. Darn you.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Correct on Emme/Clueless. In HS we did projects in books vs movie and that was one of the picks. Can't wait to see your posts.
ReplyDeleteYes, 1Q84 will be my underneath book. Err. I always call that the book that I take to work, or read in line at the DMV, or read in the bathroom. It's not my primary book, which will be Austen, it's my secondary that I don't spend a lot of time every day reading.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh I can't wait... My husband just basically did a Drunk History version of Pride & Prejudice in the attempt to describe what he thinks it's about, so that's enough evidence for me that more men should read these books. They're not just girly!
ReplyDelete(In a British accent) We are shocked -- shocked! -- that something free was imperfect.
ReplyDeleteJane Austen is the very quintessence of sanity - you'll need nothing to balance her!
ReplyDeleteBut when you get to P&P, you *will* need this: http://youtu.be/gTchxR4suto