Pride and Prejudice Read Along - Update!

Is anyone else reading 'Pride and Prejudice' at the moment, or have you read it before?

Following my post a few weeks ago (in response to the Meet me at Mike's P & P read along) I've been reading this classic novel (along with a few other books at the same time!)

I've just read the scene where Darcy confesses his love for Lizzie and she proudly and stubbornly turns him down. Gee, Lizzie sure is a woman ahead of the times; what on earth is she thinking, refusing the proposal of such a well connected and rich man. In the spirit of the book's title, her pride and prejudice stops her from accepting his advances.

Darcy also suffers his own pride and prejudice issues, doesn't he. He loves Lizzie in spite of his better judgement because of her poor connections, her overbearing mother, her odd father and her ridiculous younger sisters. 

While I know how this tale will turn out, I must confess to be rather enjoying re-reading this delightful novel.

If you haven't read 'Pride and Prejudice' before, please take my advice and get reading.

Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle as Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.

Love a good period drama

I was at the movies this week and saw the trailer for 'Jane Eyre', one of my all time favorite books. I first read 'Jane Eyre' at University; First Year English. Jane made a great impression on me, as the unconventional heroine and a feminist before her time.  She stands up to those who seek to oppress, judge and harm others.

I haven't read any reviews yet, so I'm hanging my hopes on the trailer...

I'm also looking forward to watching the first episode of Downton Abbey this weekend. The series received rave reviews in the U.K. and again, the trailer certainly piqued my interest.

After finishing season 1 of 'The House of Eliott', I'm hoping that Downton Abbey can fill the void of my rediscovered love of period drama! Or I could always bring out the well-loved BBC Pride and Prejudice DVD's!

Pride and Prejudice read along

Picture from Meet me at Mike's

I don't know whether you read the awesome Meet me at Mike's Blog or not; if you don't, you won't know that there is a Pride and Prejudice read-along happening right now! Pip has started an online book club and the book to be read is the Austen (and Colin Firth; gotta love that BBC mini series) classic.

You can check out the details here.

So join in and read along. Pride and Prejudice is one of my all time favourite books and if you have never read it, you are truly missing out on something very special. So, do yourself a favor, head to the library/book store, grab yourself a copy and get reading. Discussion about the book happens on Saturday on the Meet me at Mike's Blog.

Get reading!