Austen in August





I have decided to participate in Austin August over at roofbeam reader.

I am going to read the novels in the order they were written

Northanger Abbey

Sense and Sensibility

Pride and Prejudice

Mansfield Park

Emma 

Persuasion

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So, today being August, first I will start Northanger Abbey, but not till after tea. I think I will pull out my

old DVD of Becoming Jane Austen as well since I love that movie and it will get me in the 

swing of things.


Comments

  1. Sallie (FullTime-Life)01/08/2015, 13:23

    You can't go wrong here! Perfect summer reading. Gentle, happy, books that keep you interested even rereading ....Great idea.

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  2. Betty 01/08/2015, 13:56

    I have seen one of the movies based on the books, but always wanted to read them. My reading time is in the fall and winter. I think this year I will start with book one.

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  3. Anonymous01/08/2015, 14:24

    Love the determination to get through all six! I'm reading the first and last books on your list as well as a couple others. Becoming Jane is a great way to start the reading event! Love that movie.
    My first post: http://jmillwanders.com/2015/08/01/austen-in-august-2015/

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  4. Donna@LivingFromHappiness01/08/2015, 17:54

    Sounds like a wonderful August!

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  5. Melanie Redd01/08/2015, 18:14


    Hope you are doing well this afternoon.

    I took some time today to look at all of the referrals to my website. I was thrilled to see that so many wonderful visits had come from your site.

    I just wanted to express my thanks and let you know that I appreciate you!

    18 visits have come as a direct result of your website!

    This amazed me, and I thought it might encourage you to know that other people (like me) are benefitting from your ministry.

    I pray that God will bless and you and encourage you~
    Melanie

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  6. Denise01/08/2015, 23:19

    hope you enjoy your reading.

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  7. 21 Wits02/08/2015, 08:33

    Wonderful idea! Enjoy.

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  8. Ariadne03/08/2015, 16:02

    I have read them all but do you have to read all that in August?AriadnefromGreece!

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