Louise ’s last login was Tuesday, May 20 2008.
Rated 4 stars
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Rated 1 star
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Rated 3 stars
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Rated 2 stars
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Rated 5 stars
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Have you re-read any Jane Austen lately? :)
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Hi Louise!I see that you've read Emma, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey. I've read Emma (like it less than P&P), and have once tried Northanger Abbey but couldn't get past even the 1st chapter. Seeing that you rated it 4 star has somewhat encouraged me to re-read it - maybe one day.
My Louise, you do look comfortable on that cushion.(Grin) Ginger
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I really enjoyed reading "Rural Renaissance". Another book on my shelf, "Stronger Than Dirt" has a similar theme to it. Both of them really resonate with me, becuase I really do desire to get out of the rat race. I hate how the entire US is eaten up by commercialism, industrialism and consumerism. As far as ideologies go, I'd say I'm just this side of being Amish! But, it takes time to plan your escape from the earn-spend-earn-spend momentum.
Hi Louise, To answer your question, I have not read everything from Austen. Yes, I have read all of her completed novels, but not all letters and juvenilia. I also haven't read Sanditon (her incomplete novel). P&P is my favorite. From a critical standpoint, I suppose Emma is better, but it can never replace my beloved P&P. I highly recommend making time for Sedaris. :) If nothing else, check him out on YouTube.
I just bought the Road to Wellville at the Green Valley Book Fair. I haven't read it yet and I'm not sure when I'll get around to it - I have a huge pile to read. I should probably stop buying! I like the way shelfari puts discussions about books on your shelf on your shelfari page. I'm hoping it will help me decide what to read next!
