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1. I have a pair of my great-grandfather's eyeglasses, circa 1890s. I also have an authentic piece of coal from the RMS TITANIC.
2. As long as strong heroines are needed, JANE EYRE should still be relevant. I hope. 🖤🩶🖤

Play? The_Penniless_Author @julieclair @kspenmoll

A long time coming and already enjoying this classic.☺️

It is a happy thing that time quells there longings of vengeance and hushes the promptings of rage and aversion.

Charlotte Brontë declines a marriage proposal with her own version of “it‘s not you, it‘s me.”

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Happy Thursday!
#Pemberlittens

Nothing says Prince Charming like I keeping your fist wife locked in the attic 👰‍♀️. #alphabetgame

So eloquently written and it has resemblances of differing books I have read in the past. Superb eloquence of dialogue within certain impoverished scenes, reminds me sometimes of Hugo, or when I am transcended to a more pastoral scene I feel like Hardy‘s hand is penning the page. Or during the scene of quaint but sophisticated and humble enjoyment I am transported to Howard‘s End. The ending had perceived notions of Great Expectations. Remarkable.

A little evening reading and chilling with assistance from my cat Dora who would never dream of missing an opportunity for a lap nap.

#WinterGames2021 #WinterGames #TeamGameSleighers #FestivePhotoChallenge @StayCurious

Preparing for the spooky reading season!

“There was no possibility of taking a walk that day.  We had been wandering, indeed, in the leafless shrubbery an hour in the morning; but since dinner (Mrs. Reed, when there was no company, dined early) the cold winter wind had brought with it clouds so sombre, and a rain so penetrating, that further #outdoor exercise was now out of the question.” #QuotsyJun21

I love reading new intros, so I was excited to see these on #netgalley! Prior does an excellent job introducing students to the texts, highlighting important themes and explaining relevant background info. And there are so many great study questions! The books are from a Christian press, however, and assume readers will be also, so they're not for everyone.

I always wonder if in-depth intros are too spoilery for new readers. Is it just me? 📚🤓

I actually read this book because of the references in The Eyre Affair. It was really fun to read the original source after finishing that book. The book itself was good, a sweet story, characters that were relatable. I also find it interesting to read novels written in other times. #thatsclassic #janneyre #charlottebronte

From the For Reading Addicts Facebook page.

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This novel was on my TBR for 4 years before I was asked to read it for university this year. I'm ecstatic that we are asked for it this semester because I wouldn't have read it if it wasn't.(I have a slight 🤏🏼 fear of classics although I'm a literature student. I don't know why. Don't ask me)
I loved this story so much that I know I'll re-read it after the exams. Also, I'm thinking about reading Wide Sargasso Sea now since I loved this one.

Very good. It is such a heart wrenching and gut wrenching book as it shows how you can be consumed with love and it's effect on you. It may show all these things but it also shows the other side of love and how it can conquer all. Also it explores how you can be resilient through tough times.

Think my afternoon reading plans have now been cancelled!!😂

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#QuotsyFeb21 @TK-421
Day 2: #Flirt

“Flirting is a woman‘s trade, one must keep in practice.”

(Love this book and this movie 💕)

I wanted to love it. I expected to love it. The writing is amazing.

But Rochester was so immature that I could not vibe with him at all. I actually loved Jane until she was stupid enough to make the VERY LAST DECISION SHE MAKES. I won't specify to avoid spoilers. I didn't understand how she allowed that. Nothing showed that Rochester actually went through personal growth, just that he was "punished." Apparently.

Such a let down. ?

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will” one of my all time favourite books. I‘ve read it so many times.

Lovely writing and young Jane is an interesting character. However, i can feel the 1800s Christian indoctrination coming along to strangle that out of her.

Also, this is the coffee mug that I won during the 24 in 48 readathon years back. It's remained one of my favorites. 🥰

I tried reading this book in college and couldn‘t finish it. Eight years later, I picked it up again and couldn‘t put it down. ? An added bonus... This beauty is leather-bound with pink-edged pages. ? I‘m dreaming in Brontë now. #charlottebronte #bronte #janeeyre #leatherbound #leather #classics

I enjoyed the story of Jane. But I'm afraid dear reader I'm not entirely sure she took the right path. I'm not sure I would have been as forgiving as Jane!

My new phone case arrived!

I decided to make a #BookspinBingo board because I like Bingo boards and I had a reread (tagged) and a new spiritual book already started, so why not mix them in with the gang? I don't expect to get many bingos, but it was fun to make. Either way, I'm super excited because the #BookSpin and #DoubleSpin are both parts of series I'm eager to continue! Yay!

@TheAromaofBooks

I knew very little about the plot going into this and was expecting a gothic romance similar to Wuthering Heights. Boy, was I surprised. But in a good way. I ended up really enjoying this and loved Jane.

So.

I always feel a little bit bad when I don't LOVE a classic. (Except Dickens. Sorry, y'all - just don't like him.)

I knew hardly anything going into this. I knew that she was a governess, there was a man named Rochester, and a mystery of someone in the attic (which I guessed correctly early on - well-known trope). I thought that the writing was lovely. I adore rich descriptions, which this had in spades. I just felt like I read (cont 👇🏻)

Today for the #wintergames2020 me and @moll watched Elf, and I also finished my Jane Eyre reread and wore my one and only #uglychristmassweater 🥰🥰🥰

#merryreaders @Clwojick

#ChristmasQuotes @EadieB
#Garland

I've never read Jane Eyre. Now I'm listening, thanks to Phoebe! She's become one of my faves. #currentread #currentlyreading #audiobook #readingwithmyears

1. Niantic, Connecticut
2. Jane Eyre
3. A Song of Ice and Fire
4. Dazed and Confused
5. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bob‘s Burgers, Daria
6. Sara Bareilles
7. Blue
8. Literary fiction
9. Working from home in NYC. I‘m a TV producer.
10. My Ginger kitty 🐈

#meetthelittens

Someone shared this in a FB group I‘m in and I just . . . I can‘t. 💀 😂

Today‘s card is: Nine of Diamonds/ The Hermit; INTROSPECTION

“Mr. Woodhouse focuses his energy inward to take care of his health and comfort”

Jane Eyre is one of the most introspective characters I can think of. It speaks so much to her demeanor.

What does this make you think of? Comment below!

It‘s about that time of year again - my annual Jane Eyre reread~

Next up, found it on Spotify 🎧💕
This is a re-read for me but for the first time on audio and in English (I've only read the italian translation)

One of my favourite world classics of all time! 😍

Another audio book another classic! I've fallen in love with this one. I'm so surprised how much I'm loving this! World classics often feel a bit dry but this one works sooo well. 👍

My first thought is of Jane Eyre. She pushes through all of the struggles in her life, optimistic in every scenario that plays out. Never letting it break her.

Play along? @Reggie @IndoorDame @TracyReadsBooks

#litfortunecookie

Can‘t believe it took me so long to read this. (I somehow missed it in school!) I experienced the audio version and listened to it on long, fall walks which was such a joy.

My next Serial Reader pick. Must try harder not to fall behind this time!!

I think this was my 6th or 7th time to read this book. It‘s still beautiful.

ATTENTION: anyone who emailed me about joining the #thatsclassic book club

Check your emails - I just sent a message to the group on next steps.

Anyone else interested in potentially joining a book club centered around reading or re-reading classics. Anyone is free to join anytime. If interested, email me at amnmascioli@gmail.com

It's Jane Eyre! The book in my puzzle in Jane Eyre! I'm pretty pleased with this development 😌

If it wasn't for my mother who gave me this book, and for a Buddy Read - I might wouldn't have read this one ever. Happily, Reading Fate took another course 😄

I'm so deeply impressed by the character of Jane Eyre. She's so strong and therefore still a roll model for small and big people. Now I will turn to her whenever I feel overwhelmed by life.