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Ch.3&4: Warning! Bingley may be sensible, good-humoured, lively, and happy-mannered, but he comes as a package deal with some stone cold assholes. His two sisters are proud and conceited and his friend Mr. Darcy is, according to everyone at the Meryton Assembly, the most disagreeable man in the world. We know this must be true because he drags Lizzy loudly and publicly. She's able to laugh it off, but seriously, someone needs to deck him for that.

Ch.3/4
"To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love; and very lively hope of Mr. Bingley's heart were entertained."

Bingley comes to the ball, handsome, sweet and determined to be pleased (especially by Jane), bringing his sisters, and his friend, Darcy, who are none of these things (except handsome in Darcy's case - but even that is marred by his snobby manner). Awkward Darcy even insults Lizzy by refusing to dance with her.

Starting my latest reread of Pride and Prejudice for #JaneAustenThenAndNow
It's been a while since I've read the print version (the last few times have been by audiobook) and I love this peacock edition I found last year 🦚
And of course, using my matching bookmark 🔖
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The first two chapters are quite witty - from the iconic first line setting the playful tone to Mr. Bennet, who *does* seem to delight in vexing his wife.

He pretends not to have any interest in meeting the single, wealthy young newcomer to the area despite having 5 daughters of marriageable age.

His teasing amuses me (particularly when he tells his wife to send the girls alone as she is as pretty as any of them and Bingley may like her best!)

Ch. 1&2: Jane's iconic opening line gets me psyched to go every single time and the opening chapters always start me off laughing, even as I know Mr. Bennet's dry humor is a conscious redirect from the withering contempt he holds for the women in his life. Yeah, I said it. After all, here's the first thing he says about his daughters: "They have none of them much to recommend them...they are all silly and ignorant." AND WHOSE FAULT IS THAT, BRO??

Happy Valentine‘s Day, Littens! 😂💜📚

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Currently Sense and Sensibility is the current novel to read along with adaptations.

Looking ahead, March and April will be dedicated to Pride and Prejudice!

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#Quiz time!

(Even I got a couple incorrect 😳)

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Shop ALL the things P&P!!!

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My daughter knows Pride and Prejudice is one of my all time favs so whenever she goes somewhere and has extra time, she‘ll look for an edition that I don‘t have or which she just thinks is really cool. Needless to say, I love whatever she finds but have to say that she really outdid herself this time as she got me this Korean edition while in Seoul. Love the cover…need to start working on my Korean…❤️🦚📖🇰🇷

#PemberLittens #Chirp #Audiobook deal

$2.99 for a limited time only (2024)

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NEW cover design alert for #PrideAndPrejudice fans at #BarnesAndNoble!!!

For sure it will be added to my PnP collection! ☺️

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some of my favorite classics 🥰

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"I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look, or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun." - Mr. Darcy ?
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Obstinate, headstrong girl!" - Chapter 56

#FlashbackFriday of one of my many t-shirts with this quote. There is no greater compliment you can give a Janeite. Elizabeth standing up for herself inspired me as a teenager to have the courage to stand up for myself. I so love this chapter. ?????

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"No, no, let me shift for myself; and, perhaps, if I have very good luck, I may meet with another Mr. Collins in time." Chapter 55

At this point in the story I'm tempted to finish but I'm making myself stick to Chapter A Day Readalong. ?

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“Teasing, teasing, man! I will think no more about him." Chapter 54 ?

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219. 2022 Disney Enterprises Inc, Pi kids an imprint of Phoenix International Publications

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218. Sept 1944 (1940) Pocket Book Inc (63)

"Yet it is hard," she sometimes thought, "that this poor man cannot come to a house which he has legally hired, without raising all this speculation! I will leave him to himself." - Chapter 53

Mr. Bingley is back and he's brought a friend. Lots going on today, so I made time this morning to sit with my cup of tea and chapter.? ??
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217. 2002 Troll Communications LLC

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216. 1994 Penguin Popular Classics (GB)

(A friend brought back from Iceland)

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215. 2024 Rifle LLC, Puffin Books

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214. 2009 Dover Thrift Study Edition, Dover Publications Inc

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213. 2015 The Witcherley Book Company (UK)

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212. 2022 OwlCrate Enterprises

Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy are helping me through my illness. And my spouse is pleased that quarantining means that I'm watching it by myself.(He was not impressed with the Jane Eyre movie a couple of weeks ago. Can you believe that I married a person who doesn't know the difference between Mr Darcy and Mr Rochester?)

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211. 2022 Signature Classics, Union Square & Co of Sterling Publishing Co Inc

Yes," replied Darcy, who could contain himself no longer, "but that was only when I first saw her, for it is many months since I have considered her as one of the handsomest women of my acquaintance." Chapter 45

#Pemberlittens here's the handsomest rose currently blooming - David Austin Roses Elizabeth. Sadly she is not named for Elizabeth Bennet but for the late Queen. ?

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210. 2012 Soho Books, Tribeca Books

"As for Elizabeth, her thoughts were at Pemberley this evening more than the last; and the evening, though as it passed it seemed long, was not long enough to determine her feelings towards one in that mansion; and she lay awake two whole hours endeavouring to make them out." - Chapter 44

#Pemberlittens this part of the story has me reminiscing about our visit to Lyme Park. I love this photo Husband took of the sunken Italian Garden. ?

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209. 2022 Gildan Media, aka G&D Media

"They gradually ascended for half-a-mile, and then found themselves at the top of a considerable eminence, where the wood ceased, and the eye was instantly caught by Pemberley House, situated on the opposite side of a valley, into which the road with some abruptness wound. " Chapter 43

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208. 2023 Nerdy Ink

To Pemberley, therefore, they were to go." Chapter 42

I always love when I reach this line. In the original publication of 3 Volumes, this was the end of Volume 2. My favorite part of the story is coming. #PemberLittens we're going to Pemberley! ?

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206. 2022 Union Square & Co of Sterling Publishing Co Inc , illustrations by Bill Donovan at Christian Dior

"The elder Miss Bennets alone were still able to eat, drink, and sleep, and pursue the usual course of their employments." - Chapter 41

I love how friends give me random Jane Austen things. Like this fun Pride and Prejudish sponge. ☺️

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#Pemberlittens "And we mean to treat you all," added Lydia, "but you must lend us the money, for we have just spent ours at the shop out there." Chapter 39

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“Poor Charlotte! it was melancholy to leave her to such society! But she had chosen it with her eyes open; and though evidently regretting that her visitors were to go, she did not seem to ask for compassion. Her home and her housekeeping, her parish and her poultry, and all their dependent concerns, had not yet lost their charms.”

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202. 2015 Beauty Picnic Press, Ellie Fabe First Edition No 000364

“When they parted, Lady Catherine, with great condescension, wished them a good journey, and invited them to come to Hunsford again next year; and Miss de Bourgh exerted herself so far as to curtsey and hold out her hand to both.” Chapter 37

#Pemberlittens on this day in1809 Jane Austen moved to Chawton to this house. Here, she wrote, revised, and published all six of her novels. 📖

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📷 by Himself

“Colonel Fitzwilliam was no longer an object; she could think only of her letter.” Chapter 36

With all this discussion of letters, I thought I'd share my Jane Austen stamps. #PemberLittens if you'd like to know more about them here's a link: https://www.janeaustenbooks.net/products/m10121-royal-mail-jane-austen-stamps

Mine where a gift from my dear friend Claire. 💌

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"In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." Chapter 34

Why yes # PemberLittens I do have today's quote on a tshirt. ?????

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"I have been making the tour of the park," he replied, "as I generally do every year, and intend to close it with a call at the Parsonage." Chapter 33

In which Colonel Fitzwilliam spills the tea. So let me spill some as well. ?

#Two4Tuesday

1. If I HAD to change my name, I might pick the name of my grandmother who was an avid reader and go with Elizabeth.

2. And that would take me to one of the all-time great Elizabeths, Elizabeth Bennet, in one of the all-time great books, Pride and Prejudice.

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"Every park has its beauty and its prospects; and Elizabeth saw much to be pleased with...." Chapter 29

Pride and Prejudice Readalong has now featured all the copies in my Collection. I do also have children's editions and Manga but those need read through on their own. ?

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I made a Reel for my Collection. Link to Instagram and our not often used #PemberLittens Facebook Group in comments.

"The garden sloping to the road, the house standing in it, the green pales, and the laurel hedge, everything declared they were arriving." - Chapter 28

#Pemberlittens replacement copy arrived! Jane very much approves. ?

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"On the following Monday, Mrs. Bennet had the pleasure of receiving her brother and his wife, who came as usual to spend the Christmas at Longbourn." - Chapter 25

#Pemberlittens Aunt Gardiner is in the house! Favorite minor character of mine. And speaking of favorites. Pride and Prejudice with illustrations by Marjolein Bastin. It's truly a work of art. ?????

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