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I think I have my November #bookspinbingo list together, but I probably will still be working on October for the next couple of weeks. The month was just too quick! I‘ll tag my November books in the comments.

It was excellent Emma 'Now' month! Nice mix of classic adaptation, continuation, and modern day retellings. All in the spirit of Jane.

I'm posting a bit early because I've finished all that I had planned for this month.

Persuasion Chapter A Day Readalong starts November 1st! 📖📚🎞

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I'm still way behind, but I knocked out Mansfield Park this month. It was my 3rd time through - definitely the one I've read the least number of times. I struggle with the Edmond/Frannie relationship. He treats her so paternally that I have trouble rooting for the relationship. And the cousin thing - I know it's period appropriate, but 😬. Still, it's beautifully written and Jane's most biting social commentary, so it's easily 5 stars from me.

I'm counting this as an Emma-adjacent read, as Persephone's edition dates from 1816 when Emma was published, and they often recommend it to Austen lovers. It was fun to read and imagine what would resonate with our characters: for Robert Martin, certainly the sections on keeping livestock; for Mr. Woodhouse, the part about recipes for the sick; and as for Emma herself, as the lady of the house, how much do you think she consulted on menus, etc.?

Himself and The Niblings are watching movie, I'm not interested in. Took advantage to finishing my ARC. Love Auntie Emma and nephew Henry!

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I really loved this queer YA take on Emma! Emmett has a large friend group and no interest in having a boyfriend...but that doesn't mean he can't make the people around him happy. The loss of his mother looms large in this one and this Mr. Woodhouse's concern for Emmett's health is actually kind of disturbing, but overall I think the spin works well. And check out the cover underneath the dust jacket- swoon! 😍 #PemberLittens #JaneAustenThenAndNow

Mid-month check in for Emma 'Now'. I joined a couple of friends for a movie watch party of Clueless. Such a fun trip back to the 90's. What are you reading or watching? 💛💛💛💛💛

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First in a mystery series, this is a light, entertaining re-imagining of Jane Austen's characters all together in a modern setting: Greek Row in a conservative Southern University. I liked that Gilliland is creating new plots rather than simply retelling Austen's, but be aware that includes characters being murder victims--and murderers. I don't think she's likely to disrupt any sacred pairings though.

Surprised I enjoyed this, to be honest. 😂 It's a short prequel to a series in which all of Austen's main characters work or go to school at a Southern University. This is about Jane's secret relationship, and her attempts to pledge a snobby sorority that will facilitate her seeing Frank... even though a much friendlier one with Elizabeth Bennet is available. It felt like the author was having fun with the characters, and I'll read on.

repost for @Crinoline_Laphroaig

Happy October #Pemberlittens! It's time for Emma 'Now' - reading an adaptation or retelling of the classic or watching a movie. Your choice! look forward to seeing what everyone chooses. Myself first up is ARC I've been saving for Oct. (Publication date is 11-25-25). Book 2 of the Emma Knightley Mysteries. I've read the 1st chapter and I'm hooked.

What's your plan for October?
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