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This was my first time reading this classic gothic story and I'm so glad I finally did! The writing is so atmospheric and descriptive, menacing and enthralling. The characters were awful in the best way. I think the chapter-a-day pace with the #hashtagbrigade was perfect and kept up the suspense. I could definitely see a reread in the future.
Thanks @BarkingMadRead for leading! #pemberlittens

May 1st 2020 - When #PemberLittens began our first Chapter a Day Readalong. You were a bright spot throughout the Pandemic. Wonderfully supportive after my house fire. I think of you every time I look at my shelf of Jane Austen books you sent me. 💙💙💙💙💙

April Stats: I read 20 books- a week off from work with mostly clouds/rain certainly helped me!

Fiction: 5
Historical mysteries: 5
Mysteries:9
Spy/thriller: 1
#sundaybuddyread #Libraryfinds #KarenPirie #Covid19 #naturalitsy #MaisieDobbs #Marmee #epositorynovel #GuidoBrunetti #Venice #StCyr #audiobooks #RevMotherSquinasMysteties #readyourkindle #seasonslcozies #NDBuddyRead #LittenDetectives #Pemberlittens #serieslove2024
#AwesomeAprilReadathon

#Pemberlittens its's time for #JaneAdjacent Book Club!
1️⃣ Reread. I originally listened to the audiobook when it first came out. Love that it's narrated by Richard Armitage. Also own a print copy. First Impressions - such a gorgeous cover.
2️⃣ Adam. His mother reminds me of my mother. “You read too much. You read her too much."
3️⃣ Human chain to fill Adam's haycart with books and then drive through town.
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From @Crinoline_Laphroaig

My friend Claire ask me to host a Jane Austen Book Club on Instagram. Haven't talked about it here because there was already #JaneAdjacent.
Now that @StayCurious is retiring as host, I can post here as well.
Same as #JaneandtheExcellentReadalong. Read at your own pace. Discussion Post up on last day of thr month. Join in whenever you can.
#Pemberlittens let me know if you're interested.
#12MonthsOfJane

It‘s been awhile since I read this but I‘m looking forward to the discussions #janeadjacent #pemberlittens #12monthsofjane

After finishing The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner for April's #12MonthsOfJane immediately started rereading Bloomsbury Girls. I had forgotten that Daphne du Maurier makes appearance. Quite fun since I had just finished #HashtagBrigade read of Rebecca.

Favorite part of Rebecca is descriptions of tea & gardens @ Manderley. Don't actually like any of the main characters. But I still absolutely love the book.
@BarkingMadRead #PemberLittens

I'm looking forward to discussing this April's #12MonthsOfJane read. I'll be posting discussion questions tomorrow both on Instagram and now here on Litsy as well for #PemberLittens #JaneAdjacent. 🎩📖📚

*12 Months of Jane is a read at your own pace book club. Discussion Post is 30th of every month. Join in whenever/however works for you. Tag me @Crinoline_Laphroaig so I make sure and see your comments.

repost for @Crinoline_Laphroaig:

My friend Claire ask me to host a Jane Austen Book Club on Instagram. Haven't talked about it here because there was already #JaneAdjacent. Now that @StayCurious is retiring as host, I can post here as well.

Same as #JaneandtheExcellentReadalong. Read at your own pace. Discussion Post up on last day of the month. Join in whenever you can.

#Pemberlittens let me know if you're interested. 📚

#12MonthsOfJane

#pemberlittens I couldn‘t sleep and stumbled across this set of books where someone has compiled 50-100 illustrations for each novel from illustrated editions published circa 1830-1910 by 5 different illustrators. I may have to have them all!!!!! But I‘m thinking I should start with Mansfield. I‘m rereading it right now, and my Chiltern copy is stunning but totally devoid of pictures.