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This challenge lasts for all of 2008, and the goal is to read two Jane Austen books or watch their movie adaptations. I had already decided to read four Austen books (for the Themed Reading Challenge) in preparation for the Masterpiece Theatre Jane Austen Marathon in January and February. I have already read Persuasion and Pride & Prejudice, and of the six Masterpiece Theatre adaptations they’re going to show, I’ve seen Emma and Pride & Prejudice at least 2-3 times each. The other four are new, and they will also be showing a Jane Austen biography.
So my goal for this challenge is to read the books I haven’t read yet and to view the biography and the adaptations I haven’t seen.
Books:
- Northanger Abbey
- Mansfield Park
New movie adaptations:
- Northanger Abbey VIEWED 6/2008
- Sense and Sensibility VIEWED 6/2008
- Mansfield Park VIEWED 6/2008
- Persuasion
Jane Austen biography:
- Miss Austen Regrets VIEWED 6/2008
The only Austen I have read so far is Persuasion. So I’d personally like to read the others. We’ll see how far I get!!
So glad you’re joining in! I’m looking forward to watching these movies. I’ve only seen the Pride and Prejudice movie adaptation.
I can’t wait to read some of Jane Austen. I won’t join the challenge as I’m usually too busy, but I hope to read her sometime soon. Not sure where to start though.
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