I’m excited to share that I’m participating in my second Jane Austen July this year put on by the ladies at Books and Things & Blatantly Bookish. I will never get enough of Austen, and I love having the month of July to really spend some time diving into her works and to works inspired by her!
Here are the challenges ~
1. Read one of Jane Austen’s six novels
We will be doing group readalongs of two of her six novels:
Emma: 1st – 17th of July
Pride & Prejudice: 18th – 31st of July
I have read all 6 of Austen’s novels, but Emma & Pride and Prejudice are my two faves! I’m so stoked to be rereading these both!! I have lost count of how many times I’ve reread them, but they just never get old for me!
. 2. Read something by Jane Austen that is not one of her main six novels
This was on my TBR for last year, but I didn’t get to it. I’m really hoping that I do this year as it’s her most popular work aside from her 6 completed novels.
3. Read a non-fiction work about Jane Austen or her time
4. Read a retelling of a Jane Austen book
5. Read a book by a contemporary of Jane Austen (1775-1817)
6. Watch a direct screen adaptation of a Jane Austen book
7. Watch a modern screen adaptation of a Jane Austen book
Bonus ~
Are any of you participating in Jane Austen July or any other fun bookish things for the month??? Do you have any Austen or Austen-inspired recommendations??
Happy Reading,
Ali
How are you getting on with your challenge?
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So far I’ve read Emma, Pride and Prejudice, and the Jane Austen Society. I watched the newest versions of Emma and P&P, too. I hope to squeeze in a little more this week. Thanks!!
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What a fabulous challenge!
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It really is!
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Good luck and have fun with the challenge! xx
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Thanks!!
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Have fun! I’ve only ever read two books by her. That Emma movie looks really good.
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Thanks! I’m really looking forward to watching Emma!!
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If I wasn’t going to be ridiculously bogged down with life in July, I would definitely consider doing this! It looks like so much fun and Austen is always 💙 I also want to watch the Emma adaptation! It looks so funny! I also keen to read the Jane Austen Society and looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it when you do 😀
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Yes, with your move I’m sure you’ll be super busy! I’m definitely looking forward to watching Emma and reading The Jane Austen Society. I’ll definitely post my review.
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This challenge looks so fun!
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I think so, too!!
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This looks so fu !!! I have been trying to reread Emma for a while now. It’s the one of the few that I’ve only read once. Maybe I’ll try in July for this challenge.
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I have read all 6 of her major novels, but Emma is my favorite. I have actually lost count of how many times I’ve read it now. LOL! And participating in the challenge definitely helps with motivation!!
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So cool that you’re participating !! 😀
I need to read the Pride & prejudice !!
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Thanks! Pride and Prejudice is one that I really enjoy rereading from time to time!
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