It’s not often I come home from a jaunt into town super excited about a book or books. Yeah, I go to the library every week, and by every, I mean EVERY week, and sometimes even more. The last time I think I got excited was several months ago when I found The Tale of Gengi and The Tale of Murasaki by Liza Dalby, author of East Wind Melts the Ice. I love Liza Dalby’s East Wind book and in it she mentioned both of the aforementioned books. That was a really exciting day because I have been wanting to read both of those books quite a lot.
Well, I think today topped the list of exciting days. (gifts of books don’t count)
I walked into my second hand store for cardstock and a pair of jeans, and instead, I walked out with a set of Jane Austen books sans P&P. (I can handle the lack of P&P because my father has a super fancy copy that is now ‘mine’) And here they are.
Pretty, pretty books. Now which one to read first! I think I’ll start with Emma because that’s been one I’ve wanted to read for ages.
So, one of the best book shopping days ever!
Signing off
Katie
Kate's Bookshelf 
Emma is wonderful! (Actually all of Austen’s books are wonderful!) These editions are adorable. Awesome finds!
Yes, I’ve finished both Persuasion and P&P and love both. I know I will love the rest and these are so cute you can’t not like them. Thanks so much!
🙂 Enjoy!
Oh, so pretty!!!
I just LOVE Jane Austen and have read them all. My fave is Persuasion, hands down.
They are so pretty and that makes it even better. No point in reading an ugly book, especially if it’s an Austen. I LOVE Persuasion, and it’s my fave hands down as well. I tell everyone to read it.
Me too! Anne Elliot is my favorite Austen heroine. I know most people like Lizzie Bennet, but I’m an Anne girl, all the way. And Captain Wentworth (which is a fabulous name, to begin with), is just as swoon-worthy (if not more!) than Mr. Darcy.
Yep. I said it. Mr. Darcy isn’t my favorite Austen hero.
Oh, I am such a Captain Wentworth fan. Darcy is wonderful(ish) that whole insulting marriage proposal leaves a lot to be desired. But Frederick. The name is just too perfect, I agree. Though I have to admit I adore Mr. Knightley. He’s like the male Anne Elliot.
And Anne is so pragmatic and sensible that you can’t not admire her. All the other heroines, excluding Lizzie, are a bit flighty. Well except Elinor Dashwood. But Persuasion is the best. Those lines are just wonderful. I have a little pocket HB my mother gave me. Gorgeous little red thing that I can slip in a purse, and I do take it with me places. I love it so.