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Im starting this today and was thinking about how I didn't remember where I got it. I flipped through to count the chapters and found this bookmark. Dutton's North Hollywood was my first bookstore job. It was heaven on earth. My coworkers were warm and hilarious, the building was funky (in a good way), and I discovered so many books there. I had worked there about a year when the owners announced they were closing the store. (Continued in comment)

Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.
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📩 July 5th, 2022
This book took me AGES to finish. I found it slow, dense, a bit monotone at times... and then the interesting bits come at the end of the book!
I pushed myself to finish it, since it's a classic, but I hesitated A LOT if it was worth my time and effort to go all the way.

Some very strong contenders for #LetterE but this was my ultimate choice. Probably my favourite Austen.

#alphabetgame
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

But, in spite of these deficiencies, the wishes, the hopes, the confidence, the predictions of the small band of true friends who witnessed the ceremony, were fully answered in the perfect happiness of the union.
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My latest book haul 📚
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This was a fun story. It‘s definitely one of my favorite Jane Austen novels. I really enjoyed reading it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Emma is an amazing story, it's funny, lighthearted, and an amazing friends to lovers slow burn.
I read this right after Mansfield Park and it felt like a breath of fresh air.
Mr. Knightley is the typical Jane Austen love interest that I hate to love because they‘re too good to be real, such a kind, mature, and compassionate soul.
Definitely on my top 2 Jane Austen novels.

Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4206683163

“Yes, you see, you understand my feelings - and will return them if you can. At present, I ask only to hear - once to hear your voice?”

“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.”

“My dearest Emma,' said he, 'for dearest you will always be, whatever the event of this hour's conversation, my dearest, most beloved Emma - tell me at once. Say "No," if it is to be said.
Emma was almost ready to sink under the agitation of this moment. The dread of being awakened from the happiest dream was perhaps the most prominent feeling.”

“She saw that there never had been a time when she did not consider Mr Knightley as infinitely the superior, or when his regard for her had not been infinitely the most dear. She saw, that in persuading herself, in fancying, in acting to the contrary, she had been entirely under a delusion, totally ignorant of her own heart - and, in short, that she had never really cared for Frank Churchill at all!”

“Whom are you going to dance with?' asked Mr Knightley.
She hesitated a moment, and then replied, 'With you, if you will ask me!
Will you?" said he, offering his hand.”

“Emma felt must draw everybody's eyes and, excepting her own partner, there was not one among the whole row of young men who could be compared with him. (…) Whenever she caught his eye, she forced him to smile but in general he was looking grave.”

“A woman is not to marry a man merely because she is asked, or because he is attached to her, and can write a tolerable letter.”

So I actually loved a lot of this - Emma is quite the character, and I found the film to really bring it all to life for me! The reason I've rated it so-so is that the pacing was a bit slow for me and I found it to drag at points. That said, I am putting some of this down to this being my 4th Jane Austen in a row, so I'm going to read something else for a bit before reading the last 2 of her books!💫

Next up: Purple Prose: Bisexuality In Britain!

Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.
#Emma #JaneAusten #firstline #openingline #book #books #bookaddict #bookaddicts #bookaddiction #bookaholic #bookaholics #bookshelf #bookshelves #bookshelfie #bookshelfies #Classics #Fiction #Romance #Historical

It‘s been a lifetime since I‘ve read any Jane Austen.. I loved the development of Emma‘s character , all the gossip & intrigue. I enjoyed the formality of the writing , the language being so proper… a nice change from all our modern slang & a pleasure to read. Thankyou @sprainedbrain for the daily updates , they were perfect & kept the reading moving along nicely. Looking forward to reading Persuasion with you #Pemberlittens

Ironic that I just read this line:

"It was the middle of June, & the weather fine..."

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"Have you anything to send or say, besides the 'love,' which nobody carries?" I love Mr. Knightley's occasional quips like this. Really, why do we all feel compelled to "send our love" or even "tell her hello" when it doesn't really mean anything? Chapter 45. #pemberlittens

Emma is the best. She is so self-absorb through most of the book and then she‘s comes out with lines like these! Favorite chapter yet! 😂😂#pemberlittens

Today's Chapter @sprainedbrain reminded me of this prompt from 4 years ago from @RealLifeReading Challenge. I always think #smugmarrieds when I read it. 😆
#Pemberlittens #emmaeveryday

How I am celebrating 🎉 #graduationday @KVanRead I‘m so glad you put this wine on my radar! My mom searched until she found it my graduation gift and I love it! #pemberlittens I ordered this version of Emma today because I can always celebrate by getting a book and Emmas a favorite ❤️

#MayCharacters - Meddles: How could such a word be used to describe this fabulous individual? Much better served by words like caring, curious and clever. Yes, she gets it all wrong on Harriet‘s behalf thus ‘meddling‘ gets the upper hand. But she means well. She hopes to find an upgrade husband for Harriet thus sweet ‘matchmaker‘ is to my liking (although her selection skills need some drastic improvement🥴). I like her as she is...endearing Emma!

In the battle between Knightley and Mrs. Weston over Emma's faults and virtues, he makes one concession: he has "seldom seen a face or figure more pleasing." Or as Josh in Clueless might say, "You know you're gorgeous, alright?" #PemberLittens

I love Emma - the novel and the character! I'm so happy to dive into this reread! The characters in this one are so vivid, and flawed, and I adore them. Mr. and Mrs. Elton are fabulously cringe-worthy(2nd only to Mr. Collins), and Mr. Knightly and Emma's banter is everything. Emma has always been one of my favorite Austens. #pemberlittens

Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.
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The real evils, indeed, of Emma‘s situation were the power of having rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little too well of herself

#PemberLittens

Happy to be starting this with the #pemberlittens! I've missed my daily dose of Jane. Opinions are so divided on this one and I don't remember feeling strongly either way, so it will be fun to see where I fall this time around.

So excited to start this one tonight. I will be doing a chapter a day! I really need some Austen right now! #pemberlittens

Taking a break from work to read the first chapter! #pemberlittens

My photos don‘t do these books justice, but I received three of the four Thomas Nelson Seasons Editions (Summer) books in the mail today, with the fourth book, The Secret Garden, expected to arrive on Monday. #Bookmail

Finished two books in one day! Feeling accomplished☺️ What a wonderful book Emma is, and such character development! An absolute classic Jane Austen novel that absolutely gives you secondhand embarrassment and all the happy feels in the end!

#QuotsyFeb21 @TK-421
#Proposal

Wise words!

I had a FANTASTIC time tonight watching Austenland with friends, and now I‘m very excited to watch Emma tomorrow! 😍

Zoom invites have been sent to all who have signed up so far... there is still time to join us if you wanna!😉

#quotsyJan21 @TK-421
Day 2 #Resolution

“There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do if he chooses, and that is his duty; not by manoeuvring and finessing, but by vigour and resolution.”
Mr. Knightley 💕💕

I am so very much enjoying this! It‘s the Audible Original version, an audio drama with Emma Thompson as narrator. Listening while making cookies (here‘s the beginning of gingerbread). This will be the final book of my #booked2020 challenge!!

🤍💕Emma💕🤍
I may start this next, I started reading the first page and it very nearly absorbed me

https://apple.news/AAnIGnaR-QWaOmUBiWpiC2g

#home #forevernovember

Emma and Knightley are truly adorable! They balance each other perfectly! I loved watching Emma‘s wildness with Knightley by her side correcting her. A must read Classic! Sept 8/20 #bookspinbingo

My #JaneAusten editions. I kinda want a matching set...maybe one day!
#augustauthors

I recently watched the 2020 film adaptation of Emma, and I'm positively baffled by all of the glowing reviews I've seen! I've always agreed with #JaneAusten that Emma is a heroine that only she, the author, would like, and this director seemed hell-bent on playing up all of Emma's worst attributes without much growth. I'm revisiting the source material now to compare. What did you think of this adaptation, #PemberLittens? #AugustAuthors

“One might guess twenty things without guessing exactly the right.” ― Jane Austen, Emma

Is there a Chick Lit you refuse to read? Why?

Favorite Chick Lit Meme.

#NovelWatchingCrew #NWC

I‘ve never thought about #1 but maybe Lucy from Narnia.
2. My oldest daughter is named Emma Jane after Emma by Jane Austen and I‘m sure you can tell where I got Jane from! Lol

@sblbooks have you played yet?

#Two4Tuesday

I must admit, it took me a bit of time to get into this book, it‘s slower-paced than I‘m used to (I haven‘t read much Austen, to my discredit). But by the end I found myself quite interested and wondering who would end up with whom and how they would all take it. A charming mix of characters. I definitely want to read more of Jane Austen‘s books because this one was an enjoyable read!
8/10

Treated myself to Autumn de Wilde's adaptation of Emma last night to celebrate my birthday in lockdown style. This may have been my favorite scene. Also Bill Nighy as Mr Woodhouse was perfection.

Warning: spoilers of a few classics!

https://lithub.com/doesnt-everyone-reread-their-favorite-books-all-the-time/