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This is the first book I reviewed on Litsy two years ago; and with this reread I love it even more. No one writes or speaks like this anymore. The story is captivating, the details pure, the dialog priceless. This is an all-time favorite. I know I will read it again.

Catching up on Sundays with Jane Eyre in my quick respite while my mother-in-law has the kids. I'm loving revisiting Jane Eyre with The Rosenbach! They have so many amazing academics on to discuss. I'd recommend for all the #pemberlittens!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWR9Pkh4eGAm68T1p343Hk7UJSPNmozae

New wall art to hang above one of my bookshelves 📚❤

i finally have the luxury (and time) to read this. it's quite a hard one to find in local bookstores, but i bet it's worth it.

#GratefulHarvest

Love the iconic Penguin #Orange Collection of books (fiction), and the mugs are just perfect! 👌

Taking a break from school reading to revisit this classic 💜

Playing catch up for #scarathlonphotochallenge #gothic #teamhendrix @Clwojick @StayCurious

I read this one long time ago so this re-read was like the first time. This novel can be annoying and controversial in the treatment/position of women in that era; religion; and the cheesy romance we see. But maybe I love it because of that, a general overview of the era. Jane was different, trying to be genuine, independent even in that historical circumstance. Still she lived in the era, so you will see those traces. I still loved it 5⭐️

Visited one of the smaller format Barnes & Noble for the first time.Opened first of September, still had new wood smell. They had their fancy classics displayed beautifully!

To say I waited a long time to read this book would be an understatement. I heard so much about it! It didn‘t disappoint. Although it was written in the late 1800‘s, the story contained enough scandals and intrigue to keep me reading. It was also a love story in part. It‘s one of the first classics I‘ve ever read. Now I understand how it withstood the test of time. What should my next classic read be?

#eyrereadalong

“You are good to those who are good to you. […] If people were always kind and obedient to those who are cruel and unjust, the wicked people would have it all their own way: they would never feel afraid, and they would never alter, but would grow worse and worse. When we are struck at without a reason, we should strike back again very hard; I am sure we should—so hard as to teach the person who has struck us never to do it again.”

#bookblurbs

Please…someone…tell me it gets better. 60 pages & I‘m almost snoring over here

#currentlyreading

#FallTreasures #Day18 #19thCentury

I got these beautiful hardcover editions of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights at my local used book store for about $9 each. Inside are very gothic looking wood engraving illustrations (in the same style as the covers) by Fritz Eichenberg. Personally, I don‘t care for the narcissistic lovers of Wuthering Heights. Jane Eyre is such an empowered and admirable heroine compared to vindictive, lovesick Cathy.

#19thcentury #falltreasures @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Crochet & Jane Eyre. It's certainly shaping up to be a cozy autumn. #audiocrochet 🎧📖🧶

As usual, I love Jane Eyre, and want so much more for her than freaking Rochester 😒 lol And Justice for Bertha while I'm at it! Sigh. Such is 1847 though.

My current migraine/BPPV- comfort read 🖤

Sometimes I read the classics to see what all the fuss is about or to appreciate the original when I find references to them elsewhere. But like Pride and Prejudice, I have no strong feeling about this; it doesn‘t speak to me. I could sort of identify with Jane as a boarding school student as I also had to experience that growing up (and it‘s mostly unpleasant). Also I feel like this is perhaps the precursor to the teen paranormal romance novel.

I really liked this book, as it had romance, and it encourages feminism and being independent. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone who likes a bit of romance and people that are looking for books about people finding, longing and respect for themselves as well.

(Fan art isn't mine, there weren't any credits)

Dear god I ship them so hard!!!!

“I will try my best: it is a pity that doing one‘s best does not always answer”

Yesterday was a fun literary field trip day with my friend, Laura @alleyfam . We visited bookstores in Asheboro, Greensboro and Winston Salem.

@bookmarksnc and @poppyseedprovisions sponsored an adult book fair. I met @elleryadamsofficial , @arrow_reads and @am.jammin.books there.

So much fun ! Most of the books will go into the @littlefreelibrary in the pile with the exception of Little Women and Beth & Amy.

Jane is head counselor teaching survival skills to the girls. #litsysummercamp

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Immersive and atmospheric. Hated the ending.

(Additional commentary under spoiler tag in comments.)

I have the best edition of Jane Eyre.

“Conventionality is not morality. Self-righteousness is not religion. To attack the first is not to assail the last.”

—Currer Bell, from the 1847 introduction to the 2nd edition of Jane Eyre

“I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world than I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience."

Sing it, Jane. You tell him, you strong and awesome woman, you!

#QuotsyJul21 Day 14: #Tumult

I haven‘t read Jane Eyre in so long! Very excited to join the #eyrereadalong hosted by @peanutnine !

Coming in July three dark, gothic books. Yay!

#ReadAlong #BookClub #LMPBC

I feel like I should be dressed up and drinking tea from a vintage tea set while reading this book, but sweats covered in cat hair is the best I can do right now. 😹

HBD to Charlotte Bronte 🤍

Thanks for the tag @MoonWitch94 #ThoughtfulThursday
Yes Jane Eyre I've read a few times
Cover art often catches my eye and I love a pretty book.
The crossing places by Elly Griffiths makes me think of beaches and the countryside around here.
I tag anyone who wants to play.

Check out this beat up old paperback, it's one rough bookbag trip away from falling apart!
♥️♥️♥️ Definitely appreciated this so much more this time around. #thatsclassic
I want to say more but I haven't been feeling very bookish this month. Like, I loved the writing, but it took me a long long time to finish
I did make an impulse buy at b&n this weekend, though, so that's a good sign! 🤗

This is another light pick for me. Not a bad classic, but a bit long and rather slow chain of events.

I appreciate that Jane remains headstrong despite a rather suffocating upbringing and that she remains true to herself throughout.

Rochester was boring & when his truth is revealed, even though it should be disturbing, I couldn't help but laugh! Finally, Eddie, you are interesting!

This is not a romance. This felt like two people, ⬇️

Today #thatsclassic says goodbye to one Brontë and welcomes another.

It‘s our final day with Jane Eyre. What is your final rating on this one? Where does this one rank among others we‘ve read so far?

I appreciated this the first time I read because it existed in a similar world to the 19th century female authors I was discovering but had a different tone than so many others I‘d read.

The character of “Jane Eyre“ transformed me into an independent, ardent individual who loves being educated.
I read it at the age of 18 and I just loved it.

Checking in on my #thatsclassic readers

The month is almost over, have you finished yet?

You can‘t come out of this read and think about the word attic the same. How was this plot twist for you? Did it shock you? Did you figure it out before the reveal?

"I would always rather be happy than dignified."

"I do not think, sir, you have any right to command me, merely because you are older than I, or because you have seen more of the world that I have; your claim to superiority depends on the use you have made of your time and experience."?

How can I not love this novel?

I just could not get invested. I thoroughly enjoyed Dracula, Tale of Two Cities and 1984, so I'll continue to try #ThatsClassic.
 @Annie1215
Did read 2 hours today, so far so good #workingfortheweekendmarathon

I recently finished reading Jane Eyre for the first time for #thatsclassic and I was...underwhelmed. I really enjoyed the first half of the book. Then I found myself getting more and more annoyed the longer I kept reading. I don‘t want to post a bunch of spoilers but Jane started getting on my nerves. Certain things were wrapped up too neatly. I‘m also baffled why she spent so much time talking about John at the end ⬇️ spoiler below:

#workingfortheweekendmarathon
In order to not let the work week get most of my time,
will attempt 3 hours a day from Monday 3/22 through Thursday 3/25!

Make a great day everyone!

#thatsclassic

We‘re at the end of week 3 for our March pick. This was a re-read for me and it was as good as I remember.

My thought/question of the week is: the Gypsy scene is so strange. What are some equally strange scenes from a book that come to mind?

This one always makes me laugh when I watch the film (miniseries?)adaptation.

🤯 wow what an incredible read , beautifully written, emotional and inspirational for its time. I completely fell in love with Jane , her strength, determination and resilience after everything she endured. I loved the narration ‘dear reader‘ it made it very personal.
I‘m a total sucker for a bit of romance and couldn‘t help but smile with the love they share , just how love should be, not materialistic or shallow . loved it! 🥰
#thatsclassic

“I will attire my Jane in satin and lace, and she shall have roses in her hair and I will cover the head I love best with a priceless veil. ' 'And then you won't know me, sir, and I shall not be your Jane Eyre any longer, but an ape in a harlequin's jacket, -a jay in borrowed plumes.

Just when I thought I couldn‘t love Jane any more . I am loving this read 🥰 , why have a I waited so long to read this classic.
#thatsclassic

Happy end of week 2 #thatsclassic readers

How‘s is it coming along for you?

A thought I had today was the differences and similarities between Austen and the Brontes. There‘s such a different type of angst. Can the difference in time when they were writing be responsible for that or is it purely style choices?

What similarities and differences do you see between the Brontes and other women of the time?

So glad my parents showed me the joy of reading - have all my books for book clubs -
#ThatsClassic - Jane Eyre -
#litsybookclub - The Engineers Wife
Reading 2nd of 3 of the Extinction Trials (just for me)
Waiting to read Green Mile for #LosersClub #LosersClub2021 (goal is to finish Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix #potteraday is helping me remember the previous books)
Reading We Came Here to Shine for on ground club.
Make a great day everyone.