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This was so fantastic! How have I not read it before? This was the last Austen on my list, mostly because I know the recent BBC adaptation so well. Austen surprises me again and again with her heart and wit. Mr. Woodhouse is my absolute favorite! I wish I found my family members‘ idiosyncrasies as charming.

A perfect way to imagine spending time in England. Next up: France! #backpackeurope #bookreview

Yes, Emma is vain, and shallow, spoiled and privileged. She is a snob, and sticks her nose in where it doesn't belong. Even Jane said she wrote an unlikeable character. But Emma is also kind and generous. She tries to be a good friend, she is a good daughter. She has a a good heart and the best intentions.
And Knightly, is perfect for her. He calls her out on her shit, and loves her despite her flaws. The best kind of love story.

Finished this reread the last day of April, so just in time for the #janeaustenreadalong. I must confess that while I was reading this I had the characters from the 1996 production in my head, together with the Clueless adaptation.

At its core the book is about 21 year old Emma Woodhouse who has decided never to get married, but she believes she is the perfect matchmaker for her friends. This off course leads to misunderstandings and drama.

It had been almost 15 years since I had read this one and getting back into it reminded me almost immediately how much I am not a fan of Emma. She is unwise to say the least in her decisions to meddle and matchmake. She is shallow in many ways. But as I read along, maybe it is my added years of experience this time around, I judged her less harshly. Not my favorite of Austen's but still... ❤
@sammisho #emmareadalong

Has the last two weeks been crazy for anyone else? I have been so busy, that I am behind on my own #readalong! So while I continue on with #Emmareadalong, May 1 begins the #senseandsensibiltyreadalong, for all of you who are on schedule!
Post as you read,tag me and use the hashtags throughout the month. I love hearing what you all think about my beloved Jane.

1. Listening to Washington and reading the tagged book for #janeaustenreadalong #emmareadalong
2. I don't watch the news!
3. Gonna try my best! We have soccer games and birthday parties to do
4. What is a Vampire's favorite drink? A bloody Mary! ( thanks laffy taffy wrapper?
5. 👍👍👍
#friyayintro @jesshowbooks

Finally ready to start my reread of Emma #emmareadalong #janeaustenreadalong

I‘ve finished Emma. I don‘t see it being a favorite, but it wasn‘t bad. Not great in my opinion though. Emma was a hard character to like. I loved Mr. Knightly and loved to hate Mrs. Elton.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

#emmareadalong #janeaustenreadalong

In need of some #selfcare and decided to go into work an hour later than usual. Which means, I am enjoying Emma and a candy bar for breakfast!
#emmareadalong #janeaustenreadalong

I've seen the movie and picked this one up but I'm not sure if I've ever read this from start the finish. Excited to get some reading in this morning, even during bath time!
#emmareadalong @sammisho