As some of you may already know-I LOVE to read. Can't get enough! I average a couple books a month, which is pretty good considering everything else going on in life ya know? I will read pretty much anything & I don't think that I have ever read a book that I didn't like in some way. I usually have a few books going at once so I can pick up whatever I am in the mood for. Well, this insatiable hunger got even worse lately & it all started when I recently re-read Twilight, New Moon, & Eclipse in anticipation for Breaking Dawn. Which I LOVED! But when I was done with those I needed something to help me get over the fact that Edward & Bella's all consuming love story is over. ...sigh... What do I read now? How will I move on? What is a hardcore Edward fan to do? Will I ever be able to read a book & love it as much as this literary junk food that I have been addicted to for so long? I know I am not alone in these feelings...right?
Well, I noticed a book that my niece Savanna was reading called 'Mr. Darcy's Diary', & my interest was peaked. Especially since I had read that Stephenie Meyer modeled Edward after a healthy dose of Heathcliff from 'Wuthering Heights' & large helping of Mr. Darcy from 'Pride & Prejudice'. I have always loved Pride & Prejudice, but it had been a few years since I read it. My niece explained that this was Mr. Darcy's side of the story. 'Really?' I thought. I was definately interested.
So I re-read Pride & Prejudice & liked it even more than I remebered. I swear that book gets more funny, heartwrenching & romantic everytime I read it. Then I dug into 'Mr. Darcy's Diary' & I LOVED it! It was so interesting to hear his point of view & how much he loved Elizabeth early on & tried so hard to fight his passion for her. The insights in this book make the story all the better. It makes you love Mr. Darcy & your heart just breaks for him when Elizabeth rejects his first, rather awkward, proposal. Plus, it fills in a few gaps from P&P, & even takes the story a little ways into their married life. I devoroured the book in about a day & a half. SO good! It is obviously not written by Jane Austen since she died almost 200 years ago, but the language is the same & I thought Amanda Grange was very true to the original characters. If you like P&P, you gotta read it. If you already have (& I am just a little slow) or when you do, I would love to hear what you think...
P.S. Watch out Edward! My new crush is Mr. Darcy! :0)
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Thanks Marv! I've been looking for another great book to dive into...this sounds like a great one!
Have you heard about midnight sun? i think thats what its called, and its all in Edwards prospective, alot like Mr.Darcys Diary.. Although I havent read MDM, maybe I should.. ;) ohh and they totally moved up the Twilight movie date to Thanksgiving.. wahoo!
Yeah I can't wait for Midnight Sun. I think it is supposed to come out fall of next year. It is Twilight from Edwards pov. You can actually read the first chapter of it on SM's website. SO cool! Can't wait for the movie & I am so excited they moved it up a bit! Yahoo!
I say a big thanks, too Marv, because I am a HUGE P&P fan and have read it 4 times since my first read 2-3 years ago -- and watched both versions of the movie countless times. I'm looking forward to a new book!!
Love it Maren!
I too was wondering what to read after Breaking Dawn (almost done with it...trying not to hurry because I don't want it to be over!). Your blog is so darling! What a cute famiy you have! So excited to be able to see what you've been up to! :)
Maryn, I just LOVE YOU!!! We are going to go see the MOVIE together!
I am convinced to read Pride & Prejudice and then on to MR. Darcy's Diary. Thanks for sharing.
Loved hanging out with you this weekend.
ps. People want to put in orders and pay millions of dollars for the "record your height forever thing" that you guys made us.
Maren-You are one speed reader, and I imagine your kids don't nap. I haven't got my hands on a Breaking Dawn book yet, but will, so thanks for not spoiling it.
I will share Mr. Darcy when I get back home to NC with all of my P&P fan friends. Maybe we'll do it for book group.
Currently, reading Wednesday's Letters.
You are a book worm, I wish I was more of one. I'm going to start, you are a great motivater, keep the recommends coming.
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