Hello Everyone, and Happy Sunday! Hope you are having a good day!
So, here we are to discuss chapters 9 and 10 of P & P! Jane and Elizabeth are still over at Netherfield...Jane suffering from a cold while Elizabeth is dealing with the "charming" Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst. Mrs. Bennet comes with her other 3 daughters to visit her sick Jane. While over there, she makes herself out to be rather foolish (at least, in my opinion she does....) and causes Elizabeth a great deal of embarressment. So, what did you think of these chapters? What were your thoughts on the dialouge?
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Pride and Prejudice-Chapters 7 & 8
Hi there!
Hope y'all are having a wonderful Sunday, and are enjoying this long weekend! ;)
Well, here we are to discuss more Pride and Prejudice...chapters 7 and 8! This time, we find Mrs. Bennet scheming to get Jane married to Mr. Bingly!-and now because of her scheme, Jane is sick with a cold....what were your thoughts on these chapters? The characters are developing a little more, what are your thoughts on them?
Hope y'all are having a wonderful Sunday, and are enjoying this long weekend! ;)
Well, here we are to discuss more Pride and Prejudice...chapters 7 and 8! This time, we find Mrs. Bennet scheming to get Jane married to Mr. Bingly!-and now because of her scheme, Jane is sick with a cold....what were your thoughts on these chapters? The characters are developing a little more, what are your thoughts on them?
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Discussion
Yeah I know what you mean. Definitely a possibility. I look forward to seeing how he really turns out to be...like his true colors. ;) Katie
Oh yes! It's gonna be interesting! Lots of fun! :) But, anyhow, I had a good time today, Katie...but, I'm going to have to get! Talk to you soon! Tell Zach I missed him being at the meeting! Emily
Oh yes! It's gonna be interesting! Lots of fun! :) But, anyhow, I had a good time today, Katie...but, I'm going to have to get! Talk to you soon! Tell Zach I missed him being at the meeting! Emily
Discussion
That part was funny! ;) I must say that I think I disagree with Charlotte's comment when she said "Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance." I think it takes much more than chance. And about Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's new found interest... I can definitely understand Elizabeth's side after the way he treated her.
Yep, I certainly understand why Elizabeth had no interest in Mr. Darcy. And I totally agree with you on Charlotte's comment on happiness in marriage being a metter of chance. I like how Jane is being guarded...not something you see today...today, girls are quite open with their emotions, which often leads to heartbreak. Emily
Yep, I certainly understand why Elizabeth had no interest in Mr. Darcy. And I totally agree with you on Charlotte's comment on happiness in marriage being a metter of chance. I like how Jane is being guarded...not something you see today...today, girls are quite open with their emotions, which often leads to heartbreak. Emily
Discussion
I actually am finishing the last bit of chapter 6 right now...lol (I know...I'm slacking. :P) But I've really enjoyed these last couple of chapters. I think they may be favorite so far. I thought it was funny how they were discussing how to deal with Mr. Bingley and Jane's feelings towards one another. ;) Katie P.S. I totally forgot...and I'm really sorry...but Zach had to work today so he's not going to be able to make it.
Haha! I was actually reading chapters 5 and 6 this afternoon....I know I was running WAY behind this meeting! Ah well! :) Anyhow...yeah, I really enjoyed these two chapters too. I love how Mrs. Bennet and the little Lucas boy are arguing at the end of chapter 5. That cracked me up! :) Emily
Haha! I was actually reading chapters 5 and 6 this afternoon....I know I was running WAY behind this meeting! Ah well! :) Anyhow...yeah, I really enjoyed these two chapters too. I love how Mrs. Bennet and the little Lucas boy are arguing at the end of chapter 5. That cracked me up! :) Emily
Pride and Prejudice-Chapters 5 and 6
Hi there!
Sorry that I'm running a bit late today. My computer is being VERY SLOW, so that's making things a bit difficult....but, anyhow....So glad that you could be here today to be part of our book club meeting! Hope your day is going well and that you're ready for some more "Pride and Prejudice"! :)
Chapters 5 and 6 introduced us to the Lucas family. It also gave us a deeper look at the personality and characteristics of Mr. Bingly, his sisters and his friend, Mr. Darcy. We learn that Mr. Darcy is beginning to fall for Miss Elizabeth Bennet, though Elizabeth is far from interested.
What are your thoughts on these new characters? What do you think of the Bingly family and Mr. Darcy now that we know more about them?
Emily
Sorry that I'm running a bit late today. My computer is being VERY SLOW, so that's making things a bit difficult....but, anyhow....So glad that you could be here today to be part of our book club meeting! Hope your day is going well and that you're ready for some more "Pride and Prejudice"! :)
Chapters 5 and 6 introduced us to the Lucas family. It also gave us a deeper look at the personality and characteristics of Mr. Bingly, his sisters and his friend, Mr. Darcy. We learn that Mr. Darcy is beginning to fall for Miss Elizabeth Bennet, though Elizabeth is far from interested.
What are your thoughts on these new characters? What do you think of the Bingly family and Mr. Darcy now that we know more about them?
Emily
Pride and Prejudice-Chapters 5 and 6
Hi there!
Sorry that I'm running a bit late today. My computer is being VERY SLOW, so that's making things a bit difficult....but, anyhow....So glad that you could be here today to be part of our book club meeting! Hope your day is going well and that you're ready for some more "Pride and Prejudice"! :)
Chapters 5 and 6 introduced us to the Lucas family. It also gave us a deeper look at the personality and characteristics of Mr. Bingly, his sisters and his friend, Mr. Darcy. We learn that Mr. Darcy is beginning to fall for Miss Elizabeth Bennet, though Elizabeth is far from interested.
What are your thoughts on these new characters? What do you think of the Bingly family and Mr. Darcy now that we know more about them?
Emily
Sorry that I'm running a bit late today. My computer is being VERY SLOW, so that's making things a bit difficult....but, anyhow....So glad that you could be here today to be part of our book club meeting! Hope your day is going well and that you're ready for some more "Pride and Prejudice"! :)
Chapters 5 and 6 introduced us to the Lucas family. It also gave us a deeper look at the personality and characteristics of Mr. Bingly, his sisters and his friend, Mr. Darcy. We learn that Mr. Darcy is beginning to fall for Miss Elizabeth Bennet, though Elizabeth is far from interested.
What are your thoughts on these new characters? What do you think of the Bingly family and Mr. Darcy now that we know more about them?
Emily
Friday, July 29, 2011
Next meeting date: August 6, 2011
Hello there, peoples! ;)
So sorry that I had to clear out of our last meeting so suddenly. We had a cookout at church, and had to leave (rather quickly) to help get ready for it. I felt terrible for leaving without saying goodbye. :(
How are things going for y’all? Summer certainly is passing by rather quickly, isn’t it? Hard to believe that in just a few short weeks, school will be starting back up. I’m sorry if I ruined your day by mentioning this fact! ;)
So, are y’all ready for more “Pride and Prejudice”? ;) I hope you’re enjoying this book….I know I am! I am especially enjoying discussing this wonderful book with my wonderful book buddies! :) Our next meeting date is Saturday, July 29 at 2 pm (Eastern time…please adjust this to your time zone!). Please read through chapters 5 and 6 in preparation for this meeting.
Y’all have a wonderful week….I’m looking forward to being with you at our next book club meeting!
Happy Reading!
Emily
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Pride and Prejudice-Chapters 3 & 4
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far! Hope today has been going well for you...and that you're excited (and ready!) for our book club meeting.
So here we are, discussing "Pride and Prejudice" once again. I hope y'all are enjoying this book...it's one of my favorites! ;) Today, we'll be discussing chapters 3 & 4. In these chapters, we meet Mr. Bingly, Mr. Darcy, and a few minor characters (Miss Bingly, Mr. and Mrs. Hurst.). What are your thoughts on these characters? What about the reactions of the Bennet family to these gentlemen?
So here we are, discussing "Pride and Prejudice" once again. I hope y'all are enjoying this book...it's one of my favorites! ;) Today, we'll be discussing chapters 3 & 4. In these chapters, we meet Mr. Bingly, Mr. Darcy, and a few minor characters (Miss Bingly, Mr. and Mrs. Hurst.). What are your thoughts on these characters? What about the reactions of the Bennet family to these gentlemen?
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Continued discussion on P & P-chapters 1 and 2
Katie: Great quotes! :) Well I gotta get. I had a great time, Emily! Thanks! Talk to you soon!
Emily: I had a really good time too, Katie! I'm glad you enjoyed our time together...I'm actually going to have to go too...but, like I said, I had fun! Can't wait to do it again. Y'all let me know when would be a good time to do this again! :)
Amanda: I had fun! Bye everyone!
Emily: I had a really good time too, Katie! I'm glad you enjoyed our time together...I'm actually going to have to go too...but, like I said, I had fun! Can't wait to do it again. Y'all let me know when would be a good time to do this again! :)
Amanda: I had fun! Bye everyone!
Continued discussion of P & P-chapters 1 & 2
Zach:Hello, nice to meet you. I had a feeling I was missing a few daughters.
I like this one, She [Mrs. Bennet] was a woman of mean understanding, little information, and uncertain temper. (Ch. 1)...
Katie:Mrs. Bennet: "...You have no compassion on my poor nerves." Mr. Bennet: "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least."
Jennifer:Though I wouldn't say this is my favorite, this quote cracks me up because it is true for me. :) "Oh!" said Lydia stoutly, "I am not afraid; for though I am the youngest, I'm the tallest." I also love this one: "Mary wished to say something very sensible, but knew not how." Both are from Chapter 2.
Amanda: Mrs. Bennet : "Ah! you do not know what I suffer!"
Mr. Bennet: "But I hope you will get over it, and live to see many young men of four thousand a year come into the neighborhood."
Mrs. Bennet: "It will be no use to us, if twenty such should come since you will not visit them! " (Chapter 1)
Emily: I love when Mrs. Bennet starts scolding poor Kitty...for coughing! "Don't keep coughing so, Kitty, for heaven's sake! Have a little mercy on my poor nerves! You tear them to pieces." Then Mr. Bennet: "Kitty has discretion in her coughs...she times them ill." And poor Kitty: "I do not cough for my own amusement."
I like this one, She [Mrs. Bennet] was a woman of mean understanding, little information, and uncertain temper. (Ch. 1)...
Katie:Mrs. Bennet: "...You have no compassion on my poor nerves." Mr. Bennet: "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least."
Jennifer:Though I wouldn't say this is my favorite, this quote cracks me up because it is true for me. :) "Oh!" said Lydia stoutly, "I am not afraid; for though I am the youngest, I'm the tallest." I also love this one: "Mary wished to say something very sensible, but knew not how." Both are from Chapter 2.
Amanda: Mrs. Bennet : "Ah! you do not know what I suffer!"
Mr. Bennet: "But I hope you will get over it, and live to see many young men of four thousand a year come into the neighborhood."
Mrs. Bennet: "It will be no use to us, if twenty such should come since you will not visit them! " (Chapter 1)
Emily: I love when Mrs. Bennet starts scolding poor Kitty...for coughing! "Don't keep coughing so, Kitty, for heaven's sake! Have a little mercy on my poor nerves! You tear them to pieces." Then Mr. Bennet: "Kitty has discretion in her coughs...she times them ill." And poor Kitty: "I do not cough for my own amusement."
Continued discussion on P & P-chapters 1 and 2
So what was y'all's favorite quotes from chapter 1 and chapter 2?
Continued discussion on P & P-chapters 1 and 2
Zach:Doesn't the Bennets have three daughters? I'm not for sure I could be mistaken.
Jennifer:Hey everyone! Mr. Bennet is definitely my favorite, but Mrs. Bennet makes me laugh so hard. She's so annoying!
Emily: Hi Zach! Hi Jennifer! So glad y'all sould make it! The Bennets actually have 5 girls...but only 3 of them are really main characters...Mary and Kitty stay in the background mostly.
Mrs. Bennet is hysterical, isn't she Jennifer? Though I don't think I could handle her antic 24/7! :)
Jennifer:Hey everyone! Mr. Bennet is definitely my favorite, but Mrs. Bennet makes me laugh so hard. She's so annoying!
Emily: Hi Zach! Hi Jennifer! So glad y'all sould make it! The Bennets actually have 5 girls...but only 3 of them are really main characters...Mary and Kitty stay in the background mostly.
Mrs. Bennet is hysterical, isn't she Jennifer? Though I don't think I could handle her antic 24/7! :)
Discussion on Pride and Prejudice-Chapters 1 & 2
Katie: That was funny! ;) My copy of the book spells chooses weird. They spell it 'chuses'. Does yours spell it like that? Maybe it's just my copy. Haha! Oh, I had a question...how many daughters do the Bennets have? I was just wondering...
Amanda: They have 5 daughters, Jane, Lizzie, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia.
Emily: No, our copies don't spell it that way...maybe it's just a mis-print? Or, possibly an old version of spelling the word! Haha! Yep, 5 girls...don't you know that a bunch of drama happens in the Bennet household! :) Each of the girls are very interesting, as you shall soon see!
Amanda: They have 5 daughters, Jane, Lizzie, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia.
Emily: No, our copies don't spell it that way...maybe it's just a mis-print? Or, possibly an old version of spelling the word! Haha! Yep, 5 girls...don't you know that a bunch of drama happens in the Bennet household! :) Each of the girls are very interesting, as you shall soon see!
Discussion on Pride and Prejudice-Chapters 1 & 2
Katie: Yeah I thought it was funny how Mr. Bennet insisted on not going to visit Mr. Bingly and then he ends up going secretly. That was funny!
Amanda: I love Mrs. Bennet before Mrs. Bennet announces that he has actually visited Mr. Bingly: "I am sick of Mr. Bingly!" Then Mr. Bennet: "I am sorry to hear that, but why did you not tell me as much before? If I had known as much this morning, I certainly would have not called on him..."
Emily: Yes! Another thing I love is how Mrs. Bennet scolds Kitty for coughing so much...and then Mr. Bennet telling her that she can "cough as much as she chooses.".
Amanda: I love Mrs. Bennet before Mrs. Bennet announces that he has actually visited Mr. Bingly: "I am sick of Mr. Bingly!" Then Mr. Bennet: "I am sorry to hear that, but why did you not tell me as much before? If I had known as much this morning, I certainly would have not called on him..."
Emily: Yes! Another thing I love is how Mrs. Bennet scolds Kitty for coughing so much...and then Mr. Bennet telling her that she can "cough as much as she chooses.".
Discussion on Pride and Prejudice-chapters 1 & 2
Katie: That's fine! Zach wanted me to let you know he'd be a little late but he's gonna be able to make it. Both their characters are funny! I still don't understand the need to match up their daughters, though. LOL I guess it's just the time period. ;) I wonder if any of them will end up with Mr. Bingley? I can't remember exactly what happens in the movie... Haha!
Emily: Okay, that's fine about Zach! Yes, both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet are extremely funny! I know Mr. Bennet is a very tolerant man-in his own sarcastic way! :) I love how he leads Mrs. Bennet on about how he's not going to visit Mr. Bingly, then goes off and visits him and all! LOL! I also love how he told them that he had indeed met Mr. Bingly!
Amanda: I like Mrs. Bennet: "How can you abuse your children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me! You have no compassion on my poor nerves."
Emily: Okay, that's fine about Zach! Yes, both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet are extremely funny! I know Mr. Bennet is a very tolerant man-in his own sarcastic way! :) I love how he leads Mrs. Bennet on about how he's not going to visit Mr. Bingly, then goes off and visits him and all! LOL! I also love how he told them that he had indeed met Mr. Bingly!
Amanda: I like Mrs. Bennet: "How can you abuse your children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me! You have no compassion on my poor nerves."
Discussion on Pride and Prejudice-Chapters 1 & 2
My computer STILL does not want to let me post comments, so I'm going to have to post the discussion in post form....oh well...we'll manage! :)
Katie:Hello Emily! :) I'm here with my tea and my book!
I enjoyed the first two chapters! I think my favorite character so far is Mr. Bennet. His personality makes me laugh. ;)
Emily: Hi Katie! How did I know you were going to have a glass of tea with you? ;) Hehe...enjoy it!
Mr. Bennet is a fun character...but so is Mrs. Bennet! In a rather annoying way! Her comments about her "poor nerves" cracks me up!
Amanda: I love Mr. and Mrs. Bennet! They are the best! My favorite quote by Mr. Bennet is "Depend upon it my dear, when there are twenty <young men in the neighborhood>, I shall visit them all!"
Katie:Hello Emily! :) I'm here with my tea and my book!
I enjoyed the first two chapters! I think my favorite character so far is Mr. Bennet. His personality makes me laugh. ;)
Emily: Hi Katie! How did I know you were going to have a glass of tea with you? ;) Hehe...enjoy it!
Mr. Bennet is a fun character...but so is Mrs. Bennet! In a rather annoying way! Her comments about her "poor nerves" cracks me up!
Amanda: I love Mr. and Mrs. Bennet! They are the best! My favorite quote by Mr. Bennet is "Depend upon it my dear, when there are twenty <young men in the neighborhood>, I shall visit them all!"
Pride and Prejudice-Chapters 1 & 2
Here we are for the first time this summer to discuss “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. There are certainly some interesting characters in this story…and we’ve only read the first two chapters! :) The chapters we read were fairly short, but they were certainly full of personality! The two main characters we met were Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. What are your thoughts on them?
I'm eager to hear your thoughts, so, let the discussion begin! :)
I'm eager to hear your thoughts, so, let the discussion begin! :)
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Book Club Meeting Next Saturday!
Hi there!
I know it’s been forever since we’ve had a meeting….that’s totally my fault. I suppose I just got busy. :-/ But, I really enjoyed reading and meeting together, so we’re going to try this again! J
This time, we’ll be reading Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. I know we didn’t finish discussing “Emma”, but since it’s been so long since we first started reading that book, I thought it would be easier to start again with a clean slate rather than backtracking.
Sooo….next Saturday (7/2/2011) at 1:30 pm <Eastern Time> (please adjust this time to fit your time zone.) Lost in a Book will be meeting to discuss “Pride and Prejudice”. In preparation for the meeting, please read chapters 1 & 2 of the book.
Please let me know if this date and time works for you.
Happy reading! J
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