Oh Jane

I'm 37 years old and I can finally say that I've read a Jane Austin novel. Pride & Prejudice has rested on my bookshelf for a couple of YEARS. I bought it so I could remove my mind from the mundane and fill it with classic literature. Reading is NOT my strong suite.

I am getting a new eye prescription, but according to the optometrist I have wonder eyes. It must be the headaches and migraines that get in the way. When I find a book I like (usually an easy read), I'm inclined to forget all else and read it from cover to cover. Thus vacation or "sick leave" reading is best for me and my family. I've had a form of the flu all week that has me feeling like I've been riding a merry-go-round at high speed. The bright spot is that I've had time to read the entire novel and watch the movie (some scenes more than once).

I have seen both the A&E tv mini series and the film released in 2005. I must say that I am partial to the Mathew Macfayden & Kiera Knightly movie version - even over the book. I adore the musical soundtrack. I have the sheet music and the CD. The cinematography is enchanting. I did enjoy reading the book to gather a bit more insight and seeing how the movie was adapted from the original tale.

So now that my mind is swimming in phrases such as, "I love you... most ardently" (from the film not actually how it was delivered in the book) and "You are too generous to trifle with me. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged, but on word from you will silence me on this subject for ever," "It taught me to hope..." etc. I'm wondering where do I go from here?

I need an new enchanting tale. Don't recommend a hard one, but please do tell your favorites.