You better get a move on!!!

I am anxious to discuss this book, and it is hard if you are only on Chapter 5! There is only a week left in the month! Anyways, I think James MacAvoy is an EXCELLENT choice for Tilney. In fact, I think he is an excellent choice for anything, because after Penelope, I am in love with him. But, I have one other suggestion for Tilney, and that is Rupert Penry-Jones. You will have no idea who he is, but I suggest looking him up. He was actually the lead in the new version of Persuasion, and he is very cute. Thorpe in my mind must be some kind of knuckle dragging fool, I picture him with very big teeth and not being attractive but thinking he is. I haven't decided who that is yet, but I am working on it!

Janna, please, you are very inspiring. I do love your name connection to Austin. I believe that is why you were inspired to start us off. Tif, I did not know there was a BBC version of Northanger Abbey. I will be very interested to watch it after I'm done with the book. Do you know how to get a hold of it? So, Janna, I like your pick for Tilney, and actually, I recognized his name, but I wouldn't have been able to put a face with it, so I'm glad you did! I have decided my Thorpe will be a very young George Costanza (I don't remember his name, Christopher something . . .). With a Cockney British accent I think he would play a sufficiently obnoxious character. So . . . I am just at the part where she is invited to the abbey so I am very excited to see how this plays out . . . no clues for you Janna!

Tilney...

Oh Wait...I think I am going to pick James McAvoy for Tilney. He is my new favorite british actor right now. He just has that certain something... I will think on it some more...I might change my mind.

PS: I think you know who he is, but just in case - he was in Narnia (that half man half goat), Becoming Jane, Atonement (I didn't see it, but he is in it) and Penelope (a fantastic movie which I recommend to all... I've seen it twice and would love to see it again).

I love your POST Carina!

Hey - what a great thought Carina. Way to make the blog interesting (not that it isn't already). I am not yet sure who I would pick for Tilney and Thorpe. But I hate Thorpe. He annoys. So, I will pick someone buggy when I figure out who it is that I will pick...
Tifani and Carina are super speed readers. I am to chapter five, I am taking it slowly ... but I am thoroughly enjoying it.
And, it is fine by me if you call it the Janna Austin book club... just jokes. Did I mention my mom's maiden name is Bennett? I think Jane Austen and I are kindred spirits...but she is much more inspiring!

Ah, the movie...

Carina, I am glad you were able to see the movie. I totally agree with you on the last line, but I was able to forgive due to my love of Hugh Dancy. I am also glad you brought up casting a movie version of Northanger Abbey. I have actually seen the BBC version, but I think casting our own version is a fantastic way to discuss the book. I will have to put a bit more thought into this one...

I reread what I just wrote and realized I spelled 'Austen' like 'Austin' - oops!

Carina's Ramblings

So, sorry, I'm checking this for the first time now. And just a little warning, I won't be able to check this everyday, I'll try, but probably won't. Thank you Tifani for setting it all up - congrats on finishing! I'm about half way right now and really wondering what Northanger Abbey is - it hasn't been mentioned once yet, though, I can feel it coming. So, I rented the movie, the Janna Austin Book Club movie, and besides the extremely corny closing line, I liked it a lot and it did get me ready to read! (for those of you who don't remember, they are at the library benefit and the one woman comes in with her new Costa Rican husband and Dean says, "He hasn't read Austin" and they all say something to the effect of, "Oh, but he will!" - I thought it was a horrible way to end an otherwise enjoyable movie!) Janna - I bought the same compilation, leather bound one that you did from Deseret Book, so I found it pretty funny when the young guy pulls out his huge book since that's what we both have! Anyway, I'm rambling, none of this has anything to do with Northanger Abbey, so I'll add my final discussion point from my reading thus far - What hot actor would we pick to play Mr. Tilney (British ancestry not necessary)? And on the flip side, which slightly awkward looking and less appealing actor would play Mr. Thorpe? Yes, I know, it's not an academic thought, but it is something to ponder for now . . . (note for Janna - if you would like to submit your opinion on this matter, you must tell us who the actors play in a movie because if you use their names, chances are we will not know who they are . . . :)

I'm about to start....

That's great that you've already finished, Tifani. I bought the book this weekend and plan to start soon...so don't spill any info until it's time for discussion!

I can't wait to have our e-book club soon. I just wish you guys were closer so we could do it in person.

Love,

Mindy

I FINISHED!!!

Just because I wanted to brag, to apparently no one cause I do not know if any of you are checking our ever carefully created blog, I finished the book! And, I LOVED it! I just found it adorable, and have marked some of my favorite lines and sections for discussion with you girls. Can't wait for everyone to be done!

Fun!

How fun to log in and see your posts! Already, I love our blog! Mindy, you must get the book, it is fantastic. I am excited to discuss when we have all finished! Oh, and PS, did anyone see this business about the governor of New York? What is that about!

YEAH!

Tifani - thank you for doing the honors - we are officially a book club! Yeah! I have read the first two chapters and I love the book so far as well - not that I am surprised, but Jane Austen is such an eloquent writer.

Thanks, Tifani!

Tif, this blog is great. Thanks so much for setting it up. I haven't started Northanger Abbey yet, but I am excited to do so shortly!

It will be great to communicate with you guys more often.

Mindy

This is it!!!

My first attempt at setting up a blog... how do you like it? I am so excited to hear everyone's comments, I have started Northanger Abbey, and I must say, I love it so far. The first sentence is already my favorite. Post soon and often I think!