Bloggy Giveaway #1: Pride and Prejudice Sequels

by Dawn Camp | Jul 29, 2008 | contests & giveaways, featured | 122 comments

It’s time for another Bloggy Giveaways Carnival, and I’m hosting a series of Jane Austen-themed giveaways. If that’s right up your proverbial alley, subscribe to my feed to find out about additional contests this week!

(My second giveaway, two Jane Austen audio books, and my third giveaway, the A&E Pride and Prejudice 10th Anniversary Edition DVD Set are posted now, too.)

Tony, my contact at Sourcebooks, has sent me children’s books to review; being a Jane Austen fan, I couldn’t help but notice the extensive collection of Austen sequels that they publish. As a matter of fact, the folks at Sourcebooks are such Austen fans that they created the site Austenfans.com out of love and admiration for Jane Austen’s life and works.

I not only received two Austen sequels, but two to giveaway to a lucky reader, too!

First, is The Pemberley Chronicles: “The weddings are over, the saga begins.”

Women of Pemberley

Second, is Women of Pemberley: “The Women of Pemberley follows the lives of five women, some from the beloved works of Jane Austen, some new from the author’s imagination, into a new era of post industrial revolution England, at the start of the Victorian Age.”

How do you win?

Leave a comment to enter, telling us something about why you love Jane and which book is your favorite!

Winner will be chosen randomly from comments on Friday. This contest is open to both bloggers and non-bloggers, but please use a valid email address when leaving your comment in order to be contacted.

122 Comments

Beth on July 29, 2008 at 1:47 am

I love Pride and Prejudice-I just love the language and the wittiness of the banter between Darcy and Lizzie!

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Jeanine on July 29, 2008 at 2:00 am

I love Mansfield Park, I love the fact that she had a life long love of writing, she wote as a child and continued into adulthood.

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Adventures In Babywearing on July 29, 2008 at 7:25 am

Pride & Prejudice is my favorite book of all time as it is, and I just love how I get lost in her books! It is also fun to find other Jane fans (such as my Mother in law and sister in law) and we share books and watch movies together and discuss. Love it!

Steph

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Deborah on July 29, 2008 at 7:37 am

i love jane austen! did you watch the jane austen season that came on masterpiece a few months ago? absolutely adored it. i love P&P and S&S the best.

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Amanda D. on July 29, 2008 at 7:56 am

I love P&P! And I’m so excited to read these sequels! I love the strong women characters Austen creates!
Kristin on July 29, 2008 at 8:33 am

Pride and Prejudice is my fave. I’m hoping to get started on Sense and Sensiblity soon, though. Such beautiful visual imagery.

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Wendy Darling on July 29, 2008 at 8:50 am

Oh my goodness! “Talented writer” doesn’t even begin to describe Jane Austen. It seems lacking some how… I love Pride and Prejudice. 🙂 Thank you for offering this give-away. 🙂
Sally on July 29, 2008 at 8:55 am

Pride and Prejudice is my fav. The language is what I love–the rhythm of it and how politely everyone spoke.
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Kim on July 29, 2008 at 8:58 am

My daughter and I both love Jane Austen. In fact we are having a Jane Austen Birthday party for my daughter who will be 15. She even sewed her own Pride and Prejudice dress to wear to it. She is currently doing a homeschool study on her and her books. This would make a lovely addition to our Jane Austen library.
Blessings,
Kim

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CarrieLynn on July 29, 2008 at 9:24 am

Pride and Prejudice is my favorite Jane Austen book.
Awesome Mom on July 29, 2008 at 9:36 am

There are so many reasons why I love Jane Austen. I think that one of the biggest reasons is that she has a wonderful writing style.

My favorite book is Persuasion.

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Natalie on July 29, 2008 at 9:42 am

Sounds interesting! Please enter me.
Heidi on July 29, 2008 at 10:09 am

I loved Pride and Predjudice. I love how I was entirely swept away into this other world when I read it.
christene on July 29, 2008 at 10:14 am

Jane Austin was such an independant women, just love her books.
Dianne on July 29, 2008 at 10:24 am

I just love Pride & Prejudice. While the confab between Lizzie and Mr. Darcy is quite enjoyable, Mrs. Bennet just makes me laugh as she goes squawking about, trying to set her daughters up in a good life. 😀

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Mindy on July 29, 2008 at 10:33 am

I think my favorite book is P&P, with Emma and Persuasion coming in a close second. Reading Jane Austen takes me back to a simpler time, and I so enjoy how she captures human nature so humorously.

Thanks for the giveaway!

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Dawn on July 29, 2008 at 11:15 am

I would love to read these books! I didn’t even know about them! Thanks for the giveaway.

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Fiery By Design on July 29, 2008 at 11:24 am

Thank you for bringing these books to my attention Dawn! My DD and I are such huge fans of Jane Austen’s literature. We’ll surely buy these books even if we’re not one of the lucky winners. In fact I already added them to my Amazon wish list. 😉

I have to say Pride and Prejudice is my favorite because it was the first one I read and fell instantly in love. I love the richness of the characters and language. So many lively personalities to love. Jane’s independent side is very alive in her books too which I’ve always loved.

Blessings,
Melissa

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Nise' on July 29, 2008 at 12:40 pm

Her writing is timeless! I love P & P especially when Darcy says, “In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” I love it every.single.time. Great giveaway.

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Christie on July 29, 2008 at 1:28 pm

I love all Jane Austen’s books… I think I’m just in love with that Era. And her sense of humor is great! My favorite book would be Emma! 🙂

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sprittibee on July 29, 2008 at 1:30 pm

I was so excited, I tried to sub again and it wouldn’t let me! I’m actually at a disadvantage here – cuz I haven’t read any of her books (for shame, I know). That’s why I need them. Her movies are my favorite ever. I love the romance and wit of the English language back in her time. Such poetry!

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Jennifer on July 29, 2008 at 1:30 pm

Persuasion, although you can’t get a better character then Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Predjudice.

Thanks!
Jennifer
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CrystalGB on July 29, 2008 at 2:05 pm

Pride and Prejudice is my favorite. Mr. Darcy makes me sigh. 🙂
Emma on July 29, 2008 at 2:31 pm

They’re great classics! I love Pride and Prejudice.
Kristi on July 29, 2008 at 4:11 pm

I just love them cuz they make me think of my sister, who is ALL about Jane!! These would make a wonderful surprise for her!

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Jolanthe on July 29, 2008 at 4:21 pm

What DON’T I love about Jane Austen. I’ve been trying to get my hands on any book that might remotely resemble a sequel of sorts to an Austen book. 🙂

As for my favorite? That would be a tough one. I really do love them all, but as of late, my favorite would have to be Persausion.

Well, today it is. 🙂

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Reiza on July 29, 2008 at 4:58 pm

Pride and Prejudice is my very favorite. I love the way she uses language. I love herstrong female characters. I love the humor. I love how she managed to capture time periods and personalities.

I love that Jane Austen is one of those rare authors through whose books you can really find yourself transported to another time and place.

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Beth on July 29, 2008 at 5:22 pm

Austin is so REAL! Her characters are sweet and so full of detail. My very favorite character is Fanny of Mansfield Park, which is also my favorite book. The way she portrays the “false” lover is amazing–she had me fooled along with everyone but down-to-earth and true-hearted Fanny!

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Sue on July 29, 2008 at 6:56 pm

Seriously … is there anyone out there who doesn’t LOVE Mr Darcy? 🙂 I love Jane Austin for her strong female characters. I just reread Persuasion – loved it …again!

Thanks for such a great giveaway!
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Tammy on July 29, 2008 at 7:23 pm

I love these stories. I have the movies but not the books.
Michelle on July 29, 2008 at 7:26 pm

My daughter is the Jane Austen fan in our house. She is a romantic at heart and I love sitting and watching the movies with her. The characters are just so real, you can’t help but relate to them, despite the difference in era and setting. My most recent favourite has got to be Persuassion.
Des on July 29, 2008 at 8:01 pm

You want me to choose a favorite?? Impossible. But I’d have to go with the first, Pride & Predjudice. Her books are real and timeless themes. LOVE her.
Becca on July 29, 2008 at 8:15 pm

I love Jane Austen!! My mother in law just took all us ‘girls’ on a trip to Europe and you know Bath had to be a stop to go to the Jane Austen sites there! I think my favorite Jane Austen book for today is Pride and Prejudice but Persuasion is a close second.
Elle on July 29, 2008 at 8:51 pm

What a fabulous giveaway! I love the way Jane Austen turns a phrase giving a pinch of humor with a bite of wry. She is the mistress of tongue in cheek.

My favorite is probably Persuasion, which I know is untypical P & P being most often picked. But Persuasion to me was about the sweetness of second chances and later seasons of life. When dreams you thought were past are now realized.

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Jennifer, Snapshot on July 29, 2008 at 10:07 pm

That is so great!

I would love to check these out. I am ashamed to say that I’ve only read one that I really remember, Northanger Abbey, and it was good.

I’m going to read P&P this month with our new bookclub at http://www.5minutesforbooks.com
Julie Neff on July 29, 2008 at 10:33 pm

I love jane because she is the kind of person I’d be friends with! I love pride and prejudice!
Shilo Beedy on July 29, 2008 at 10:49 pm

I love Jane Austen’s style of books there amazing! I love Pride and Prejudice and would love to win these book! I love anything from the Victorian era!

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Susan Taylor on July 29, 2008 at 11:09 pm

I love her books as I can not put them down…
Qtpies7 on July 30, 2008 at 12:52 am

My dd is a Jane Austin fan. She loves, loves Pride and Predjudice.

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Joada on July 30, 2008 at 1:02 am

I adore Jane Austen! I own P&P and S&S, and my fav P&P is the one with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle! My daughter and I have watched it over and over. Emma is another good read. I bought another author’s version of what happens following the wedding, which was captivating, and helped to quench my thirst to know more about their lives together! I so enjoy this author! I only wish she were still around to write more for her readers!
geri on July 30, 2008 at 1:52 am

Thanks for the great giveaway!!! Please include me!

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Deborah on July 30, 2008 at 2:02 am

Ha! I just watched Pride & Prejudice today. The Kiera Knightly version. Jane Austen movies are about the only chick flicks my husband will watch with me.

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GrnMtnGirl on July 30, 2008 at 6:35 am

I love Lizzie’s strength in Pride and Prejudice!

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Tara R on July 30, 2008 at 9:47 am

Sense and Sensibility is my all time favourite! I just love the FEEL of Austen’s writing (does that make sense?)… her books transport me to another time.

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Memarie Lane on July 30, 2008 at 10:29 am

Come by my blog sometime and type “Austen” into my search box, and you will see! LOL

I guess the main thing that I love about Jane is that her books are truly timeless. They made sense 100 years ago, and they’re just as moving now. And after rereading one of her books my English improves dramatically. 😛

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she on July 30, 2008 at 10:34 am

Jane is my long lost twin! i would LOVE to win these!!!! i can’t express that enough.

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Angie on July 30, 2008 at 12:39 pm

I love anything related to Jane Austen!
Please do enter me…
Thanks!
Angie
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Nancy on July 30, 2008 at 1:14 pm

Her heroins are so whitty and clever. Thats what I love the most.

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Anissa on July 30, 2008 at 1:42 pm

I love how well spoken her heroines are and my fav book is Mansfield Park (but not that awful movie).
Maureen on July 30, 2008 at 2:12 pm

I love how empowered some of her heroines are, particularly Elizabeth Bennett- which is also the heroine of my favorite book- Pride and Prejudice. Thanks!
Kam A on July 30, 2008 at 2:13 pm

I just love the language used in the books! My favorite is Emma! Thank you for the giveaway!
Tammy on July 30, 2008 at 2:16 pm

I like Pride and Prejudice best! Thanks for the chance!
bren j. on July 30, 2008 at 2:29 pm

*drool* I love the humor that Jane Austen writes with. That subtle sarcasm is brilliant! My favorite book……It’s a toss-up between P&P and Persuasion. This is an awesome contest – thanks!

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Trisha on July 30, 2008 at 3:32 pm

Who could not love Jane? I like how she has independant women in there who think about more than just boys. I have no idea what my favorite is. I like them all! I do really enjoy Emma though. thanks for the opportunity to win!
Katherine Frazier on July 30, 2008 at 4:03 pm

Pride and Prejudice – just takes me to a more romatice slower paced time.
Go Amie on July 30, 2008 at 4:31 pm

I love Jane because she was a ground-breaker and a powerful woman writer when women didn’t have much power. My favorite book of hers in Persuasion.
Carrie on July 30, 2008 at 4:56 pm

I love Austen, especially her sharp sense of wit. People who don’t read her books don’t realize how funny she was and how great she was at characterization.
kristen on July 30, 2008 at 5:34 pm

i heart jane’s independence . . . her A-mazing writing ability!

i heart persuasion!

thanks, kristen

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Rachel on July 30, 2008 at 6:45 pm

My favorite is Pride and Prejudice – so fun and fiesty and clever!
Hillary on July 30, 2008 at 6:50 pm

Pride and Prejudice, hands down. I read it at least once a year! Austen was so witty and real with her observations; she was believable.

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Susan C on July 30, 2008 at 7:07 pm

I love her subtle humor, it is laugh out loud funny after you think about it a bit.
World's Greatest Mommy on July 30, 2008 at 8:39 pm

Pride and Prejudice is my favorite, by far. I think that Jane Austen makes her characters live outside of the scenes they are written in. We know the characters well enough to know how they’d react in other situations. They just really live.

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Ebie on July 31, 2008 at 12:03 am

P&P for sure. I like Emma too, but P&P is just more my style.
Mia J. on July 31, 2008 at 12:07 am

Pride and Prejudice is my favorite because when i first read it i was so swept away by the story and couldn’t put it down and wanted to find out what was going to happen next. It also opened doors to all the other wonderful Jane austen books.
Sandra on July 31, 2008 at 12:46 am

I would love to win these for my neice…she really has a love for Jane Austen…so much so that I am thinking that I should pick up some of these myself.
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Cherie J on July 31, 2008 at 1:20 am

Pride and Prejudice is definitely my favorite of Jane Austen’s work. Jane Austen does a masterful job of transporting us to that time and place. Thanks for the contest!
kathy eller on July 31, 2008 at 1:40 am

Pride and Prejudice or maybe Sense & Sensibility…hmm…

Thanks for a great giveaway!

kathy
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CanCan (Mom Most Traveled) on July 31, 2008 at 2:03 am

I love how Austen’s subtle humor. I like to think that I am like that.

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Yard Sale Princess on July 31, 2008 at 2:03 am

I love Pride and Prejuidice. I love the rules of society, the fleeting glances and I absolutely love the story of Darcy and Lizzie.

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Kim on July 31, 2008 at 6:10 am

I am a new lover of Jane Austen. I intentionally ignored the classics in highschool (I was WAY too good for the classics). Now, I’m trying to read every Jane Austen book I can get my hands on. Love her.

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Michele(CA) on July 31, 2008 at 7:57 am

I’m sad to admit, but I don’t think I’ve read any of her books. I’d really love to though and it’s been on my list for a long time. This is a great opportunity!

Thanks so much!!

Michele(CA)
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Kathy on July 31, 2008 at 9:27 am

My daughters read her books. That’s why I love Jane. They also like the old films of her books.
Kathy
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Peculiar on July 31, 2008 at 9:46 am

Love Jane Austen. Love Pride and Prejudice. I really started liking Jane Austen’s stories more while watching her made for TV movies on PBS with my husband. My girls watch them with us and they just love the drama and the costumes.

Thank you for this opportunity. My girls would love this.

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maggie on July 31, 2008 at 10:08 am

I love Pride & Prejudice! I’m excited to hear about the sequels!

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Lindsie on July 31, 2008 at 10:14 am

I’ve never read Jane just watched the movies. I would love to get into the books though!
Stacey on July 31, 2008 at 11:06 am

P&P is my favorite. I love Austen’s writing style.
Tisha on July 31, 2008 at 12:09 pm

I haven’t had the chance to read any of her books yet, but I would love to start!
abrianna on July 31, 2008 at 12:19 pm

I liked Persuasion best. I like Jane because of the way she skewered the polite society at the time.

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Tara R on July 31, 2008 at 12:42 pm

Pride & Prejudice is my favourite- I love the way Austen writes the banter between characters.

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Joy F on July 31, 2008 at 1:10 pm

Love Austen because she’s so witty — still funny today. Pride and Prejudice is my favorite, possibly because it was the first one I ever read as a teenage.

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Christina on July 31, 2008 at 1:30 pm

Jane was one of the first successful female authors and her books have stood the test of time.
Kathleen on July 31, 2008 at 1:52 pm

I love Jane’s work. Just the fact that her books have stood the test of time, and probably will continue to do so is amazing. I love how funny her work is, while at other times she has me in tears.

AS for my favorite work? Hard to say, but I’ll go with “Pride and Prejudice”, like many others. Who couldn’t love Mr. Darcy?

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Audrey on July 31, 2008 at 1:58 pm

Pride and Prejudice has touched many lives. For a while I was the only one who had never read the book.

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Karen on July 31, 2008 at 1:59 pm

I love Emma! Ok, I love them all;)

I love how Jane is able to captivate audiences of all ages in the first chapter, and keep you intrigued to the end!

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Jessica on July 31, 2008 at 2:01 pm

Jane Austen was a master at creating meaningful dialog with superb subtilty. I dream of being that tactful.

P&P is my favorite.
Alexandra Hancock on July 31, 2008 at 2:28 pm

Jane was ridiculed a lot of being a female writer and her was not taken seriously. She kept writing in spite of that. That’s why I love her. 🙂
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Yessenia on July 31, 2008 at 3:05 pm

pride and prejudice is also my favorite it’s just so amazing i love everything about it! my favorite thing about jane is that no matter what she stood up for herself even if she was a female writer and she didn’t let anything get in the way of her writing i find that to be extremely amazing, her life was somewhat sad though 🙁
Heather G on July 31, 2008 at 3:19 pm

Love, love, love Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorites. One thing I’ve always liked about her is how strong her female leads are, very reflective of herself I believe.

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Nicole RJ on July 31, 2008 at 4:42 pm

I love Jane Austen for how simple and pure her novels are, maybe more a reflection of her sheltered life, but they’re sweet and romantic!

Pride & Prejudice is by far my favorite of hers, and I’ve read oh, 6 or so modern sequels and related novels (just finished Me & Mr. Darcy), but haven’t read these yet and would love to!

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Nicol on July 31, 2008 at 4:52 pm

I love Jane Austen. She is my favorite authoress. What I love about her is that her stories were writen so long ago, but still hold true for today. My favorite is Pride and Prejudice! Love it!

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Chelsey on July 31, 2008 at 6:03 pm

I like the formality of the era — so different from now-a-days! I can’t believe it — apparently I’ve never read one of Jane Austen’s books, but I’ll have to get right on that!!!
Jacquie on July 31, 2008 at 6:38 pm

Who could not love Jane Austen? I love all her books and my fave would be Pride and Prejudice. I love her wit and comedic tones in her books!
Miss Amanda on July 31, 2008 at 5:59 pm

How can you not love Jane Austen?! 😀 I love her books because she captures the real world and also the hopes of your heart! I love how all her novels have happy endings!

My favorite novel of Jane Austen’s is Persuasion by far!

Love,
Miss Amanda

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Susan on July 31, 2008 at 7:00 pm

I love JA. I feel that I was born in the wrong century; I find her whole “world” so appealing. My favorite is the first I read as a child – P&P.
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Genevieve on July 31, 2008 at 8:55 pm

I love the whole world! The witty dialogue, the pretty dresses, the lovely countryside… I think my favorite is Persuasion, but they’re all so great it’s hard to choose.
Dina on July 31, 2008 at 9:32 pm

My fav is Pride and Prejudice. I love how Jane wirtes and makes you believe you’re in that time.

Thank you,
Dina
Erin Read on July 31, 2008 at 9:59 pm

Jane Austen is such a classic, Emma is my favorite, I love how Jane can just suck you into her stories! Thanks so much for a great giveaway
Jen on July 31, 2008 at 10:13 pm

There are endearing qualities to all Jane Austen books…but Pride and Prjudice still tops my list!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Melissa M. on July 31, 2008 at 11:18 pm

Pride & Prejudice is my favorite so far (I’ve only read three of her novels). One endearing thing about her books is the wit. 🙂 Obviously the sweet romantic story-lines are endearing, too.
Melissa M. on July 31, 2008 at 11:21 pm

Pride & Prejudice was my favorite out of the three I’ve read so far! One endearing thing about her novels is the wit. Of course the sweet romantic story-lines are endearing, too. 🙂
Melissa M. on July 31, 2008 at 11:22 pm

Oops, forgive my double posting. I didn’t see my first post appear until after I had posted the second!
Geri Zagorianos on August 1, 2008 at 12:24 am

I love, love, love Jane Austen!!!!! I think her story of her own love life is my favorite story of hers because it sets the tones and reasoning behind her books/novels she has created! My favorite character is Elizabeth Bennet, because she has spunk and lots of character! Pick me please, this is a dream package!! I hope I win!
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Cynthia Sheeks on August 1, 2008 at 12:46 am

Oh, what is not to love about Jane? I find her books fascinating for the restraint the characters (mostly) show during times of high emotion.
Tara Hill on August 1, 2008 at 1:20 am

I have to say Emma! Love the characters! Thanks so much, my friends and I will all share these!
Karen on August 1, 2008 at 1:25 am

It’s really hard to pick a favorite! I love them all except for Northanger Abbey. I wonder if that could possibly be anyone’s favorite? I admit to a soft spot for Persuasion. The quiet suffering, the forebearance, and ultimate happiness long after anyone had dared to think it possible…
Chrysa on August 1, 2008 at 2:20 am

I love Austen’s writing style – it stand out. My favorite is Persuasion. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Donna Kozar on August 1, 2008 at 2:41 am

Pride & Prejudice is my favorite because honestly I haven’t read any of the others.
Nancy @ Homemade Blessings on August 1, 2008 at 3:18 am

I would love to win this giveaway! My daughter and I both love Pride and Prejudice for the humor and life in the Bennett household. We also love their clothing and lovely dresses.

Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!
Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
KJ on August 1, 2008 at 5:57 am

I have never read the books— only seen the movies. Based on that, I love the with in Pride and Prejudice…

Thanks for your generosity!

KJ – California
Janet F on August 1, 2008 at 8:26 am

My favorite is Sense and Sensibility.

I love her books because her writing makes me feel as if I am a part of the story.

Thank you!

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Theresa N on August 1, 2008 at 8:28 am

She was so independent.
lifeasamama on August 1, 2008 at 12:20 pm

why do i love jane? i can identify with her characters – just wanting love, but not really knowing how to find it.

my fav book is emma. i’ve got a bit of a matchmaking streak, and i need a little taming here and there, so i love emma. i should go reread that!

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lovedandamazed on August 1, 2008 at 1:32 pm

Oh, I would love to win this!! Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book. One of the reasons I love Jane so much is because I joined an e-mail group when I was 14 years old, doing a group read of P&P and met a bunch of fantastic girls with whom I am still friends 11 years later! We were all teenagers then and formed our friendship around Jane, but now we are grown women who still love Jane… and though our paths have taken us in many different directions, we’re still connected in ways we would never have been if not for Miss Austen!

Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Mary_Freebies on August 1, 2008 at 4:49 pm

I heard so much about Jane’s books, but I never had the chance to read any. Maybe this is my chance…
Lisa G. on August 1, 2008 at 5:53 pm

I love Jane Austin because her novels are timeless. Just change the settings and most of these stories could be happening today. My favorite Jane Austin book is Emma. Thanks for this great giveaway!
marzedoats on August 1, 2008 at 6:09 pm

I love all of Jane Austen’s works, but in particular, Pride & Prejudice. The A&E series is perfect, but I’ve enjoyed the different approaches in some of the other productions also – the scenery and realistic approach in the recent movie with Keira Knightly was great!
LingoVise on August 1, 2008 at 7:17 pm

my fave JA book is Emma… totally timeless!!

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Laura on August 1, 2008 at 8:10 pm

I love Jane’s wicked sense of humor! And my favorite is Emma and her dear Mr. Knightley.
Cassandra on August 1, 2008 at 8:17 pm

This is AMAZING! YOU’RE amazing!

I love Jane’s humor! I love Northanger Abbey because Catherine Moreland is so lively with her daydreams of seduction!

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Meredith A on August 1, 2008 at 9:31 pm

I love her romantic language! Pride & Prejudice is definitely my favorite!
Lauren on August 1, 2008 at 9:33 pm

My favorite would have to be Pride and Prejudice.
holly on August 1, 2008 at 9:50 pm

I like that she writes so that men can enjoy it too. I like that her romances aren’t cheesy. I love JANE!! cookiecutter72 AT hotmail dot com