What do you think of the book you're reading at the moment?

[jongibbs]

I just finished the audio version of Pride and Prejudice, narrated by Irene Sutcliffe. Although I knew the story, I'd never actually read the book before.

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[msstacy13]

At the risk of being immodest,
I happen to know of a really good
paperback edition of Pride and Prejudice
if anyone would like to read it in print on paper.

Meanwhile, I just recently began reading
The Professor's House again.
It's prolly my favourite book.

[jongibbs]

I love re-reading favorite books :)

[amysisson]

I'm loving Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie. Hard SF, interesting world-building, genuine suspense....

Last year or so I listened to an unabridged audio of P&P, narrated by Josephine Bailey, my favorite reader. I don't have much experience with audiobooks, so I've kind of been following the reader in this case -- also listened to her Jane Eyre, for instance. I've enjoyed everything of hers (Bailey, I mean) I've listened to so far.

I will say that for me, Austen is better listened to than read on the printed page.

[jongibbs]

especially if the narrator reads quickly :)

[nineteen68]

I avoided reading P & P forever because I thought it'd be boring. Turned out it was awesome!

I'm currently reading After the Ice by Steven Mithen. It's a history of the world from 20,000 to 5,000 BC. Super fascinating!

[jongibbs]

I put off reading it for the exact same reason. Sometimes, it's good to be wrong :)

[jongibbs]

'I really chafe at rules.'

Lol, I'm doing my best to sound surprised :)

[jongibbs]

It struck me how little we've changed since her time. I'm pretty sure I've met most of the personality types found in P & P:)