tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post3343639138549478602..comments2024-03-28T01:07:19.646-05:00Comments on Laura's Reviews: How I became interested in history, Jane Austen, and reading by Mary Lydon Simonsen (and GIVEAWAY!)Laura's Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904763940307902364noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-83728028335542616822011-08-12T23:36:58.244-05:002011-08-12T23:36:58.244-05:00Believe it or not, I have never read Jane Austin. ...Believe it or not, I have never read Jane Austin. I know, I know, kept meaning to, but.......I would like to read this book to get a taste of what she is all about.<br /><br />Thanks for the chance! :)<br /><br />nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT netNancyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396826146816591274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-42881712617540269862011-08-12T21:46:18.911-05:002011-08-12T21:46:18.911-05:00What intrigues me about this book? Are you kidding...What intrigues me about this book? Are you kidding me? Of course it's Darcy we are talking about here! Every single girl I know is in love with him. Too bad for them, I already got him. (*evil laugh)<br />Woop. Bye for now, my psychiatrist here again. Pft.<br /><br />hellgirl_fran@yahoo.comfrunchezzcuhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00385699078553192339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-44162790613344377202011-08-12T12:05:47.778-05:002011-08-12T12:05:47.778-05:00thx, sourcebooks, for your generosity and keeping ...thx, sourcebooks, for your generosity and keeping us janeites reading '')<br />found mary's journey, as expressed in this interview, to be encouraging. we never know what will result from innocent comments or connxns. both for us and through us. the ripple effect in action. food for thought...Faith Hope and Cherryteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170392449995588653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-76376963642573691012011-07-29T23:50:59.307-05:002011-07-29T23:50:59.307-05:00Jane Austen, along with Louisa May Alcott and Emil...Jane Austen, along with Louisa May Alcott and Emily Bronte, is one of my favorite authors of all time. All these women were feminists before feminism became a movement. Creating strong, enigmatic characters that are inspiring, "Elizabeth" and "Mr.Darcy" are probably some of the finest characters ever created by an author. I would absolutely LOVE to read this book. And as far as "book crushes" go, I've only ever had one love...and it's always been Mr. Darcy. Thank you so much for this wonderful giveaway opportunity, and for your generosity! :)<br /><br />+1 Sidebar Mention of Giveaway: http://ibetuthinkthisblogisaboutyou.blogspot.com/<br /><br />~Hira~ <br />GFC Follower: ~Enamored Soul~<br />Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com<br />Networked Blog Follower: Hira Hasnain~Enamored Soul~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16480923281335495661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-67580580784264790532011-07-27T18:16:38.159-05:002011-07-27T18:16:38.159-05:00Intrigue me?? Is Darcy!!! OMG!! Jane Austen is one...Intrigue me?? Is Darcy!!! OMG!! Jane Austen is one of the BEST authors ever!! and a in a huge fan of anything that has to do with anyone of the characthers from Pride and Prejudice but Darcy is my fav!!<br /><br />ilepachequin(at)hotmail(dot)comGigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964875845906599131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-49394160304417962542011-07-26T23:40:53.465-05:002011-07-26T23:40:53.465-05:00Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book and I love...Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book and I love to read different authors' takes on the characters. I, also, loved Jane Eyre. I really need to read some of the other classics that were mentioned. thanks for the giveaway<br />marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441858897061655629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-55301405151807117862011-07-26T19:14:14.841-05:002011-07-26T19:14:14.841-05:00I love hearing the stories of how other authors be...I love hearing the stories of how other authors began their writing careers. Thank you!Debra Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256313302199653185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-4921397139967342132011-07-26T17:41:14.241-05:002011-07-26T17:41:14.241-05:00Hi Laura, I'm back from a visit with my sister...Hi Laura, I'm back from a visit with my sisters in TX. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. I think I've found some fellow history lovers. I really appreciate all your comments. Good luck on the giveaway.Mary Simonsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400923132711871703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-66045126559585549732011-07-25T12:15:31.246-05:002011-07-25T12:15:31.246-05:00As a lover of all things Austen, I'm always ea...As a lover of all things Austen, I'm always eager to read continuations or reimaginings of Austen characters and stories.<br /><br />tnshadylady at gmail.comDeb Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630487551293996857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-49759313229214676872011-07-24T22:53:23.809-05:002011-07-24T22:53:23.809-05:00What intrigues me?? Besides i'm a HUGE fan of ...What intrigues me?? Besides i'm a HUGE fan of Jane Austen, and that I love the hole idea of twisting the story??? I really NEED to read this book, lol! Thank you so much!!<br /><br />lissette_125(AT)hotmail(DOT)comLiss Martzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296707055130348001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-90336465594442574162011-07-23T12:07:14.128-05:002011-07-23T12:07:14.128-05:00"A Wife for Mr. Darcy" definitely intrig..."A Wife for Mr. Darcy" definitely intrigues. In historical fiction an era that really interests me is World War I because it was such a turbulent time for both soldiers, wives of soldiers and their community. There was love, there was sacrifice and there was lost. I'm interested to see how the "Pride and Prejudice" world plays out against this backdrop.<br /><br />Cambonified[at]yahoo[dot]comNanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-46256090239394579792011-07-23T10:09:49.260-05:002011-07-23T10:09:49.260-05:00Great, thank you for the review.Great, thank you for the review.Lindahttp://www.ynyogaposes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-58112060768674435242011-07-23T08:23:07.482-05:002011-07-23T08:23:07.482-05:00I found this post by a happy Twitter encounter and...I found this post by a happy Twitter encounter and am so glad I did. This post absolutely mirrors the comments we get on the literature podcast CraftLit. Lovers of classic lit abound--and many started with Austen (and "In Flanders Fields" for that matter...). I'll be adding a link to this post in the shownotes for this week's episode.<br />Thank you so much for this!<br />Heather [at] craftlit.comHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07519727524364299794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-83311585604350507582011-07-23T01:33:18.149-05:002011-07-23T01:33:18.149-05:00I have always loved history myself so I love readi...I have always loved history myself so I love reading books about it. Funny though I used to read a lot more historical non-fiction than historical fiction. Lately that's changed. I'm very curious to read Mary's book "Mr. Darcy's Angle of Mercy. I've been following this blog tour hoping to win! Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />Margaret<br />singitm@hotmail.comLiterary Chanteusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618034360122552670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-1709220145651349522011-07-22T20:42:20.506-05:002011-07-22T20:42:20.506-05:00I can relate to Mary's comment about the poppi...I can relate to Mary's comment about the poppies. They're so indicative of the world wars and I've always been fascinated by not just the wars but what happened to the people and countries waiting at home for those fighting in them.<br /><br />I've seen this book popping up and it sounds good. I haven't read a lot of P&P rewrites, sequels that I've truly liked, but this one definitely sounds like it's worth reading. I'd love to win it.<br /><br />je2kids(at)gmail(dot)com<br /><br /><a href="www.2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">2 Kids and Tired Books</a>Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-49707868049904373902011-07-22T20:24:29.273-05:002011-07-22T20:24:29.273-05:00Thank you Laura for having me on your blog. On va...Thank you Laura for having me on your blog. On vacation. Will check in on Wed.<br /><br />Mary SimonsenMary Simonsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400923132711871703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521348297206014365.post-48882072071435810412011-07-22T17:48:51.468-05:002011-07-22T17:48:51.468-05:00"Please leave a comment about what intrigues ..."Please leave a comment about what intrigues you about the novel or this guest post."<br /><br />Oh, my, Laura!! It would be easier to say what DOES NOT intrigue me about this guest post! Even Mary's comment: "One book led to another, and I now have a floor-to-ceiling bookcase containing nothing but books about the two great wars.", was compelling!! (I want to go to her house!!).<br /><br />I definitely agree that reading leads to other interests, and that is one of the wonderful things about reading!!<br /><br />I now want to read the Jane Austen books that I previously have skipped over! And I am definitely intrigued to read books by Mary Lydon Simonsen.<br /><br />Please enter my name in the contest!<br />My email address is: madley AT cogeco DOT ca<br /><br />Many thanks!<br />PatriciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com