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This is my first book by any of the Brontë sisters, how I made it this long without reading them I don‘t know. I know you aren‘t supposed to judge a book by its cover, but it is what made me buy this copy-the photo doesn‘t do it justice.
As for the book itself, I really enjoyed it. I loved how Jane gave Rochester trouble even while staying technically proper. The fact that she is talking to us as her reader helped me feel connected early on.

Even though I completed a degree in English literature, I managed to do everything in my power to avoid reading this one. My father rather loved it and I thought he was crazy. Fast forward seven years and I am trying to read it for the first time, and I must say, I am rather enjoying it! #classics

“Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong! - I have as much soul as you, - and full as much heart! And if God had gifted me with some beauty and much wealth, I should have made it as hard for you to leave me, as it is now for me to leave you!”

Haven‘t read this book in a while, but I just love how fiery Jane can be. Also, never underestimate a woman based on just looks and money!

Jane Eyre
John Irving
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Jack Straw - Grateful Dead

#ManicMonday #LetterJ @CBee

Finished up Jane this week as well. I absolutely loved reading this with the #Pemberlittens and enjoyed the book more than I anticipated. A slow start - I was afraid it was just going to be a big misery-fest - but once Jane got off to school things got more interesting. I really liked Jane herself, although honestly I never particularly cared for Rochester, and my least favorite part of Jane's character was her obsession with his comfort. But I ⬇️

Texts between Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester. If you haven't read this, do check it out. It is one of the funniest literary jokes I have ever seen. https://www.thehairpin.com/2012/07/texts-from-jane-eyre/ #pemberlittens

Jane repays Rochester's move of dressing up as a gipsy by turning up unannounced to his blind presence and start talking to him as if she was living there all along.Jealous Rochester made me LOL,I truly missed this weirdo.I felt I can breath again now that St John's is out of our dear Jane's life. Blindness and losing one hand tamed Rochester instead of making him bitter and he is kind,we can now love him without feeling guilty❤️ #Pemberlittens

I know I am way behind #pemberlittens, sorry! Rochester is dark and sexy and all, but can we also agree he is a serious a$$hole? For months, he tried to inspire jealousy and affection in Jane by forcing her to witness him flirting with Blanche, then toys with her by telling her she has to leave her position as he is getting married. He only has the courage to declare his own feelings when he has cruelly bullied her into revealing her own. Jerk!

3✨ I wasn‘t able to stop so I finished two days early 😅 Jane goes through a lot of heartache starting at a young age. When something is going right it will quickly turn and not work out. While things finally go her way in the end there is still many challenges to overcome. I feel like this is a true romance where things fall apart sometimes and you just have to move on and try to be stronger as time goes on. #Pemberlittens

Holy moly I didn't realize we were halfway through! I've been audiobooking for a few chapters! #pemberlittens

Oh Mr. Rochester 😂
#pemberlittens

This wasn‘t hard for me to think of. Picked it up from the school library in grade 8 and just fell in love with it; one of my favourites of all time. #letterj #alphabetgame

1) tagged (I‘ve probably read the book 5 or 6 times)
2) at a local park or at a beach
3) it really depends on where I am and the season, but one my comfort drinks for reading is the venti Black Ice Tea Lemonade with light ice from Starbucks

#sundayfunday

I don‘t know why but I find it positively thrilling to read a popular quote within its original context.
Beautifully written.

#SavvySettings Attic
Going with the obvious on this one
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

I know this gets me kicked out of the club but I have never read either of these novels. I have tried classics in the past and always found them tedious and dull. One of my goals for 2022 is to read 2 classic novels. These two were the ones I'm most interested in. Hoping that because they're pretty I'll be more interested in reading them. 😜

Which one would you recommend to start with?

Some presents I got for myself from Book Outlet! I'm planning to reread both next year, starting with Jane Eyre. They're just so pretty! 🤩

#wrapitup #festivephotochallenge #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs

#eyrereadalong
The last chapter is pretty much an epilogue, letting us know how things turned out for all the characters. I felt like it was a little too perfect (Rochester even gets some of his sight back??) But I'm happy for Jane, she deserves a happy ending. What are your overall thoughts of the book? It's not gonna be a new favorite of mine, but I'm glad I reread it. @suvata @megnews @Kdgordon88 @ATB @Levana

#eyrereadalong ch36-37
@suvata @megnews @Kdgordon88 @ATB @Levana
Jane returns to Thornfield and finds that it has been burned by Bertha, who kills herself when Rochester tries to save her from the fire.
Do you think there is any significance of Bertha starting the fire in Jane's bed? What do you think of the concept of Rochester's subsequent injuries as punishment for his sins? ⬇️

#eyrereadalong Ch34-35
Anyone else want to scream while reading these chapters? I'm interested to hear your thoughts on St John, his character and manipulation of Jane.
Why do you think she submits to his pressure as she does? She admits that obeying him took away a part of herself yet she continues to do his bidding. And she is so heartbroken when he is cruel to her after her refusals of his proposal. ⬇️

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will, which I now exert to leave you.”

#eyrereadalong ch31-33
Jane settles into her role as a school teacher but still grieves for Rochester. St John is enamored by Rosamond Oliver, the school's benefactor, and she is equally in love with him. Jane tries to convince him to marry her but he claims she wouldn't be a suitable wife for his missionary lifestyle. Finally, he reveals to Jane that he figured out her identity because they are cousins and he was contacted to help find her ⬇️

Hitting the classics.

#eyrereadalong Ch28-30
Jane wanders homeless and hungry, until she is taken in by the Rivers family. She bonds with the sisters Diana and Mary, and is puzzled by St John. He offers her a position as a school teacher in the local village that Jane accepts.
@suvata @megnews @Kdgordon88 @ATB @Levana
What do you make of the characters' attitudes toward poverty? Why do you think Jane keeps her identity a secret? Do you think her new job will suit her?

Ch27 #eyrereadalong
Rochester finally tells Jane the whole story of his marriage to Bertha and tries to convince her to stay with him as his mistress. Jane is resolved to leave him despite his violent mood swings ? She sneaks away from Thornfield in the morning.
@suvata @megnews @Kdgordon88 @ATB @Levana
This is the most "romantic" chapter so far in terms of Rochester expressing how much he has always loved Jane but it's also pretty problematic

#eyrereadalong Ch 23-24
Jane and Rochester finally are engaged! What did you think about his proposal?
Jane is very much against being treated any differently and rebuffs his attempts to spoil her and spend all their time together. I think this says a lot about her character.

@suvata @megnews @Kdgordon88 @ATB @Levana

#eyrereadalong ch21-22
Jane is called back to Gateshead! John Reed has died. Mrs. Reed has fallen ill and asks to see Jane. There is a lot of family, specifically sibling, dynamics and Mrs. Reed tells Jane her sins against her. Jane forgives her but she dies still hating Jane. Mr. Rochester is affected by Jane's leaving and absence; everyone is pleased on her return. Jane accidentally reveals a bit of her feelings to Rochester.

#eyrereadalong ch 19-20
So much happens in these chapters! Jane talks to the gypsy, who turns out to be Rochester in disguise, trying to get Jane to admit her feelings for him. That night everyone is woken by a scream. Jane is enlisted to sit with Mason as he bleeds everywhere while Rochester fetches a doctor but is not told what has happened. Then the couple has a talk outside and he keeps calling Jane his “little friend“

All men of talent, whether they be men of feeling or not, whether they be zealous, or aspirants, or despots — provided only they be sincere — have their sublime moments, when they subdue and rule.

#eyrereadalong ch16-18
After the fire, Jane is confused that Grace Poole is still at Thornfield, and overhears some mysterious gossip about her. Rochester has left to attend a house party and won't be back for a while or maybe at all. Jane learns he is spending time with Blanche Ingram, who is beautiful and accomplished. She tries to convince herself not to love him by comparing herself to Blanche. Then Rochester returns with the party ⬇️

Ch 14-15 #eyrereadalong
Jane and Rochester start to chat more often and are both intrigued by the other. We learn about Celine Varens, Adele's mother and Rochester's former mistress. He talks a lot about his sins and wanting to change. Jane starts to feel at home now that she has Rochester's company. Then one night she hears a laugh outside her bedroom and sees smoke coming from his room. His bed is on fire, she puts it out and saves his life.

#currentlyreading #weeklyforecast

Ch13 #eyrereadalong
Jane and Rochester finally sit and chat. He asks a lot of questions about her, makes her play the piano for him, and asks to see her paintings. Afterwards, Jane learns from Mrs. Fairfax more about Rochester's family and past.
How do we feel about Rochester's attitude in this scene? Personally, I think he's still being a controlling dick but I know some people consider this scene flirtation between the couple.

Ch 11-12 #eyrereadalong
Jane arrives at Thornfield Hall for her new governess position. We meet a bunch of new characters including Mrs. Fairfax and Adele, her pupil. Jane is taken in with kindness and is comfortable in her new role, but soon grows discontent with her routine. When she walks to town one day she encounters a surly man and helps him when he is hurt, and we later find out he is the mysterious Mr. Rochester, owner of Thornfield ⬇️

@suvata @megnews @Kdgordon88 @ATB @Levana
Since the podcast did not do a normal chapter discussion episode, I'll wait until next week to post for chapters 11-12 so we can stay on the same schedule 😊
#eyrereadalong

Ch 9-10 #eyrereadalong
Illness breaks out at Lowood. Half the girls are dying and the other half now have more to eat and time to play outside. Jane says goodbye to Helen Burns, and they have a snuggle sesh while discussing what happens when you die. Flash forward 8 years, Jane is a teacher now. Miss Temple leaves to get married and Jane no longer has a desire to stay at the school. She takes it upon herself to find a new servitude as a governess.

#eyrereadalong ch5-8
Jane starts school at Lowood. The students live under terrible conditions with little food and warmth. But Jane finds friendship with Helen Burns and Miss Temple. Brocklehurst returns to shame Jane in front of the entire school and she is devastated, but Miss Temple helps to clear her name once she tells her side of the story. And Jane is happy to have a fresh start in life and earn a place of respect in class by working hard.

One of those books that hold a special place in my heart.
#classics #love #lovestory #janeeyre #beautifulbooks #bibliophile #lovereading

You're doing great.

Ch4 #eyrereadalong
Jane gets BOLD! After being exiled and ignored for months, she is summoned to meet Mr. Brocklehurst, the headmaster at the school she will be attending. He and Mrs. Reed call her deceitful and she is angry at the lie. I love the way she calls out her aunt about how she has been treated, it rattles her. Jane's relationships with the whole household changes drastically in this chapter. What do you make of this sudden shift?

#eyrereadalong ch2-3
We are introduced to the infamous red room. Jane thinks it is haunted by the late Mr Reed and works herself into a panic. The apothecary comes to revive her and asks her why she is miserable. It is decided that she will start attending school.
I thought it was interesting how Jane kept fighting for herself again and again now that she's broken free from trying to be a well-behaved child since it does her no good anyway.

Today we're discussing ch 1 for the #eyrereadalong
We're introduced to Jane, a 10yr old orphan who lives with her aunt & cousins and is horribly abused by them. We first find her reading in the window behind a curtain, hiding from the rest of the house. But she is found by John Reed and punished for her witty retorts about him being a tyrant. What are your first impressions of Jane & her cousins? What about Mrs Reed and her treatment of her niece?

@suvata @megnews @Kdgordon88 If you're still interested, here's an updated schedule for the #eyrereadalong (there was a week missing in the last one). I'm gonna plan to post about each chapter(s) the day after the date listed and you're welcome to just comment on my post to join the discussion or create your own post with what you thought, just make sure to tag me! I can't wait to start reading ☺️

One of the hosts of my favorite podcast, Harry Potter & the Sacred Text, wrote a book about reading as a sacred practice. It focuses a lot on her favorite book Jane Eyre. And she's starting another podcast next month, doing a deep dive on Jane. I haven't read the book since high school so I'm going to be reading along with her! Anyone who wants to join the #readalong and discuss the book and podcast, let me know 😄

I want a Mr. Rochester.

I fell in love with the dialogue between these two characters from their first meeting to their last.

It was a good story. Unconventional Jane stands for her beliefs even though everyone bullies her. Did not like St. John, but it is the love story that melted me. And, I would give anything for a brooding man to act out that reunion scene with me. Ooh, it's getting hot.

#thatsclassic @Annie1215

I read this for the first time about 6 years ago, and I loved it just as much now as I did then.

While I don‘t agree with the way Mr Rochester conducts himself at times, no-one who reads this can deny the love between him and Jane. And Jane is an excellent heroine, narrating her tale to us, the dear reader.

I‘m glad I decided to re-read this for #ThatsClassic

(Confession: I have never watched a Jane Eyre adaptation!)

#MavellousMarch

*I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will." ?

My February read ❤️
“I ask you to pass through life at my side – to be my second self, and best earthly companion.” Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre