Books: January 2004 Archives

From the January issue of First Things: Jane Austen, Public Theologian

I was ranting about that horrible Mansfield Park movie to a friend of mine; the tantrum had the best possible ending in that we're going to read the book together and talk it over in March.

Would anyone be interested in doing an online group read of Mansfield Park?

Perhaps we could do two chapters a week. On a designated day, I would start that week's discussion, to be continued in the comments box. Alas, we will each have to be responsible for our own coffee, tea, and wee little sandwiches.

Anyone interested? I'd like to have at least two or three people commit to start, but of course anyone's free to jump in later.

UPDATE: In our comments box, Elinor suggests Pride and Prejudice as a good starting book for those new to Jane Austen, and I agree with her. SO, if you're interested in doing the group read, please drop a note in the box, and cast your vote for Pride and Prejudice or Mansfield Park.