I love to read and so I thought I would share a new discovery for me. Because I am fairly busy, I don't get to read as much as I would like. Also, I belong to a book club and we are currently reading all of Jane Austen's books. It is the book clubs fault that I am addicted to "Pride and Prejudice". I won't name names, girls you know who you are.:) Ok, to the discovery, www.librivox.org. You can download books for free and play them on your MP3s or ipods. It is wonderful. Because it is a free thing, each chapter may be read by a different person. This hasn't bothered me yet. Now I can listen to the book I'm reading while I work in the house or yard. Or, while I'm out walking. It has even made me go a little longer, because I just have to finish the chapter. Also, hearing Jane Austen's works outloud with personality helps me understand what the heck they are saying a little better. You should all check it out. It is so much fun. Happy reading everyone.
I am a major Jane Austen'ophile. I read and watch Sense & Sensibility and Pride & Prejudice over and over and over and over. I read the other books, too, but those two are my favorites. Jane rules. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Jane Austen too- what self-respecting woman doesn't? Have you seen the new BBC version of 'Persuasion?' I highly recommend it! Thanks for the library link. I am going to try it out!
ReplyDeleteWe will be watching that version of Persuasion for our next book club. That just happens to be the book we are reading this month.
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