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Jillian Bybee, MD's avatar

YES! I have been looking for a reason to re-read this, and here it is. I have a very old copy from high school that I initially planned to read but ended up treating myself to a new penguin edition at the end of last year. What fun.

Caroline Donahue's avatar

Excited to have you, Jillian!

nicole mathew's avatar

I am looking forward to this, because yes... I'm one of the people who has never read this. AH! I know, I know! Snagged a physical copy that will arrive just in time. Excited to participate in this, Caroline!

Emily's avatar

Glad I’m not the only one, Nicole!

Caroline Donahue's avatar

How exciting!!!

Blythe Edwards's avatar

Yes. This was one of my favorite books as a young teenager. It began my love affair with all things British. Thank you for the reminder. I need to get a copy. 🥰

Caroline Donahue's avatar

It’s a classic for a reason… so many of us look to Austen as the foundation of modern literature, but as we’ll see Jane Eyre has set so so many foundations as well. Excited to read with you!

Rain Elizabeth Stickney's avatar

I am a first time reader of Jane Eyre! I’ve ordered my copy from the local bookstore… and I’ll pick it up soon! 🥰

Caroline Donahue's avatar

How exciting!! And yay for local bookstore sourcing… my absolute favorite treat. 🩷

Emily Flannery's avatar

I’m also a first time reader of Jane Eyre - I naturally shy away from the classics but I’m really looking forward to reading in this way. My copy arrived today 🧡

Caroline Donahue's avatar

I love that we have quite a few first timers! I cannot wait to read this together. 🩷

Elizabeth Lasted's avatar

I'm in, yay.

Jo's avatar

I can’t wait! In the interim I’ve finally picked up “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys. Noting it was first published the year of my birth! Synchronicity at its best

Caroline Donahue's avatar

How perfect!!! Wide Sargasso Sea is also excellent— I‘m planning a re-read after this round of Jane Eyre.

Danna's avatar

Gosh I love Jane Eyre. But haven’t read it in ages! Can’t wait!!

Grace Jeschke's avatar

I’m so excited! And I even if I can’t keep up with the reading (ahem), I can still participate in the discussion. Happy dance!