The only book that comes close to To Kill a Mockingbird for me is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Again an obvious and universal choice but whats not to like about her wit and irony? This year sees its bicentenary and I'm sure rash of books will be written to meet the marketing opportunities that will result. But before you rush to buy, try this one out for size.
I have recently finished Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin and was ready to write a review when Karen from All The Worlds A Stage wrote a nice review on the book "The Real Jane Austin". Last year my goal to was to start to read the classics and so far my favorite has been Jane Austin. I have not read this book yet, but from other Jane Austen fans I know it is a must read. If you are not familiar with Jane, this sounds like a nice introduction into who Jane Austin was. So if you have never read Jane Austin and would like to read something new I would highly recommend any of her books or "The Real Jane Austin". My favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice & Sense and Sensibility. Happy Reading!
Patty B
Eh…I must admit I’ve never read either one! I know, I know! I’ll add them to my ever expanding list of “to-read”. I’ve got so many books to read now, I’ll never run out even if I live to be 100!
Me too! Especially now with the kindle. So many books, so little time!!
Thanks for some suggestions of books to read as I just got an ereader for Christmas …and am looking for books…Diane
hope you enjoy them.
Yes, I’m a real Jane Austen fan, and have been since I was about 15. I think this year will provide lots of reminders to re-visit old favourites. I hope so.
I once read that there is Jane Austin’s house we can visit – I hope that is true and if I ever get to England it will be a must stop.
Jane Austen – always a don’t miss.
I am so glad I decided to finally read her books.
I’m a dufus! I read “your” blog forgetting I clicked on the ‘read more’ which took me to the other blog and I signed it “JAN” and “Dont tell Greg!” and “I crack me up” after my comment about Jane Austen thinking I was still on your blog. Criminy. She probably wonders whats wrong with me!!!!
ha ha I did not catch that… looks like we are both a dufus!! ;D I can always start calling you Jan!!
I get so confused on names. My poor kids have about 15 names each. None of them theirs.
my mom had that problem! We knew we were in trouble when we got called German names…
{if you know what I mean! }
My mom always ended with “damnit you know who you are!” Makes me laugh every time!
My sister and I still laugh, and when people ask if I can speak German I can tell them yes, I can order food and yell if it is not brought to me on time!!
Our moms were great weren’t they? 
WHC! Yes our moms are! Unfortunately mine only speaks English so I didn’t get any fun words of another language. But that’s okay….I have some great momisms.
Yes, this is an amazing literature read….but then if it has pages…I am hooked♥
The conversation above is great fun! I love my ipad reader for journeys but I love my real books with paper pages too. To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my all time favourites.
Thanks for posting this! I love Jane Austen!
I have recently started to read her, she is very good. I have enjoyed reading her tremendously.
I have all of her stories in books and on film. Even on my Nook!
She and Dickens are my absolute favorites! 
I am in the process of downloading them too. Actually it was because of Kindle that got me to start to reading her. Good investment!
Two of my favorite books
I can’t get enough of Jane Austin. Looking forward to reading I think it is called Emma..that is next on my list.
You won’t be disappointed, Emma is great!
good, can’t wait…