My favorite book...

Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. We went to see the film last night - this being my second time (though the first time wasn't very enjoyable as we had to sit in the very first row, with our heads cocked at strange angles and the picture itself becoming distorted at that close proximity). Beautiful movie - they did a fantastic job with it. You can dispute me if you wish - but this story is close to my heart. I love it - the tension between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy, the craziness of the Bennett family, the sheer wit and banter that plays out between characters, the romance... *sigh* Read it if you haven't... or at least see the film.

Here are a few great quotes from the book (most are used in the film as well):

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. (this is the very first line of the novel... a great first line!)

A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment. (how true this statement is - seriously guys, if you want to get a glimpse into a woman's mind... read this book!)

An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do.

(and these next two are the things every woman wants to hear from the man she is in love with)

In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.

You have bewitched me... body and soul!

Ah... it makes me happy just thinking about it - perhaps it is time to curl up with the novel myself - along with a good cup of coffee of course!