EVERYONE Has Read This but Me - The Catch-Up Book Club discussion

This is the Pre-Read thread for the September 2022 Classics selection. This month we will be reading Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen.

Please note that this is a SPOILER FREE discussion.

Who's planning to join in on this read? Why did you choose this classic book? Have you enjoyed other Jane Austen books?

I read all of Austen's books in college, but I really only remember Pride and Predjuice and Emma. I'm excited to read this one again.

Only read P&P out of all the Jane Austen books so far, so I can't wait for this!

I will be reading this, I have read a couple of her others. Not my normal genre but enjoyable.

I recently started reading classics and of course Pride and Prejudice had to be the first book I read from Jane Austen. I also read the Jane Austen Society at the beginning of the year as well as started Persuasion. I figured I should hop on the train and continue reading the rest of her famous novels.

I've read Sense and Sensibility (most of it, anyway), as well as Pride and Prejudice. I've heard Northanger Abbey is a bit different from her other books, so I'm hoping I'll enjoy this one a little bit more!

I feel every reader has read a Zane Grey except for me. I'm reading my first one. Probably will read another one after I catch up.......:)

This will be my first read in this group and also my first Jane Austen book but I'm super excited!

I have read them all.

I've tried to read all of Austen's books, but this is actually the one that I gave up on! Excited to try it again. I loved Emma and P&P in high school and have reread those a couple of times.

It is fun. It is satire and funny.

Tiare wrote: "I've tried to read all of Austen's books, but this is actually the one that I gave up on! Excited to try it again. I loved Emma and P&P in high school and have reread those a couple of times."

Once I realized that the novel isn't as serious as some of the other Austen novels, I enjoyed it more. Austen is making fun of Gothic Novels and those of us (dare I say herself included) who like to read those types of books.

I have never read any of Jane Austen’s work, but I love the movie adaptations. I am looking forward to making this my first Jane Austen and group read !

Some of the movies are more faithful than others. JA is about the conversation and character development.

I've started reading Jane Austen only about two years ago or so, and really loved her books. I definitely won't miss this one.

I'm gonna be reading this this month. I think it's the last of her full novels I have to read. Excited to see where this will fall within my Austen rankings lol

It is quite funny.

This begins our 2nd group discussion of our Catch-Up book selection, nominated by Renata.
Here you can comment, without spoilers, on any aspects of the book, either before, during, or after reading it.

I actually read the book that supposedly she was making fun of. It's The Mysteries of Udolpho. It's a pretty wild mix of nature scenes and gothic. I can't say I recommend it but I appreciated it in the same way as B movies.

I kinda want to do a reread now with you all but I also remember not liking the book that much. Perhaps reading the "source material" will make it more enjoyable.

I love Austen. This was the first book I read by JA, I think. I think I'll join in the discussion next month :) Especially since I am currently reading Henry Tilney's Diary based on the novel.

I am also reading this for another book club in September.

While nothing can dethrone Pride and Prejudice in my affections, I do think this is probably her funniest novel. And Tilney is a very appealing hero. I encourage people to give it a try!

Wobbley wrote: "While nothing can dethrone Pride and Prejudice in my affections, I do think this is probably her funniest novel. And Tilney is a very appealing hero. I encourage people to give it a try!"

I love Tilney too!!