Showing posts with label Jane Austen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jane Austen. Show all posts

Monday, February 15, 2021

Yet Another Romantic Tag || Valentine's Day Period Drama Blog Party

Happy day after Valentine's day! I'm a little late, but here are my answers to Heidi's Valentine's Day Period Drama Blog Party Tag!

1.) Your current three (or up to five!) favorite period dramas?

Emma (2009), Pride and Prejudice (1995), Downton Abbey, Anne of Green Gables, and Enola Holmes.


2.) What would you recommend to someone who’s never seen a period drama as a starter?

Probably Emma (2009) because it's so happy and pretty. It's quite long, but that matters not. (If you want to get into the period drama world, then you better get used to looooong movies.)


3.) A favorite couple that wouldn’t be included in answer #1 (cause I’m figuring those are already top favorites ;)) and/or a favorite secondary character romance? 

PERCY BLAKENEY AND MARGAURITE!! 

I recently read the Scarlet Pimpernel and I LOVE THESE TWO. They are both such strong characters who are really meant for each other (even though SOMEBODY is quite pigheaded for awhile! *throws a snuff box at Percy*)


4.) What do you consider foundational qualities for a healthy romance? 

Probably trust, patience, and good communication.


5.) Worst villain/antagonist?

Probably Rigaud from Little Dorrit. That man is straight up terrifying. 

(He doesn't get a picture, because no one wants to look at him.)


6.) A favorite proposal scene?

Aaaaaaaaalways Emma (2009). Nothing beats "If I loved you less I might be able to talk about it more."

I also really love Laurie's proposal to Amy in the book! It was so sweet and simple, and I am quite put out that all the movie versions saw fit to cut it!


7.) Favorite period drama characters based on a real life couple?

Katherine and James from Hidden Figures. They are so cute! (it's also an excellent movie!)


8.) Any classic b/w period dramas you like?

Hmmm, none are coming to mind. 


9.) Most mature romance in a period drama? (mature as in age and/or characters who are consciously and wisely ripened by life experience, etc.)

Janet and Alec from Road to Avonlea. It's a much lesser known period drama show, but it's lovely, and Alec and Janet are lovely. They have a firmly built relationship, and even though we see them go through marital struggles throughout the show, they always come back around. They are always there to love and support the other. 


10.) Most excruciatingly long, slow burn romance in a period drama?

Amy and Arthur from Little Dorrit. Like COME. OOOONNNNN. I love you Arthur, but OPEN YOUR EYES!!!


11.) A story that has multiple film adaptations where you love more than one of them?

I'm usually more of a One Film Adaptation Only kind of girl, but I recently saw the Sense and Sensibility miniseries (2008) and I loved it!! But I will still always love the 1995 version.


12.) A book you think needs to be made into a film (or a new adaptation)?

Sooooo many. But right now The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery and Rilla of Ingleside also by L.M. Montgomery are at the top of my list. Their both so good and so deserving of a well done film!


Thank you so much for hosting Heidi!! I do love any chance to rave about period drama couples ;) 


Yours Truly,

Miss Woodhouse

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

Period Drama Romances that Ironically Deserve More Love || Valentine's Period Drama Blog Party

We interrupt this program to bring you a second blog party, namely the Valentine's Day Period Drama Blog Party, hosted by Heidi! 


I'm starting off this second party with a little nod to a few of my favorite period drama couples! I decided to go with some lesser known couples who really deserve more love, although I couldn't resist throwing in some more popular ones, because sometimes they're just too cute!


Minnie and Alfie || Larkrise to Candleford

"See Minnie, you make me laugh."

These two are just cinnamon rolls. Yes, Minnie is a little silly. But that's who she is. I really appreciate that the writers didn't feel the need to change her character when she and Alf became a couple. Alf is just a sweetheart who's got the weight of the world on his shoulders, and Minnie helps him carry that weight. She is the one who makes him smile.


Enola and Tewkesberry || Enola Holmes

"At least we have each other."

I have already talked about my love for these two, but all the more chance to fangirl talk about them. Theirs is a relationship built on trust, which coincidentally started with Enola asking, "Do you trust me?" to which Tewkesberry emphatically replied, "No!" 

Their relationship never gets further off the ground than a strong friendship (although sparks flew HARD) but they know that they have each others backs. And I have high hopes for a sequel in which they fall in love ;)


Emma and Mr. Knightley || Emma (2009)

"If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more."

Yes, they are a very popular couple, but they are so worth the hype. Emma is a flawed heroine, and Mr. Knightley is the ultimate gentleman. Their lifelong friendship is something that endears them as a couple. Emma teases, Mr. Knightley scolds, and together they have a bond that makes them such a beautifully functional couple.  


Peggy and William || Return to Cranford

"We have always been equals. Love makes people so."

Even though they are a lesser known couple, these two are REAL cute. REAL CUTE.

Peggy is a dear girl, who (because she is an ANGEL) takes care of her mother (who is horrible to her) and her brother (who is Trouble with a capitol T). 

She stumbles upon a young man named William (also a sweetheart) (played by Tom Hiddleston, himself)

 (of course that's not why I love him so much) (what a notion) 

William takes it upon himself to rescue her from her horrible family, and the rest is history. There may or may not be an angsty, dramatic scene where he rescues her from a train wreck *swoons* and a perfectly darling waltz to bring everything to a close.


Mary and Matthew || Downton Abbey

"I won't be happy with anyone else, as long as you walk the earth."

Another more popular couple, but I can't help it. Mary Crawley is a handful. She can be bitter, frosty, judgmental, and just plain mean. Until she meets Matthew. Matthew sees through the layers of prickliness to Mary's soft side, and she falls hard for his gentle yet determined manner. Theirs is a bumpy road to romance, but they are a couple who bring out the best in each other.


Juliet and Dawsey || The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

"Do you think it's possible to belong to someone before you've even met them?"

This is one of those soft, quiet relationships. The reassuring handholds,  the heartfelt letters, the kind encouragement. Dawsey and Juliet just have such a sweet connection from the very beginning. Their love of books and writing, and their strength to stand up for what they believe in makes them such a lovely couple.


Are any of these couples your favorites? Were there some that I didn't mention that you love? I've got sooooo many posts planed between both romantic blog parties, so I will be back very soon ;)


Yours Truly,

Miss Woodhouse

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Lovely Books and Aesthetics of 2020

In no particular order, some of my favorite books and series of 2020, in aesthetic form of course ;)


Till We Have Faces

by C.S. Lewis

marble halls | philosophical thoughts | Greek gods | misty mountains | unrequited love | sheer fabric | myths | sword fights | weeping willows | sisterly love


The Artemis Fowl Series

by Eoin Colfer

stolen paintings | fairies | the rolling hills of Ireland | SNARK | fancy techy stuff | dastardly plots | child genius | unlikely friendships | bodyguards | black suits | acorns | old legends | blue sparks 


Sense and Sensibility

By Jane Austen

pale pink | sheet music | dry wit | ball rooms | quiet admiration | Shakespeare sonnets | small cottages | passion | wildflowers | long walks | exotic lands | short letters


Persuasion

by Jane Austen

cobblestone streets | patience | cloudy skies | ocean waves | silence | blue uniforms | green fields | assembly rooms | secret looks | tangled past


Romanov

by Nadine Brandes

boarded-up windows | red | ancient spells | black eyes | old journals | bullets | train whistles | royal blood | soldiers | family ties 


Cranford and Dr. Harrison's Confession

by Elizabeth Gaskell

quiet streets | gossip | etiquette | long lasting friendships | dried flowers | neighborly support | old lace | garden parties | sea green | tea cakes | ticking clocks  


The Ascendance Series

by Jennifer Neilson

long lost royalty | duels | ocean waves | gold coins | empty throne | courage | scars | rolling landscapes | whispers | band of thieves | old parchment | knotted ropes | head held high | enemies to friends and back again | pirates | schemes | sass | a sense of belonging 


The Scarlet Pimpernel

by Baroness Orczy

dark nights | alter egos | gold ballgowns | candlelight | reign of terror | chivalry | horse hooves on cobblestones | dastardly plots | theatres | black mail | lost love | large mirrors | adoration | cliff sides | lace handkerchiefs | loyalty  


And that's all for now! Have you all read any of these books and what did you think of them? I hope you all had a Merry Christmas! 

Yours Truly, 

Miss Woodhouse

Saturday, June 20, 2020

Some Thoughts on the new Emma

Well Friends. I went back and forth quite a bit on whether I wanted to actually see this movie or not. The preview did not look very promising, and it appeared as though they were trying to turn my dear Emma into, well... a spoof. So I was very apprehensive going into this.



Yesterday I caved and watched it. 

And... I didn't hate it. I actually quite enjoyed much of it.

Does it replace my beloved 2009, Ramola Garai, Absolute Perfection, Johnny Lee Miller aka THE KNIGHTLEY, Emma? 

No it does not. 

But. I liked it more than I was expecting too. 

I will try to keep this post organized, but it will probably end up being a thought dump, so please bare with me.



To start, the overall aesthetic of the movie was veeeeery lovely. The colors, the houses, the clothes, the scenery, I loved it a lot. In fact, that was probably my favorite part of the whole movie. Nice aesthetics always make me happy, and as far as I am concerned, this movie nailed it in that department. 

Let's move onto Emma. This particular Emma was definitely a little too... sharp for my liking. And I don't mean that in a mean way, Anya Taylor-Joy is just not what I picture Emma to look like. Also, what was with the tight, miniscule curls? Those were a little weird. 



However, I certainly didn't dislike her portrayal of Emma. But I did find that her Emma was much more dislikable as a character. I don't know if this was a good thing or not. Even Jane Austen believed that not many people would like Emma. And half of the point of this story is to see Emma go through a character transformation from self centered, slightly spoiled young lady to someone who genuinely cares about others and their feelings. And while we do see this, I don't feel like the change was as noticeable as it could have been. Emma only got a little bit nicer, and a little bit more conscientious of others. But I didn't feel like the ultimate transformation was there.

However, I did really like other aspects of Emma's character, including the relationship between her and Miss Taylor, as well as her and Harriet. We got to see a much softer and emotional side of Emma. Her love for Miss Taylor was really very sweet, and her friendship with Harriet was much more genuine, and I really appreciated that!

There were several little vignette's that gave us a peep into Emma and Harriet's friendship and I really liked those scenes. It showed us that there was more to their relationship than Emma just wanting someone as a plaything. She genuinely cared about Harriet and their relationship, which I think was a very nice touch. 



On that note, I was much more inclined to like this Harriet. She was very sweet and naive, but she seemed a little less stupid then the other Harriet's I have seen, which was refreshing. (But also, her obsession with Mr. Elton, was slightly creepy...?)

And I feel it should be noted, even though he's a minor character, that Mr. Weston was much more likable in this adaptation! He came off as bit silly and stupid in the 2009 Emma, but I really liked him in this one! and no it is not just because he is played by Lestrade whom I also happen to love. that has nothing whatsoever to do with it. what a notion. 

Ahem.

Mr. Woodhouse was also rather funny. I quite enjoyed his character. I found his first little entrance hop quite amusing. Also his barricade of fire shields was funny. And that is all I have to say on his account.

As for Mr. Elton, you couldn't even see his face behind that collar that was something like two feet tall. But he was a good Mr. Elton. I just found it irritating that he had no neck to speak of.  

And of course, we mustn't forget Mr. Knightley.



hhhrrrrrmmmmmm...

I honestly can't make up my mind. There were many times when I did like him (the badly done scene was well done, if you will. haha.) But there were other times when he just wasn't working for me. Maybe it was because I couldn't even really tell what his face looked like behind all that shaggy hair and two foot collar...? I don't know. But for now, Johnny Lee Miller will continue to remain intact as THE Mr. Knightley. 

And it should be noted that I Am Concerned. What, if I may ask, the heck was with the bare rear ends??? 



That is not cool. No one needs that. So please, movie producers, chill.  

Also, can we talk about the proposal scene? They almost had it!! They were so close! I almost loved it! And then... and then...

HeR NoSe sTarTs tO blEEd??? 



Whaaaaat was that??

Weird, that's what it was. 

I also have very mixed opinions of the soundtrack. There were several times when it was just a rather loud choir singing old hymns and folk songs and while in a different movie I think I would have liked it, it just really didn't fit here. Whenever it was instrumental music I thought the soundtrack was lovely, but the loud singing was not for me. 



And that draws us to a close. It seems that I have a few more negatives than positives on my list, but I promise that I do not despise it. All in all, there was actually quite a bit here that was Good Stuff. I would certainly watch it again simply for the pleasing aesthetic, but I also wouldn't mind seeing it again just because I did find myself enjoying it quite a bit.


So! Have you seen the new Emma and what are your thoughts? Do you have a favorite adaptation? Let's chat!

Yours Truly, 
Miss Woodhouse

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Sense and Sensibility // Book Review

How-de-do peeps! I hope you are all doing great on this lovely Saturday! (I mean, it's Saturday, how could you not be doing great? ;))

I'm kicking off my blog return with a few bookish thoughts! But first, I must preface these bookish thoughts with a confession.



I'm afraid that I have been sorely lacking in the reading department for awhile now. I just went through a weird slump where nothing really kept my attention and I was struggling with even finding good suggestions of what to read and I just... didn't really read for way longer than I like to admit. 

But I think that that long period of no reading had a reverse affect on me. Maybe I got a little bit book starved.

Because I then suddenly switched from not being in a reading mood, to all of a sudden wanting to read every book I could possibly get my hands on. All of a sudden every time I walked past my bookshelf or into the library it just got me excited!!



And my goodness, you have no idea how much I've missed books! For the most part, I was reading whatever friends recommended, or whatever random book came my way. But these past few weeks, with rain and snow and cozy evenings and such, have really had me in the mood to read all the old books. Like the classics that I had always neglected. I'm very sorry indeed to admit that the only Jane Austen book I'd read was Pride and Prejudice. And I thoroughly enjoyed it, but at the time, none of her other books really intrigued me enough to get me to read them all the way through. 

But the other day, I was scouring the bookshelf for something that I hadn't already read (or reread. many. many. times.), when Sense and Sensibility caught my eye. "Why not?" I thunk to myself. So read it I did. And Oh. My. Goodness.

It is the absolute loveliest book!! The characters, the humor, the story line, just *happy/excited fuzzies*

I've always been a huge fan of the 1995 Sense and Sensibility movie (aka the Emma Thompson one). It is a perfectly lovely movie, but I've heard that it alters the story line a bit (but what movie adaptation doesn't?), so I was looking forward to the different twists of the book! 

So! Now that I have rambled for a good while, let us proceed! 


To begin, the characters were magnificent. The amount of detail that Jane Austen puts into sculpting each character and making them their own person is really fascinating.

I hope to one day have half as much sense as Elinor has. The way she conducts and carries herself, her kind spirit, and her loyalty to her family is something to be admired. And though Marianne often assumes it, Elinor is certainly not out of touch with her emotions, but rather prefers to keep them hidden (which to Marianne is quite the conundrum. Why on earth would you not want the sympathy of every neighbor and his third cousin?)

"I was quiet, but I was not blind...and sometimes I have kept my feelings to myself, because I could find no language to describe them in." ~ Elinor, Sense and Sensibility 

Elinor has a quiet (though not at all timid) spirit, and she has a strength of character that helps her to guide and counsel her mother and sisters, who all seem to be much more emotion based. 

As for Miss Marianne, despite her flare for the dramatic and her oh-so-expressive temperament, I can't help but love her. Her deep emotional connection to people and the world around her is very endearing.  

"It is not everyone Marianne," said Elinor, "who has your passion for dead leaves." ~ Sense and Sensibility



She is also relatable in so many ways. Marianne tends to be led by her emotions, and can get very caught up in herself at times. But she has such a sweetness of spirit and happy outlook of the world that really speaks for the good intentions she has at heart.

Edward is just stinkin' adorable. He's quiet and socially awkward (hmm, kinda sounds like someone I know XD) and fiercely loyal, and I just love him to pieces!!


"I wish as everybody else to perfectly happy, but like everybody esle, it must be in my own way." ~ Edward, Sense and Sensibility

Can we also talk about how adorable Mrs. Jennings is!! When Marianne got sick and Mrs. Jennings refused to leave them, I wanted to hug her. 

"Mrs. Jennings however, with a kindness of heart which made Elinor really love her, declared her resolution of not stirring from Cleveland as long as Marianne remained ill, and if endeavoring, by her own attentive care, to supply to her the place of the mother she had taken from her; and Elinor found her on every occasion a most willing and active helpmate, desirous to share in all her fatigues, and often by her better experience in nursing, of material use." ~ Sense and Sensibility

Of course, she is a bit silly at times, and is quite the gossip, but I found myself loving Mrs. Jennings more and more as the book went on. 

And I must say, Lucy is perfectly horrid. Ugggghhhh what a little schemer... That is all I have to say on her score. 

And of course, one can hardly get through a post about Sense and Sensibility without mentioning that one person. 

Mr. Willoughby. Reading the book just makes me dislike him even more. Ew. Just ew. Ugh. So many ugh. Good day Sir. 

Colonel Brandon was a dear. That poor guy. He's gone through a lot, and Marianne wasn't much help on that score, for a little while anyways. But he deserves the world and I am glad he got the happy ending he deserved.

On that note, I have to say that I was kind of disappointed that we got so little coverage of Colonel Brandon and Marianne's relationship once Marianne actually fell in love with him! Only a paragraph or two was devoted to them actually falling in love and getting married, and I wanted details!!! 

And another slight complaint while I'm at it. WE DIDN'T GET TO HEAR EDWARD'S PROPOSAL!!! Noooooo!! I wanted details on that too!! 



However, we did get a look into Edward and Elinor's life after marriage and it just made me love them as a couple that much more. They have a quiet, happy existince, and this little excerpt made me smile...

"Mrs. Jennings's prophecies, though rather jumbled together, were chiefly fulfilled; for she was able to visit Edward and his wife at their Parsonage by Michaelmas, and she found in Elinor and her husband, as she really believed, one of the happiest couples in the world. They had in fact nothing to wish for, but for the marriage of Colonel Brandon and Marianne, and rather better pasturage for their cows." ~ Sense and Sensibility

Another scene that deserves a mention would be when Willoughby showed up at Clevealand after he heard that Marianne might be dying. Yes. You read that correctly.



But I gotta say, I absolutely loved that scene. It gave us some explanation for Willoughby's actions, as well as maybe made me feel just a teensy bit bad for him. But just a teensy bit. I still despise him (scowls at Willoughby). 

Also, may I say that the way Elinor handled Willoughby, herself, and the entire situation in this scene was A+++++!! You tell him girl. 

As for the book itself, it was practically perfect in every way. I was really happy to find out that there was actually a lot of really funny parts. I don't know why, but I've always had this idea that old books are always serious and have no humor in them, but it's a lie my frens.  Jane Austen has a lovely sense of humor!


And I believe, since I have clearly rambled long enough, that I will stop here. But to finish, I will say that if you haven't already read S&S, please go do it now!! Also, one more side note, (bare with me, my thoughts are a little jumbled XD), I have never seen the 2008 S&S miniseries, but now I plan to watch it and do a little compare and contrast between the book, and the two movie adaptations! So I may make a post out of that in the future if anyone is interested! Hope you are all doing well!


So! Have you read Sense and Sensibility? What did you think of it? Let's chat!

Yours Truly, Miss Woodhouse



Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Another Period Drama Tag


Hello all!! I'm alive!! And I'm here with a tag! Elanor from Musings of Jane Austen Wannabe
created this lovely period drama themed tag, and as I've been tagged by Molly, RachelRuth, and Elanor, I figure it's time I go ahead and do it! Thank you to all you lovely ladies for tagging me!! :D

Of course, like any respectable tag should, this tag has rules...

Rule #1: Answer the questions (obviously)
Rule #2: Link back to the person who tagged you
Rule #3: Tag at least one other blogger to do the tag 

Onto the questions!

1.  What was the most recent period drama you watched?  Share what you thought of it.


I've been re-watching this lovely jewel of Period Drama on YouTube. Wives and Daughters is a lovely movie, even though it's a little sad at parts *sniff sniff, Osborn*. Molly is an absolute doll, and Roger is a sweetheart too, even though sometimes I feel the need to throw a microscope at him. I mean, really Roger? Have you no eyes? Everyone knows that Molly loves you, except YOU!! But despite Roger's obvious blindness, it's a wonderful movie. 

2.  Do you generally prefer period dramas in the form of a movie or a TV series/mini-series?  Why?


TV series/ mini series definitely. It gives so much more time for details and plot lines from the book that would be left out in a movie (if the particular period drama you are watching is based on a book). 

3.  What is your favorite musical period drama?


But, there are so many!!! How can I choose just one?! I guess I'll go with The Sound of Music, because it's simply lovely!

4.  Read the book first or watch the movie first?


Well, I'd like to read the book first someday, but I usually end up seeing the movie first somehow.

5.  What is a valuable life lesson you learned from a period drama?



Ahhh the life lessons of a period drama. Well from Anne, I've learned that even though red hair is bad, green is ten times worse, Frank Churchill taught me that going to London to have one's hair cut is imperative business indeed, and Miss Deborah taught me the importance of observing calling hours ("Importance of observing calling hours, Madame") Oh, you want me to be serious? Alright then. Little Dorrit taught me to never give up hope, Pride and Prejudice taught me not to judge appearances, and Little Women taught me the importance of family :)

6.  Which period drama hero would you be likely to fall in love with in real life?

Haha well I think I'm going to shock you all by saying that it would probably not be Mr. Knightley. Even though I really admire him as a hero, I think he would be a little to, I don't know... serious for me? And all my readers collapse in a dead faint!

No, I think the hero that I fall in love with will have to be Jim Craig. I talked a little about him in this post. Jim is the best, and he has much more of the rugged personality type that I like. He's very loyal, hard working, rides a horse like nobody's business, and on top of all that, he's amazingly handsome <3. 



(Gilbert Blyth gets 2nd place though ;))

7.  Do you ever like to binge-watch a period drama series?



Of course!! I believe I've watched Emma in one sitting before, and I'm sure there's been others :)

8.  What things go best with watching a period drama?


Chai tea, a fuzzy blanket, rain, and my mom and sister are all lovely things to have around when I'm watching period dramas :D 

9.  Which period drama do you think you would fit into best?

Oh, that's such a hard one! Probably, either Anne of Green Gables, Road to Avonlea (even though those two are pretty much the same thing), Emma, or Pride and Prejudice. See how good I am at narrowing things down!!



10. If you could have any period drama character for a best friend, who would it be?  And why?

I think Elizabeth Bennet and I would get along quite nicely. We have very similar personality's, and she would be a fun friend. I also think Laurie and I could be capital friends! It's such fun to have someone you can be goofy with!


11. Show us a picture of a period drama costume you wish you could wear in real life.

JUST ONE!?! BUT, BUT THERE ARE SO MANY!!! HOW COULD YOU POSSIBLY EXPECT ME TO CHOOSE!?!

Alright, Emma's ballgown has always been one my favorites and  I would love to wear it!!




12. Are there any period dramas you like to watch during a particular season or holiday?

Well I love watching Little Women in the Winter and at Christmas time, I like to watch Emma in the Spring and Summer, but usually most period dramas I watch year round.

13. Which period drama has your favorite soundtrack?

Oh well I love the Emma soundtrack, Pride and Prejudice (1995), Poldark, Little Women, Man From Snowy River, and Sense and Sensibility (1995). 




14. Dream cast your favorite actor and actress in a period drama of your choosing; tell which parts they would play and why.



Hmm, well I don't have a particular favorite actor or actress, but I would really like to see someone make The Blue Castle into a movie, with Jessica Brown Findlay as Valancy, and JJ Field as Barney Snaith. They both look very much like how I imagine Valancy and Barney, and they are two of my favorites as far as actors and actresses go. The book was sooo good, it really needs a well done movie adaptation.

15. Are there any period dramas you like more than one version of?


Ummm, nope I tend to to stick to only one favorite per period drama :)

16. What are the top three period dramas that you haven't seen on your to-watch list?


Oh I really want to see Victoria, Testament of Youth, and Far From the Maddening Crowd.

17. Show a picture of your favorite period drama hairstyle.


I've always thought Elinor's braided bun was lovely, and I found a perfect picture of it!

18. What was your favorite wedding in a period drama?


Oh my, there's a lot of good ones, but I guess I'll go with Colonel  Brandon and Marrianne's wedding. The lovely music, Marrianne's gorgeous dress, and Edward and Elinor's happiness all makes for a lovely wedding!

19. What is your favorite biographical period drama?



Does the Greatest Showman count? I'm just gonna say it does cause it's close enough and this movie was AMAZING. I have a review of the Greatest Showman in my drafts right now, btw, (although several people already beat me to it ;)) so keep an eye out for that soon!!

20. Which historical novel will you forever recommend to anyone and everyone?



Pride and Prejudice forever!!! Also the Anne of Green Gables series is a must read! <3

Thanks so much for this lovely tag Elanor!! I had such fun doing it! 

I tag...

Olivia
Amaris
Evie
Natalie

I'm not sure if any of you four ladies have been tagged already, but if you have consider yourself double tagged ;) And anyone else who would like to do this tag is welcome to!!