That is, until a friend (that apparently knows me too well) suggested a Julia Quinn novel. Said friend knew my favorite author is Jane Austen and each Julia Quinn book has a little quote stating she is the "Jane Austen of our generation." I'm not quite sure of the comparison as it pertains to writing talent with one of the greatest authors to a romance novelist, however, when it comes to bringing together a love story in 19th-century England - I agree whole heartedly with the comparison.
I'm currently reading the "Bridgerton Series." It's a series of eight books about eight siblings finding true love in the artistocracy of 1800s London. It's probably not the most intelligent way to use my down time, but I find myself not being able to put the books down when I'm reading them. Then I go BACK to re-read them. I give kudos to Ms. Quinn on that one - her writing is addictive. And I have an addictive personality so it's turning out to be a summer of reading.
Full series review forthcoming, my pretties! Starting the 6th book tonight.
above left: five out of eight books out of the series.
above right: the naked one looking annoyed i'm taking pictures, when she was the one crawling in my way.
My wife and I just ordered a copy of JQ's new novel, "Excerpt for Lady Most Willing", and we're very excited to read the novel together. In my own point of view, Jane Austen cannot be compared to Julia Quinn and vice-versa, because each novelist has his/her own style of writing and each reader has his/her own way of appreciating writing styles. Regardless of their differences in styles, I still believe that they’re both good writers in their own right.
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