Thursday, December 6, 2012

Feature & Follow #4


Guess what?!? I'm this week's Featured Blog! I'm absolutely thrilled to be featured on FF. *squee* Alison and Rachel are the lovely ladies behind Feature & Follow. Make sure to hop by their blogs (alisoncanread and parajunkee) to see the Feature interviews.

Here is this week's question...


Q: Activity! Who do you want to be? If you could choose any character from a book. What do you think that character looks like and what do you have in common?
If I could be any character, I would choose Elizabeth Bennet from Pride & Prejudice. Elizabeth was very intelligent, independent, witty, self-assured and rebelled against society’s expectations. While I like to think I share some of these characteristics, I’ve always envied her wit and self-assuredness. She is a character whose persona I’ve always admired. For me, Elizabeth looks like Elizabeth Ehle who portrayed her in A&E’s production of Pride & Prejudice (with Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy! =)




So, if you could be any character, who would you choose? I can't wait to read about your choices!



122 comments:

  1. I bet this is a popular choice this week! She is amazing! Congratulations on your feature.

    Old Follow via GFC, New Follow via Linky

    Julie~ New Adult Addiction

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    1. Thanks! I haven't read the books for your pick, but I plan on it. Happy Friday =)

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  2. Congrats on being featured. Great choice.

    Old follower :)

    My FF @ Marilyn's Mystery Blog

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  3. Ahhhh Pride and Prejudice! I love that book! Congrats on the follow, and I, too, would love to be Elizabeth Bennet if not for her wit and confidence, then definitely for Mr. Darcy. <3

    new follower :)
    Here’s my FF

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    1. Thanks! And yeah, Mr. Darcy is something special ;)

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  4. I haven't read Pride and Prejudice yet, but everyone says it's a pretty good classic! SO gotta read that. ;)

    Old follower
    Cindy @ http://bookaholicfaggots.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks for hopping by. :) Yes, you much read P&P...that's the English teacher in me. :) Happy Friday

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  5. Good choice! I would totally want to be Elizabeth!

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  6. Hi, new follower! Would love it if you followed back.

    http://bookaholicness.com

    Elizabeth is a good and strong character!

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    1. Thank you for visiting my blog. I'm a follower of yours. :)

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  7. Great choice! Elizabeth Bennet is a great character. And I love the 1996 adaptation of P&P. :) I'm really enjoying the current Lizzie Bennet Diaries on youtube, so I've had P&P on the brain lately.
    Old follower!

    My FF post

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    1. Thanks! I'm gonna have to check out the Lizzie Bennet Diaries. Jane Eyre is an awesome pick as well! =)

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  8. Haha! I chose Elizabeth Bennet too! Seriously, she is such an amazing character. I love her wit too, but don't think I am a particularly witty person.

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    1. I saw you chose her as well. :) She is wonderful! I'm not particularly witty either...but I'd love to be. :) Thanks for hopping by.

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  9. Great pick! She sounds like an amazing character! Have yet to read Pride and Prejudice 8( I'm sure it'll make it's way into my hands eventually! New follower and congrats on being the feature this week!!! If you have time come check out my F&F:
    http://reesesreviews.blogspot.com/2012/12/feature-follow-13.html

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    1. Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. I left a comment on your blog as well. :) You MUST read P&P sometime...Jane Austen is phenomenal, in my opinion. :)

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  10. Great choice! I'd love to be her, especially considering the ending! :D I have a feeling she and Hermione will be the popular picks this week. :D My FFs are at Musings on Fantasia and LKHill. Happy Friday! :D

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    1. Thanks, Liesel! Yep, I've seen Lizzie & Hermione a few times. :) I thought about a few other characters but I've always admired Elizabeth...and envied her Mr. Darcy. :) I haven't read Wheel of Time but LOVE Ismae! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  11. I think Elizabeth Bennett is going to get picked quite a lot for this one. She's such a likable character; everyone identifies with her!

    New follower!

    My FF Post

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    1. Thanks - yeah, I've seen her chosen a few times. :) I followed/commented at your blog. :)

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  12. Hi! Congrats on the Feature. I'm a huge fan of P & P as well. Last week I chose Mr. Darcy as my crush!

    http://www.christywrites.com/book-log.html

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    1. Thank you! I chose Mr. Darcy last week as well. I'm following you too. Happy Friday :)

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  13. Congrats on being featured this week. Elizabeth is a wonderful character. timeless!!

    Kendal

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    1. Thanks! Elinor is pretty awesome too! Happy Friday :)

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  14. I love Elizabeth. She's my favorite character ever and I didn't pick her only because I don't think I could live up to her awesomeness.

    I'm a new follower.

    My FF

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    1. Well, it was the fantasy of being whoever you wanted to be and being Elizabeth and having Mr. Darcy rated very highly on my fantasy scale! I followed you back. :)

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  15. Hey! Congrats! How does it feel?
    I was already following you :-)

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    1. Hey there! Thanks! I admit to feeling pretty giddy about the whole feature thing! :) Have a great weekend...I'm trying to finish up Pandora Hearts. Not gonna be a manga fan. :)

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  16. I love Elizabeth. The setting that she lives in is beautiful and full of grace and Mr. Darcy isn't too shabby. Congrats on the feature. Old follower.

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    1. Thanks! I always tell my hubby that I would love to have lived in Regency England and he always says "yeah, if you could be Elizabeth Bennet!" So true... *sigh*

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  17. Congrats On being featured! Elizabeth is a great answer didn't think about her but she is so graceful I think it would be fun to be her.

    My FF

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    1. Thanks! Your choice - Sookie - is fantastic! I didn't think of her but she's a great heroine. Plus, there's Eric... :)

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  18. How very classy. New follower, congrats on the feature. PageGirlsPageofBookReviews

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    1. Thank you! And thanks for the follow - I followed you back.

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  19. Congrats! Elizabeth is such a great choice :)

    Old Follower @ For The Love Of Film And Novels

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  20. Hopping through. Yay for Elizabeth. I love the BBC P&P although I do think Keira is prettier.
    My Hop

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    1. Thanks for hopping by. :) Am I showing my age by loving the BBC version so much?!? Yes, Keira is lovely! :)

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  21. Congrats on being featured. Awesome choice. It would be awesome to be a rebel and standing up for what you think. New Follower. =] Here is My FF
    Michael @ The Bookshelf Review

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    1. Thank you! I like to think I don't cave to societal pressures. :) Your choices of Percy & Harry are fantastic. I'm rather partial to them both. :) I followed you back.

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  22. What a great choice! I have always loved her and this story. I she is very easy to relate to. It's actually one of the few that aren't Paranormal or Supernatural that I really enjoy. New Follower :D

    My FF.

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by. I liked your choice, Arwen, as well. And I followed you back. :)

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  23. I've always loved Elizabeth, too. Great choice!

    new follower. My FF:
    http://booksojourner.blogspot.com/2012/12/feature-follow-5-choose-your-character.html

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    1. Thanks! Maggie is an awesome choice as well! I'm just getting started in that series. Thanks for the follow - I followed back. Have a great weekend!

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  24. I actually haven't read Pride and Prejudice, but thanx for sharing your thoughts!!

    Congrats on being featured BTW!!

    Here's My FF!
    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
    Old Follower :)

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    1. P&P is a must read - or at least watch the movie! :) Thanks for hopping by. I like your choices of Abby & Kate as well...

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  25. Congratulats on being featured! You'll have a very busy day today, I'm sure :)

    I'm a new linky follower.

    Here's my FF post

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    1. Thank you! Yeah, it's been a busy morning! :) Thanks for following...I'm following you via email and I added you with G+ too (hopefully). BTW, I LOVE Cat (and Bones)!!

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    2. Thanks for following back! Cat and Bones = my favorite fictional couple! I added you on my G+ as well.

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  26. Nice! Seeing a few classic picks today!

    Here's my Follow Friday

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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    1. Thanks for hopping by! Belle is a wonderful (and classic) choice as well!

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  27. Congrats on being featured!
    Great choice :)
    My FF
    (New follower via GFC)

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    1. Thank you! Hermione is a great pick as well. :) I'm an old GFC follower of yours. Thanks for hopping by...

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  28. Guess what? I haven't read that book. I know.
    But I will never miss that. Swear.
    Anyways, yay for being featured!
    Here's my FF.
    Have a great day!
    *New GFC follower. :)

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    1. You don't know what you're missing! ;) Thanks for the follow...I followed you back. BTW, I love Katniss & Tris! Enjoy your weekend!

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  29. Congrats on the feature! Whoo!

    I'm ashamed to say I haven't read many of the classics either. Bad reader. Bad!

    Here's my FF this week: The Demon Librarian

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    1. Thanks!! P&P is definitely something you should read but since you've read & reviewed so many of my favorites, I'll let it slide! :) I'm one of your followers.

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  30. Great pick! New follower through GFC

    My FF: http://2ndbooktotheright.blogspot.com/2012/12/feature-and-follow-friday-2-dec-7-2012.html

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  31. Congratulations on being featured in the FF.

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  32. Not a fan of classics but great pick. Thanks for stopping by and I'm following back.

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  33. I haven't read P&P yet, but I've only heard praises for Elizabeth Bennet XD

    Congrats on the feature! I'm a new follower. Here's my F&F Friday :D

    - Kazhy @ My Library in the Making

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    1. Thank you! P&P is wonderful...you should read it or watch the movie. :) Lily is a great pick as well. Thanks for the follow - I followed back.

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  34. Congrats on being featured!

    This is a great choice! :D

    New GFC follower!

    Here's my FF!

    ~Stephanie @ Bookfever

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    1. Thank you! Katy is a great pick as well. :) Thanks for the follow - I'm following you back.

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  35. Congrats for being this week featured.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    New Follower
    Heather ~ My FF

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  36. I picked Elizabeth too! Congrats on being the feature. :-)

    Tara @ Shhh... Not While I'm Reading

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    1. I love her quick wit as well! ;) I followed you back on your blog. :)

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  37. Congrats on being the feature! I haven't read Pride and Prejudice yet (which is kind of sad since it's a classic). Regardless, great pick! New follower, here's my FF if you would like to visit me :D

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  38. Congrats on being a feature this week!
    And great choice with Elizabeth Bennett! Although I haven't actually read Pride and Prejudice before. :-/ Oops. I should get on that.
    New Linky follower :-)
    Here's my FF

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    1. Thank you! P&P is a wonderful read and movie! :) Hermione is a great heroine as well. Thanks for following. I followed you back.

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  39. Congrats on the feature! I love Pride and Prejudice. Lizzie is a great answer...Jennifer Ehle is my favorite Elizabeth from the movies. New GFC and Linky follower.

    Jennifer @ Feminist Fairy Tale Reviews

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    1. Thanks!! I'm glad you like Lizzie. I liked your choice of Cat (have read Nice Girls yet). I followed back. :) Have a great weekend.

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  40. BIG congrats on being the featured blog! I'm a new follower via GFC :D Excellent choice to for your answer, it made me want to re-read Pride & Prejudice!! Thanks for sharing - here's my FFF this week.

    Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows

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    1. Thank you! I liked your choices as well...Hermione has been popular. And who wouldn't like to replace Bella?!? :) Thanks for the follow. I follow you GFC.

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  41. Congrats on being this week's feature blogger!!!

    Great pick - Elizabeth Bennet is a wonderful woman to look up to!

    New follower via GFC.

    Check out my F&F

    Holly @ Words Fueled by Love

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    1. Thank you! Although I haven't read the series yet, I liked your pick of Daenerys...love strong female characters! :) Thanks for the follow.

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  42. Congrats on being this weeks feature. I have not read that book yet it is on my TBR pile.
    New GFC follower
    Mt FF http://racingtoread.blogspot.com/2012/12/feature-follow-5.html

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    1. Thanks! Your selection is on my TBR pile as well. :) Thanks for following. I followed you back.

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  43. Congrats on being featured this week! :) It's always exciting and busy!

    Elizabeth Bennet is a great pick. Although, I'd be okay with Colin Firth or Matthew Macfadyen. I think they're both very handsome!

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    1. Thanks so much! Yes, it's been a busy morning. :) Yeah, it wouldn't be a chore cozying up to either of those men! ;)

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  44. congrats on being featured! great pick! * new follower* Check out my F&F ~ Katie @ Inkk

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    1. Thanks! I liked your reasons for picking Lena. Thank you for the follow and I followed you back. :)

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  45. In my mind, Elizabeth Ehle plays Elizabeth Ehle on the side, and IS actually Elizabeth Darcy. Amiright? That's a great pick.

    Congrats on your feature! New follower via GFC.

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    1. So true! Thanks for hopping by and for the follow. I followed you back.

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  46. Congrats on being featured! I'm an old follower and I love Elizabeth Bennett! Good answer. I selected Cherry Ames created by Helen Wells. I think I got a lot of my values from reading the Cherry Ames books when I was a kid. Loved that nurse with the rosy red cheeks.
    Happy reading!
    Beth :D

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    1. Thank you! I hate to admit I don't know Cherry Ames but I just looked up Helen Wells' books and will have to check them out. Thanks for hopping by. :) Enjoy your weekend!

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  47. Congrats on being featured this week! I love you choice! Elizabeth Bennett is such an inspiration, I think we could learn a lot from her. Great pick!

    I'm a new GFC follower
    Check out my FF :)

    Have a nice weekend!
    Kar @ Pause Time

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    1. Thanks! Yes, Lizzie has always inspired me! :) I like your pick of Clary too! I love Cassandra Clare's series. Thanks for the follow - I followed back. :)

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  48. congrats on being the feature!
    new follower via GFC


    Trish - My FF

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and for the follow. I followed back. :)

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  49. Congrats on the feature! Old follower! Great choice, Elizabeth is smart and sassy!
    FF

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    1. Thanks! Jane Eyre is a wonderful choice as well! :) Funny what we can learn from classic heroines. Have a great weekend.

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  50. I should really start reading some classic books. I don't think that I've ever read any besides children stories! Congratulations on being featured this week. :) New GFC follower.

    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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    1. Thank you! Classics are pretty great! ;) Although your choice of Katy (and Hermione) rock! I love Katy's toughness and bookishness! :) Thanks for the follow...I'm an old follower of yours.

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  51. Congrats on being a feature! New follower via Linky. :)
    Great choice! I really should read some Jane Austen!
    My FF

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    1. Thanks! Katniss is an excellent choice as well. Thanks for the follow - I'm now a Linky & Twitter follower of yours. BTW, I see you have an upcoming review of A Certain Slant of Light...I LOVED that book!

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  52. Congrats on being featured! Elizabeth is a great choice! I loved Pride and Prejudice and I agree, when I picture Elizabeth I always see Elizabeth Ehle (what a great adaptation!)

    New follower via GFC :)
    Becca @ Lost in Thought
    http://lostinthought-becca.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/feature-follow-8.html

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    1. Thanks! I'm glad you agree. Hermione is also a great choice...I love the photo you used on your blog. I forgot how young she looked when the first movie came out! :) Thanks for the follow too - I followed back GFC.

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  53. Oh! Good answer. Love Pride and Prejudice. I want to write a book called Pride and Prejudice in Space.

    My FF Post
    Enter to win a free eReader here

    Free download of Priscilla the Great book one. Click here!

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    1. That would be a fantastic book...can't wait to read it! Thanks for stopping by. Love your blog!

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  54. I am NEW follower!! Congrats on your feature follower!! I am new at hopping and glad I found you!! Come check me out and follow if you like!!

    Heather @ YA Fantasy Book Junkie
    http://yafantasybookjunkie.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you! I'm glad you found me too! :) I checked out your blog and followed you back. Laurel is amazing! ;) Looking forward to reading your reviews. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  55. OMG how did I not remember Elizabeth? I'm currently obsessed with the Youtube adaption (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, check it out if you haven't) so that should've been fresh in my mind.

    My follow friday! Please visit!

    New follower!

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    1. I'm really gonna have to check out The Lizzie Bennet Diaries! :) Thanks for the follow - I loved your thought process when answering this week's question! :) I'm a GFC follower of yours.

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  56. Hey there! I have to admit I've only seen the movie and have yet to read the book - I know, shame on me! :) But I think get what you mean...from what I remember Elizabeth is quite a character!

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    1. Hi! Thanks for hopping by. I'm glad you've seen the movie (I'm assuming the Keira Knightly version?) P&P is a wonderful read but the movies do the book justice! :) I followed back at your blog - which is adorable! And Hermione is a fabulous choice as well. :)

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  57. Congrats on your feature! Elizabeth is a great choice!

    New follower via GFC.

    Christina @ Ensconced in YA
    My FF

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    1. Thanks! I liked your opinions on being characters in dystopian novels. :) Although being Rose would kinda rock! Thanks for the follow...I followed you back. :)

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  58. Great choice! Elizabeth Bennett is one of the greats! I loved P&P when I accidentally read it in high school (I thought it was required reading when it wasn't...LOL). New follower via GFC! Here is my F&F! Congrats on being featured!

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    1. LOL! I'm a total nerd and chose to read it in 7th grade. :) Thanks for hopping by...I hopped over to your blog too. It's really cool. And Gaia sounds I also followed you back - GFC. Happy reading!

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    2. Oops - cat hit the touch pad...Gaia sounds very intriguing! :)

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  59. Oooh, I love that choice...why didn't I think of her? I love that book and movie. Elizabeth Bennett is truly a great character.

    New GFC! Consuming Worlds

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    1. Thanks for hopping by and for the follow. I'm GFC follower of yours. Rayna sounds like a fabulous heroine...I'm gonna check out the Protectors series. :)

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  60. Congrats on the feature and excellent choice! Old Follower :)
    Traci @ Mad Hatter Reads
    My FF

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    1. Hi! Thanks so much! I love all your choices as well...some of my favorite series! I would have a hard time choosing between Cat, Charley, and Kate...they're all wonderful! :)

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  61. Great choice!!
    If I could be a character I'd be Rose from vampire Academy.. she's just too awesome =P

    New Follower via GFC

    Cyny @ We All Make Mistakes In Books

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Now you know what I think...what are your thoughts??