Cup of Thoughts

Anne of Green Gables, L.M. Montgomery “Because when you are imagining, you might as well imagine something worth while.” Summary:  Anne of Green Gables, not of Green Gables at first, however, circumstances provided a way for the orphan girl to land in the hands of the Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. The Cuthbert siblings decide to adopt an able worker for their Gables and farmland, but in the mixup of the adoption they end up with a tiny, impassioned, red-headed Anne Shirley. With a mind beyond her few years, Anne turns the town of Avonlea into a blunder of amazement. The citizens of the little town, in Prince Edward Island, have and will always be impressed by the little Anne of Green Gables. The adventures and imaginings that involve Anne and the friends (and arch enemies) are full of bewildering excitement. There is never a dull moment or place where Anne is prone to be near. Genre: Classic, Fiction, Young Adult, Children Literature Appropriate Age: All ag...

Frederica, Georgette Heyer "-He wished to spend his life with her, because she was the perfect woman he had never expected to encounter." Summary:  The beginning of the story picked up rapidly. Your first initial greeting with the honest, and sharp Marque, Lord Alverstroke, was one to capture your utmost attention immediately. His character was witty and frequently rude. He finds joy in breaking hearts. He becomes amused when his sisters are riled up. His only love is himself. To put it out there, Alverstroke has no meaning in life- until he receives an unexpected call from his unknown cousin. Miss Frederica is the only stability the Merrivilles have, ever since their father died. Second eldest, she's determined to raise her siblings in the city life normalities. Her sister, Charis, is of the age to be introduced to society. Harry, the oldest of the Merrivilles has been handicapped since his teenage years. Choosing to enjoy himself as much as possible, his sust...

"I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look, or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun." //My most talented friend helped create this  image . The prominent Mr. Darcy proclaimed these words to Miss Bennet, admitting his love for her. Taken from Jane Austen's book, Pride & Prejudice .

"But I suppose there might be good in things, even if we don't see it." //Credits for image go to my brilliant, innovative friend. 

Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë “If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger.” Summary: Y ou start the story in the shoes of Mr. Lockwood, the new vivacious and friendly resident in a quaint manor named Thrushcross Grange. He, shortly after the opening, gains the acquaintance of his dark and brooding landlord, Mr. Heathcliff. A winter storm causes our protagonist to stay overnight in his gentlemanly proprietor's humble abode, which is known as Wuthering Heights. Mr. Lockwood begins to question his motives of befriending the unusual neighbors. Mr. Heathcliff's family, along with the odd, weird noises throughout the house provoke Mr. Lockwood to have a horrible stay. Eventually, through the eyes of Lockwood we see that the house is not really haunted, but rather peculiar. You'll unravel why exactly Mr. Heathcliff is the hollow man he portray...

Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen "You must know... surely, you must know it was all for you" Summary:  Elizabeth Bennet is the second eldest in the line of 5 sisters. Her audacious mother insists that true happiness isn't complete until all of her daughters are married well enough to make a place in the world, especially her favorite daughter, Jane. Mr. Bennet is none too concerned for his daughters finding able suitors, for he has confidence that they are able to make their own way in life. With Elizabeth's wit and brains, along with Jane's beauty, Lydia and Kitty's entertaining sense of demeanor, and Mary's calm perplex spirit, Mrs. Bennet is sure to snatch a son-in-law worthy of her highest intentions. Which is someone amiable, young, and wealthy. One day Longbourn, Bennet's estate, gets a very welcomed neighbor. This particular neighbor is young, wealthy, said to be, get ready... single. All of Mrs. Bennet's dreams start to make...

“I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics. Even if they dress in rags, even if they aren’t pretty, or smart, or young. They’re still princesses.” Summary:  Little Sara Crewe gets brought to England to stay in a Select Seminary for Young Ladies, accompanied by her warm, benevolent father, Captain Crewe. Greeted by a seemingly kind-hearted, Miss Minchin, who is in charge of the girls at the boarding school, she makes it feel as if a dream has begun in young Sara's eyes, who has lived in India for her entire life. After the Captain goes back home, Miss Muchin and her sister, Miss Amelia, treat Sara as if she were a true princess (mainly because of her heavily income from her wealthy father) . She makes several friends and a few enemies, unintentionally, because of her astounding nature. Sara always puts other's needs before her own. She is by far the cleverest border at the Select Seminary, and already attains more knowledge than the teachers. W...

Agnes Grey, Anne Bront ë “Reading is my favourite occupation, when I have leisure for it and books to read.” Summary:  This novel is about Agnes Grey dealing with life in the 19th century. Her mother married a poor parson out of love and lost her ladyship in the role of society. Mr. and Mrs. Grey birthed two daughters; Mary and Agnes. Growing up they were very poor since Mr. Grey lost his inheritance due to his ill-health. Agnes, determined to support part of the income for the family, becomes a governess. Her first position with a relative recommendation does not end well. However, her second family, the Murrays, went a bit more steady. While teaching at Horton Lodge Agnes gets acquainted with a neighbor of the Murrays; Nancy Brown. After obtaining free time from the two, assertive Murray daughters; Rosalie and Matilda. During one of her visits to read for Ms.Brown, she meets the new parson, Mr. Weston. Thoughts:  Amazing. Agnes Grey is now one of my favorites....

Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” Summary:  A suspenseful, perplexing story, yet exceedingly stunning, and inspiring. The little orphan, Jane Eyre , went through some difficulties that no person should have to endure. Her earlier life was full of torment and hate, however, she did not allow her past to influence her future. She involuntarily became a beacon of light to all the characters around her. Her selflessness encouraged the weak and feeble-minded. Her independence and strong will determined the strong faith she had in her Lord and God. After being aroused by her only (known) living relative, Aunt Reed, who tortured younger Jane, and hated her with all her being, Jane decides to run away. She stays in a charity school for young orphaned girls for 8 years. Once she reaches the age of maturity and freedom for a young woman of 18, she decides to enter into the world headstrong and...