What book should I read next?

[olde_fashioned]

I am almost finished with Hard Times, and I'm not sure what I should start next. What do you all think I should read?

I've never read Lady Susan, since I'd be sad to have no JA left to read, and I would like to read Cranford before the movie comes out and spoils the plot for me. I own a used copy of Villette, but then I've always wanted to read 1776! I really liked the movie of Lorna Doone, so I thought I'd read that, too! So you see my dilemma. ;-P

ETA: Thanks for your votes! I've finished Hard Times and I'll post a review soon, and I've already started reading Lorna Doone. :-D

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Comments

[prima-donna87.livejournal.com]

So how did you like 'Hard Times'? I read it awhile back and thought it was pretty good.
Have you read 'Bleak House' or 'Little Dorrit'? Those are my favorite Dicken books.

'Villette' is really good.Have you read 'Agnes Grey' by Anne Bronte? That is really short but excellent,you should read it.:)

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

It's not so bad, really. This is the first Dickens I've ever read though, so I'm still adjusting to his style.

No and no on BH and LD -- but I do own a copy of BH. I'll read that eventually, I just wanted a break from, "Fact, fact, fact!" lol.

No again! But if it's short it wouldn't take me very long. Is it possible to read it in one sitting? Thanks for the recommendations!