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more about #emilybronte more comments → MizJenkins: Based on the description and the examples given I have to wonder whether this characterization applies equally to Emilys who aren't white (and therefo... more » emhall: Emilys of the world: unite! I'm an Emily Marie - I think there are many of us, and I have always, always loved my name. I go by Em now (another Emil... more » Snowbunny: By the way, I wore pigtails to school yesterday. I've never had a problem looking young in them, but sometimes they come off as porn-ey. But when th... more » Snowbunny: When I think of Emily I think of Emily Deschanel and her amazing bone structure. I don't know any other Emily's (though, of course, I don't actually ... more » bananaballs: I heart Emilies. So so much. I have 3 best friends named Emily. When I hear the name, I think sweet, intelligent, loyal, dynamic. It's probably my... more » JLady: This so describes the Emilies I grew up with. Sweet and cute when they needed to be, but the first to suggest using their mothers' makeup as war paint... more » champagne: Loved this latest entry! Ooooh I hope you do Rebecca in the R's! more » PinkSoxHat: Oh Anna, I forgot you interviewed me for this. You nailed me. Right down to the pig tails and freckles. I love being an Emily! more » MimiHackle: I'm also an Emily Elizabeth. Sadly, I have no big red dog. But I do have a sinister side. more » Understater: In my 25 years of life I've never met an Emily. I remember it being one of the 10 most popular baby-girl names at one point, and was greatly perplexed... more » nourbatta: I'm an Emily. When I was little, Emily was an old lady name. Now that I'm 31, Emily is every other little girl running around. Not too many my age,... more » Everything MidnightBikeRide does is a balloon.: I KNOW my name will be in this feature (because it's the only common female name starting with that letter) and I'm dreading it a little. I don't rea... more » rah29: I wouldn't say that all the Emilys I know are secretly nasty--and I know quite a few--but they're all unexpected in some way. I know one fabulous and ... more » girlnamedblue: I have a much younger cousin named Emily who is as sweet as can be. The only other Emily I know is in her forties, and was a manager at my old job. He... more » Ailatan: I know only one Emily (actually Emilia) she's very sweet, but I get the impression she never shows her true colours. She's a bit guarded and I don't l... more » -
#thenamegame
E Is For Emily, Who Seems Sweet (At First)
Ahh, Emily: the girl with the adorable pigtails who just might poison your soda.
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#bibliotourism
But Do They Explain What "Wuthering" Means?
Tourists on England's "Brontë Trail" can visit sites that inspired Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre — and even see the couch where Emily Brontë died. Wonder if a lot of Twihards will sign up. [Smithsonian] -
#metafiction
Books Selling Books: Today's Bestsellers Hawk Yesterday's Classics
Twilight fans are apparently driving up sales of Wuthering Heights — Edward and Bella's favorite book. This led us to wonder what other classic books could be endorsed by contemporary bestsellers. More »
