Austen, it's (finally) your time



I have a confession to make.  I have never read a Jane Austen novel.  I've seen the movies, know the stories, but, with my head hung in shame, I must finally come clean and admit that I've never actually read any Austen.

I feel like a traitor to my sex and my profession!

I haven't been able to get into any of the books I've brought home in the last few days, so I've decided to rectify the situation.

With which Austen novel do I start?  Pride & Prejudice? Sense & Sensibility? Emma?  Northanger Abbey?  I'm leaning toward Emma.  What do you think?