Thanks for the recommendations. I have a feeling I once saw a movie of Bleak House, but I'm not sure. Uplifting sounds good. :)

I have heard that Bronte is rather difficult to read in general, so I may not start there, but I'll keep Jane Eyre in mind for when I get to it. See me, getting all psyched up to get happily edumacated! \o/

Thanks, hon!