Wow, Atlas Shrugged. I've never attempted that one. That's a great idea having the audio book as well. What sort of device are you listening on? And do you find it's a pain skipping forward to find the place where you left off reading the paper version?
Totally know what you mean about the challenges of putting books down. True story: I accidentally missed a work shift for my first job because I started reading the Twilight series at the wrong moment. You'd think I would have learned my lesson, but even these days I have to prevent myself from reading a really engrossing book if I have a pressing work assignment or other duties. Also have to keep away from them at bedtime or I never get to sleep. I keep a more challenging book by my bed for that very reason because then I know I'll probably be ready to put it down and go to sleep after a chapter or so.
So glad you rediscovered Pride & Prejudice. I was only something like 13 when I read it the first time with my Mum (home-schooling rocks!) and loved it even back then. <3
RE: Book review: Villette by Charlotte Brontë