The Signals website is offering (back ordered at this point) a personalized Pride and Prejudice book. According to their blurb, "These innovative, unexpected books lets you substitute up to six names as characters in much-loved stories, creating an addictive read and a completely original present, bound in a beautiful classic-style cover. " This announcement is … Continue reading Personalized Pride and Prejudice
Month: January 2010
Dancing with Mr. Darcy
The latest issue of "Jane Austen's Regency World" (www.janeaustenmagazine.co.uk) has a review of Dancing with Mr. Darcy on p. 58. If you remember, JASNA's own Elsa Solender has a short story in this book. The reviewer, Joceline Bury, says of Elsa's story, "There is Elsa A. Solender's achingly moving account of Jane Austen's sleepless night … Continue reading Dancing with Mr. Darcy
Creamy White-Bean and Sage Soup
Creamy White-Bean and Sage SoupMakes 6 to 8 servings4 ounces bacon, finely diced2 cups finely chopped onion1 tablespoon prepared roasted garlic4 cups chicken broth 4 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained3 sprigs fresh parsley8 sprigs fresh thyme3 bay leaves1 cup heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading Creamy White-Bean and Sage Soup
Just for fun!
Just for fun from Masterpiece Theater:Masterpiece Jane Austen The Men of Austen PBShttp://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102894594975&s=31&e=001rNweG4dToZz7St5aE6AFJDybv86Kg-RvYQ79qnrtx-F-Y8GGErBgiUa9-Kf8YP8Mg7jL_2zJ35Z-9PHtP-_Pg4jvewA4eWa7nHIp327vCNbqa8tvJh4kon-kw3koHZuijih6B2ewpuvdlJZpvsZ3EiTfR9S4YZ5vX1fPzI6ZpZ0=
Persuasions On-line
JASNA National has asked us to let you know that Persuasions On-line is now available on the JASNA website. click on this link to see it. http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102894594975&s=31&e=001rNweG4dToZxfcRXBgQExvGlEe2eAhbURUlWoHaLMod1Ify2LZiCgHnq6Y3ivXNzmsLJRw-WVpHaHXqEkwmRbNEuPp2XCg9xh7-d6f_pF0je665QmFY0vtsOW79JFeaz5zq7KUr3mMGe_l5nvNf8KmebbL-xZGC1FAlso, JASNA is accepting PayPal donations and registrations. There is still time to give a gift membership to an Austen enthusiast.
* Coming Soon
A fresh and fiercely funny new three-part adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma starring Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller, premiering January 24 on MASTERPIECE CLASSIC. Here is the link for more information: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/emma/index.htmlThanks to Janeite Pat for passing along the link!
Press for Jane Austen
Antiques Northeast Journal front page article titled "The divine Miss Austen"Northeast Antiques published an article about our favorite author and the Morgan Library exhibition. JASNA-NY's Nili Olay was interviewed for and quoted in the article. If you do not subscribe to "Northeast Antiques" you can read the article at this link (which was provided by … Continue reading Press for Jane Austen
Save the date! RSVP quick!
Join Central New Jersey JASNA on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at The Morgan Library and Museum, 225 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 to experience “A Woman’s Wit: Jane Austen’s Life and Legacy. JASNA CNJ plans to have a guided tour by a Museum Educator tailored for our organization and refreshments at The Morgan Cafe. … Continue reading Save the date! RSVP quick!
JASNA-NY newsletter posted
JASNA-NY Metro has posted their newsletter online. The winter issue of our newsletter is now on their http://www.jasnany.org website. There are many fun articles - including the review of the September meeting (Georgian Jewelry), the New Haven trip and AGM2009 reports. The December meeting report will be in the Spring issue.
{On this date…First Balloon Flight}
Tickets for Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon flight in 1793 weren't cheap at $5, but the 39 year-old Frenchman figured the public would pay a pretty price for an eyewitness seat to history. Around 10 am on Jan 9, 1793, Blanchard climbed abroad his green and yellow balloon, which was tied off a courtyard of a Philadelphia … Continue reading {On this date…First Balloon Flight}
Jane Austen Society of North America - New Jersey Region 