I found this article awhile ago but kept forgetting about it until earlier this week when I stumbled upon the bookmark.Today I’m feeling a bit pugnacious It starts:In creative writing and journalism classes a wannabe Steinbeck, Updike or Grantland Rice, was taught to grab his readers early, skip clichés, keep sentences short and avoid sending a … Continue reading Fun Friday – Looooog Sentences
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Wordy Wednesday #22
Source: wintersoldierfell on Tumblrvia CNJ JASNA on Pinterest [text] hot take pride and prejudice isn’t a story about two people who hate each other getting married despite their hate. pride and prejudice is a story about a rich, privileged guy getting called on his privilege and toxic masculinity by the woman he admires and then actually listening … Continue reading Wordy Wednesday #22
Book Quote Monday
Trying something new here on the blog, using a random word generator I will get a word and find it in one of Jane's novels. I will share that quote here. orange "And who is Admiral Croft?" was Sir Walter's cold suspicious inquiry. Mr. Shepherd answered for his being of a gentleman's family, and mentioned a place; … Continue reading Book Quote Monday
Wordless Wednesday #196
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Monday Book Recommendation – Jane and Prudence
Title: Jane and PrudenceAuthor: Barbara PymPublication Date: September 1, 1999Synopsis: If Jane Cleveland and Prudence Bates seem an unlikely pair to be walking together at an Oxford reunion, neither of them are aware of it. They couldn't be more different: Jane is a rather incompetent vicar's wife, who always looks as if she is about to feed … Continue reading Monday Book Recommendation – Jane and Prudence
Meet the Janeites – Sandi
Name: SandiHow did you become a Janeite? After reading P&P in high schoolFavorite Jane Austen Novel? Pride and PrejducieFavorite Character? Mr. Collins---what a delightful oaf!Favorite Movie Adaptation? BBC Pride and Prejudice miniseriesAny Sequels or Adaptations you enjoy? CluelessAnything else you want to share? noWant to be featured on Meet the Janeites? Please fill out the linked form which is … Continue reading Meet the Janeites – Sandi
Wordy Wednesday #21
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Wordless Wednesday #195
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August Program Information
I hope everyone has been having a great summer. I wanted to remind everyone about our August program.Please join us as naval historian, Andrew Lyter, shares stories of the Royal Navy's lower-deck during the Regency Era. Mr. Lyter is a respected naval historian who works as the Director of the Lewes History Museum, in addition … Continue reading August Program Information
Fun Friday: Podcasting with Jane
The June 18, 2019 episode of the The Great Books Podcast discussed Sense and Sensibility.The Great Books is a podcast put out by National Review. It is hosted by national correspondent and professor at Hillsdale College, John J. Miller. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.You can find the podcast episode here - Episode … Continue reading Fun Friday: Podcasting with Jane
