Title: A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder(A countess of Harleigh Mystery #1)Author: Dianne FreemanPublication Date: June 26, 2018Synopsis: In this exciting historical mystery debut set in Victorian England, a wealthy young widow encounters the pleasures—and scandalous pitfalls—of a London social season . . . Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, enjoys more freedom as a widow than … Continue reading Book Recommendation Monday
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Wordy Wednesday #9
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Calendar of Events
I hope everyone is having a great summer.I have finally updated our Google Sites page. Didn't know we had one, it's okay it wasn't anything great to look at to begin with, but now it's the home of our Calendar of Events. You can see the link at the top of the page.Each meeting will have … Continue reading Calendar of Events
Podcasting with Jane
Member Jen F. writes:NPR's Rough Translation podcast has an episode...called "Austenistan" about two sisters who are members of the Jane Austen Society of Pakistan. It's very interesting.Two sisters attempt to use a 19th century novelist to outwit modern Pakistani restrictions on women. And a war reporter discovers the power of drawing room comedy to understand … Continue reading Podcasting with Jane
Friday Link Up!
When last comes first: the gender bias of name - Cornell Chronicle 5 Classic Novels That Are Short Enough To Finish In One Sitting - BustleJane Austen's Unfinished Novel 'Sanditon' set as ITV, PBS Materpiece Series - Variety18 Jane Austen Quotes That Are Mantras For The Millennial Girl - idivaWe Ranked 20 Jane Austen Adaptations From … Continue reading Friday Link Up!
Wordy Wednesday #8
Source: source unknown via CNJ JASNA on PinterestQuote is from the Jane's letter to Cassandra on November 20, 1800
#BigLibraryRead Cowboy Pride by Lacy Williams
Title: Cowboy Pride (Wild Wyoming Hearts #3)Author: Lacy WilliamsSynopsis: "Everyone knows a rancher in possession of a large spread needs a wife." First impressions count. Liza Bennett has two missions in life: keep the family’s shop afloat, and ensure her shy sister finds love. Sparks fly when she meets rancher Rob Darcy at a town dance, but when … Continue reading #BigLibraryRead Cowboy Pride by Lacy Williams
Wordy Wednesday # 7
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Flashback Friday! – Friday Audio – Kathyrn Sutherland’s Jane Austen Talks
This post was originally shared on June 22, 2012Our friends at JASNA - New York Metro Region shared this last week:Two podcasts (audio) from Oxford's Bodleian Library series featuring Kathryn Sutherland speaking on Jane Austen and what we can learn from her manuscripts about her life, writing style and techniques: Jane Austen Podcasts.I've included the first … Continue reading Flashback Friday! – Friday Audio – Kathyrn Sutherland’s Jane Austen Talks
Wordless Wednesday #172
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