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It’s Monday! What are you reading? – Cooking with Jane Austen

Title: Cooking with Jane AustenAuthor: Kirstin OlsenPublication Date: August 1, 2005Synopsis: One of the greatest writers of all time, Jane Austen drew upon her domestic culture to color her works. Included in this book are more than 200 recipes for the many, many meals she alludes to throughout her writings. Recipes appear in modernized form, along with … Continue reading It’s Monday! What are you reading? – Cooking with Jane Austen →

Flashback Friday – Tips for cheering yourself up, from 1820

This post was originally published on April 20, 2008In 1820, English writer Sydney Smith wrote a letter to an unhappy friend, Lady Morpeth, in which he offered her tips for cheering up. His suggestions are as sound now as they were almost 200 years ago.1st. Live as well as you dare.2nd. Go into the shower-bath … Continue reading Flashback Friday – Tips for cheering yourself up, from 1820 →

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – Jane spotting book edition

Title: Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary TwistAuthor: Tim FederleSynopsis:  Congrats. You fought through 'War and Peace', burned through 'Fahrenheit 451', and sailed through 'Moby-Dick'. All right, you nearly drowned in 'Moby-Dick', but you made it to shore — and you deserve a drink!A fun gift for barflies and a terrific treat for book clubs, 'Tequila Mockingbird' … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – Jane spotting book edition →

Goodreads Monday – The Private Diary of Mr. Darcy

Title: The Private Diary of Mr. DarcyAuthor: Maya SlaterPublication Date: June 15, 2009Date Added to List: July 25, 2014Synopsis: Have you ever wondered what Mr. Darcy was really thinking? Find out his secrets in this captivating novel of love, pride, passion, and, of course, prejudice. Mr. Darcy’s intimate diary reveals his entanglements with women, his dangerous friendship … Continue reading Goodreads Monday – The Private Diary of Mr. Darcy →