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It’s Monday! What are you reading? – Pride and Prejudice

I'm gearing up for our discussion of Pride and Prejudice next weekend by rereading the novel.  I'm not just rereading it, I'm reading it as an English Major.  I picked up a low-cost copy, a pencil and set to reading and underlining passages and making notes in the margins. I haven't read any of Jane's work … Continue reading It’s Monday! What are you reading? – Pride and Prejudice →

Podcasting with Jane – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

While doing some searching for this month's podcast I came across a wonderful list put together by Jane Austen's World.  You can find it here - Podcasts on Jane Austen's World.One of the podcasts is about Pride and Prejucie and Zombies. You can find it here - Rambler’s Cafe: Pride and Prejudice and ZombiesWe are … Continue reading Podcasting with Jane – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies →

Regency Man Monday – Pierce Egan

Pierce Egan (1772–1849)Pierce Egan was a British journalist, sportswriter, and writer on popular culture.Egan's parents were Irish migrants, but he may have been born in the London area. He went into the printing trade, and was a compositor for George Smeeton in 1812. He established himself as the country's leading reporter of sporting events, which at … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – Pierce Egan →

It’s Monday! What are you reading? – My Own Mr. Darcy by Karey White

My Own Mr. Darcy by Karey WhiteMy rating: 3 of 5 starsLizzie is Darcy-obsessed and has been ever since her mother took her to see the 2005 Pride and Prejudice. She's not just obsessed with Mr. Darcy but with Matthew Macfadyen's portrayal of the character. It's one of the reasons why she hasn't had a long … Continue reading It’s Monday! What are you reading? – My Own Mr. Darcy by Karey White →