Back in 2009, The History Chicks did a podcast on the life and works of Jane Austen. You can find the episode here - The History Chicks - Episode 38.They also have a blog post to go along with the episode which you can find here - The History Chicks - Episode 38: Blog Post.They … Continue reading Podcasting with Jane – The History Chicks
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Wordless Wednesday – Happy Birthday Jane!
How are you celebrating today?I set up a small book display at my library:
It’s Monday! What are you Reading? – Prejudice & Pride by Lynn Messina
Hi readers!I know it's Tuesday and I had intended to have this book read and a review written since it come out today (12/15) but life had it's way and I have just started the book, so I really don't have a review but, I'm going to provide you with some other reviews with my … Continue reading It’s Monday! What are you Reading? – Prejudice & Pride by Lynn Messina
Regency Man Monday – John Disney
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopaediaJohn Disney (29 May 1779 – 6 May 1857) was an English barrister and archaeologist. Born at Flintham Hall, Flintham, Nottinghamshire, he was the eldest son of John Disney, a former Anglican clergyman who became one of the founders of the Episcopal Unitarian Church, and from a long line of English … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – John Disney
Fun Friday – December Poll
I was scouting around for ideas for a December Poll when I came across this article at Austen Only. Go read it and then vote in this month's poll.
Regency Woman Wednesday – Sarah Villiers, Countess of Jersey
Sarah Sophia Child Villiers, Countess of Jersey (4 March 1785 – 26 January 1867), was an English noblewoman, a leading figure in Regency society, and one of the patronesses of Almack's Assembly Rooms.Through her marriage a member of the Villiers family. Lady Jersey married George Child Villiers, 5th Earl of Jersey. Her husband's mother, Frances … Continue reading Regency Woman Wednesday – Sarah Villiers, Countess of Jersey
November Poll Results
In honor of Thanksgiving and the kick-off to the holiday season this month we asked:Awkward family dinners seem to go hand in hand with the holidays. Which family dinner would you want to be a part of?Here's what you said:50% of respondents would want to be at the dinner with Lady Middleton and Mrs. John … Continue reading November Poll Results
Wordless Wednesday #100
Source: Rijks Museum via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest
Regency Man Monday – Sick Day
Sorry Janeites, but I've been down and out with a sinus infection and have neither a plan nor the energy to throw together a half way decent post. Instead let's just think back to the 2005 P&P and how enjoyable it would be to have the man you love bumble about while you were sick:
Wordless Wednesday #99
Source: Portrait of Elisa Bonaparte via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest
Jane Austen Society of North America - New Jersey Region 