I had planned to have another Austen in August book review for you. However, the book I was reading was an ebook and my device died. Since it is an older device it takes FOREVER to charge, so I wasn't able to get as far into the book as I had planned this weekend.Those of … Continue reading Program of Interest
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#AustenInAugustRBR – Book Beginnings: Captain Frederick Wentworth’s Persuasion by Regina Jeffers
This is a meme hosted by Rose City Reader. They ask that you post the first line(s) to the book you are currently reading and share some feelings on the book. I'm tweaking this a bit and I'm going to share first lines of books/stories, written by, about, or in the theme of Jane Austen.This week I'm taking … Continue reading #AustenInAugustRBR – Book Beginnings: Captain Frederick Wentworth’s Persuasion by Regina Jeffers
Wordless Wednesday #91
Source: Mint Museum via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest
#AustenInAugustRBR – Book Review: Pride, Prejudice and Popcorn by Carrie Sessarego
Pride, Prejudice and Popcorn: TV and Film Adaptations of Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, and Jane Eyre by Carrie SessaregoMy rating: 3 of 5 starsGoing into this book, I wondered why these three novels and questioned whether this author was one of those people who assumed these authors were contemporaries. Well, I had to make … Continue reading #AustenInAugustRBR – Book Review: Pride, Prejudice and Popcorn by Carrie Sessarego
Friday Video – Kuser Farm Mansion
For those who won't be able to join us as the Kuser Farm Mansion tomorrow of our Box Hill Picnic.Here is some more information about the house, grounds and the Kuser family:About Kuser Mansion2015 Kuser Mansion Tours, Movies and PresentationsKuser Mansion Photo Gallery
Wordless Wednesday #90
Source: Box Tree On Box Hill, Surrey Hills, North Downs, Dorking, Surrey, England, Uk John Miller Photographer via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest
#AustenInAugustRBR – Book Review: Fall for You by Cecilia Gray
Fall For You by Cecilia GrayMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThis is book 1 in the Jane Austen Academy series. This book is like an abridged version Pride and Prejudice set at an (former) all girls school. Added to the series is a mix of all six novels.We've met the first four ladies - Lizzie, … Continue reading #AustenInAugustRBR – Book Review: Fall for You by Cecilia Gray
Fun Friday – August Poll: Box Hill discussion of Emma
It's August, which means our annual Box Hill picnic. This year we are meeting at the Kuser Farm and Mansion in Hamilton, NJ. As in past years we will be discussing Emma and enjoying some strawberry treats provided by the officers of CNJ JASNA. I thought it would be appropriate to make this month's poll … Continue reading Fun Friday – August Poll: Box Hill discussion of Emma
Regency Woman Wednesday – Cassandra Austen
We all know that Cassandra was not only Jane's sister but her best friend. It is because of the letters Jane wrote to her sister that we know so much about our beloved author.Cassandra was born in 1773 at Steventon. While Jane appears to have been the writer between the two sisters Cassandra was the … Continue reading Regency Woman Wednesday – Cassandra Austen
Fun Friday: Poll Results – Clueless Yes or No?
This month we asked you about your opinions on the movie clueless, which turned 20 on July 19th.The first question we asked was Do you like the movie Clueless? 100% of respondents said yes! The second question we asked was Do you think Clueless is an acceptable adaptation of Emma? 40% of respondents said No and 60% … Continue reading Fun Friday: Poll Results – Clueless Yes or No?
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