Wordless Wednesday #89

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Friday Fun – Folding a Regency Letter

I bookmarked this post back in May and then promptly forgot about it. The blog Her Reputation for Accomplishment is full of things that Jane Austen would have learned during her life time and shows the modern person how to accomplish these skills.Over the years I've had pen pals. We've always started off strong, letters … Continue reading Friday Fun – Folding a Regency Letter →

Wordless Wednesday #88

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Austen in August Book List #AustenInAugustRBR

I know it's a bit scary but August is only a few weeks away. Where has 2015 gone in such a hurry? Adam at Roof Beam Reader is again hosting the annual, Austen in August reading event. If you are interested in participating you can sing up over at Roof Beam Reader.I went through all … Continue reading Austen in August Book List #AustenInAugustRBR →

Wordless Wednesday #87

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Regency Man Monday – John Wedgwood

If I just say 'Wedgwood' what comes to mind? It's probably something like this porcelain plate. A delicate and beautiful piece of pottery or dishware. Founded in 1759, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons specialized in fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories. At the time Queen Charlotte fell in love with the dishware and allowed Wegewood to … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – John Wedgwood →

Podcasting with Jane Austen – BBC’s World Book Club

This week we bring you a lively book discussion of Pride and Prejudice. This podcast was from January of 2013. World Book Club was celebrating the 200th anniversary of the publication of the novel.On the panel were P.D. James, author Moni Mohsin, and Susannah Fullerton, President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia. The program … Continue reading Podcasting with Jane Austen – BBC’s World Book Club →

Wordless Wednesday #86

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It’s Monday! What are you reading? – As If!

This is a meme hosted by Book Journey.As I mentioned in our Friday post (don't forget to vote in our July Poll) on July 19th Clueless will turn 20. Over the weekend I finished reading As If!: The Oral History of Clueless as told by Amy Heckerling and the Cast and Crew by Jen ChaneySummaryAcclaimed pop culture journalist … Continue reading It’s Monday! What are you reading? – As If! →

Friday Fun: July Poll – Clueless, Yes or No?

On July 19th, Clueless turns 20. Can you believe it's been 20 years? I can't. Clueless was my first introduction to Jane Austen, and at the time I didn't even know it was based on Emma. I learned about that in college, when we were assigned to read the novel in a history class. After … Continue reading Friday Fun: July Poll – Clueless, Yes or No? →