https://www.goodreads.com/book/avg_rating_widget/17738217 Candlelight Christmas is the 10th book in Susan Wiggs' Lakeshore Chronicles. This is one of my favorite series so I was excited to see a Jane Austen P&P reference in the book."Yet another thing we have in common - quirky parents. Mine are English professors. My sisters and I are named after literary figures. … Continue reading Jane Sighting – Candlelight Christmas by Susan Wiggs
Author: JASNA-NJ
A regional chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America. We meet regularly to discuss Austen's works, life, and times. Come join us!
Happy Thanksgivukkah!
I'd like to wish all those celebrating a very Happy Thanksgiving! and/or Happy Hanukkah!Regular blog posts will resume on Monday!
November Newsletter from the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of JASNA
A message from Eastern Pennsylvania's Regional Chair As detailed on page one, we will celebate Jane's birthday on December 8 and the party is open to all who love her. I also draw your attention to our Jane Austen Day in April in Philadelphia. We will be exploring the unfinished works of Jane Austen and … Continue reading November Newsletter from the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of JASNA
Friday Video: Oh Mr. Darcy! Jane Austen Super Fans – ABC News
In case you were like me and missed this when it aired last week or you saw it and want to watch again, here's Nightline's report on Jane Austen Superfans.Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames.More World News from ABCIf you want to read more about Jane Austen Superfans, you should pick up
Jane Austen Ornaments
Alethea, from the Southeastern Virginia region of JASNA, makes some adorable ornaments. Here are a few examples of her work.PERSUASION - Blue, for Captain Wentworth's Naval serviceSENSE & SENSIBILITY - Red, for Colonel Brandon's Army serviceEMMA - Hunter Green, for Mr. Knightley's fashionable but humble dressMessage from Alethea: I handcraft a set of six Jane … Continue reading Jane Austen Ornaments
Book Recommendation: How to Speak Like Jane Austen and Live Like Elizabeth Bennet
How to Speak Like Jane Austen and Live Like Elizabeth Bennet, A Pride and Prejudice Primer: Your Guide to Livelier Language and a Lovelier Lifestyle By: Kaelyn Caldwell How to Speak Like Jane Austen and Live Like Elizabeth Bennet – a delightfully inventive interpretation of all things Pride and Prejudice – translates the lively language … Continue reading Book Recommendation: How to Speak Like Jane Austen and Live Like Elizabeth Bennet
Friday Video! S!#ff Jane Austen Says
From the YouTube Description: The first offering from Distilled Spirits! Imagine the great Jane Austen and her family in dramatized slices from domestic life.Enjoy!
A Regency Winter
I don't know if you've noticed...but it got cold here in New Jersey!I was looking around for a Wordless Wednesday picture that would show something of winter wear for the Regency period. During my search I found a wonderful document written by Linore Burkard. Linore writes "inspirational romance for the Jane Austen soul." (I'm going … Continue reading A Regency Winter
Thank You Veterans
Friday Video!
I'm really phoning it in today...please forgive me. If you get the JASNA - New York Metro Region email I'm sorry, but I just had to share their email from November 6!By popular demand: where to see WishboneDuring last month's JASNA Goes to the Movies we presented a series of Pride and Prejudice proposal scenes from television and film. … Continue reading Friday Video!
