Box Hill Picnic-August 15 Hold The Date!

"The wretchedness of a scheme to Box Hill was in Emma’s thoughts all the evening. How it might be considered by the rest of the party, she could not tell. They, in their different homes, and their different ways, might be looking back on it with pleasure; but in her view it was a morning … Continue reading Box Hill Picnic-August 15 Hold The Date! →

Revolutionary War/Colonial Day in HoHoKus

Family Program: Revolutionary War/Colonial DaySaturday, June 20, 1-4 p.m.Admission to this one-day event, which also includes access to the inside of the Hermitage Museum , is $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under age 6. Parking is free.http://www.thehermitage.org/CalendarPage.htmlTHE HERMITAGE: The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark, is located on five … Continue reading Revolutionary War/Colonial Day in HoHoKus →

Colin Firth DVD coming out soon

Colin Firth is starring in a new movie with Kirsten Scott-Thomas called Easy Virtue. For more information: http://easyvirtuethemovie.co.uk/Thanks Janeite Barbara for the tip. 🙂

Persuasions #30

Persuasions Number 30 was mailed in April and should be in everyone's hands by now. A small number of copies seem to have lost their plastic wrapper and went astray. If you have not yet received Persuasions 30, please contact Bobbie Gay (at hettyb@comcast.net) for a replacement copy.

June Wallpaper

Looking back at Ackermann's Repository. The original Ackermann's Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, Manufactures, &c. was published monthly from 1809-1829 and featured a pair of fashion plates in addition to other illustrations and articles covering a variety of topics. These delicate aquatint illustrations and lovely fashions continue to delight and inspire us two hundred years … Continue reading June Wallpaper →

Jane Austen Fan Trips

Dream of traveling to England to see all the JA sites? This website boasts fantrips to such locations. The website states: for $2999, Jane Austen fans can enjoy a nine-day trip, from Sept. 19-27, to sites across Endland that are linked to the beloved writer.http://fantrips.travel/janeaustenfantrips/

William Britain Figurines of Jane Austen

With a history as illustrious as Ms Austen’s W. Britain prides itself on producing a highly detailed miniature figure series for Jane Austen enthusiasts, and the latest range our company features is the characters Jane Austen dreamt up all those years ago.The Jane Austen collection is a series of highly detailed 1:32nd scale all metal … Continue reading William Britain Figurines of Jane Austen →

The Other Mr. Darcy

A Jane Austen inspired comic romance:When Caroline Bingley, for the first time in her life, collapses to the floor and sobs at Mr Darcy's wedding, she does not think anyone is watching. Imagine her humiliation when she discovers that a stranger has witnessed her emotional display! Miss Bingley, understandably, resents this gentleman, even if he … Continue reading The Other Mr. Darcy →

Edwardian Promenade features Jane Austen

Edwardian Promenade features many articles on Jane Austen, a favorite author during Edwardian pastimes. Here is the link for their most recent article on the Jane Austen comic book: http://edwardianpromenade.com/?p=1084

Author Peggy Ehrhart joins our Box Hill Picnic

Hold the date:15 August, 2009"The Mystery in Emma" at our Box Hill Picnic, Holmdel, NJPeggy will be speaking to our group about Jane Austen as a mystery writer and taking part in our picnic in Holmdel.