Mystery Writer in NYC

"I think if Jane Austen were writing today she might very well be our greatest mystery novelist." P.D. JamesHow intriguing to explore this idea! JASNA-NY invited the New York Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America to share their ideas about Jane Austen's skill in employing ambiguity and misleading her readers. Jane Cleland and Peggy … Continue reading Mystery Writer in NYC →

Ahh, we knew her when…

Congratulations to our Kate Winslet for her Oscar for The Reader. Of course, we Janeites can call her our Kate since we knew she was something else as the middle sister Marianne Dashwood in Sense & Sensibility.Kudos also to Michael O'Connor for his costuming in the movie The Dutchess which is a cinematically beautiful retelling … Continue reading Ahh, we knew her when… →

An Afternoon with Jane Austen

March 14, 2009, Wilmington, Delaware: An Afternoon With Jane Austen at the Delaware Art Museum, featuring performances of songs that Jane Austen wrote about in her notebooks by soprano Julianne Baird. Tickets are $20, $12 for members.

Beautiful Regency inspired computer screen wallpapers

The original Ackermann's Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, Manufactures, &c. was published monthly from 1809-1829 by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) in London. Each month's Repository featured a pair of fashion plates in addition to other illustrations and articles covering a variety of topics. Some issues included embroidery patterns and fabric samples, which have provided inspiration in … Continue reading Beautiful Regency inspired computer screen wallpapers →

P&P set in Israel to be shown on Israeli cable

Article in New Jersey Jewish News has story about P&P having a miniseries on Israeli cable. Galilee replaces rural England, Elizabeth/Alonah is 8 years older with a teenage daughter from a previous marriage than Mr. Darcy/Nimrod. Author -Linur said "Some puritans might think my series is an abominationbut I hope not."For more information: http://www.njjewishnews.com/njjn.com/021209/ltJaneAustenClassic.html

We just read Sanditon, here’s another ending…

As an admirer of Miss Austen you must know that, at the height of her powers, she wrote more than twenty thousand words of a delightful story before ill-health interrupted. Now, another English lady has incorporated every word she penned into a complete novel which she hopes you will enjoy. The Brothers by Jane Austen … Continue reading We just read Sanditon, here’s another ending… →

1001 Best Romances of All Times

Romantic Times readers have compiled a list of their "1001 Best Romances of all Times," For the link Click Here.

Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society Book Discussion

Save the date! March 21st around 1pm, we will meet at Janeite Barbara's house in Spring Lake, NJ to discuss this delightful book. Barbara also recommends reading Helene Hanff's 84 Charring Cross Road too-a quick enchanting read. More details will follow under separate cover.

NJ Flower & Garden Show

Feb 12-15 at the NJ Convention Center in Edison. Check out http://www.macevents.com/ or call (800)332-3976 for more information.

Importance of Being Earnest

Lynn Redgrave plays Lady Bracknell in the Importance of Being Earnest-a play not to be missed at the the PaperMill Playhouse in Millburn.For more details: “The Importance of Being Earnest” is at Paper Mill Playhouse, Brookside Drive, Millburn, through Feb. 15. Information: (973) 376-4343 or papermill.org.