Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of reading it.-P.J. O'Rourke

Many claim that Barbara Pym is the 21st century Jane of her time because of the close scrutiny of her characters. It has been said that J.K. Rowling drew inspiration from Jane in her descriptions of community life in her Harry Potter series. Patrick O'Brien and Naomi Novik take us into the sea-worthy world of … Continue reading So you’ve read Jane, now what? →

Cameos, gently crafted and carved into beautiful seashells, have been around since the early Greeks. Cameos gained a renaissance of popularity when Napoleon deemed them the crown jewel and required all the ladies of court to wear them as part of their accessories. Cameos can be found today in many antique shops—to honor Jane, look … Continue reading Cameos In Profile →

Quick-run out to your mailbox and look for the registration packet for the Chicago AGM. There are some really exciting sessions and events being planned for the October event. You won't want to miss it. Here's the website: http://jasna.org/agms/chicago/index.html

One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible to speak a few reasonable words. –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

From Masterpiece Theater’s “The Complete Jane Austen” Web page.Masterpiece Theater brings the complete works of Jane Austen to television at a moment when interest in the author—both her works and her quiet, early-19th century life—may never have been greater. Since the 1940s, full-length film productions of Jane Austen’s novels have been turned out at a … Continue reading Why Jane Austen? Why Now? →

This website http://www.freerice.com/ allows you to improve your vocabulary while donating rice to countries in need. The rice is distributed by the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). The World Food Program is the world’s largest food aid agency, working with over 1,000 other organizations in over 75 countries. In addition to providing food, the … Continue reading Build your vocabulary and donate rice →

There is a stage version of Pride & Prejudice at the Eatontown Playhouse until May 24. For more details, please call (732)888-0339 or visit the website at the following link http://www.overtherainbowproductions.net/

Sharyn Sowell's one-of-a-kind, hand-cut paper silhouettes with meticulous detail are reminiscent of the paper silhouettes that occupied many a night in Regency England, as we could imagine Emma tracing the outline of Frank Churchill’s profile by candlelight.http://www.victoriamag.com/finishing_touches/paper_artistry.php

Even though he's one-half of one of English literature's most famous couples, little is known about Fitzwilliam Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet's proud suitor in Pride and Prejudice. Now Darcy fans can take a deeper look at the enigmatic man, courtesy of Pamela Aidan's three-volume series chronicling the famous love story from Mr. Darcy's point of view. … Continue reading Book Suggestion: Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman Trilogy →