Books, eBooks….and more Books!

I am happy to say we recieved word from Elsa last week that her book is now avaialable in paper back! You can purchase it from Amazon by going here. And you can read our book recommendation here and see the cover art for the paperback version here. Good Intentions by CM SpencerSet in England … Continue reading Books, eBooks….and more Books! →

A Call to Arms!

Hello, Fellow Janeites!I'm mounting a grass roots campaign to ask GOOGLE to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice with a special home page (called a GOOGLE "Doodle") on the exact anniversary of the novel's publication date--January 28, 2013.Please support the effort by forwarding this email ASAP to:proposals@google.comShow them that Janeites around the globe … Continue reading A Call to Arms! →

2013 Meeting Dates and Topics

Here is our line up for 2013. I'm excited about what we have planned I hope you are too!March 16 - Regency Charades presented by Mark TurnerWe're hoping to meet at a library, and are currently working on setting up the meeting. If you would like to see a glimpse of what's in store you … Continue reading 2013 Meeting Dates and Topics →

Jane Austen Birthday Celebration and Book Pollyanna

As always we had a lovely tea and food spread. Our gracious host Deborah made these delicious scones. After a business meeting we got down to our discussion of Lesley Castle. With the busy holiday season in full swing not everyone got a chance to finish reading the work, but we were still able to … Continue reading Jane Austen Birthday Celebration and Book Pollyanna →

Jane Austen’s Roasted Pheasant

Photo from Bite From the PastOn Saturday (12/1) Bite From the Past shared a great holiday recipe Jane Austen's roasted Pheasant or Cornish Game HensThe gentlemen of Jane Austen’s day were fond of hunting and hunting parties were often rowdy, weeks-long affairs with hunters moving from one grand estate to another. Their wives followed, and … Continue reading Jane Austen’s Roasted Pheasant →

Book Recommendation – Murder Most Austen

http://www.goodreads.com/book/avg_rating_widget/13538867Description from Goodreads:A dedicated Anglophile and Janeite, Elizabeth Parker is hoping the trip to the annual Jane Austen Festival in Bath will distract her from her lack of a job and her uncertain future with her boyfriend, Peter.On the plane ride to England, she and Aunt Winnie meet Professor Richard Baines, a self-proclaimed expert on all things … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Murder Most Austen →

Book Cover Preview from Elsa Solender

Elsa Solender has shared with us her new book cover. This is the cover for the paper back version of Jane Austen in Love which she tells us should be on sale within the next week. We'll keep you posted on the availability of the book. Until then check out our recommendation of Jane Austen … Continue reading Book Cover Preview from Elsa Solender →

Christmas with Jane Austen @ The Readington Museums

On Sunday, December 2nd, I met up with Jere at the Reading Museums, Bouman-Stickney Farmstead for their holiday celebration themed this year as Christmas with Jane Austen.There were crafts. Here are the silhouettes that my mom and I made. I can't wait to hang them on our tree. There was dancing. Jere stepped right up … Continue reading Christmas with Jane Austen @ The Readington Museums →

Happy Friday!

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