Book Recommendations- The Bookshelves of Boardwalk Empire

I don't watch Boardwalk Empire. I do love to see literature showcased in movies and on TV. The New York Public Library had this great blog post last week.The Bookshelves of Boardwalk Empire in which they talk about the various books that have made appearance on the show and that would have been on bookshelf … Continue reading Book Recommendations- The Bookshelves of Boardwalk Empire →

Small Update

The link to email us on Monday's post has been fixed. Apparently I got a little carried away with my a's in the email. -Amelia

Friday Video – I Capture the Castle

Movie Info from Rotten TomatoesBased on the novel by Dodie Smith (101 Dalmatians), director Tim Fywell's comic romance follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain (Romola Garai) and her quirky family as they attempt to make the best of their meager existence in a crumbling English castle. While her father (Bill Nighy) has been struggling for over a … Continue reading Friday Video – I Capture the Castle →

I think we can all agree…

we feel the same when reading Jane.Source: bookfessions.tumblr.com via Tara on PinterestI know when I reread Persuasion, Northanger Abbey or Emma, I tend to rush though parts to get to my favorite sections.

A look back…

On June 3, 1793 Jane pens the poem "Ode to Pity" for her Juvenilia. (janeausten.org)Ode to Pity 1Ever musing I delight to tread The Paths of honour and the Myrtle Grove Whilst the pale Moon her beams doth shed On disappointed Love. While Philomel on airy hawthorn Bush Sings sweet and Melancholy, And the thrush … Continue reading A look back… →

Summer Reading Lists Arrive

I know how much you all love to read, so I've been keeping a list of all the Summer Reading Lists that have come across my desk this past week.Source: notetosarah.tumblr.com via Britt on PinterestUSA Today - Summer Books PreviewWall Street Journal - Rewriting the Rules of Summer FictionNY Times Books - New Under the … Continue reading Summer Reading Lists Arrive →

Some Regency Fashion

Source: pemberley.com via gen on PinterestI love the color and the detail at the bottom of this dress. I thought the color was a burnt orange but the label says its red.Source: thepragmaticcostumer.wordpress.com via Susie on PinterestI've been a bit shoe crazy lately, and these shoes just called out to me, "Amelia! You would so … Continue reading Some Regency Fashion →

Book Recomendation

Our member Barbara M. attended a book talk by Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife, which I recommend reading. Barbara also passes along a book recommendation by Adriana: I Capture the Castle by Dodie SmithAmazon.com Review Seventeen-year-old Cassandra Mortmain wants to become a writer. Trouble is, she's the daughter of a once-famous author with a … Continue reading Book Recomendation →

Friday Videos! – Pride and Prejudice in 3D!

This is a cute little video series called 37 Seconds of Your Life You Can't Have Back.