Wordless Wednesday #152

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Monday Book Recommendation – Jane of Austin

Title: Jane of Austin: A Novel of Sweet Tea and SensibilityAuthor: Hillary Manton LodgePublication Date: June 13th, 2017Synopsis: Just a few years after their father’s business scandal shatters their lives, Jane and Celia Woodward find themselves forced out of their San Francisco tea shop. The last thing Jane wants is to leave their beloved shop on Valencia … Continue reading Monday Book Recommendation – Jane of Austin →

Flashback Friday – Bollywood’s Emma

This post was originally shared on June 30, 2010For those of you who enjoyed the Bollywood "Bride and Prejudice," you can look forward to the August release of India's version of Jane Austen's Emma.To see the trailer and learn more just click on this link.

Wordless Wednesday #151

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Program Announcment – Celebration of Life

Hello Everyone!We have a great program planned for our July celebration of Jane Austen's Life. Please share with everyone who would enjoy celebrating the life of Jane Austen with us. RSVP here (https://goo.gl/forms/Rd6pans5ui6AmSmi1)We are planning on doing some dramatic readings and are looking for volunteers to take on a part. We'll all be reading from … Continue reading Program Announcment – Celebration of Life →

First Line Friday – Mary Brunton’s Self-Control

While she aroused interest Austen was never a best-seller in her lifetime. She had stiff competition. Mary Brunton, a Scottish novelist, created an overnight sensation with her novel Self Control. It was published around the same time as Sense and Sensibility and everyone was clamouring to read it, including Jane Austen: "We have tried to … Continue reading First Line Friday – Mary Brunton’s Self-Control →

Regency Woman Wednesday – Princess Lieven

Princess Dorothea von Lieven(December 17, 1785 - January 27, 1857)From her Wikipedia Page: Princess Dorothea von Lieven née Benckendorff was a Baltic German noblewoman and wife of Prince Khristofor Andreyevich Lieven, Russian ambassador to London, 1812 to 1834. She was also an influential figure among many of the diplomatic, political, and social circles of 19th-century … Continue reading Regency Woman Wednesday – Princess Lieven →

Regency Man Monday – Tom Cribb

Tom Cribb (July 8, 1781 - May 11, 1848)From Tom Cribb's Wikipedia PageTom Cribb was an English bare-knuckle boxer of the 19th century, so successful that he became world champion.Cribb was born near Bristol but moved to London before starting professional fighting. He undertook a series of fights between 1805 and 1812. In 1810 Cribb was … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – Tom Cribb →

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

Title: I Was Jane Austen's Best FriendAuthor: Cora HarrisonPublication Date: September 28, 2010Synopsis: When shy Jenny Cooper goes to stay with her cousin Jane Austen, she knows nothing of the world of beautiful dresses, dances, secrets, gossip, and romance that Jane inhabits. At fifteen, Jane is already a sharp observer of the customs of courtship. So when Jenny falls … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? →

Podcasting with Jane – Stuff You Missed in History Class

One of my favorite podcasts to listen too it Stuff You Missed in History Class. They cover a lot of interesting historical stories that either have gotten glossed over or forgotten about in history. A recent podcast sparked my interest and the time period worked with our era of Jane so I thought I would … Continue reading Podcasting with Jane – Stuff You Missed in History Class →