Podcasting with Jane with Slate.com

Slate's Audio Book Club celebrated Pride and Prejudice's 200th birthday with this episode. In this episode the hosts "discuss why the novel still bewitches us, whether it is fundamentally radical or conservative about gender and class, and the difference between Austen people and Brontë people. They also envision what a Jane Austen dating service might … Continue reading Podcasting with Jane with Slate.com

First Line Friday – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls

Walking out in the middle of a funeral would be, of course, bad form. So attempting to walk out on one's own was beyond the pale. When the service began, Mr. Ford was as well behaved as any corpse could be expected to be. In fact, he lay stretched out on the bier looking almost … Continue reading First Line Friday – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls

Colonial Man Monday – Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton(January 11, 1755 or 1757 – July 12, 1804) In honor of Hamilton's outstanding showing at the Tony's last night!Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States, chief staff aide to General George Washington, one of the most influential interpreters and promoters of the U.S. Constitution, the founder of the nation's financial system, the founder … Continue reading Colonial Man Monday – Alexander Hamilton

May Poll Results – Love and Lady Susan

Well it looks like it's our voting membership loves Lady Susan and can take or leave Love and Friendship.Did you like Lady Susan?100% YesDid you like Love and Freindship?Yes 50%No 50%Which one was your favorite?Lady Susan 100%If you loved Lady Susan let me recommend Lady Vernon and Her Daughter by Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway.