Jane Sighting – Pride V. Prejudice by Joan Hess

This sighting is just side swipe of similar titles and I know some of our members enjoy cozy mysteries (and I think enjoy this series). Book #20 in the Claire Mallory series by Joan Hess is Pride V. Prejudice:Here's the description from the publisher:Claire Malloy, for as long as she can remember, has been the … Continue reading Jane Sighting – Pride V. Prejudice by Joan Hess →

Wordless Wednesday #73

Source: Nuts About Needlepoint via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest

President’s Day – History Repeats

Honestly, I'm off on what day of the week it is and needed to find a quick post. I'm repeating a post from 2012. Sorry I'll do better the rest of the week. - A.Today we celebrate Presidents' Day, a day intended to celebrate all of our presidents with emphasis on George Washington and Abraham … Continue reading President’s Day – History Repeats →

Fun Friday – Lizzie Bennet Diaries Blooper Reel

Just thought I'd share this blooper reel in case you didn't see it earlier this week.

Regency Man Monday – John Polidori

Source: The Poet, the Physician and the Birth of the Modern Vampire via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest So I'm not going to write a lot, but this is John Polidori. He was the personal physician to Lord Byron and also a poet and writer in his own right. He is credited with inventing the vampire story.For … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – John Polidori →

Jane Sighting – One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean

One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean. Book 2 in the Rules of Scoundrels.I have to say this was one of my favorite Jane sightings because it wasn't a woman admitting to reading novels, especially those by A Lady. In this scene Pippa and Cross are entering gaming hell where Cross is an owner, … Continue reading Jane Sighting – One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean →

Wordless Wednesday #72

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Regency Man Monday – Harris Bigg-Wither

Source: jasna.org via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest Harris Bigg-Wither (1782-1833) was the brother of Jane's friends Alethea, Elizabeth and Catherine Bigg. "As described by Caroline Austen, Jane's niece, and Reginald Bigg-Wither, a descendant, Harris was not attractive—he was a large, plain-looking man who spoke little, stuttered when he did speak, was aggressive in conversation, and … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – Harris Bigg-Wither →

Lessons Learned from Pride and Prejudice

This week in celebration of the anniversary of Pride and Prejudice's publication date The Bluestocking Salon put together a list - 28 Lessons We've Learned From Pride and Prejudice. Here are some of my favorites from that list:Beware of truth's universally acknowledged.There is great joy in a long walk.There are worse things than being single....like … Continue reading Lessons Learned from Pride and Prejudice →

Wordless Wednesday – Snow Day!

Chawton House in the snow by Ray MoseleyThese were very cheering thoughts; and the sight of a great deal of snow on the ground did her further service, for any thing was welcome that might justify their all three being quite asunder at present. --Emma, chapter 16