Annual Book Pollyanna Book List 2014

We had a delightful meeting in honor of Jane's birthday this past weekend. As always there was tea and a number of yummy treats (check back Wednesday for some pictures).The Meaning of Night by Michael CoxThe Widower's Tale by Julia GlassThe Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club by Gil McNeilJane Austen's First Love by … Continue reading Annual Book Pollyanna Book List 2014 →

Season of Gift Giving – Books!

This weekend we'll be having our Annual Jane Austen Birthday meeting and book exchange. Here are some books I think would make some good gifts.At Home with Jane Austen by Kim Wilson Jane Austen Cover to Cover: 200 Years of Classic Book Covers by Margaret C. SullivanNovel Interiors: Living in Enchanted Rooms Inspired by Literature by … Continue reading Season of Gift Giving – Books! →

Wordless Wednesday #69

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Regency Man Monday – The Duke of Wellington

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS, was a British soldier and statesman, a native of Ireland from the Anglo-Irish Ascendancy, and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century. His importance in national history is such that he … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – The Duke of Wellington →

Season of Gift Giving – 2015 Calendars

Through December I'll be sharing some fun/unique/interesting/or just plain boring Austen themed gift ideas for the holidays.Today I present a TON of CafePress Jane Austen calendars. Most are Austen themed calendars but there are a few that include in in a group of other authors/women/characters.Jane Austen Wall Calendars for 2015 - 2016So here are a … Continue reading Season of Gift Giving – 2015 Calendars →

Wordless Wednesday #68

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The Passing of P.D. James

This past weekend we heard the news that fellow Janeite, and famed detective novelists P.D. James passed away. Here are a few obituaries and write ups:Obituary: PD James - BBCP.D. James (1920 – 2014) on Jane Austen and the joys of great-grandparenting - SalonP. D. James, Creator of the Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries, Dies at 94 … Continue reading The Passing of P.D. James →

Death Comes to Pemberley – A collection of reviews

from IMDBI had planned to watch and have my review written but, but alas I have yet to watch. It's still sitting on my DVR waiting for me to hit play. I'm hoping to watch soon, but instead of delaying this post until I do I decided to phone it in curate a collection of reviews … Continue reading Death Comes to Pemberley – A collection of reviews →

Wordless Wednesday #67

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Regency Man Monday – Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet(15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832)Sir Walter Scott was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet.Scott was the first English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – Sir Walter Scott →