Fun Friday: Benedict Cumberbatch recreates the image that never was…

We all know this scene never happened in Pride and Prejudice, yet it's a very famous image of Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy emerging from the water in a wet shirt. I think it's really okay that it never happened because I really like this image!Benedict Cumberbatch becomes Mr.Darcy for #giveupclothes by @jasonbellphoto a partnership … Continue reading Fun Friday: Benedict Cumberbatch recreates the image that never was… →

Wordless Wednesday #58

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Regency Man Monday – George Austen

"We have this comfort, he cannot be a bad or wicked child." - Mr. Austen, July 8, 1770What we know from The List Lover's Guide to Jane Austen:He was born on August 26, 1766 and he died on January 17, 1838He boarded with a family, the Cullum family, in a neighboring village, Monk Sherborne, most … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – George Austen →

Wordless Wednesday #57

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Regency Man Monday – James Austen

Rev. James Austen (1765-1819)What we know about James from articles quoted on Wikipedia:[Jane] acquired the remainder of her education by reading books, guided by her father and her brothers James and Henry.Jane, Cassandra, and their mother were left in a precarious financial situation. Edward, James, Henry, and Francis Austen pledged to make annual contributions to … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – James Austen →

Friday Fun: Johnny Lee Miller as…

Johnny Lee Miller has played to Austen heroes: Mr. Knightly in the BBC's 2009 version of Emma and Edmund Bertram in the 1999 version of Mansfield Park.My question to you is: Source: via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest

Wordless Wednesday #56

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Austen in August Wrap-up!

Longbourn by Jo Baker (BCD) (4 of 5 stars)I will admit that I couldn't wait to finish listening and picked up the book at work and read the last few chapters at lunch. I really liked how the novel was set during the time of P&P but it wasn't just a retelling. It was a whole … Continue reading Austen in August Wrap-up! →

Book Beginnings/Austen in August – Cassandra & Jane

This is a meme hosted by Rose City Reader. They ask that you post the first line(s) to the book you are currently reading and share some feelings on the book. I'm tweaking this a bit and I'm going to share first lines of books/stories, written by, about, or in the theme of Jane Austen. Since today is … Continue reading Book Beginnings/Austen in August – Cassandra & Jane →

Wordless Wednesday #55

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