Austen in August/Book Beginnings – Dancing with Mr. Darcy

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 Austen in August/Book Beginnings – Dancing with Mr. Darcy →

Wordless Wednesday #54

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Austen in August/Book Beginnings – Among the Janeites

(Kinda) Wordless Wednesday – Austen in August

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Austen in August/Book Beginnings – Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

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. … Continue reading Austen in August/Book Beginnings – Mansfield Park by Jane Austen →

Wordless Wednesday #53

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Regency Man Monday – John Nash

In my opinion there were three men who really helped shape the Regency Period. There was the Prince Regent himself and we've also discussed Beau and his impeccable fashion sense. The third man is John Nash, the architect of the Regency Period.John Nash was born in 1752 in South London. In 1777, he set up … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – John Nash →

Fun Friday: Pugs and Famous People

I had no idea what to post today, then I was on my Pinterest page and thought, ooo I'll share pins of famous people with pugs. Here's my Pug Board and feel free to follow me or any of my other boards on Pinterest.First up - The Duke of Windsor and his pug DizzyNext we … Continue reading Fun Friday: Pugs and Famous People →

Regency Man Monday – Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson

Yes, Admiral Nelson died before the start of the Regency Era, but if you read Regency romances like I do, you can't escape him! If a woman is a widow, 95% of the time it's because he was at the Battle of Trafalgar with Admiral, Lord Nelson.From his Wikipedia page:Nelson's death at Trafalgar secured his … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson →

Jane Sightings – Literary Clergymen and a Mr. Knightly Reference

First up on July 8 there was another Jeopardy appearance! It was the Double Jeopardy Round in a category called Literary Clergymen and was the $400 answer: In this Jane Austen novel, William Collins is a minister who has designs on Elizabeth BennettThe first person to ring in got it correct! Our second appearance was … Continue reading Jane Sightings – Literary Clergymen and a Mr. Knightly Reference →