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Box Hill Picnic Quotes and Passages

We had a wonderful time at our Box Hill Picnic last month.We disscussed some of our favorite quotes and passages in Pride and Prejudice.Mr. Collins' perposal and Elizabeth's reply- Chapter 19----Mrs. Bennet rang the bell, and Miss Elizabeth was summoned to the library."Come here, child," cried her father as she appeared. "I have sent for you … Continue reading Box Hill Picnic Quotes and Passages →

Fun Friday – Marrying Mr. Darcy the Card Game!

I saw this over on Pinterest and just had to do more research on this card game.  It's a strategy card game based on Pride and Prejudice. Prototype of the gameFrom the website: It is a truth universally acknowledged, that lovers of Pride and Prejudice want to marry Mr. Darcy. Marrying Mr. Darcy is a card game where players … Continue reading Fun Friday – Marrying Mr. Darcy the Card Game! →

Book Recommendation: A Bookshelf of Our Own by Deborah G. Felder

http://www.goodreads.com/book/avg_rating_widget/508235 Description from GoodreadsFifty fiction and non-fiction classics that have defined and shaped our literary history--from the Middle Ages to the present day, spanning from Jane Eyre to Scarlett O'Hara, Hester Prynne to Lily Bart, Anne Frank to Maxine Hong Kingston. Part reference book, part popular culture guide, A Bookshelf of Our Own provides thoughtful … Continue reading Book Recommendation: A Bookshelf of Our Own by Deborah G. Felder →

Friday Video – Teaser for Jane Austen- Overcoming Pride & Prejudice

A Documentary Feature Film embracing quality drama, stunning locations and interviews with many famous faces who share the passion for Jane and her work.From a letter from Fuschia Films:We are delighted to share with you the news of our upcoming film, Jane Austen- Overcoming Pride & Prejudice. We are currently in the early production stage … Continue reading Friday Video – Teaser for Jane Austen- Overcoming Pride & Prejudice →

Book Recommendations from The Huffington Post

Earlier this month there was an article on The Huffington Post titled:Jane Austen Books: 10 Essentials Reads for Janeites Jane Austen's England by Roy & Lesley AdkinsThe Real Jane Austen by Paula ByrneCelebrating Pride and Prejudice by Susannah FullertonJane Austen Guide to Happily Ever After by Kantor ElizabeJane Austen, Game Theorist by Michael Suk-Young ChweWalking Jane … Continue reading Book Recommendations from The Huffington Post →