Friday Video! – Debroah Yaffe Talks about Janeites over at Author Feast

Author and CNJ JASNA member Deborah Yaffe has been making the rounds promoting her new book Among the Janeites: A Journey Through the World of Jane Austen Fandom. A recent stop had her at Author Feast where she talked about her book, being a Janeite and the upcoming movie Austenland. Author Feast is an online show … Continue reading Friday Video! – Debroah Yaffe Talks about Janeites over at Author Feast →

Wordless Wednesday #22

Austen in August – Pirates and Rejudice by Kara Louise

Pirates and Prejudice by Kara LouiseMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhen I fist saw this book I got excited. The first thought that crossed through my head was "OMG please, please, please let it be a cross between Pride and Prejudice and The Princess Bride." If that wasn't your first thought take a moment and think … Continue reading Austen in August – Pirates and Rejudice by Kara Louise →

Friday Audio – Among the Janeites on the Brian Lehrer Show

Deborah Yaffe, journalist, self-proclaimed "Janeite" and the author of Among the Janeites: A Journey Through the World of Jane Austen Fandom (Mariner Books, 2013) discusses the passionate world of Jane Austen fans and what it says about fanaticism in general. Among the Janeites was released earlier this week. You can find Among the Janeites at:AmazonBarnes … Continue reading Friday Audio – Among the Janeites on the Brian Lehrer Show →

Wordless Wednesday #21

Source: Jane Austen's World via Amelia on Pinterest Poetical Sketches of Scarborough, 1813

A message from Deborah Yaffe, author of Among the Janeites

Hi, everyone --I'm delighted to announce that my book on Jane Austen fans -- Among the Janeites: A Journey Through the World of Jane Austen Fandom -- will be published this Tuesday by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. I'm sorry to intrude this marketing message into your busy lives, but, alas, relentless self-promotion is the name of … Continue reading A message from Deborah Yaffe, author of Among the Janeites →

Friday Fun! – Jane Austen Playing Cards

Prospero Art has a set of playing cards inspired by Jane Austen's works.Here's what the website says:Jane Austen Playing Cards ~ Favorite Characters & Quotes Illustrators featured in this deck are Hugh Thomson & Chris Hammond These beautiful cards feature quotes from Jane Austen, English novelist whose works, though satirical, realistically depicted the gender inequalities … Continue reading Friday Fun! – Jane Austen Playing Cards →

Austen in August starts tomorrow!

Last year I participated in Austen in August hosted by Adam at Roof Beam Reader. You can look back at those posts here. If your interested in participating you can sign up here. Last year I read and reviewed:Love is a Battlefield by Tamara MorganThe Three Weissmanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock … Continue reading Austen in August starts tomorrow! →

What Species of Reader are you?

I'm part Hoarder part Library Lover with a little bit of Chronological Reader thrown in...what are you?Visit Laura-e-Kelly.com for more about books, reading, and authors.Graphic was created by Laura E. Kelly . (Click to view at original large size.)

Jane Austen News!

From the Huffington Post article BoE Chooses Jane Austen to Grace 10 Pound Note:LONDON — Jane Austen will become the new face on England's 10-pound notes – in an attempt to add a little pride and fight the prejudice against women on the country's currency.The Bank of England chose the chronicler of 18th century English … Continue reading Jane Austen News! →