We were contacted recently about a book and I was intrigued by the title. The book is only available through ebook format. It sounds like an interesting read. If you read it let us know how it is!Mrs. Bennet's Menopause by Lucy Kate KingDecription from Amazon:If you thought Jane Austen’s Mrs. Bennet was only “a … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Mrs Bennet’s Menopause
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Book Recommendation – The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen by Syrie James
http://www.goodreads.com/book/avg_rating_widget/1759481Book Description from Goodreads:Many rumors abound about a mysterious gentleman said to be the love of Jane's life--finally, the truth may have been found. . . . What if, hidden in an old attic chest, Jane Austen's memoirs were discovered after hundreds of years? What if those pages revealed the untold story of a life-changing … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen by Syrie James
Book Recommendation – Epic Fail
http://www.goodreads.com/book/avg_rating_widget/9266776Description from GoodreadsAt Coral Tree Prep in Los Angeles, who your parents are can make or break you. Cast in point: - As the son of Hollywood royalty, Derek Edwards is pretty much prince of the school--not that he deigns to acknowledge many of his loyal subjects.- As the daughter of the new principal, Elise … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Epic Fail
Reading Suggestion – The Buccaneers by Edith Warton
Towards the end of last year there was some conversation to a prequel to Downton Abby being written and how it would be like Edith Warton's The Buccaneers. The Buccaneers is the last novel written by Edith Wharton. It was unfinished at the time of her death in 1937, and published in that form in … Continue reading Reading Suggestion – The Buccaneers by Edith Warton
Book Recommendations – What Matters in Jane Austen?
What Matters in Jane Austen? by John MullanMy rating: 4 of 5 starsBook Description from Goodreads:Is there any sex in Austen? What do the characters call each other, and why? What are the right and wrong ways to propose marriage? And which important Austen characters never speak? In What Matters in Jane Austen?, John Mullan … Continue reading Book Recommendations – What Matters in Jane Austen?
Book Recommendation – Murder Most Austen
http://www.goodreads.com/book/avg_rating_widget/13538867Description from Goodreads:A dedicated Anglophile and Janeite, Elizabeth Parker is hoping the trip to the annual Jane Austen Festival in Bath will distract her from her lack of a job and her uncertain future with her boyfriend, Peter.On the plane ride to England, she and Aunt Winnie meet Professor Richard Baines, a self-proclaimed expert on all things … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Murder Most Austen
Book Cover Preview from Elsa Solender
Elsa Solender has shared with us her new book cover. This is the cover for the paper back version of Jane Austen in Love which she tells us should be on sale within the next week. We'll keep you posted on the availability of the book. Until then check out our recommendation of Jane Austen … Continue reading Book Cover Preview from Elsa Solender
Book Recommendations – Lily’s Plight by Sally Laity
Lily's Plight by Sally LaityMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI received a review ebook from Netgalley.com.This is book three in the Harwood House Series. This series is about three sisters from Bath who become indentured servants in the early days of America.Rose's PledgeMariah's QuestDescription Their greatest challenge is yet to come. Lily Harwood always considered … Continue reading Book Recommendations – Lily’s Plight by Sally Laity
Book Recommendations – The Enchanted Truth
The Enchanted Truth by Kym PetrieMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI received this book through Net Galley. Description from publisher: In this humorous and insightful tale, a modern day princess finds herself single and asking for magical intervention to change her sorry love life. Rather than casting a spell to bring Prince Charming to her … Continue reading Book Recommendations – The Enchanted Truth
Book Recommendation – Jane Austen by Carol Shields
I work at one of the branches of the Mercer County Library system and when I saw that one of the book discussion groups was reading this book I reached out and asked if they would be willing to write a review for us. Much to my surprise the member writing the review is in … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Jane Austen by Carol Shields