Season of Gift Giving – Books!

This weekend we'll be having our Annual Jane Austen Birthday meeting and book exchange. Here are some books I think would make some good gifts.At Home with Jane Austen by Kim Wilson Jane Austen Cover to Cover: 200 Years of Classic Book Covers by Margaret C. SullivanNovel Interiors: Living in Enchanted Rooms Inspired by Literature by … Continue reading Season of Gift Giving – Books! →

Book Beginnings – Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas by Stephanie Barron

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.This week I'm taking … Continue reading Book Beginnings – Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas by Stephanie Barron →

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! →

Jane Sighting: Two Sightings!

First up there was an appearance of her novels on Jeopardy on Monday:Double Jeopardy RoundCategory - Mashed-Up Book TitlesAnswer - "Mansfield Abbey"Question - What are Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey?The first person to ring in got it wrong, I really think she knew the answer but had a brain blank moment. The second person to … Continue reading Jane Sighting: Two Sightings! →

Friday Video: The Birth of the Film Industry in Fort Lee

For me, one of the most fascinating things about NJ is how the Film Industry was started here before movie makers moved across the country into bigger and better locations and advancements. Currently I'm reading Palisades Park by Alan Brennert and one of the sub storylines involves the movie industry moving out of New Jersey. http://www.goodreads.com/book/avg_rating_widget/15787946 … Continue reading Friday Video: The Birth of the Film Industry in Fort Lee →

Book Recommendation – The Duke’s Obsession by Frances Fowlkes

Description London 1818An American Heiress Who Must Swallow Her Pride Miss Daphne Farrington despises three things: England's dreary weather, the grimy streets of London, and most especially the English aristocracy. Despite her misgivings, she must persuade the very English Duke of Waverly to save her family shipping business. If only she could ignore the way he makes … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Duke’s Obsession by Frances Fowlkes →

Book Recommendation – Follies Past: a Prequel to Pride and Prejudice

Follies Past: a Prequel to Pride and Prejudice by Melanie KerrMy rating: 4 of 5 starsDescription:"I must now mention a circumstance which I would wish to forget myself, and which no obligation less than the present should induce me to unfold to any human being..."So begins Mr. Darcy to lay before Elizabeth his faithful narrative … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Follies Past: a Prequel to Pride and Prejudice →

Free Books – via JASNA Metro NY

Sorry for the late post (day late). I was on a small trip and forgot to plan a post (while working on a post for Friday). JASANA-Metro NY sent this email out yesterday and I wanted to share it with you. A few of the books are no longer free but they are under $5! Free … Continue reading Free Books – via JASNA Metro NY →

Austenesque Fiction

We had a great meeting when we discussed Austenesque Fiction. We had a collection of books on the table and I also provided this sampling of books, all of which can be found on Austenesque Reviews.I didn't list any Pride and Prejudice Austenesque since that seems to be the most popular. If you look at … Continue reading Austenesque Fiction →

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – Follies Past: A Prequel of Pride and Prejudice by Melanie Kerr

This is a meme hosted by Book Journey.What I'm Reading Now:I was asked to read and review Follies Past: A Prequel of Pride and Prejudice by Melanie Kerr.Description:"I must now mention a circumstance which I would wish to forget myself, and which no obligation less than the present should induce me to unfold to any human being..."So begins … Continue reading It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – Follies Past: A Prequel of Pride and Prejudice by Melanie Kerr →