Wordless Wednesday #103

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Wordless Wednesday #101

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Fun Friday: Poll Results – Box Hill

We had a wonderful time at our Box Hill meeting. Since we were celebrating our yearly event we asked you your opinion on Emma. First we wanted to know who your favorite character was in the novel.As you can see Mr. Knightly was the overall favorite with a second place tie between Emma and Mrs. … Continue reading Fun Friday: Poll Results – Box Hill →

Wordless Wednesday #90

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Fun Friday: Poll Results – Clueless Yes or No?

This month we asked you about your opinions on the movie clueless, which turned 20 on July 19th.The first question we asked was Do you like the movie Clueless? 100% of respondents said yes! The second question we asked was Do you think Clueless is an acceptable adaptation of Emma? 40% of respondents said No and 60% … Continue reading Fun Friday: Poll Results – Clueless Yes or No? →

It’s Monday! What are you reading? – As If!

This is a meme hosted by Book Journey.As I mentioned in our Friday post (don't forget to vote in our July Poll) on July 19th Clueless will turn 20. Over the weekend I finished reading As If!: The Oral History of Clueless as told by Amy Heckerling and the Cast and Crew by Jen ChaneySummaryAcclaimed pop culture journalist … Continue reading It’s Monday! What are you reading? – As If! →

Regency Man Monday – Crossword Edition

Saturday, March 14, 2015George Knightley's love interest, in literature Sunday, March 15, 2015Mr. Darcy's creator

Wordless Wednesday – Snow Day!

Chawton House in the snow by Ray MoseleyThese were very cheering thoughts; and the sight of a great deal of snow on the ground did her further service, for any thing was welcome that might justify their all three being quite asunder at present. --Emma, chapter 16

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 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 →