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Keep or ditch Persuasion?

Book Quote

Trying something new here on the blog, using a random word generator I will get a word and find it in one of Jane's novels. I will share that quote here. ballThe admiral abused him for his want of gallantry. He defended himself: though professing that he would never willingly admit any ladies on board … Continue reading Book Quote →

Wordy Wednesday 17

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Wordy Wednesday 16

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CNJ JASNA Meeting Discussion

This past weekend we had a discussion on some articles about Persuasion. "She Had Only Navy-Lists and Newspapers for Her Authority" by Hazel Jones We discussed Ann tracking Wentworth's movements in these navy lists and how because of the size it would have been easy to sneak into Kellynch since her father disapproved of the naval advancement in … Continue reading CNJ JASNA Meeting Discussion →

Wordy Wednesday 14

Source: unknown via CNJ JASNA on PinterestText: I wish I could be more like Anne Elliot.She's practical, caring, and altruistic.She knows exactly what to say.

CNJ JASNA Meeting Information

Hello Everyone!This year the members of CNJ JASNA are focusing on Persuasion.We have our first meeting this weekend on Sunday, February 17 at 2 pm. We'll be meeting at the Plainsboro Public LibraryWe welcome anyone who would like to discuss the novel, even if you haven't finished it, never started it or even never heard of … Continue reading CNJ JASNA Meeting Information →

Wordless Wednesday #180

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Man Crush Monday

Wordy Wednesday #2

While I think the exchange above is great it's not the real quote: "There is no hurry on my side. I am only ready whenever you are. I am in very good anchorage here" (smiling at Anne), "well supplied, and want for nothing. No hurry for a signal at all. Well, Miss Elliot" (lowering his voice), … Continue reading Wordy Wednesday #2 →