This month, I'm excited to join in the wonderful Austen in August event hosted by The Book Rat. I'll most likely be a fairly casual participant, but I can't resist an excuse to read and celebrate all things Austen. Here is my tentative TBR list: I'll definitely be reading this Annotated Edition of... Continue Reading →
It's a truth universally acknowledged, that all good things must come to an end. (Sorry, I couldn't resist) Austen in August may be over, but I'm not ready to say goodbye just yet. So let's take a look back at last month's event. In addition to the following Austen posts, I managed to read two... Continue Reading →
Portable Writing Desk that Belonged to Jane Austen, 18th c, The British Library This unassuming rectangular mahogany box opens into a sloped writing desk with a leather top. It could be locked for safe keeping and features compartments for storing writing supplies, spectacles, and important papers. This object is for me-and many Janeites- akin to a... Continue Reading →
For Austen in August, I read two contemporary fiction novels with Austen themes: Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld and The Austen Escape by Katherine Reay. Unfortunately, I didn't love either of these Austen related reads... Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld This modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice is the fourth installment in the Austen Project Series, a series in which six contemporary... Continue Reading →
Womp, womp. I sort of dropped the ball on the Bout of Books readathon. I was definitely a casual participant that's for sure. That said, at least I accomplished my main goal of completing my #austeninaugustrbr reading. You can find my original Bout of Books 20 Post Here. But here's how I actually faired this... Continue Reading →
Today marks the first day of Bout of Books 20: The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 21st and runs through Sunday, August 27th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is... Continue Reading →
To celebrate Austen in August, I though it would be fun to feature a Sunday Salon with an Austen theme. Bellow are ten articles from around the Internet all about our dear Jane: -The NYT's Austen film guide: What Would Jane Watch? -The Hairpin Ranks The Misters Darcy -Pajiba goes a step further to... Continue Reading →
In celebration of Austen in August, here are some beautiful editions of Jane Austen's works that would make the perfect addition to any Janeite's collection: Harvard University Press Annotated Editions Folio Society Jane Austen Collection Vintage Classics Pride and Prejudice Unfolded Penguin Clothbound Set Jane Austen in Her Own... Continue Reading →
My guest post for Austen in August-10 Austenesque Writers- is up on Roof Beam Reader today! You can have a look here. A big thank you to Adam for the opportunity and for hosting this wonderful event!
My Original 20 Books of Summer Post Since summer is winding down, I thought I should post an update on my #20booksofsummer progress (or lack thereof). The challenge ends on September 3, which means there are only 23 days left-eek! Books Finished From My original TBR: Commonwealth, Ann Patchett The Wildling Sisters, Eve Chase The... Continue Reading →
Dwell in Possibility 