I just finished reading Lady Susan as part of my “Austen in August” challenge. I laughed so many times while reading this book that I had to wonder why this particular Jane Austen novel isn’t more popular than it is. … Continue reading
I have a friend whose daughter will turn 21 in about a month. They’re busily planning multiple parties: one for said daughter and her friends, and a second party for the family to celebrate the event together. With all the … Continue reading
There’s something about a man in uniform. At least, that’s what the Bennet women believed. And even though Elizabeth Bennet decried her sisters’ obsessions with men in uniform, there was a time when she liked Mr. Wickham in his regimentals … Continue reading
Are you reading “Austen in August?” In a prior post I mentioned Roof Beam Reader’s annual Austen in August reading challenge. So far I’m on track to meet my “Austen in August” goals—I just finished Jane Austen’s Sanditon and tomorrow … Continue reading
It’s August and that means two things: It’s time to start muttering, “No way, is it really August already?” and, Read Jane Austen. If you’re like me, you don’t really need a reason to read a bit of Jane. I … Continue reading
“Clueless” is one of my favorite movie adaptations of Jane Austen’s Emma. It’s hard to believe it’s been twenty years since the movie came out (of course, I was verrrrry young at the time). I still love to watch this … Continue reading
Wolf Hall is my new favorite show. It chronicles Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power in the court of Henry VIII. But what sets this drama apart from other productions that have told the same story is how it humanizes Cromwell the … Continue reading
It’s official. England’s newest princess is named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Of course, that’s the shortened version of her name. Officially, her name is registered as: Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge. Here’s the document that registered her … Continue reading
I was traveling yesterday but managed to keep up with news about Britain’s newest princess. She looked like a little doll in her mother’s arms. Dad seemed pretty happy, too. Now the big question is, what name will they give … Continue reading
I’d like to share with you one of my favorite blogs: Spitalfields Life. The author posts info about living in Spitalfields in the heart of London; but what makes this blog special is the way the author mixes the history … Continue reading
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