Book Review
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Book Review | “Six Weeks By The Sea”, by Paula Byrne
I hope you’re enjoying celebrating Jane Austen 250 this year! I feel like I am in the midst of a very Jane Austen summer – and have been a little silent on my blog as I have some very exciting articles coming out soon that I’ve been writing instead. But, for now, I am incredibly read more
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The Publishing Journey of Jane Austen
Today is Jane Austen’s 249th birthday, which means we are now officially in her 250th year: I am so excited for all the events and publications (I already have my tickets to tour 8 College St in Winchester), as well as having a few of my own up my sleeve, and so I wanted to read more
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“the cradle of her genius”: Jane Austen and Steventon
It’s long been on my list to take a trip to the small village of Steventon, Hampshire. Steventon is small, but incredibly auspicious, as it is the birthplace of Jane Austen. Not only that, but it is where she largely spent the first twenty-five years of her life, leading her nephew, James Edward Austen-Leigh, to read more
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Jane Austen in Bath
Humphry Repton, North Parade, Bath, 1784, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, B1986.29.460. Bath, a Georgian city that was descended upon during the eighteenth century for its fashionable surroundings, for its healing waters and its vibrant social scene, had many famous residents during its historical heyday. However, as the eighteenth century became the read more
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Adapting Jane Austen | My Top 10 “Pride and Prejudice” Adaptations
It’s 207 years today since Jane Austen passed away, so, in her honour, it’s time to talk about the best adaptations of her work: specifically, my favourite of all her novels, Pride and Prejudice. I don’t want to ignite the Darcy debate, but I have to list some of my favourite – and some of read more
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Book Review | “The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh”, by Claudia Gray
When you think of the novels of Jane Austen, if you were pressed to think of the most odious of all her characters, who would you choose? One of my favourites, so to speak, is Lady Catherine de Bourgh of Pride and Prejudice. Whilst not an outright villain, she is utterly – sometimes deliciously – read more
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What women read in the 18th & early 19th centuries
To celebrate – finally! – the release of the second half of season 3 of Bridgerton, in which I’m hoping our lovely heroine Penelope Featherington gets her happy ending, let’s talk about one of Penelope’s favourite activities: reading. Her mother makes her pretend in front of Lord Debling that she doesn’t understand the book she read more
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Review & Blog Tour | “Every Time We Say Goodbye”, by Natalie Jenner
WOW. I am so excited to share with you my review of Natalie Jenner‘s third novel today, Every Time We Say Goodbye, and honestly, it kind of had me speechless. I don’t say that very often, but I think it is the most all-encompassing of all of her novels so far. I am so grateful read more
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Celebrating the release of Bridgerton Season 3 (Part 1)!
Happy Sunday! It’s been an exciting few days in which we have FINALLY (after 2 years!) been able to see part of the new season of Bridgerton on screen. Without any spoilers, I can safely say it has been worth the wait, and I can’t wait for Part 2 to drop on June 13th! It’s read more
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Book Review | “For A Lifetime”, Gabrielle Meyer
Hello! It’s been a little while since I shared any books here, but I have some really exciting reads coming up over the summer months, perfect for relaxing in the sunshine and reading outside as the warmer temperatures are finally here! Today I am thrilled to be sharing my review for Gabrielle Meyer’s new novel, read more
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Dr. Lizzie Rogers 