An Evening with Jane: Felicity Indeed!

It was a union of the highest promise of felicity in itself, and without one real, rational difficulty to oppose or delay it. The Narrator,  Emma, Chapter 53 Jane Austen enthusiast were summoned to celebrate the delights of their favorite authoress at, "An Evening with Jane", at the Alderwood Barnes & Noble in Washington on Thursday... Continue Reading →

Pride & Prejudice: A Young Man of Large Fortune

FORTUNE "Why, my dear, you must know, Mrs. Long says that Netherfield is taken by a young man of large fortune from the north of England; that he came down on Monday in a chaise and four to see the place, and was so much delighted with it, that he agreed with Mr. Morris immediately;"... Continue Reading →

Top 10 Reason’s why Miss Austen Has No Regrets…

   about the biopic Miss Austen Regrets. #10.) Anne Hathaway was not available for a reprise cuz she got a better gig playing Agent 99. #9.) The costume designer passed on hoop skirts and hourglass silhouettes. #8.) Even though she was a country girl at heart, she got all edgy dancing a waltz. #7.) They... Continue Reading →

Fanny Knight: Jane Austen’s Niece, without affection?

AFFECTION "And now, my dear Fanny, having written so much on one side of the question, I shall turn round and entreat you not to commit yourself farther, and not to think of accepting him unless you really do like him. Anything is to be preferred or endured rather than marrying without affection." Letter to... Continue Reading →

New Collectors Edition of Austen’s Novels

JANE AUSTEN: SEVEN NOVELS Hot off the presses!  Barnes & Noble has published a new edition of Jane Austen's novels. It is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series which includes favorite authors such as Dickens, Poe, Shakespeare, Wilde and others. Each volume is an unabridged edition of collectors quality full leather with gold embossed edges.... Continue Reading →

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