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I think that Jane Austen just might approve of this new cover design that fashion illustrator Rueben Toledo has created for her novel Pride and Prejudice. Her fondness for finery is confirmed in her letters to her sister Cassandra as she chats about her shopping expeditions to linen-drapers, silk-mercer’s and milliners in London and Bath,... Continue Reading →
Austenprose is very honored to have the privilege of announcing the exclusive premiere of the Lady Vernon and her Daughter: A Novel of Jane Austen's Lady Susan book trailer. This new retelling of Jane Austen's novella Lady Susan was co-written by mother and daughter team Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway and is due out on October 6th, 2009.... Continue Reading →
The group read of Lady Susan begins right here on Austenprose on September 1st with an introduction to Jane Austen's wicked funny novella and list of characters. To prime readers for the group read which starts the next day on Wednesday September 2nd, here is the group reading schedule and some great reading and listening... Continue Reading →
In the fifth installment in her Pink Carnation Series, more Napoleonic espionage ensues as Lauren Willig spins her captivating tale of the exploits of Robert Lansdowne, the reluctant Duke of Dovedail, and his bookish young cousin Charlotte in The Temptation of the Night Jasmine. Set in England in 1803, Robert’s unexpected return to his ducal estate... Continue Reading →
I saw the new movie Julie & Julia this weekend and loved it. The movie follows the real life story of Julie Powell a young woman working as a drone in a government job in New York by day and cooking adventuress by night. Inspired by her favorite chef Julia Child, she embarks on attempting... Continue Reading →
Today, August 16th is author Georgette Heyer’s birthday. In celebration of the uncontested Queen of Regency Romance, I thought it quite fitting to read one of her novels this week and review it. However, what I ultimately selected was not based on a plot, or characters, or a recommendation by other Heyer aficionados such as Vic... Continue Reading →
I know of few novels - except Pride and Prejudice - that inspire as much fierce lifelong affection in their readers as I Capture the Castle. - Joanna Trollope This fall, UK audiences will be treated to a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Emma, starring Romola Garai as the irrepressible handsome, clever and rich... Continue Reading →
Gentle Readers: I will confess all right up front. Being a bibliophile, I have more than a passing fancy for Washington Post book critic Jonathan Yardley. Having followed his career and read his column for years, I do not think you could find any booklover more smitten. He is my Mr. Chips and Mr. Darcy... Continue Reading →
Among all the hype and circumstance, the highly anticipated Mr. Darcy, Vampyre will hit bookstores this week. Officially it has the honor of being the first vampire-themed Jane Austen sequel in print by a major publisher. I can assure you it will not be the last. This clever concept is not new by any means.... Continue Reading →
"It is such a happiness when good people get together -- and they always do." Miss Bates, Emma, Chapter 21 The Second Annual Book Blogger Appreciation Week September 14-18, 2009 is quickly approaching. It is an online event in celebration and acknowledgement of all the hard working, creative and dedicated book bloggers out there making... Continue Reading →
I am a bookseller by profession. I sell books. You know, the paper things that have words printed in them. Paper is the operative word here. So having heard Mags at AustenBlog sing the praises of eBooks for years, and years, I was still skeptical about a hand held contraptions that one could read an... Continue Reading →
When fifteen year old heroine Callie Montgomery purchases a pair of red Prada pumps with sky-high heels she thinks her life will change from high school geek to A-list fashionista in one smooth step. She’s out to impress her savvy classmates while traveling on a school trip in London. Not only is Callie socially awkward,... Continue Reading →
