Category: Holiday Gifts

Persuasion: The Complete Novel, Featuring the Characters’ Letters and Papers, Written and Folded by Hand, by Jane Austen, curated by Barbara Heller — A Review

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Monday Dear Readers, Coming your way tomorrow is a gorgeous new curated edition of Jane Austen’s final novel, Persuasion. It includes the complete unabridged text and thirteen pockets throughout containing replicas of items from the story such as maps, pages from newspapers, and recreated correspondence written as... Continue Reading →

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A Preview of Plumleaf Press Vintage Classics: The Perfect Christmas Gift for the Discerning Reader

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:  Happy Friday, dear readers. How is your holiday shopping going? I find that when there are so many gift editions of classic novels available, it is difficult to choose. Here's my criteria for narrowing down the field: A beautifully designed cover and interior. Easy-to-read text. An author bio,... Continue Reading →

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The Ultimate Jane Austen-inspired Holiday Gift Guide for 2019

The Ultimate Jane Austen-Inspired Holiday Gift Guide (2019)

  The holiday season is upon us once again with all the joys of gift giving for loved ones and friends. To make it easy for you, here is a handy gift guide for the Jane Austen fan in your life. COLLECTOR’S EDITIONS OF JANE AUSTEN’S NOVELS The Jane Austen Collection from the Folio Society... Continue Reading →

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25 Downton Abbey-inspired Holiday Gifts for the Downtonite in Your Life

  Acclaimed by critics and cherished by fans, Downton Abbey is the most popular period drama ever. North America is all anticipation of the premier of Season 5 on January 4, 2015 on Masterpiece Classic PBS. Until then, feed your Downtonite with these great holiday gifts. GIFTS             1. What Is A... Continue Reading →

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25 Jane Austen-inspired Holiday Gifts for the Janeite in Your Life

   Jane Austen Christmas Card by Amanda White Art on Etsy Tis the season to shop and give and keep! Here is my annual Jane Austen wish list for Janeites. Enjoy! GIFT ITEMS         1. I’d Rather be at Pemberley Mug I cannot think of a better way to start your day than... Continue Reading →

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My Top Picks for Jane Austen-inspired Holiday Gifts for 2013

Happy Holidays Janeites! Tis the season to go shopping, and Janeite family and friends always need suggestions to fill the reticules, stockings, and gifts under the tree for those whose special interest is everything Austen. I have several categories to select from – and I would happily be the recipient of any of these fabulous... Continue Reading →

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My Top Picks for Jane Austen-inspired Holiday Gifts for 2012

Happy Holidays Janeites! Tis the season to go shopping, and Janeite family and friends always need suggestions to fill the reticules, stockings, and gifts under the tree for those whose special interest is everything Austen. I have several categories to select from – and I would happily be the recipient of any of these fabulous... Continue Reading →

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Regency-era English Christmas Pudding: American Fruitcake’s Kissin’ Cousin

I recently read the delightful Regency-era Christmas novel The Mischief of the Mistletoe, by Lauren Willig. Our hero Reginald “Turnip” Fitzhugh and heroine Arabella Dempsey are brought together by a Christmas pudding! Yep. A very creative ice-breaker to introduce and spark a romance, right? In 1803, Arabella is an instructor at Miss Climpson’s Select Seminary... Continue Reading →

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