From the desk of Kimberly Denny-Ryder: In the modern era, more than 200 years since Jane Austen’s time, there is still a strong and robust following and appreciation of her works. Most notably, there is a nod to her forward-thinking views about women and how they should behave and act, which were at odds with... Continue Reading →
Follow Friday: The Royal Wedding on BBC America
Since Jane Austen always ended her novels with a wedding or two, we thought we would be remiss if we did not mention the Royal Wedding of Catherine Middleton to HRH Prince William at Westminster Abbey in London today. Â Approximately 2 billion viewers around the world will be tuning in to watch the five and... Continue Reading →