Welcome Over the next month we will be delving into Jane Austen’s most popular work, Pride and Prejudice by celebrating our origins, the novel, without any paranormal or mythical creatures mashed into it. Included with the event will be a group read, guest blogs on history, culture, plot, characterization, movie and book reviews and its... Continue Reading →
Sanditon Group Read Chapters 5-8: Summary, Musings & Discussion: Day Four Giveaway
"We have consulted physician after physician in vain, till we are quite convinced that they can do nothing for us and that we must trust to our own knowledge of our own wretched constitutions for any relief." Diana Parker Chapter 5 Quick Synopsis A letter from Diana Parker updates her brother on their ongoing health... Continue Reading →
Welcome to ‘By the Seaside with Sanditon’ a Celebration of Jane Austen’s Last Novel
“Sanditon…The finest, purest Sea Breeze on the Coast—acknowledged to be so—Excellent Bathing—fine hard Sand—Deep Water ten yards from the Shore—no Mud—no Weeds—no slimey rocks—Never was there a place more palpably designed by Nature” Welcome, to ‘By the Seaside with Sanditon’, an in depth look at Jane Austen’s last unfinished novel set in the Sussex seaside... Continue Reading →
‘By the Seaside with Sanditon’ begins next Monday, March 15th
Put on your best seabathing costume Janeites the Sanditon event starts next Monday Our next Austen novel-athon ‘By the Seaside with Sanditon’ begins here at Austenprose next Monday, March 15th, 2010. Here is the schedule for the event: Day 1 – Monday March 15th: Introduction to Sanditon and character list Day 2 –... Continue Reading →
Announcing ‘By the Seaside with Sanditon’ at Austenprose
You are most cordially invited to ‘By the Seaside with Sanditon’ March 15th – 21st, 2010 at Austenprose In honor of Jane Austen’s last unfinished novel Sanditon Welcome Janeites and classic literature fans. Austenprose is pleased to announce its fourth Jane Austen novel event, ‘By the Seaside with Sanditon’ beginning on March 15th through... Continue Reading →
Jane Austen Naxos AudioBooks Giveaway
Win a copy of a Jane Austen audio book! A gentle reminder to readers that the Jane Austen birthday celebration contest is still open for seven unabridged copies of Jane Austen's novels by Naxos AudioBooks until December 31st. Just leave a comment answering why you love reading or viewing Jane Austen, and seven lucky Janeites will... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to the Monthly Austen Books Giveaway Winners for September!
Congrtualtions to Janeen who won a copy of Impulse & Initiative by Abigail Reynolds, and Colleen who won a copy of the Matters at Mansfield by Carrie Bebris. Please e-mail me (austenprose at verizon dot net) by Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 to claim you prize. Happy reading to all, Laurel Ann
Mansfield Park Madness: 17 Days of Great Give-aways!
The Free Stuff Austenprose is happy to announce the 17 great days of give-aways being offered during Mansfield Park Madness. To qualify for any and all of the following prizes, please leave a comment in the corresponding post(s) for the day that the prize is announced (a real comment not just a spam-ment) between August 15-30, 2008 and your... Continue Reading →