An Austen Intern Reports in from The Jane Austen Centre: Week 14

Holiday bear display in the Gift Shop window at the Jane Austen Centre The advenure continues as intern Virginia Claire Tharrington reports in on her experience at the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, England. Christmas is coming to the Jane Austen Centre, which as exciting as it is, means that I will be leaving soon.... Continue Reading →

Countdown to My Top 10 Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gifts 2008: Number 10

GIFT NUMBER 10   Art Prints inspired by Darcy & Elizabeth, by Elloh at Esty Want to ogle over portraits of Mr. Darcy and Miss Elizabeth Bennet in your own family gallery? These two realistic and clever likenesses of the hero and heroine from the 1995 miniseries of Pride and Prejudice are incredibly like actors... Continue Reading →

Countdown to My Top 10 Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gifts 2008: Number 9

GIFT NUMBER 9    Personalize your library with Jane Austen bookplates   Let others know you cherish your books with these stylishly decorative Jane Austen bookplates! Each pack contains 20 gummed plates with Jane Austen's signature and silhouette. Measures 2.9" x 3.6" (7.5 x 8cm) Makes a lovely gift for any fan! From the Jane Austen Centre... Continue Reading →

Countdown to My Top 10 Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gifts 2008: Number 8

GIFT NUMBER 8   First impressions prevail with this I Heart Mr. Darcy Tote Bag   No one will be doubt your preference when you sport this I heart Mr. Darcy tote bag to the gym or your next book club meeting. Made of  100% cotton canvas, this durable tote bag has plenty of room... Continue Reading →

Countdown to My Top 10 Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gifts 2008: Number 7

GIFT NUMBER 7   Be swept away in romance with the Pride & Prejudice 2005 (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)   Even though director Joe Wright's romanticized adaptation of Jane Austen's classic love story raised more than a few eyebrows when it was released in 2005, it is an interesting and engaging romp through Jane Austen's most... Continue Reading →

Countdown to My Top 10 Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gifts 2008: Number 6

GIFT NUMBER 6   Jane Austen: An Illustrated Treasury   Any Janeite worth their weight in syllabub will ooo and ahh at this beautiful book packed full of enough information and paraphernalia to keep them busy way beyond Christmas day. It is definitely one of my top ten Jane Austen books of 2008, not only... Continue Reading →

Countdown to My Top 10 Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gifts 2008: Number 5

GIFT NUMBER 5   Jane Austen Quotation Notecards  These attractive Jane Austen inspired notecards set the mood for your personal notes to family and friends or as gift.   This set of six notecards is the perfect gift for a Jane Austen afficianado. Printed on ivory cardstock and embellished with ribbon, the blank interiors are simply... Continue Reading →

Countdown to My Top 10 Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gifts 2008: Number 4

GIFT NUMBER 4   Jane Austen Gift Set: Handbook & Action Figure   This clever combination will inspire the 'young Regency Miss' in every Janeite. Who does not want her very own Jane Austen action figure and the ultimate handbook on how to become a Regency Miss?   In The Jane Austen Handbook: A Sensible Yet... Continue Reading →

Countdown to My Top 10 Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gifts 2008: Number 3

GIFT NUMBER 3   Membership to the Jane Austen Society of North America   Give the ultimate gift of all things Austen with an annual or lifetime membership to the Jane Austen Society of North America. Dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing, their mission is to foster among the... Continue Reading →

Countdown to My Top 10 Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gifts 2008: Number 2

GIFT NUMBER 2   Subscription to Jane Austen's Regency World Magazine   The ultimate Austen indulgence, your friend or family will be totally wowed with this annual subscription to Jane Austen's Regency World Magazine which includes in depth articles on Jane Austen, her world and our modern interpretations.  Jane Austen's Regency World, the 'light, bright... Continue Reading →

My Number 1 Top 10 Jane Austen Inspired Holiday Gift for 2008 is..

GIFT NUMBER 1   Jane Austen's England 2009 Calendar   Featuring more than 80 beautiful and inspiring photographs of Jane Austen's England taken by author Lori Smith during her journey while she researched her book A Walk with Jane Austen. She covered every significant place that touched Jane Austen's life including...  St. Nicholas Church in... Continue Reading →

Mr. Darcy’s Daughter: The Pemberley Chronicles Book 5, by Rebecca Ann Collins – A Review

Cassy felt tears sting her eyes; she had always felt responsible for her young brother, especially because he had been born when everyone was still grieving for their beloved William. They had all treasured Julian, yet he did not appear to have grown into the role he was expected to play. There was a great... Continue Reading →

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