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Please welcome the author and editrix of AustenBlog Margaret Sullivan today. She has graciously consented to share some thoughts on her newly re-issued The Jane Austen Handbook, a lighthearted how-to book for every Regency Miss in the making. BOOK DESCRIPTION Every young lady dreams of a life spent exchanging witty asides with a dashing Mr. Darcy,... Continue Reading →
Everyone loves a new frock to brighten their day, and authors are as equally excitable when it comes to re-issues of their works. We were very happy for Margaret C. Sullivan of AustenBlog fame when we learned that her excellent The Jane Austen Handbook (2007) hardcover edition was getting a second go round from its... Continue Reading →
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 →
"All that she wants is gossip, and she only likes me now because I supply it." Marianne Dashwood, Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 31 Jane Austen around the blogosphere for the week of October 6th Actress Emma Thompson (Sense and Sensibility 1995) has reached national treasure status according to interviewer Karen Price of the Western Mail who spoke with... Continue Reading →
A Great Austen Novel Event Begins Next Wednesday! Hold on to your bonnets Janeites and Gothic literature fans, cuz Austenprose will be hosting another Austen novel event during the month of October, 2008 in honour of Jane Austen's Gothic parody, Northanger Abbey. Please join the 31 day blog event and ‘Go Gothic with Northanger... Continue Reading →
It was the choicest gift of Heaven; and Anne viewed her friend as one of those instances in which, by a merciful appointment, it seems designed to counterbalance almost every other want. The Narrator on Anne Elliot, Persuasion, Chapter 17 Looking for a gift book for a special Janeite, or as an introduction of Jane... Continue Reading →
CONGRATULATIONS to AustenBlog's Editrix Margaret C. Sullivan, author of The Jane Austen Handbook: A Sensibile yet Elegant Guide to Her World for the nomination of her book in the category of best new Regency 'Know-How' book of 2007, by The Jane Austen's Regency World Awards. Good luck Mags. VOTE for your favorite nominees online by May... Continue Reading →
It was a union of the highest promise of felicity in itself, and without one real, rational difficulty to oppose or delay it. The Narrator, Emma, Chapter 53 Jane Austen enthusiast were summoned to celebrate the delights of their favorite authoress at, "An Evening with Jane", at the Alderwood Barnes & Noble in Washington on Thursday... Continue Reading →
