Draw near to God this Christmas season as you reflect on spiritual lessons from a timeless classic! This 25-day Advent devotional journeys through one of the world’s most beloved Christmas stories, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and helps you honor Christmas in your heart—and keep it all year! In this devotional companion to the cherished classic,… Continue reading A Christmas Carol Devotional
Author: Rachel Dodge
Praying with Jane Audiobook with Amanda Root!
In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary year, I have the great privilege to share with you a very special new audiobook project that is near and dear to my heart: Announcing the Praying with Jane Audiobook featuring narration by actress Amanda Root and author Rachel Dodge (me). Published by ONE Audiobooks, this title is… Continue reading Praying with Jane Audiobook with Amanda Root!
Book Review: The Worlds of Jane Austen: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels
This week I’d like to introduce you to a new book by Helena Kelly called The Worlds of Jane Austen: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels. This book caught my eye, initially, because of its beautiful cover – yes, I admit it! I do judge a book (first) by its cover. But more than that,… Continue reading Book Review: The Worlds of Jane Austen: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels
Pride and Prejudice Handwritten Classics Collector’s Edition
Hello, dear readers! This month, I’m featuring this new edition of Pride and Prejudice, a Handwritten Classics edition. This is a luxurious collector’s edition in two volumes, featuring Austen’s complete novel. Inside, you’ll find a collection of characters’ letters and papers, written and folded by hand. This new collector’s edition offers a luxurious cloth binding, deluxe paper,… Continue reading Pride and Prejudice Handwritten Classics Collector’s Edition
Reading Miss Austen by Gill Hornby
The new BBC miniseries “Miss Austen”, based on Gill Hornby’s novel of the same name, is currently the focus of much attention worldwide. The series aired in the UK in February and comes to PBS this May. Some of you have maybe already seen the show, depending on where you live, but for those who are waiting for… Continue reading Reading Miss Austen by Gill Hornby
A Jane Austen Year
One of the releases I’ve most anticipated this year is the new book A Jane Austen Year: Celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen by Jane Austen’s House and the brilliant new A Jane Austen Year Podcast of the same name. After spending so much time researching and writing my seasonal, month-by-month “A Year in Jane Austen’s World” blog series last year, I knew… Continue reading A Jane Austen Year
New Book!
I’m thrilled to share the news that my little devotional quartet is getting ready to grow! I recently signed a contract with a brand new publisher for a brand new book that will release Fall 2026!!!! The manuscript is due this spring, so it might get quiet here for a bit, but I have to… Continue reading New Book!
Book Review: Jane Austen Visual Encyclopedia
One of the most beautiful new books available for Jane Austen fans this year is the Jane Austen: Visual Encyclopedia by French authors Claire Saim and Gwen Giret. With sumptuous artwork throughout and gorgeous illustrations by Sophie Koechlin, this is one of the most extensive catalogs of the Jane Austen fandom I’ve seen in recent years. It’s… Continue reading Book Review: Jane Austen Visual Encyclopedia
Jane Austen’s Bookshelf
In honor of our year-long celebration of 250 years of Jane Austen’s life and novels, I have compiled a list of new books you can add to your personal library each month. My selection this month is a much-anticipated book by Rebecca Romney, rare book specialist, titled Jane Austen’s Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector’s Quest to… Continue reading Jane Austen’s Bookshelf
New Book: Eat Like a Heroine!
I’m ecstatic!!! Eat Like a Heroine is out today, Kindred Spirits!! I’m so excited to share this book with all of you! And I’m so incredibly PROUD of my dear chums Jenny Williams @carrottoppapershop and Lorilee Craker @thebooksellersdaughter who have poured their hearts and souls into creating this beautiful book for us to savor. “Join book-obsessed kindred spirits… Continue reading New Book: Eat Like a Heroine!