As the summer months continue in our month-by-month exploration of Jane Austen’s life, letters, and novels, we turn our attention to July in Jane Austen’s world. If you’re new to the series, you can find previous articles in this series here: January, February, March, April, May, and June. Last month, we enjoyed the June roses at Chawton House Gardens. Let’s take… Continue reading July in Jane Austen’s World
Author: Rachel Dodge
June in Jane Austen’s World
As spring turns to summer on our month-by-month exploration of Jane Austen’s life, letters, and novels, we turn our attention to June in Jane Austen’s world. If you’re new to the series, you can find previous articles in this series here: January, February, March, April, and May. Last month, we enjoyed the beauty of springtime coming to Chawton, along with… Continue reading June in Jane Austen’s World
Summer Reading! Every Time We Say Goodbye.
For those looking for a glamorous, post-WW2, historical fiction novel for spring and summer, I have great news for you! Natalie Jenner, the bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society and Bloomsbury Girls, is back with a new novel called Every Time We Say Goodbye! If you fell in love with Jenner’s writing, storylines, and characters when you read… Continue reading Summer Reading! Every Time We Say Goodbye.
May in Jane Austen’s World
As spring turns to summer on our month-by-month exploration of Jane Austen’s life, letters, and novels, we turn our attention to May in Jane Austen’s world. If you’re just jumping on the bus, you can find previous articles in this series here: January, February, March, and April. During last month’s April showers in England, we dreamed of May flowers…and… Continue reading May in Jane Austen’s World
April in Jane Austen’s World
As we continue our month-by-month journey through Jane Austen’s novels, letters, and lifetime, we find ourselves in the lovely month of April! If you’re just jumping on the bus, you can find previous articles in this series here: January, February, and March. Let’s see what we find as we explore April in Jane Austen’s World! First up, our… Continue reading April in Jane Austen’s World
Austen in Bloom
For years, I’ve loved the Penguin Random House “Puffin in Bloom” editions of Anne of Green Gables, Heidi, Little Women, and A Little Princess. I typically purchase these gorgeous books as gifts for my bookish friends and their daughters. Now, the Puffin in Bloom line has expanded to include three of Jane Austen’s novels as well! Delectable Classic Covers… Continue reading Austen in Bloom
Books That Feel Like Home
What books are like coming home for you? Don’t you just love this Alcott quote? She created a book that truly feels like coming home! Little Women is definitely at the top of my “feels like home” list. Along with Anne of Green Gables, Little House on the Prairie, The Secret Garden, and so many… Continue reading Books That Feel Like Home
March in Jane Austen’s World
This year I’ve embarked on a new series that focuses on important details that happened in Jane Austen’s novels, letters, and lifetime during each month of the year. Each month, I share with you my findings as I scour her letters, novels, and personal and family history. Thus far, we’ve covered January and February and learned a lot about… Continue reading March in Jane Austen’s World
Brave Women Like You and Me
Who is the bravest woman you know? Hint: It’s not me. When I was asked to write an article about bravery, I got stuck for 6 weeks. Until God showed me what true bravery means… and I began to notice all the brave women around me. Women who are doing incredibly courageous things each day,… Continue reading Brave Women Like You and Me
February in Jane Austen’s Novels
Last month I started a new series over at Jane Austen’s World, wherein I began exploring important events and details that happened in Jane Austen’s novels, letters, and lifetime during each month of the year. Starting with January in Jane Austen’s World, my aim is to share my monthly finds every month this year, through December.… Continue reading February in Jane Austen’s Novels