What’s your favorite Anne+Gil moment, Kindred Spirits? What do you love most about their darling, slow-burn romance?! It’s HEART-SWOON month, and I can’t wait to celebrate all of my favorite Literary Romances and Bosom Friends with you for Galentine’s/Valentine’s Month! I’m starting with Anne and Gil because…YOU KNOW WHY!!! That sideways smile. That wink that’s… Continue reading Literary Heart-Swoons!
Author: Rachel Dodge
January in Jane Austen’s World
Today marks the start of a new series, in which I highlight several important events and details that happened in Jane Austen’s novels, letters, and lifetime during each month of the year. We’ll kick off Jane Austen January (aka “Jane-uary”) by examining passages and situations in each of her novels that occur in January. While… Continue reading January in Jane Austen’s World
A new tomorrow…with no mistakes in it.
“Marilla, isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” – Anne Shirley, Anne of Green Gables Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new YEAR with no mistakes in it yet? I love taking this week between Christmas and New Year’s Day to slow… Continue reading A new tomorrow…with no mistakes in it.
Happy Birthday, Jane!
This Saturday, December 16th, we wish Jane Austen a very happy birthday! Austen fans and groups around the globe will unite this weekend to celebrate our favorite author, her incredible life, and the novels she wrote. Here are a few ways you can join in the fun! Schedule a Jane-a-Thon When is the last time… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Jane!
Jane Austen’s Wardrobe (Book Review)
Dear readers, I have an exquisite new book to share with you today: Jane Austen’s Wardrobe by Hilary Davidson! Filled with incredible photos and written information, it’s one of the most detailed books I’ve seen in a long time on this topic. Not only is it beautiful, it is filled with fascinating information on one of my… Continue reading Jane Austen’s Wardrobe (Book Review)
A World of Octobers
“Oh, Marilla,” Anne exclaimed one Saturday morning, coming dancing in with her arms full of gorgeous boughs, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn’t it? Look at these maple branches. Don’t they give you a thrill—several thrills?… Continue reading A World of Octobers
Love Triangles in Sense and Sensibility
Over the last few months, we’ve explored timeless romantic themes in Jane Austen’s novels that are still frequently used in today’s popular books, movies, and television shows. Thus far, we’ve covered the following themes in this series: “Enemies to Lovers” in Pride and Prejudice, the “Slow Burn” Romance in Emma, “Best Friends to Lovers” in Mansfield Park, “Second-Chance” Love in Persuasion, and “The Meet-Cute”… Continue reading Love Triangles in Sense and Sensibility
Book Review: On Moonberry Lake
If you could live anywhere (fictional or real), where would you live? I’m adding Moonberry Lake with its funny townspeople to my fictional list!!! Along with Stars Hollow, Avonlea, Narnia, Mitford, and the Shire! Holly Varni’s debut novel, On Moonberry Lake, releases today and you do not want to miss this book! If you’re looking… Continue reading Book Review: On Moonberry Lake
Bygone: Musings and Poems from a Regency Hearthside
I’m delighted to share with you a beautiful new book I think you’ll want by your side this fall as you settle down for a cozy read by the fire! It’s called Bygone: Musings and Poems from a Regency Hearthside by Hannah Linder. Not only is it beautiful to behold, but it is also beautiful to read.… Continue reading Bygone: Musings and Poems from a Regency Hearthside
Glad Contentment.
“God’s in his heaven, all’s right with the world,” whispered Anne softly. -L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Anne Shirley didn’t say these words because everything in her life was perfect. She experienced great loss when Matthew died, and she had a hard road ahead of her with teaching, helping at Green Gables, and doing… Continue reading Glad Contentment.