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
Category: Book Reviews
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
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
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!
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.
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
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
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