Category: Humor
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Was Jane Ever in Love? (Part 2: The Mysterious, Seaside Romance)
Jane meets an unnamed man on vacation…Was this her one true love?
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Gothic Hilarity: Comparing Northanger Abbey to The Reluctant Widow
In my ongoing series comparing Jane Austen novels to those of Georgette Heyer with similar elements, I’m up to Northanger Abbey. I admit this wasn’t one of my favorite reads until I saw the movie with Felicity Jones and JJ Field. Mr. Tilney wasn’t that appealing to me until I saw him, and ever since,…
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Romance Tropes Enduring Through the Ages
What’s your favorite romantic book trope? Romance tropes are the subject of much debate, but whether you love or hate them, they are a staple of modern romance books. Have you ever stopped to think about where they first appeared?
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Was Jane Ever in Love? (Part 1: Tom Lefroy)
Jane’s crush on the young Tom Lefroy
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Emma vs. The Grand Sophy
Last month I talked about Austen’s Sense & Sensibility vs. Georgette Heyer’s A Civil Contract, and I’m back at it! Let’s look at Emma next to Heyer’s The Grand Sophy, one of my absolute favorites. Now, right off the bat, even though I love these two authors, I’ll be the first to admit that Heyer…
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P & P & Texting Fun
Some fun texting convos from the cast of P & P
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Does Jane Forgive Bingley Too Easily?
Jane is expecting a ring, and then Bingley disappears for 8 months! Does she take him back too easily?
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Regency Thrills and Chills
My two favorite holidays are Thanksgiving, for family and American-style football, and Halloween. The first has never caused another to even blink in surprise; the latter has caused more than one arched brow of consternation, given that I’m a wuss of the highest order. While none can convince me that IT is not waiting for…
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What’s So Controversial About the New Statue of Jane Austen?
Winchester Cathedral is celebrating Austen’s 250th birthday with a statute of the author. Why are even Austen fans against it?
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Let’s Get Social: Morning Calls and Calling Cards in Austen’s Day
An exploration of the etiquette of leaving your calling card and receiving morning visitors. Spoiler: Don’t serve tea.