Jane Austen

May 26, 2017May 26, 2017

Mark your calendars for the 9th annual Jane Austen Festival!

Jane Austen

Readers, mark your calendars. The 9th annual Jane Austen Festival is coming soon! This year’s event will be held July 14- 16, 2017, at Locust Grove in Louisville, Kentucky. I’ve ... Read more

December 23, 2015December 23, 2015

My favorite Jane Austen film adaptations.

Books & Reading, Jane Austen

Reposting from this time last year, because this remains an excellent way to spend your Christmas vacation. It’s true: these Jane Austen movies have nothing to do with Christmas… except ... Read more

November 26, 2015November 26, 2015

Jane Austen’s Thanksgiving Prayer.

Jane Austen

“Give us a thankful sense of the blessings in which we live, of the many comforts of our lot, that we may not deserve to lose them by discontent or ... Read more

April 14, 2015May 13, 2015

“One messes with the classics at one’s peril.”

Books & Reading, Jane Austen

Last week I had the pleasure of hearing Alexander McCall Smith discuss his brand-new novel Emma: A Modern Retelling at the first stop on his American book tour. The novel ... Read more

October 10, 2014May 1, 2015

Classic cult: 5 favorite Jane Austen-inspired romantic comedies

Books & Reading, Jane Austen

Jane Austen is a classic, no doubt about it, but she’s gathered quite the cult following: normal fans don’t don Regency bonnets at a themed festival, bumper sticker their cars, ... Read more

August 24, 2014May 1, 2015

What to read when you’re stuck in an Austen circle.

Books & Reading, Jane Austen, Literary Matchmaking

The details on this ongoing project, and the factors I’m taking to heart. Readers told me 3 books they loved, 1 book they hated, and what they’re reading right now. In turn, I’m recommending 3 ... Read more

July 23, 2014May 26, 2017

A peek inside the 2014 Jane Austen Festival

Jane Austen, My Life

I wasn’t planning on attending the 2014 Jane Austen Festival this year, but when the weekend rolled around, I couldn’t stay away. In fact, I’m still kicking myself that I ... Read more

March 12, 2014March 10, 2017

For the Janeite who ran out of Austen novels

Books & Reading, Jane Austen

Today’s guest post is by Haley of Carrots for Michaelmas. Please welcome her to MMD! There’s a fateful day that comes to every reader who begins Miss Austen’s works: the ... Read more

December 25, 2013December 24, 2015

Merry Christmas from Jane Austen (and me)

Jane Austen

“I sincerely hope your Christmas may abound in the gaieties which that season generally brings.” – Jane Austen Jane Austen Christmas card available on Etsy.

December 24, 2013December 1, 2015

The Twelve Days of (Jane Austen’s) Christmas

Jane Austen

I thought you might enjoy these twelve days of Christmas, Jane Austen style: A Jane Austen Christmas boxed cards set available at Barnes and Noble

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Jane Austen

Mark your calendars for the 9th annual Jane Austen Festival!

My favorite Jane Austen film adaptations.

Jane Austen’s Thanksgiving Prayer.

“One messes with the classics at one’s peril.”

Classic cult: 5 favorite Jane Austen-inspired romantic comedies

What to read when you’re stuck in an Austen circle.

A peek inside the 2014 Jane Austen Festival

For the Janeite who ran out of Austen novels

Merry Christmas from Jane Austen (and me)

The Twelve Days of (Jane Austen’s) Christmas