Jane Austen

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, 2014December 18, 2019

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, 2013November 11, 2019

Merry Christmas from Jane Austen (and me)

Holidays, 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, 2013November 11, 2019

The Twelve Days of (Jane Austen’s) Christmas

Holidays, 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

December 17, 2013November 11, 2019

What Modern Mrs Darcy readers want for Christmas

Holidays, Jane Austen, My Life

Well, actually, that’s a little bold. I can’t speak for all of you–and even I wouldn’t necessarily want everything on this list! But I can tell you that, as a ... Read more

October 7, 2013May 14, 2015

The Austen novels most Janeites never read

Books & Reading, Jane Austen

Jane Austen a cult classic author? Absolutely. She is justly famous for her six completed novels, but the general public hasn’t a clue about her earlier writings–known as the juvenilia–and ... Read more

August 6, 2013May 1, 2015

A Jane Austen Round-Up

Jane Austen, Uncategorized

Despite this blog taking its name from a Jane Austen book, we don’t actually talk all that much about dear Jane around here. That’s by design, but I did want ... Read more

July 22, 2013July 21, 2013

In which I visit the Jane Austen Festival

Jane Austen, My Life

On Saturday, I did something I never thought I’d do: I attended the Jane Austen Festival. Why never? Obviously, I love Jane–this blog’s name is derived from Pride and Prejudice, after ... Read more

March 9, 2012October 14, 2015

The Modern Accomplished Woman…Narrows Her Focus

Inspiration, Jane Austen, Reflections

This post is part of a series dedicated to updating Jane Austen’s “accomplished woman” to create a definition more fitting for the modern world. You can read all the posts ... Read more

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