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Jane Austen, A to Z: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

It’s next on the TBR list. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MY58ICH/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Jane Austen, A to Z: YouTube

There are several Jane Austen related topic on YouTube. The most popular Jane Austen YouTube series is probably The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. It is so funny and filled with sarcasm. The series is over but it’s still available on YouTube. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfbQAimgtbk4RAUHtIAUww

Jane Austen, A to Z: eXperience

So if you wanted to have a vacation that would be considered the ultimate Jane Austen eXperience, where should you go? First of all, you’ll have to get a passport and head to England. There are some places that Jane Austen herself was associated with personally. Other places are museums devoted to Austen. A fewContinue reading “Jane Austen, A to Z: eXperience”

Jane Austen, A to Z: What Would Jane Do?

How many times a day do you wish you had something witty to say? What would Jane Austen do? I have discovered two books that could help us figure out what Jane Austen might have done. I haven’t finished either one so this is not a review. It’s just a suggestion to take a lookContinue reading “Jane Austen, A to Z: What Would Jane Do?”

Jane Austen, A to Z: Sense and Sensibility

I bought the book, Sense and Sensibility. I probably read about 1/4 of it before I switched to the audiobook. Thank goodness for Librivox. It’s my new favorite thing to listen to books and work on the garden. The poor bunny has been subjected to Jane Austen for several days. Several different versions of theContinue reading “Jane Austen, A to Z: Sense and Sensibility”

Jane Austen, A to Z: Video Game

Did you guys know that there is are some video and mobile games based on Jane Austen’s novels and the Regency Era? Ever, Jane is a MMORPG ( Massively multiplayer online role-playing game). From what I’ve read on other sites, the game involves making your own character. There are parties, gossip and dinner parties. IContinue reading “Jane Austen, A to Z: Video Game”

Jane Austen, A to Z: Unfinished Novel

Jane Austen had two unfinished novels: Sandition and The Watsons. She passed away in 1817 before she could finish the novels. Two of her other novels, Persuasion and Northanger Abbey, were published posthumously. Sandition should be available to watch on Masterpiece this year. The Watsons was adapted for the theater. I haven’t heard too muchContinue reading “Jane Austen, A to Z: Unfinished Novel”

Jane Austen, A to Z: Thug Notes

Oh my gosh. Have you guys ever seen Thug Notes? You can find Thug Notes on the Wisecrack channel on YouTube. The host is Sparky Sweets, PhD (aka comedian Greg Edwards). It’s a funny series but you will still learn something. It’s like crib notes for thugs, by thugs. If you don’t get literature, thenContinue reading “Jane Austen, A to Z: Thug Notes”

Jane Austen, A to Z: Jane Austen Ruined My Life

While looking for books by or about Jane Austen, I found Jane Austen Ruined My Life by Beth Pattillo. I found the ebook on Libby by Overdrive. If you have a library card, then you can also borrow ebooks from Libby. Emma has just left her unfaithful husband. Her career is in ruins because herContinue reading “Jane Austen, A to Z: Jane Austen Ruined My Life”

Jane Austen, A to Z: Quilts Inspired by Her Novels

If you are into quilts and Jane Austen, then I have found the book for you. Karen Gloeggler has written a book and done a quilt based on Jane Austen’s novels. She even traveled to England to see a quilt made by Jane Austen herself. Hopefully, quilting won’t become a lost art. Check out theContinue reading “Jane Austen, A to Z: Quilts Inspired by Her Novels”