Monthly Archives: February 2011
The Jane Austen Handbook and Q&A with Margaret C. Sullivan
Some books are a delight to read. Some make your insides mushy, and have you quoting paragraphs to your friends. This, The Jane Austen Handbook, is one such book. I received an advance copy two days ago for reviewing purposes from … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Preview, Q&A
Pride and Prej themed day out: Vaucluse House
It’s difficult for us kiddos to find Pride and Prejudice (or Jane Austen, or Regency) related places to visit in Sydney, or anywhere in Australia really. So when one does find a place that is utterly perfect for (in this … Continue reading
Filed under A good find, Discussion, Other Review
Yet ANOTHER director for PPZ
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, the (hopefully) soon to be started Lionsgate flick, has undergone a turbulent year of different directors, rumours and actors in-and-out. So, I bring you another potential director Craig Gillespie known mostly for some episodes of … Continue reading
Filed under Discussion, Preview
The top ten P&P Borders Covers
As many of you know, I am picky when it comes to books and their covers. If a book is ugly, I will generally refuse to buy it. I’ve previously presented my “Top Ten Pride and Prejudice book covers“ as well … Continue reading
Filed under A good find, Discussion, Other Review
Jane Austen for Twitter #A4T
If you follow many Janeites and Austen authors on Twitter you may have been wondering what this #A4T thing is that is being thrown onto the end of narrative tweets. It means “Austen for Twitter” and is a fantastic Austen … Continue reading
Filed under A good find, Discussion, Original writing, Other Review
Pride and Prejudice and Strippers
With the new Burlesque film hitting the screens lately (starring the lovely Christina Aguilera), it looks as though everyone wants a piece of the action. And Pride and Prejudice (and Zombies) hasn’t been left out. A group called “Book Club Burlesque” … Continue reading
Filed under A good find, Discussion, Weekly News
