On my latest trip to the library, I found in the shelves Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict written by Laurie Viera Rigler which I have mentioned in past shows. It was exciting to see this book on the shelves and have barely put it down since taking it home.

What is suprising, unlike many Jane Austen type novels and along the line of the Jane Austen Book Club, this story is not a re-invention or continuation of a JA but a story about Courtney Stone (a closet JA addict) who wakes to find herself in an unknown body in an unknown bedroom set in the era of Jane Austen.

We learn through the chapters that Courtney is dealing having her heart-broken and is learning many life lesions about relationships along the way with some help of JA wisdom thrown in.

 Here is one particular section which stands out:

“And then it hits me. Regardless of what era I’m in right now, or how I’m supposed to fulfill my so-called destiny, I refuse to make my destiny a lifetime of nights in the arms of yet another man I don’t care about but want to care about because the alternative is being along or even worse, a man I care about even though I know he can never give me what I really want.”

This is one book I would recommend any JA addict reading especially those dealing with a relationship breakup.

Next read after this will have to be Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict.

What’s on this season of Masterpiece Classics

Starting with Emma on 24^th January followed by Northanger Abbey & Persuasion all three of these adaptations were shown last year but one can never get enough.

In a related topic, listen to this quote from Masterpiece executive  Rebecca Eaton regarding Jane Austen:

“We are not stupid: Jane Austen is catnip to our audience. Unfortunately, she only wrote six books and she’s dead”

Sources:

dolce bellezza

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Hot blogs

Hist-Flic Chick

Looks like a cool blog currently featuring Jane Austen week which includes guest post from Sharon Lathan, author of The Darcy Saga.

My Austen Dream World

This is a blog that any Jane Austen addict would relate to & feels quite at home with & there is a great interview of Justin who Aurora met at the Jane Austen Festival in Bath, definitely worth checking out.

Reading

Chapter 6 of Northanger Abbey

JA news

Persuasion

Fashion in the age of Jane Austen

Exhibit showcasing examples of dress during her lifetime at the National Galley in Melbourne till 8^th November 2009, so if you’re in the area drop in.

Reading

Chapter 5 of Northanger Abbey

Continuation of friendships

JA News

Jane Austen Festival Australia

15th to 18th April 2010, Canberra

For any Aussie Jane Austen groupie, mark the dates in your diary, book your tickets & hotel now for the Jane Austen Festival Australia. Come and enjoy the company of fellow Jane Austen lovers and experiance Etticquette, Fashion, Weddings, Dancing, and Music of Austen’s time along with movie screenings and theatricals for this jamm packed weekend.

Having experianced the music and dancing of the Earthly Delights Dance Academy at the Abbey Medievil Festival a few years ago (see my Medievial page for more info), I am sure this will be an event worth attending.

Also there is a request for volunteers, if you are keen to play your part. For more information, check out the Jane Austen Festival Australia blog.

 

Interview of Maya Slater, author of Mr Darcy’s Private Diary

Ever wondered what Mr Darcy had to say about the goings on in Pride and Prejudice? Here is a book which will answer just that. Visit Austenprose for an interview with Maya Slater.

 

Win a copy of Rude Awakenings

With the release of Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict on June 25th, here is your chance to win a copy of your very own. Rude Awakenings is the sequel to Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict and follows the journey of Courtney Stone, who wakes up in the body of another woman in Regency England. Visit Jane Austen Addict for more information & where you can win your copy.

 

Mr Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange

Set for release in August, not sure if this book is  to follow in the style of Pride & Prejudice & Zombies encorporating Jane Austen and horror but wonder who will be the first to be bitten? Check out Amanda Grange’s home page for more info on the author herself

Reading

Chapter 4 of Northanger Abbey

Introduction of the Thorpes

JA news

Jane Austen Centre Forum now open for posts

Jane Austen week in England - 20th to 28th June in Alton & Chawton See here for more info

Pride and Prejudice Tour

Reading

Chapter 1 of Northanger Abbey

JA news

2009 Regency Awards

16,000 votes last year, lets do our bit to make an even better number in 2009.

Reading

Chapter 61 of Pride and Prejudice

The Happy conclusion

Last chapter of Pride and Prejudice 

 

JA news

 

 Pride and Promiscuity by Arielle Eckstut

The lost sex scenes of Jane Austen.

This is no joke, just when I thought I have seen everything Jane Austen, something new comes along. This books covers everything from Lesbians to a romp on a boat.

 

 

Jane Austen’s Guide to Romance by Lauren Henerson

The Regency Rules

Yet to read this yet but will give a take on this soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lost sex scenes of Jane Austen.

JA news

Reading

Chapter 60 of Pride and Prejudice 

 

JA news 

 

Lost in Austen big screen leap

According to BBC Lost in Austen is set to be made into a movie which is great news & moving it to New York 

 

Lost in Austen in Oz

Last Sunday saw the premiere on Aust. Tv of Lost in Austen which I am sorry to say has been edited slightly different to UK version, which includes a scene with Amanda Price singing down to where as is the Oz version that scene was completely missed which was a shame. 

 

The Jane Austen Centre Bath – Quiz

Jane Austen & Clergy Quiz

Sad to say only scored 4/10

Pride & Prejudice, the comic

sneak peak here

 

So the word is Marvel is set to release on April 1st, Pride & Prejudice, the comic book. What they will think of next I sure don’t know but here is the link for a preview. From what I have seen, Mrs Bennett has put on a few kilos. It is strange to see a comic version & when I first heard about it I nearly fell of my chair.

Reading

Chapter 59 of Pride and Prejudice

Elizabeth gains the approval of her family

 

Only two chapters left to go!

Then onto Northanger Abbey

 

JA news

 

Lost is Austen coming to oz

This Sunday on ABC 1 look out for the much talked about Lost is Austen. Any modern womens dream with a few twists & turns along the way.