July 16, 2020
Interview with NYT-Bestselling Author Steve Hockensmith
Steve Hockensmith, author of the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies prequel and sequel, talks adaptational writing and Austen’s long-lasting appeal.
June 19, 2020
Race in the Regency Era: conversation with Dr. Olivia Murphy
In honor of America’s Juneteenth, Dr. Olivia Murphy from the University of Sydney answered some questions I had about race, the Regency era, and the realities of life in Austen’s British Empire.
June 18, 2020
Emma (2009) Miniseries Review
With its attention to detail, social hierarchies, shots of beautiful estates, and loyalty to plot and characters, BBC’s 2009 Emma miniseries might be the best period drama adaptation I’ve seen.
June 11, 2020
Book Review: Emma
Emma is a long, well-written story of matchmaking blunders and lovable character interactions with charm, wit, and plenty of character growth.
June 1, 2020
Book Review: Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility is a light, romantic story with plenty of comedy, a varied cast of characters, and unexpected twists. If you’re looking for your first — or next — Austen novel, I recommend this.
May 28, 2020
Summer of Austen
I have some wonderful ideas for upcoming posts (and giveaways?) this summer!
May 27, 2020
Book Review: Northanger Abbey
I know we’re supposed to love the classics… but ugh, this book was boring.
April 4, 2020
The Reviews of Narnia: the One In Which I Am Biased
Yay, this one’s my favorite! (Prince Caspian)
March 24, 2020
The Reviews of Narnia: A Horse and Kid Are Racist
Basically: thank God that’s over with.
February 4, 2020
The Reviews of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
I re-read The Magician’s Nephew this weekend. Was Uncle Andrew always such a creep??