July 30, 2020
Pride and Prejudice (2005) Movie Review
The 2005 Pride and Prejudice movie is both widely popular and widely criticized. Does it deserve either such praise or such censure?
July 29, 2020
Book Review: Pride and Prejudice
(Less a review than a rambling declaration of enthusiasm:) Pride and Prejudice is Austen’s best-known work for good reasons.
July 20, 2020
Giveaway! and Review: One Brave Leap
Enter to win a selection of stickers featuring Jane Austen’s Persuasion, from One Brave Leap. Open to U.S. residents 13 and older. Ends July 31 at midnight (EST).
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.
July 8, 2020
Not a Book Review of Mansfield Park
I will not be reviewing Mansfield Park this summer after all.
July 6, 2020
Giveaway! Recto & Verso
Enter to win a candle inspired by Mansfield Park’s Fanny Price, from Recto & Verso. Open to U.S. residents 13 and older. Ends July 17 at midnight (EST).
July 1, 2020
Update on Mansfield Park content
Due to unforeseen circumstances, my Mansfield Park book review is running late (but will still be posted soon!), and my PBS and BBC miniseries reviews have been cancelled. I’ll still review the 1999 movie if I can make the time.
June 22, 2020
Giveaway! The Tiny Wren
Enter to win a set of exclusive handmade earrings from The Tiny Wren! Open to U.S. residents 13 and older. Ends July 3 at midnight (EST).
June 20, 2020
Emma. (2020) Movie Review
Autumn de Wilde’s Emma is a colorful, modern romantic comedy. For viewers who don’t usually like period dramas, it’s perfect. For fans of all things Regency and tradition… not so much.
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.