Hi all, For all in the UK (sorry again!), episode 1 of Emma is to be aired this Sunday 4 Oct 2009 at 21:00–22:00 on BBC One . There will ...

Looking for something a bit ‘different’, I happened to pick up my Penguin Classics edition of “The Juvenilia of Jane Austen and Charlotte Br...

Linda has kindly drawn our attention to a great quiz which has been posted on The Jane Austen Centre website An example question, which has ...

This time, as promised to find a quote from a book other than Persuasion , I picked Sense & Sensibility . Funny enough, it’s about keepi...

My sister, knowing my Austen-mania, sent me the link to the Pride and Prejudice Location Tours , and I couldn't resist sharing it. If I ...

Sorry for the belated news about the BBC's Emma 2009, but the word is that the series will begin screening in the UK on the 4th of Octob...

For any of you, like me, who like the aroma of old books, then look no further. There is a room scent which has captured and recreated the ...

This week I have chosen a quote from Chapter 9 of Mansfield Park. Mrs Rushworth is showing Fanny, Edmund and Miss Crawford around the house ...

In Sense and Sensibility, tucked away in Chapter 44, Jane Austen has given us a character lesson to be heeded when rearing children. Th...

For all you UK Janeites out there (and for anyone else who is interested!), I just wanted to make you all aware that it is in fact the Jane ...

Yes I know the name seems rather strange but I am happy to announce that Clare from My Pride and Prejudice site has nominated us for a ...

This week's quote is again from Persuasion (I promise to get another book next time...), for it just suddenly clicked with me when I ope...

In Week 43 I chose a quote from Chapter 23 of Persuasion in which Anne and Captain Harville are having a discussion on the differences betw...

In Sense and Sensibility , Chapter 17, Edward says: “…I never wish to offend, but I am so foolishly shy, that I often seem negligent, wh...

I have a new-found obsession – ehm – hobby, about shoes recently. Well, I mean, I’m always so fond of boots, gladiator sandals, espadrilles,...

Maria strikes again! This time, the wallpaper is lavishly adorned with dusky pink colours (my favourite at the moment, actually!) and it has...

I have stuck with our faithful friend Emma for this weeks quote as there are an unlimited number of gems that everyone should have the plea...

This is a very belated review of another excellent book from Laurie Viera Rigler. Rachel has reviewed Laurie’s previous book (Confessions of...

Maria of Sweden has been very productive as of late. In addition to the lovely banners, she also made this simple but charming wallpaper for...

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Maria for making such fantastic Becoming Jane banners for use on the blog. I have to say they are e...