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Tag: Jane Austen

15 Books to Read for Valentine’s Day

It’s that time of year again… Valentine’s Day. Every year, I’ve had a Valentine’s Day-related post. I’ve talked about lovely … More

Anne of Green Gables, books, Francine Rivers, George MacDonald, holidays, Hunger Games, Jane Austen, Jane Eyre, Lord of the Rings, Love stories, reading, Romance, Romance books, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Valentine's Day

Memorable Sisters in Literature

At some point in time, someone–somewhere–decided that August the fifth should be declared National Sisters’ Day. While I might not … More

books, family, holidays, Jane Austen, literature, Little Women, sisters

Favorite Introverts from Literature

I am writing this post as a result of rereading Anne of Green Gables. It’s not because of Anne herself. Anne … More

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Anne of Green Gables, books, introvert, Jane Austen, Jane Eyre, Little Women, personality, The Secret Garden, Wind in the Willows

A Period Drama Tag!

I discovered this book/movie tag ages ago (it seems), but it’s taken me so long to get to it! I … More

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Anne of Green Gables, books, British Television, Christmas Carol, history, Jane Austen, Little Women, movies, period dramas

Jane Austen, Part 5: Emma versus Fanny

Around the first of the year, I at last read Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park and Emma. Now, all I lack … More

books, introvert, Jane Austen, personality

Jane Austen, Part 4: Movie Suggestions

Today while checking my Facebook page, I unexpectedly received a message from my sister which read, and I quote: “You … More

blogging, British Television, Jane Austen, movies, school

Top Ten Book Character Costumes

Tomorrow is Halloween! That means there is still time for one more Halloween post. 🙂 Today I’m discussing the top … More

books, British Television, costumes, Divergent, Halloween, holidays, Jane Austen, Lord of the Rings

Jane Austen, Part 3: More Movies

In my last post, I began leading you all through a Jane Austen movie guide. Take a look at it to … More

books, fiction, Jane Austen, movies, Mr. Tilney, reading

Jane Austen, Part 2: The Movies

Since I’m watching Sense and Sensibility right now, I figured it’s time to continue on to part two of my Jane Austen … More

books, fiction, Jane Austen, movies, Mr. Darcy, reading

Jane Austen, Part 1: The Men

I’m back! Not that I’ve been traveling anywhere. I’ve just been lost in the piles of to-do lists and papers … More

books, fiction, Jane Austen, movies, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Tilney, reading

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