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• Double Book Release! Amanda Kai, a Little Bit Foolish & Swipe Right for Mr Darcy

  

  I’m here today celebrating a double book release! A Little Bit Foolish is a collection of Pride and Prejudice April Fool’s stories, and Swipe Right for Mr. Darc... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2024 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Charming Echoes: A Review of Pride and Preston Lin

  

  Discover a new brilliant retelling of Jane Austen's classic: Pride and Preston Lin. Here's why Christina Hwang Dudley's contemporary riff is a must-read for... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2024 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books & More Books: Greek Lessons by Han Kang

  

  In the wake of her acclaimed work, The Vegetarian, Han Kang delivers another powerful novel, Greek Lessons, hailed as the Book of the Year 2023 by The New... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2024 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES

• New Release! Finding Jane Fairfax by Robbin j. Peterson

  

  ABOUT THE BOOKJane Fairfax knows she is truly fortunate. Most orphans face lives of hardship, whereas she was adopted by doting surrogate parents who elevated... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2024 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Caroline Bingley: Damn Her and Her Fine Eyes. a Short Story.

  

  Introducing Damn Her and Her Fine Eyes! Greetings, dear readers of My Jane Austen Book Club! Today, I am thrilled to present to you a delightful treat for all... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2024 BOOKS, CULTURE

• She Played and Sang, Jane Austen and Music: an Interview with Author Gillian...

  

  Welcome, dear readers, to our new journey into a lesser-explored aspect of Jane Austen's world: her profound connection to music. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2024 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Author Guest Post & Excerpt: Jayne Bamber, a Quick Succession of Busy Nothings

  

  Today, we are thrilled to host author Jayne Bamber as our esteemed guest blogger. Jayne is here to present her latest release, a delightful fusion where the... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2024 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Talking Jane Austen with ... Author Caroline Malcom-boulton!

  

  A Unique Crossover Caroline Malcom-Boulton is the author of The Three Witches of Milton, a unique crossover novella which unites and explores elements from thre... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2024 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Cyanide and Sensibility, a Delectably Delightful Mystery

  

  Hello, everyone! I hope you've been following all the excitement around the release of Katie Oliver's Cyanide and Sensibility so far. What about my author... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Cyanide and Sensibility Virtual Book Tour: Interview with Author Katie Oliver

  

  Welcome, dear readers, to the much-anticipated kickoff of the Cyanide and Sensibility Virtual Book Tour here at My Jane Austen Book Club! Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Austen Mindfulness: Sense and Sensibility

  

  Jane Austen's novels offer valuable insights into human behaviour and relationships, and there are mindfulness lessons that can be gleaned from her works. Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Jane and the Final Mystery by Stephanie Barron

  

  Stephanie Barron, the talented author known for her Being a Jane Austen Mystery series, brings us a captivating and bittersweet conclusion to a beloved... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Celebrating 100 Years of Italo Calvino: Finding Lightness in the Inferno

  

  This year marks the centennial celebration of the remarkable Italian writer Italo Calvino. As an Italian and a devoted reader of his works, I find myself... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2023 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES

• Jane and the Final Mystery, Interview with Author Stephanie Barron

  

  Dear fellow Jane Austen enthusiasts and mystery lovers, It's a delightful honour to kick off the blog tour for Stephanie Barron's latest novel, "JANE AND THE... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Shannon Winslow: Discovering Mr. Knightley

  

  (from Shannon Winslow) Writing a novel takes a long time, so authors need strong inspiration to carry them through. My inspiration (for this book and all the... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Discovering the Healing Power of Kdramas: My Personal Journey

  

  Today, I want to take you on a journey through the captivating world of Korean dramas and share how they became my ultimate source of joy, inspiration, and... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2023 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES

• How Jane Austen Persevered

  

  Jane Austen's House - Chawton Recently, I have faced some huge challenges in my life and have had many obstacles to overcome. My experiences have made me think... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Useful Or Useless Knowledge: a Debate on Education

  

  Should schools primarily teach practical, useful skills for the real world, or is there value in cultivating knowledge that some might consider as useless? Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2023 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES

• Autumnal Melancholy in Jane Austen's Persuasion

  

  Sally Hawkins as Anne Elliott - Persuasion 2007“Her pleasure in the walk arise from the exercise and the day, from the view of the last smiles of the year upon... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Blog Tour - the Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch

  

  Welcome to My Jane Austen Book Club! Today, we embark on a bewitching literary journey that merges the timeless atmosphere of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE