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• 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

• Why i Continue to Cherish Teaching: a Teacher's Reflection

  

  Teaching, undoubtedly one of the most demanding professions, is often associated with burnout and health concerns. While I acknowledge the inherent stress that... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2023 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES

• Jane Austen's Leading Ladies: Virtues and Flaws

  

  Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet and Colin Firth as Mr Darcy (1995)After discussing heroes, let’s have a look at Jane Austen's female leading characters. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books & More Books - the Burnout Society by Byung-chul Han

  

  I wanted to kick off this blog post by sharing a little personal journey I embarked on during my summer holidays. You see, recently I've had a deep fascination... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2023 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES

• Jane Austen's Leading Men: Best Qualities and Flaws

  

  Jane Austen, often celebrated for her sharp wit and keen observations of human nature, was a master of creating compelling male characters who have left an... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Timeless Allure of Costume Dramas: Why They Remain Popular

  

  Rose Williams as Charlotte Heywood in Sanditon season 3, based on Jane Austen' s unfinished novelIn a world filled with modern technological marvels and... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2023 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES

• The Korean Wave: an Authentic Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

  

  I recently had the privilege of taking an online course on Korean philosophy, and I must say it was a truly enlightening experience. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2023 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES

• Books & More Books: Pachinko, a Timeless Epic of Love and Resilience

  

  Pachinko the series is available in streaming on Apple TV I recently had the pleasure of delving into the mesmerizing world of Min Jin Lee's Pachinko (2017), a... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2023 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES