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LATEST ARTICLES ( 997 )
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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 -
Book Review: What Would Jane Austen Do? a Charming Rom-com with Austenian Sparks
Step into the enchanting world of "What Would Jane Austen Do?" by Linda Corbett, where romance, wit, and modern-day love stories intertwine with the timeless... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Cover Reveal! Cyanide and Sensibility: a Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery - ...
Dear fellow Jane Austen enthusiasts and cozy mystery lovers, the time has come for a truly delectable revelation! Get ready to put on your detective caps and... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
New Release! Spells and Shadows by Victoria Kincaid
Welcome to My Jane Austen Book Club! We're delighted to have the talented author Victoria Kincaid as our guest again! Today, we're diving into the magical... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Doubt Not, Cousin: a Regency Saga of Love and Intrigue
Welcome, dear readers, to My Jane Austen Book Club! Today, we embark on a journey through the pages of a captivating new novel, Doubt Not, Cousin, written by th... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
New Release: a Far Better Prospect. Talking Jane Austen with Author M.j....
What is the book about? Louisa Bingley had never defied her mother in her life, until she found something she wished to fight for. Read more
Posted on 04 July 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
What Would Jane Austen Do? Interview with Author Linda Corbett
Hello everyone and happy weekend! Summer has come and with it some spare time for leisure reading. I'm having great fun leafing through a witty modern romance... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Tomi Tabb, the Great Austen Adventure
Thank you so much to Maria Grazia for allowing me the opportunity to stop by and say ‘hello’ to you all. My name is Tomi and I am an author who writes sweet,... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Author Guest Post & Excerpt: Amanda Kai, a Favorable Impression
Hi Maria Grazia, thanks so much for having me back at My Jane Austen Book Club to help me celebrate the release of A Favorable Impression! Read more
Posted on 19 April 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A New Novel by Jayne Bamber: Handsome, Clever and Rich
It’s great to be back at My Jane Austen Book Club! Today I am here to share another excerpt of my new release, Handsome, Clever, Rich, which is now available... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Cpp Community Theatre: Austen on Stage in Australia
AUSTEN ON STAGE IN AUSTRALIACPP Community Theatre (previously Croydon Parish Players) is a not-for-profit theatre group, based in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia. Read more
Posted on 11 April 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
To Win Her Hand Blog Tour: Interview with Author Jen Geigle Johnson
Hello everybody! I'm glad and honoured to welcome a new author to our online book club. Jen Geigle Johnson has granted us an interview on the occasion of the... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
New Release! Christine Combe, Three Brides for Three Cousins
Hello dear readers, was your holiday season good, relaxing and rewarding?I really hope so. Did you manage to read anything new and good? I have an... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Amanda Kai, Not in Want of a Wife. Author's Guest Post + Excerpt
Hello everyone! Let's welcome author Amanda Kai to our online Jane Austen Book Club and let's congratulate her on the publication of her latest book, Not in Wan... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE