Austen fans, you may also enjoy L.M. Montgomery's books. If you're a "kindred spirit" to Anne of Green Gables, check out this new devotional!
The Anne of Green Gables Devotional by Rachel Dodge, Book Review
Category: Music and Art
Rock Stars of the Regency Part 1: The Ladies
Who were the popular celebrities of Jane Austen's day? And what might Austen have thought of those "rock stars" of her time?
Dancing, and The Militia, in Jane Austen’s England
Today we enjoy more of Hugh Thomson's lovely illustrations, and find out more about dancing, and about the militia, in Austen's England. How could partners chat while doing complex dances? And why were some of the militia "wolves in sheep's clothing"?
Covering Screens: A Young Lady’s Accomplishment
"Covering screens" was one of the accomplishments of young ladies in Jane Austen's England. What did that mean?
The Joy of Hugh Thomson’s Peacock Pride and Prejudice
Hugh Thomson's illustrated Peacock edition of Pride and Prejudice is a delight for the eyes and the heart.
The Clerical Alphabet: Problems in Austen’s Church of England
A popular cartoon of Austen's time exposes some of the problems of the church and clergy in Austen's England.
The Joy of Stitching Jane Austen Projects
I'm finding joy in cross-stitching Jane Austen projects right now. These are my favorites; what are yours?
The Jane Austen Sampler: The Mystery Unraveled
Finally, what appears to be a definitive answer on who stitched the "Jane Austen sampler."
Handel’s Messiah in Jane Austen’s England
Handel's Messiah was very popular in Jane Austen's England. She may have seen it herself in Bath. What objection, though, did some Evangelicals have to it?
Who Stitched the “Jane Austen Sampler”?
This fascinating sampler has a complex and controversial history!
Faith, Science, Joy, and Jane Austen 