This week I’d like to introduce you to a new book by Helena Kelly called The Worlds of Jane Austen: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels. This book caught my eye, initially, because of its beautiful cover – yes, I admit it! I do judge a book (first) by its cover. But more than […]| Jane Austen's World
Inquiring readers, The 2025 AGM in Baltimore has come to an end. I was too late in registering for this conference, the largest ever held in the U.S., with over 900 attendees. I did have the pleasu…| Jane Austen's World
1 post published by Vic during October 2025| Jane Austen's World
Inquiring Readers, In the age of increasing AI domination, it has become easier to find quick facts about Jane Austen and the age in which she lived on the internet. Yet, as many of us have learned…| Jane Austen's World
Laura Dabundo’s new Jane Austen: A Companion explains many facets of Austen’s life, works, and world.| Jane Austen's World
3 posts published by Brenda S Cox and Vic during September 2025| Jane Austen's World
Interviewed by Brenda S. Cox “As soon as he can light upon a bishop, he will be ordained. I wonder what curacy he will get!”–Anne Steele, about Edward Ferrars in Sense and Sensibility. A few days ago, I told you about a fascinating new book on Henry Austen. The author is a retired Church of […]| Jane Austen's World
Book Review by Brenda S. Cox “I had a letter from him [Henry], in which he desired to hear from me very soon—His to me was most affectionate and kind, as well as entertaining;—but there is no merit in that, he cannot help being amusing.”—Jane to Cassandra, April 8, 1805 “Henry at White’s! Oh, what […]| Jane Austen's World
Ah, the novels of Jane Austen! In my teenaged mind they conjured up romantic tales, white muslin dresses, perfectly coiffed and finely dressed gentlemen, ballroom dancing, visits to Bath, and carri…| Jane Austen's World
2 posts published by Brenda S Cox and Rachel Dodge during June 2024| Jane Austen's World
4 posts published by Brenda S Cox, Vic, and Rachel Dodge during April 2024| Jane Austen's World
4 posts published by Brenda S Cox, Rachel Dodge, and Vic during May 2024| Jane Austen's World
2 posts published by Rachel Dodge and Brenda S Cox during August 2025| Jane Austen's World
Hello, dear readers! This month, I’m featuring this new edition of Pride and Prejudice, a Handwritten Classics edition. This is a luxurious collector’s edition in two volumes, featuring…| Jane Austen's World
Jane Austen & the Price of Happiness explores the gaps in Austen’s endings.| Jane Austen's World
Posts about The Winchester Races written by Vic| Jane Austen's World
The Jane Austen Summer Program is a great way to learn more about Austen and get to have great discussions and fun times with other Janeites.| Jane Austen's World
As we continue our tour of new books and media for Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary celebration, my choice this month is the much-anticipated Jane Austen in 41 Objects by Kathryn Sutherland. T…| Jane Austen's World
Austen uses language brilliantly in the Juvenilia, as in her mature novels.| Jane Austen's World
St. Swithin’s Walcot Church, mentioned in Northanger Abbey, is connected with Jane Austen’s family.| Jane Austen's World
I can hardly believe we’ve arrived at November in Jane Austen’s World! After 10 months of this series, it’s proved an experience I won’t soon forget. What a fantastic journey! As …| Jane Austen's World
Inquiring readers, Tony Grant, a blogger and contributor to this blog for a decade, has submitted this interesting post about Netley Abbey. He ties history, literature, poetry, and painting to Jane…| Jane Austen's World
Gentle readers, Tony Grant kindly rewrote an article that he had originally written for JASA (Jane Austen Society of Australia), adding more images and new information. Tony has also resurrected hi…| Jane Austen's World
A visit to the Garrison Church in Portsmouth, where the Prices worshiped in Mansfield Park.| Jane Austen's World
Our month-by-month exploration of Jane Austen’s life, letters, and novels continues now as we take a look at August in Jane Austen’s world. If you’re new to the series, you can find previous articl…| Jane Austen's World
As the summer months continue in our month-by-month exploration of Jane Austen’s life, letters, and novels, we turn our attention to July in Jane Austen’s world. If you’re new to the series, you ca…| Jane Austen's World
Jane Austen has many wonderful fans in Australia and New Zealand!| Jane Austen's World
As spring turns to summer on our month-by-month exploration of Jane Austen’s life, letters, and novels, we turn our attention to June in Jane Austen’s world. If you’re new to the series, you can fi…| Jane Austen's World
As spring turns to summer on our month-by-month exploration of Jane Austen’s life, letters, and novels, we turn our attention to May in Jane Austen’s world. If you’re just jumping on th…| Jane Austen's World
As we continue our month-by-month journey through Jane Austen’s novels, letters, and lifetime, we find ourselves in the lovely month of April! If you’re just jumping on the bus, you can find …| Jane Austen's World
This year I’ve embarked on a new series, “A Year in Jane Austen’s World,” that focuses on important details that happened in Jane Austen’s novels, letters, and lifetime duri…| Jane Austen's World
Last month I started a new month-by-month series titled “A Year in Jane Austen’s World,” wherein I began exploring important events and details that happened in Jane Austen’s nove…| Jane Austen's World
Today marks the start of a new month-by-month series, “A Year in Jane Austen’s World,” in which I highlight several important events and details that happened in Jane Austen’s nov…| Jane Austen's World
