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Darcy proposing to Lizzy in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. After revisiting her unpublished manuscript, First Impressions, Pride and Prejudice was published today on January 28 1813. I really enjoyed painting this illustration, and I love Jane's book!

And you Sue! I hope you're well!

Thank you so much- you are very kind!

Steventon Rectory where Jane Austen was born. I used as much source material where possible, as the original building was sadly demolished.

✨ 2025

A few clips from a phenomenal year celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen in 2025.

Not featured here are the copious amounts of tea and biscuits consumed, all the friends made and the communities built through our shared love of Jane Austen.

✨ We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings!

Recommended Persuasion Readalikes: The Great Jane Austen Read Along I am here once again to give the final readalikes for The Austen Connection’s The Great Jane Austen Read Along as the Read-Along librarian, giving you great book recommendations that perfectly matc…

The last set of #JaneAusten readalikes for "The Great Jane Austen Readalong" hosted by The Austen Connection! #booksky 💙📚

Installing a new display at the Weston Library takes time and precision.

Dancing with Jane Austen is now open, featuring rare loans from Jane Austen’s House, including a manuscript music book copied in Jane Austen’s own hand.

A glimpse behind the scenes, before the final case came together.

Bird in the Blue

If the novel didn't sell enough copies, it may be that her publisher didn't want to risk taking on another. It's very common - speaking from personal experience.

Sweet peas running wild along the bank.
#summer #sweetpeas #countryside

David Austin roses-Olivia, in this case are simply gorgeous, and they never disappoint. #gardening #roses

Jane Eyre.
Vanity Fair.
Madame Bovary.
The Quiet American.
Stefan Zweig‘s "Chess Story“.
All of Tolstoi.
All of Austen.
David Copperfield.

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life movie review (2025) | Roger Ebert “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” is a romantic comedy for the quiet, thoughtful lovers who yearn for the sincerity of the past.

for @ebertvoices.bsky.social, I reviewed the very lovely JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE.
www.rogerebert.com/reviews/jane...

I love this time of year when the roses are blooming-the scent is just gorgeous.