In the spirit of the upcoming release of the movie version of Shannon Hale's Austenland, we created a short video exploring some of the world on sequels, re-imaginings, and followups of Austen's work which are available in every genre imaginable. Here are a few of the best (or worst, if you're a Jane Austen purist).... Continue Reading →
The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet by Colleen McCullough
Few other writers have inspired the devotion of readers as deeply as Jane Austen, and there are a plethora of authors who have taken her novels and reworked them to the enjoyment or rage of her fans. Some are true to the spirit of Miss Austen, such as this year's "Death Comes to Pemblerley" by... Continue Reading →
Death comes to Pemberley by P.D. James (Mystery and Murder in the land of Jane Austen)
Some characters live in our souls well beyond the closing of the final chapters of a book, for many readers over the last two centuries, those characters have been Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy. The love all all things Austen has spawned entire industries based on her novels, from Austen themed vacations to Bath, on-line... Continue Reading →
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith
When I first laid eyes on this book I was absolutely delighted. It seems that no matter which way you turn these days - at the local bookstore or the cinema, you’re confronted with no end of gruesome variations on the age old theme of vampires, zombies and the paranormal. A few of the more... Continue Reading →
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