Based in 19th Century England, we find ourselves mainly focused on the life of Elizabeth Bennet amongst her four other sisters wanting to find love. After a ball, Elizabeth finds herself attracted to a man who she had the pleasure of dancing with twice, but it doesn’t happen as quickly as you’d imagine. They are... Continue Reading →
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife". With one of the most famous opening lines in English literature, Jane Austen begins her tale of the Bennet family, Mr. Darcy and more in arguably her most famous novel, "Pride and... Continue Reading →
Why read the original when the remake is more fun? Try one of these retellings of classic fiction for updated and diverse versions of the stories you know. Listen to the episode on your favourite podcast platform by searching for Read This Next or watch on our YouTube channel. Place your TPBL holds for print books... Continue Reading →
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 →
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