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All things #JaneAusten and #Bronte!

I also curate the streaming Jane Austen and Bronte movies and TV series.

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(Formerly https://romancelandia.club/@excessivelydiverting)

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The brochure for the 2024 is out! https://www.jasna.org/assets/Annual-General-Meetings/2024-AGM-Preview-Brochure.pdf

The AGM this year is sponsored by JASNA Cleveland.

The AGM is October 18 - 20 in Cleveland, OH.

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If you want more facts on Day, read the Austen and Issue 3 here: https://open.substack.com/pub/excessivelydiverting/p/austen-bronte-issue-3-pride-and-prejuduice?r=1ep55&utm_campaign=post&utm_mediumLoveuarywWelcome=true. I also update on Hallmark Channel's Loveuary theme which for the month of February are all Austen inspired movies and I'll be recapping them via the newsletter.

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@Karen5Lund @bookstodon Oh yes! 's House (https://janeaustens.house/) did a all day virtual events to celebrate.

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Happy Day! P&P was published on this day in 1813.

Some facts!

  • Originally titled "First Impressions”
  • P&P's name comes from Fanny Burney’s “Cecilia" where the phrase “P&P” is used numerous times
  • Novel was finished in 1797
  • It has sold over 20 million copies and has never been out of print

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@EricBranse @bookstodon I cannot recall how many times I’ve read P+P. I usually give it a whirl, and Austen's other books, every couple of years. I'm a HUGE sucker for book and movie/TV adaptations!

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is celebrating "Loveuary" in February with FOUR brand new inspired films. More details here: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/loveuary/loveuary-2024-movies.

I'll be recapping the films each week over at Excessively Diverting, the newsletter. If you want to follow along, keep an eye here (so you can read the issue on the web) or sign up there: https://excessivelydiverting.substack.com/.

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Ancient English city with free walking tours, fancy dress attractions and very famous ex-resident

https://www.the-sun.com/travel/10082007/bath-ancient-english-city-travel/

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Sunday January 28th marks the 211th birthday of and 's House is having a party! You can celebrate by the array of talks and events (online and in person) available. For more information, visit https://janeaustens.house/pride-and-prejudice-day/pride-and-prejudice-day-is-on-28-january/

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The Courthouse of Mouse: How the Public Domain Benefits Art

https://www.scu.edu/illuminate/thought-leaders/tyler-t-ochoa/the-courthouse-of-mouse-how-the-public-domain-benefits-art.html

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If ever met

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C10MSVloH_G/

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Hallmark Announces ‘Loveuary' Lineup, 4 Movies Honoring

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/entertainment/news/hallmark-announces-loveuary-lineup-4-movies-honoring-jane-austen/ss-AA1m8R6Q

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Win a copy of by Jessica Bull in this week’s Fabulous book competition

https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/10148387/win-miss-austen-investigates-book-competition/

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On Wednesday January 24, & Co proudly present award-winning novelist and playwright, to talk about her Austen-Adjacent novels and plays. Event is from 7 pm - 8:30 pm EST and is on YouTube. The event is free.

https://www.janeaustenandco.org/event-details/interview-with-novelist-playwright-uzma-jallaludin

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‘' is a Subversive Tribute to 'Pride & Prejudice'

https://tellyvisions.org/article/lost-austen-review-subversive-tribute-pride-prejudice

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The ultimate summer reading list: 15 novels about love, lust and sex to devour

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/29/the-ultimate-summer-reading-list-15-novels-about-love-lust-and-sex-to-devour

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The latest Excessively Diveriting newsletter is out! In this issue I defend the often derided isFreemail=false&r=1ep55#Persuasion. (I can see the loss of subscribers with this declaration. )

You can read the post online (https://excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/jane-auste-bronte-issue-2-persuasion?publication_id=2233006&post_id=140664313&isFreemail=false&r=1ep55) or subscribe to the newsletter (https://excessivelydiverting.substack.com/).

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You can “talk” to #JaneAusten via generative #AI.

(I asked "Jane" who was better: Darcy or Bingley and the answer “she" gave was illuminating. :) )

https://deepai.org/chat/jane-austen

#AmWriting #AmReading #Bookstodon @bookstodon #writing #reading #books #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian

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@paulinaashland @bookstodon Yes! I've been playing around with it and enjoying the responses. :)

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10 Fictional Couples We’re Still in Love With
https://www.vogue.com/article/best-fictional-couples

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The Golden Age of the 20-Something Coming-of-Age Novel Is Here

https://www.shondaland.com/inspire/books/a46067421/the-golden-age-of-the-20-something-coming-of-age-novel-is-here/

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The 12 Best Movies You Might Have Missed in 2023

https://www.thewrap.com/best-2023-movies-you-might-have-missed/

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Mary Taylor, ’s Cool Friend

https://daily.jstor.org/mary-taylor-charlotte-brontes-cool-friend/

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Karen Powell on capturing Emily Brontë’s life in Fifteen Wild Decembers

https://www.unitedbypop.com/young-adult-books/interviews-young-adult-books/fifteen-wild-decembers/

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Explore the Best Small Towns to Visit in England

https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/explore-the-best-small-towns-to-visit-in-england.html

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10 Recent Rom Coms That Feel Like A Throwback To The '90s

https://screenrant.com/recent-romcoms-throwback-90s/

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