The Jane Austen World Cup semifinals are back with an electric match between Willoughby and Marianne Dashwood! Will an excess of sensibility be her downfall?
The semifinals of the Jane Austen World Cup are heating up with Hartfield vs. Highbury. Will the favorite, Woodhouse, win? Or will Bates pull off the upset of the tournament?
The rumors are true! @kimkalish.bsky.social and I are back for this year's #VirtualJaneCon! Join us for some retro Austen-inspired aerobics in "Sweating to the 1800s" on Saturday, July 18th at 5pm UTC. Follow @VirtualJaneCon for updates on all the FREE presentations!
“Yes, Louisa, I asked for a review by FIFA. I spoke to a man who’s highly respected… It was not Biden — Biden was asleep.”
I'm sorry, but you cannot convince me that Harry Kane isn't an uptight duke in a period piece, whom the lead cheats on with the local blacksmith.
Reese Witherspoon is right; it’s time to learn A.I. (The Age of Innocence).
Thanks @focusfeatures.bsky.social for sending me the 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition of Pride & Prejudice (2005)! You can check out some of these goodies on their website or the NBCUniversal store.
Happy 213th anniversary to Pride and Prejudice! A book so good some people have read it twice!
I made some Moby Dick memes, if anyone wants to share them with their favorite harpooneer.
Mr. Perry recommends a brisk walk, several excerpts of “Emma,” and a slice of cake (in moderation) to celebrate the publication of Jane Austen’s “Emma” on this day in 1815.
Happy Northanger Abbey/Persuasion publication day to everyone!
Mr. Bennet after reading that Mr. Gardiner paid off Wickham:
Turn the volume up! Jane Austen's #SpotifyWrapped2025 just dropped! (part 1)
Jane Austen died on this day in 1817. In her too short 41 years on this planet, she wrote six of the greatest novels in the English language, laid the groundwork for the modern romance, and gifted us with some of the best quotes ever. Pour one out for Jane today.
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Anniversary in Bath! 🗓️ When: April 7-12 or Oct 13-18 📍 Where: Bath, UK ☕️ What: A bespoke Austen experience to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Anniversary! 🛜 How: Visit StrictlyJaneAusten.com for more info. Use code "Mrs Jennings" when booking!
“It is with great regret that I obey your commands in returning the letters with which I have been honoured from you, and the lock of hair, which you so obligingly bestowed on me.”
Happy 249th birthday to the queen of English literature! We love you, Jane!
Visit Jane Austen’s home city of Bath for her 250th Anniversary! Book now through strictlyjaneausten.com and use the code ‘Mrs Jennings’ to let them know I sent you! Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! #JaneAusten