What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew: From Fox Hunting to Whist-the Facts of Daily Life in Nineteenth-Century England | 
I won't say that I've been in a reading slump, but I will say that narrative hasn't been holding my attention very easily, lately. Perfect opportunity for working through some non-fiction.
#Bookhaul from @Soubhiville ‘s Little Free Library. Thanks Soubhi! And I managed to dig up three books to donate so at least my home library won‘t be much more overcrowded than it already is, haha! 😅 #booknerdproblems
#AnglophileApril #SpiceUpYourLife
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9wfpXI5PKlw
Spice up your own life by reading about Jane Austen‘s life and times and the do and don‘t of society.
And here is the unveiling! What a great selection; thank you so much! And the little extras are so thoughtful. I feel like I should have sent you more. But I would love to do a buddy read...maybe in October? 🤔 Let me ponder for a week or so and get back with you on that. Thank you again! I love it all!
#mfbs
@Q84
And thanks for hosting @JoeStalksBeck !
Thus, in between the foot and the mile came the furlong, equal to 660 feet. (It was the old measure of a standard plowed field's length, i.e. one "furrow long".)
*I'm not going to remember most of this, but this book has tons of fascinating tidbits and I imagine is a great reference when delving into Victorian literature.*
I had fun today searching around the house for the Jane goodies in my collection. (Meanwhile Chris and Bell fell asleep; they couldn't stand the excitement.)
I also have the tagged book, which didn't make it into either photo. (Pic 1 of 2)
#JaneAustenSwap
pickGreat reference! Very helpful for quickly getting the gist of an aspect of daily life in England in the 1800s. Many subjects - such as country life, the Church, marriage, and titles - are covered. It was interesting to learn the soup-to-nuts hierarchy of society, along with how each member of the peerage/aristocracy/gentry would be addressed. How very confusing to be a party hostess and attempt to get it all right!
"pianoforte - The #piano. Many young ladies were taught to play it, music being thought to be a suitable feminine accomplishment, although it was not considered gentlemanly for a man to know how to play."
Interesting, I had never heard that before. ?
#150pnpcoverparty
“They could talk of nothing but officers.”
— Pride & Prejudice, by Jane Austen
#militia #150pnpcoverparty @crowcah @leahbergen
"May I Have This Dance"
From the country dance to the formal balls, dancing was a key way for society to interact. The early dances were groups of couples. Then, the "fast" set in town popularized the waltz, which was much more intimate. The gentleman put his arm around the lady's waist! Gasp!
The introduction of the waltz to the country figured heavily in The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer.
#9ladiesdancing
#12daysofchristmas
Can I just get out in front of this #bookcolortag before anyone ( @Jess_Read_This ) tries to get back at me?
PINK.
#pink #pinkbooks
Nothing is more irritating than reading a library book and finding that a previous reader has marked it all up. Grrr.
Taking the opportunity to read outside before it gets too hot later.
I have #issues remembering if a duke out ranks an earl or what the protocol for calling cards was. This book helps. #melodicmay
pickIn honour of my birthday today, I'm posting a #birthdaychallenge This book was published in 1993, the year I was born. It's a great look at life in the 19th century, a time period I love reading about.
We recently got a new car and when the hubby opened the glove compartment today, the following conversation happened: Hubby - Ahem, WHY do we have books in here? Me - For reading? Hubby - Yes, but why? How do you read when you drive? Me - Well, duh, they are not for driving but in case I need to wait somewhere and don't already have a book with me. Hubby - That's crazy. Me - Pfff! Whatever! 😂😂😂
Einmal von allem etwas bitte. Wenn der Postmann zweimal klingelt. 😍
A little bit of everything. It looks like the postman rang two times. 😍
