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There were a few too many story lines for me- & 2 pages of characters! It felt like the author was trying to accomplish too much.Some interesting themes explored given the time( after the Civil War):women‘s rights,women‘s lack of rights within a marriage,property & inheritance issues,female education, & suffrage.Two sisters from Boston write to Jane Austen‘s brother,Admiral of the Sea, Sr.Francis Austen (90+ yrs.)to ask if they can visit him in

This was an excellent modern version of Sense and Sensibility. I completely enjoyed it, especially being a Jane Austen lover. The author managed to tell the same story but with social, environmental and technological upgrades. It was a very enjoyable read and I recommend it to any Austen lover who likes a spin off or retelling.

“Proper gentleman‘s sport, hunting. When you see the fear in an animal‘s eyes, it‘s about superiority, *dominance*…”
“haha I would like to leave”
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“I hope your disappointment will not be lasting, but nothing could be farther from my wishes. I can‘t imagine *ever* falling in love and have *no thoughts of ever getting married.*”
“…Oh-ho. I see. You‘re *testing* me.”
“Philip no”
“Young ladies love to be chased…”
“You are entirely mistaken”

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This was a sweet Jane-Austen-inspired graphic novel with a queer/trans twist. I loved the characters and the artwork, and really appreciated the way the book acknowledges the reality of queer and BIPOC experiences in the Regency era, yet still maintains a delightfully lighthearted tone—with humor and a sweet romance. The historical notes at the end give great context and really ground the story in its Regency-era setting.

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A busy day- brunch for father‘s day, followed by a Hartford City Football game -we win 4-0! I am ready to read in bed, snuggling in with Poe & Em. Last day of work tomorrow! Yay for summer!

Back on this book's bullshit, and this time it's making connections between unwanted or dangerous pregnancies and Northanger Abbey. Get this - what if Mrs. Tilney had been pregnant and died while miscarrying?? What if scenes of Catherine in her nightclothes were meant to be erotic reminders of female sexuality? What if Cath fiddling with the cabinet (heart fluttering, knees trembling) was a reference to masturbation? 😂 Never change, Helena Kelly.

Kicking off the weekend the best way I know how - another YA adaptation for the #PemberLittens and a strong, cold G&T. Hope everyone has at least a little bit of laziness in front of them! #BooksAndBooze #BooksAndBlooms #JaneAustenThenAndNow

75/100📖🎧🔖🪡🧵✂️
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I thoroughly enjoyed Emma much more after reading Rebecca romneys Jane Austen‘s bookshelf‘s , previously I started it a few times and put it to one side finding Emma annoying , a meangirl match making busy body - Austen herself said she‘d created aheroine “whom no one but myself will much like “ oh but this book is packed with sharp observations of human nature and character, I have aneighbouris Miss bates not financially butwith verbal diarrhoea