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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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is coming! A FREE virtual con about all things is happening July 13 - 14 via YouTube. For more information, visit https://virtualjanecon.com/

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The beautiful little village named UK's best hidden gem

https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1849800/bBookstodonillage-uk-hidden-gem-hathersage

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Desecration of country

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12958399/Desecration-Bronte-country-bleak-beauty-moors-inspired-Wuthering-Heights-faceless-Saudi-company-way-hills-scarred-65-wind-turbines-100ft-taller-Blackpool-Tower.html

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walk: Follow the footsteps of the sisters

https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24041988.wuthering-heights-walk-follow-footsteps-bronte-sisters/

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New Covers, Books Save Lives Act, “American Fiction” Hits Theaters, and More

https://booktrib.com/2023/12/21/new-jane-austen-covers-books-save-lives-act-american-fiction-hits-theaters-and-more/

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10 Unluckiest Movie Couples

https://www.cbr.com/unluckiest-movie-couples/

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The House is having a virtual book club on "Sense and Sensibility." The event is on April 11 at 2 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. GMT. The event costs £6.50 ($9 USD). For more information, visit https://buy.myonlinebooking.co.uk/janeaustenshouse/sessions.aspx?tid=106.

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10 Great Audiobooks for Fans of

https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=315893

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birthplace in Thornton now in public ownership

https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24231069.brontes-birthplace-thornton-roll-educational-programme/

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Pride & Possibilities Issue 109: The Legacy of an Austen Collector

https://janeaustenlf.org/pride-and-possibilities-furBookstodonles/2024/3/26/issue-109-remembering-an-austen-bookworm

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What Teaches Us About Writing

https://vBookstodon/writers/what-jane-austen-teaches-us-about-writing

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10 Best Adaptations

https://www.cbr.com/greatest-jane-austen-adaptations/

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Karen Powell - “I feel drawn to ’s untamed spirit”

https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/karen-powell-i-feel-drawn-to-emily-bronte-s-untamed-spirit-101709918597203.html

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Fire destroys historic house believed to have inspired iconic novel

https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/09/fire-destroys-historic-house-believed-inspired-iconic-jane-austen-novel-20433195/

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House is having a virtual book club on "Sense and Sensibility." The event is on April 11 at 2 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. GMT. The event costs £6.50 ($9 USD). For more information, visit https://buy.myonlinebooking.co.uk/janeaustenshouse/sessions.aspx?tid=106.

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The Austen and Bronte Movie list has been updated! Peacock has added quite a few Austen favorites. (This list is US only.)

https://exitpursuedbyabear.net/streaming-jane-austen-and-the-brontes/

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Villagers launch fight to save idyllic countryside that 'inspired' from turning into 1,250-home 'red brick jungle'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13244479/Villagers-launch-fight-save-idyllic-countryside-inspired-Jane-Austen-turning-1-250-home-red-brick-jungle.html

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Letter: The Cathedral Close statue controversy

https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24166771.letter-jane-austen-cathedral-close-statue-controversy/

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The House proudly presents the virtual guided tour, "Easter Special." The event is on March 30 at 3 p.m. (EST) / 7pm (GMT) and costs £6.50 ($9 USD). For more information and to book your tickets, visit https://buy.myonlinebooking.co.uk/janeaustenshouse/sessions.aspx?tid=19.

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’s travelling writing desk to go on display for first time in Southampton

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2024-03-22/jane-austens-travelling-desk-to-go-on-display-in-city-she-went-to-school

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Here are 10 Shows And Movies Like You Need to Watch Before Release of Season 3; From The Great to The Buccaneers

https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/hollywood/here-are-10-shows-and-movies-like-bridgerton-you-need-to-watch-before-release-of-season-3-from-the-great-to-the-buccaneers-1288789

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of NorCal is offering a free virtual meeting on, “How Happy Are Jane Austen’s Endings Anyway?” The event is tomorrow (March 24) and starts at 4:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. PST). You can register here:

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6253053

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Books to check out during Women’s History Month

https://www.psucollegian.com/culture_lifestyle/books-to-check-out-during-women-s-history-month-blog/article_4f6c1ad6-e654-11ee-8d24-4bbec91e2058.html

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of NorCal is offering a free virtual meeting on, “How Happy Are Jane Austen’s Endings Anyway?” The event is on March 24 and starts at 4:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. PST). You can register here:

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6253053

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Pittsburgh is presenting a virtual tea on Saturday March 23 at 1:30 p.m. EST The event features two talks about inspired fan fiction and retellings, originally presented at the 2023 national annual meeting. The event is free.

Passcode: Jane

Join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86292536073?pwd=TVYraUw3WEVpQzhYall3SlFLMVRMQT09#success

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Here is a list of over two dozen virtual talks and presentations happening this spring. Check the events' websites for more information and to register.

https://open.substack.com/pub/excessivelydiverting/p/austen-brontes-issue-8-virtual-event-spring-2024?r=1ep55&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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& Co present, “You are Passionate, Jane," “A conversation between Jane Austen and in the afterlife.
cid=eafaea11-318d-4df4-8711-de00eee562fep.m. EST. The event is online and is free. You can register for the event here: https://www.janeaustenandco.org/event-details/you-are-passionate-jane-diana-birchall-and-syrie-james?cid=eafaea11-318d-4df4-8711-de00eee562fe

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Letter: '57cm maquette of statue is only an indication

https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24022532.letter-57cm-maquette-jane-austen-statue-indication/

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I added three new to the and definitive list!

https://open.substack.com/pub/excessivelydiverting/p/austen-bronte-newsletter-issue-7-podcasts?r=1ep55&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true


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Black Fans Have Never Had It Better

https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a46970923/black-jane-austen-adaptations-sense-and-sensibility/

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For the latest issue of the and newsletter, I list Austen and Bronte for your listenig pleasure. If I'm missing any, let me know and I'll update the list!

https://open.substack.com/pub/excessivelydiverting/p/austen-bronte-newsletter-issue-7-podcasts?r=1ep55&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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In honor of International Women's Month and British Science Week, Chawton House presents the virtual event, "Ladies of Science" with a new 30 minute daily video about women in science during 18th and 19th C. The event costs £10 ($13) for the entire event and runs from March 11 to 16th. The videos will be available until end of 2024. For more information, visit

https://chawtonhouse.org/whats-on/ladies-of-science/

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For Austen’s 250th Birthday: Free Student Membership at

https://jasna.org/join/250th-bday-student-offer/

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3 Reasons to Read “" This Spring

https://thebigread.substack.com/p/3-reasons-to-read-jane-eyre-this

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's wet shirt from sells at auction for £25,000

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68415018

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Deborah Ayorinde on the Grace of Playing Elinor Dashwood in 'Sense & Sensibility'

https://tellyvisions.org/article/hallmark-channels-sense-sensibility-deborah-ayorinde-interview

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Wait, What? A Black Version of 's Classic ‘’ Gets an Update for the Culture

https://www.theroot.com/wait-what-a-black-version-of-jane-austens-classic-ha-1851281945

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NorCal is offering a free virtual meeting on, “How Happy Are Jane Austen’s Endings Anyway?” The event is on March 24 and starts at 4:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. PST). You can register here:

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6253053

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Historic mansion which inspired 's is crumbling away after being left to rot for 100 years

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12922385/jane-austen-manion-crumbling-rot-rescue-campaign-fail-british-virgin-islands.html

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Keeley Hawes Stars As ’s Sister In New BBC Drama, Miss Austen

https://www.thehandbook.com/bbc-drama-miss-austen/

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What are the world's most disappointing tourist attractions?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12949077/What-worlds-disappointing-tourist-attractions.html

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I’m recapping ’s “” over at Excessively Diverting (https://excessivelydiverting.substack.com/). The movie is on tonight at 8 p.m. EST and the issue will be out in a few days.

Premise: “A period adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. After a change in circumstances, Marianne is torn between two men, while Elinor longs for a man beyond reach.”

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£7 million impact of British Library cyber attack

https://www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/01/12/7-million-impact-of-british-library-cyber-attack/

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New exhibition at Parsonage Museum in Haworth

https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24075130.brontes-childhood-explored-parsonage-museum-exhibition/

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Ranking Every -Inspired Hallmark Movie

https://www.wideopencountry.com/hallmark-jane-austen-movies-ranked/

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I recapped "An American in " and it's now available at the Excessively Diverting newsletter! Yo1ep55&utm_campaign=post&utm_mediumack.com/pub/excessivelydiverting/p/austen-bronte-issue-6-recap-american-in-austen?r=1ep55&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web!

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Is 'the Voice of a Generation' in Hallmark Channel's An American in Austen Sneak Peek (Exclusive)

https://people.com/hallmark-channel-an-american-in-austen-taylor-swift-joke-exclusive-8584550

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I’m going to recap ’s “An American in Austen” over at Excessively Diverting (https://excessivelydiverting.substack.com/). The movie is on tonight at 8 p.m. EST and the issue will be out n a few days.

Premise: “Harriet, who thinks that no real man compares to Mr. Darcy, is transported into Pride & Prejudice and gets an unexpected chance to find out.”

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@forpeterssake @bookstodon “An American in Austen" is also vaguely close to "Lost in Austen" where this time a Brit discovers a secret door that takes her to Meryton where she swaps places with Lizzie who heads to the 21st C. “Lost in Austen" is fun if such things entice you.

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