Comments on commonreaders: Guest Post: 3 Things to Know About Jane Austen

McB: Just read this endorsement on the back of "...

2009-07-06T21:55:49.345-05:00

McB: Just read this endorsement on the back of "Knitting Under the Influence" and wanted your opinion. "Jane Austen invented 'chick lit' (if that term means witty novels that closely observe the details that matter to women), and this intelligent, hilarious book is peopled with wise yet flawed women who, like the best of Austen's heroines, always chose love over 'marrying well.'" -by Catheryn Michon of "The Grrl Genius Guide to Life". Thoughts??

You know that rhetorical question, "If you could a...

2009-07-01T15:54:18.532-05:00

You know that rhetorical question, "If you could ask God anything what would you ask?" This might be a little pathetic, but if I got one question, I think I would want to know what was in the letters that Cassandra burned.
Silly family, burning all the fun evidence! (I understand their reasons, but still.)

I have Jane's Addiction fo sho. I love every novel...

2009-07-01T15:45:57.459-05:00

I have Jane's Addiction fo sho. I love every novel, but I'm slightly partial to Persuasion - patience endures. Last year, Masterpiece Theatre on PBS showcased each novel and I was in heaven.

I keep waiting for her super-duper-secret manuscripts to make an appearance so I can get my fix. Death is such a bummer.

Great post Katie!