This Day in History – January 28 – Hijinx, Humor, and Insight

27 January 2020 by Gary Jenneke

January 28th is known for a snowflake, a samaritan, a storm, a swimmer, and many successes. Join us as we find out why.

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On Our Bookshelves – Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor

15 January 2020 by Laura LaVelle

*** NOVEL: Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor AUTHOR: Stephanie Barron YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 1996 REVIEW: If you are a regular reader of my book reviews, you’ll know that I am a fan of Jane Austen. And also that I like mysteries. Why not combine them? Two great things just might go great together–like … Continue reading On Our Bookshelves – Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor →

This Day in History – December 16 – Hijinx, Humor, and Insight

16 December 2019 by Gary Jenneke

December 16th is known for a rebellion, a battle, and a coward. Join us as we find out why.

On Our Bookshelves – The Daily Jane Austen – A Year of Quotes

5 November 2019 by Laura LaVelle

*** BOOK: The Daily Jane Austen – A Year of Quotes EDITOR: Devoney Looser YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2019 REVIEW: *** Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas presents yet? Because this slim volume is the perfect stocking stuffer for the Janeite in your life. The Daily Jane Austen has a quote for every … Continue reading On Our Bookshelves – The Daily Jane Austen – A Year of Quotes →

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Ghost Stories and Ghostwriting – Our Q&A with Author Robert Girardi

24 September 2019 by Laura LaVelle

*** Robert Girardi recently chanced to see what I’d written about his first novel, Madeleine’s Ghost, some time back, and as he appreciated my words, I asked him if he’d be interested in being interviewed for NewsWhistle. We had a long conversation on the phone about his books, his work, and the past and future … Continue reading Ghost Stories and Ghostwriting – Our Q&A with Author Robert Girardi →

On Our Bookshelves – Ayesha at Last

1 May 2019 by Laura LaVelle

*** NOVEL: Ayesha at Last AUTHOR: Uzma Jalaluddin YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2018 *** This is a terrific book—Uzma Jalaluddin, a high school teacher and newspaper columnist, has knocked it out of the park with her first novel. A love letter to Jane Austen and William Shakespeare, a sweet, touching, and very funny romance, and a … Continue reading On Our Bookshelves – Ayesha at Last →

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On Our Bookshelves – Sense and Sensibility

16 April 2019 by Laura LaVelle

*** NOVEL: Sense and Sensibility AUTHOR: Jane Austen YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 1811 *** This one is truly a classic; if you haven’t read it, you are in for a treat, as it is one of the best debut novels ever written. (I’d put it up there with Jane Eyre and A Portrait of the Artist … Continue reading On Our Bookshelves – Sense and Sensibility →

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Bromance and Empathy – Our Q&A with Author Rose Servitova

26 March 2018 by Laura LaVelle

*** I heard from Rose Servitova when I published a review of The Making of Jane Austen by Devoney Looser. She then sent me a copy of her Jane Austen-inspired book, an epistolary novel called The Longbourn Letters. An email correspondence followed, and Ms. Servitova kindly agreed to answer some questions for NewsWhistle so our … Continue reading Bromance and Empathy – Our Q&A with Author Rose Servitova →

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A Book For Fans of Pride and Prejudice – The Longbourn Letters

6 March 2018 by Laura LaVelle

Fans of Pride and Prejudice should definitely investigate this unlikely story of meaning, redemption, and human connection.

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Skate or Jane Austen! A Q&A with English Professor Devoney Looser

21 February 2018 by Laura LaVelle

I recently wrote about Devoney Looser’s new book, The Making of Jane Austen. Among other things, I opined that she would likely be fun at parties.

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