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

14 December 2020 by Gary Jenneke

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

Section: News | Tags: An Lushan rebellion, Battle of Blood River, gary jenneke, Henricus Verbunt, history, humor, Jane Austen, Noel Coward, Tamiami Champion train collision, Tang Dynasty, this day in history

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.

Section: News | Tags: Auguste Piccard, Clarence "Buster" Crabbe, gary jenneke, history, humor, Jane Austen, Jean Piccard, Johan von Hulst, Knickerbocker storm, Pride and Prejudice, this day in history, Walter Suskind, world's largest snowflake

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 →

Section: Culture | Tags: Death Comes to Pemberly, Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor, Jane Austen, Jane Austen mystery, On Our Bookshelves, P.D. James, Stephanie Barron, What To Read

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 →

Section: Culture | Tags: Devoney Looser, Jane Austen, On Our Bookshelves, The Daily Jane Austen, The Daily Jane Austen: A Year of Quotes, What To Read

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 →

Section: Culture | Tags: A Vaudeville of Devils, A Vaudeville of Devils: Seven Moral Tales, Catholic writers, cultural appropriation, James Salter, Jane Austen, Madeleine's Ghost, Madison Smartt Bell, presentism, Raymond Chandler, robert girardi, Sunday Evenings at Contessa Pasquali's, Vaporetto 13, Walker Percy

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 →

Section: Culture | Tags: Ayesha at Last, Jane Austen, On Our Bookshelves, Pride and Prejudice, Uzma Jalaluddin, What To Read

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 →

Section: Culture | Tags: 1995 Sense and Sensibility, Devoney Looser, Elinor Dashwood, Jane Austen, Kate Hamill, Marianne Dashwood, On Our Bookshelves, Sense and Sensibility, Sense and Sensibility Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition

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 →

Section: Culture | Tags: Devoney Looser, Jane Austen, Limerick, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Collins, Pride and Prejudice, Rose Servitova, The Longbourn Letters, The Watsons

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.

Section: Culture | Tags: Jane Austen, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Collins, On Our Bookshelves, Pride and Prejudice, Rose Servitova, The Longbourn Letters, What To Read

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.

Section: Culture, Featured Stories | Tags: Cornelius Eady, Devoney Looser, Jane Austen, Longbourn, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Stone Cold Jane, Stone Cold Jane Austen, The Making of Jane Austen

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