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It’s about time we gave Anne some love, don’t you think?
January 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
It’s about time we gave Anne some love, don’t you think?
Jane Austen created numerous romance tropes and golden retriever is definitely one of them!
January 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Jane Austen created numerous romance tropes and golden retriever is definitely one of them!
There are over 100 movies and TV shows dedicated to Austen and the Brontë that are available on most US streaming services. Everything, from variations of Pride and Prejudice to modern adaptations of Austen and the Brontës books. 👉🏻 www.excessivelydiverting.net
January 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
There are over 100 movies and TV shows dedicated to Austen and the Brontë that are available on most US streaming services. Everything, from variations of Pride and Prejudice to modern adaptations of Austen and the Brontës books. 👉🏻 www.excessivelydiverting.net
"Bridget Jones' Diary" is one of my favorite movies and I always watch it at least once during the holiday season. Since Bridget and Mark met at a New Year party her parents hosted, I have plans to watch the movie this weekend.
What did you do for New Year and what are your plans this weekend?
What did you do for New Year and what are your plans this weekend?
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"Bridget Jones' Diary" is one of my favorite movies and I always watch it at least once during the holiday season. Since Bridget and Mark met at a New Year party her parents hosted, I have plans to watch the movie this weekend.
What did you do for New Year and what are your plans this weekend?
What did you do for New Year and what are your plans this weekend?
Happy New Year from Excessively Diverting! In this issue, I give a quick history of January 1st in England, as well as the history of Aulde Lang Syne, and what traditions and rituals Jane Austen and her family and friends were aware of! 👉🏻 open.substack.com/pub/excessiv...
🥳 Jane Austen and the Brontës 🎊 Issue #39 The New Year in the Regency Era
What Jane Austen and her family would have done during the new year (possibly).
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January 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Happy New Year from Excessively Diverting! In this issue, I give a quick history of January 1st in England, as well as the history of Aulde Lang Syne, and what traditions and rituals Jane Austen and her family and friends were aware of! 👉🏻 open.substack.com/pub/excessiv...
We do like the difficult ones, don't we?
December 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We do like the difficult ones, don't we?
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Aynsley Broom (Moananu Pula) on Instagram: "ACTUALLY I LOVE HIM🥰
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Discover the engaging and emotional story of Heated Rivalry, where love and rivalry collide in a drama-filled plot that will keep you hooked. Find out how the show's characters navigate the complexiti...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Look at @litjrzygrl.bsky.social over there sending me Heated Rivalry / Pride and Prejudice thirst traps www.instagram.com/p/DS1K1j8DCRf/
Did you know Excessively Diverting has a newsletter! It’s published irregularly when it suits my mood, but it exists! It contains news, hot takes, essays, and whatever else strikes my fancy and is too long for social media. You can sign up here 👉🏻 excessivelydiverting.substack.com.
December 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Did you know Excessively Diverting has a newsletter! It’s published irregularly when it suits my mood, but it exists! It contains news, hot takes, essays, and whatever else strikes my fancy and is too long for social media. You can sign up here 👉🏻 excessivelydiverting.substack.com.
Missed previous years of Virtual Jane Con (virtualjanecon.com) or want to revisit the great talks? They are all available on YouTube! www.youtube.com/hashtag/virt.... You can see my presentation, Merchandising Jane 👉🏻 youtu.be/b013KsmrFCo!
December 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Missed previous years of Virtual Jane Con (virtualjanecon.com) or want to revisit the great talks? They are all available on YouTube! www.youtube.com/hashtag/virt.... You can see my presentation, Merchandising Jane 👉🏻 youtu.be/b013KsmrFCo!
My two favorite brands of (dark) chocolate are Tony Chocolonely’s and Hotel Chocolat. A local chocolatier does bean to chocolate and it is delightful. If you like chocolate, what are you favorite flavors or brands?
December 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My two favorite brands of (dark) chocolate are Tony Chocolonely’s and Hotel Chocolat. A local chocolatier does bean to chocolate and it is delightful. If you like chocolate, what are you favorite flavors or brands?
There are over 2 dozen podcasts dedicated to Austen and the Brontes! From discussion on her work to interviews with people in the Austen universe, Excessively Diverting has curated the list for you! You can find more at 👉🏻 excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-bro...
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
There are over 2 dozen podcasts dedicated to Austen and the Brontes! From discussion on her work to interviews with people in the Austen universe, Excessively Diverting has curated the list for you! You can find more at 👉🏻 excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-bro...
Did you have a good week? Mr. Lisa and I mostly worked from home, had a fabulous feast yesterday, and I started Heated Rivalry (iykyk). This weekend I'm working but Sunday is the day for write-ins and watching PBS with a bestie.
What are your plans this weekend?
What are your plans this weekend?
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Did you have a good week? Mr. Lisa and I mostly worked from home, had a fabulous feast yesterday, and I started Heated Rivalry (iykyk). This weekend I'm working but Sunday is the day for write-ins and watching PBS with a bestie.
What are your plans this weekend?
What are your plans this weekend?
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What was the theme of our Christmas cake in 2025?
Silly question! JANE AUSTEN!
I've loved celebrating her 250th birthday in 2025.
She's taken me all over to meet readers of the special 250th birthday edition of JANE AUSTEN AT HOME, and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.
Happy birthday Jane!
Silly question! JANE AUSTEN!
I've loved celebrating her 250th birthday in 2025.
She's taken me all over to meet readers of the special 250th birthday edition of JANE AUSTEN AT HOME, and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.
Happy birthday Jane!
December 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
What was the theme of our Christmas cake in 2025?
Silly question! JANE AUSTEN!
I've loved celebrating her 250th birthday in 2025.
She's taken me all over to meet readers of the special 250th birthday edition of JANE AUSTEN AT HOME, and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.
Happy birthday Jane!
Silly question! JANE AUSTEN!
I've loved celebrating her 250th birthday in 2025.
She's taken me all over to meet readers of the special 250th birthday edition of JANE AUSTEN AT HOME, and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.
Happy birthday Jane!
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I got Jane Austen LEGO.
December 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I got Jane Austen LEGO.
FInished my Jan content calendar for ED! In addition to regular stuff (meme, quote of the week, question of the week, weekend darcy), rebooting read along P+P on Tuesdays, & I have 4 essays planned. Phew!
I haven't thought about goals for ED in 2026. I should probably think on that.
I haven't thought about goals for ED in 2026. I should probably think on that.
December 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
FInished my Jan content calendar for ED! In addition to regular stuff (meme, quote of the week, question of the week, weekend darcy), rebooting read along P+P on Tuesdays, & I have 4 essays planned. Phew!
I haven't thought about goals for ED in 2026. I should probably think on that.
I haven't thought about goals for ED in 2026. I should probably think on that.
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Today is Stuff Your Kindle Day! (I have 1600 ebooks in my Kindle app based on Netgalley and previous SYKD, and trust me, it ALL sounds good!)
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Free romance ebooks, sorted by the retailer of your choice! No strings attached, just one-click and start reading! Your friends, the romance novel fairies.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today is Stuff Your Kindle Day! (I have 1600 ebooks in my Kindle app based on Netgalley and previous SYKD, and trust me, it ALL sounds good!)
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www.romancebookworms.com
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www.romancebookworms.com
Happy Boxing Day! It's December 26th and I've swapped my Austen holiday device wallpapers to Austen Valentine's Day device wallpapers. Here is one I made for desktops if you're so inclined! (Also, I reveal in my hideous graphic design!)
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December 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Happy Boxing Day! It's December 26th and I've swapped my Austen holiday device wallpapers to Austen Valentine's Day device wallpapers. Here is one I made for desktops if you're so inclined! (Also, I reveal in my hideous graphic design!)
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Here is a list of upcoming Jane Austen and the Brontës virtual events scheduled for the next few months. There is a lot here from book clubs to movie nights & everything in between! Check the event websites for more information and details. 👉🏻 open.substack.com/pub/excessiv...
December 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Here is a list of upcoming Jane Austen and the Brontës virtual events scheduled for the next few months. There is a lot here from book clubs to movie nights & everything in between! Check the event websites for more information and details. 👉🏻 open.substack.com/pub/excessiv...
I couldn’t let the day ending without posting this, can I? :)
December 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I couldn’t let the day ending without posting this, can I? :)
Working on a list of upcoming virtual events in the Austen/Brontës universe and I checked every regional chapter of JASNA to see what they have upcoming. Only 1/2 have websites, the others do not. Sites are horribly out of date. Some don't have contact info. I get you are volunteering BUT COME ON.
December 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Working on a list of upcoming virtual events in the Austen/Brontës universe and I checked every regional chapter of JASNA to see what they have upcoming. Only 1/2 have websites, the others do not. Sites are horribly out of date. Some don't have contact info. I get you are volunteering BUT COME ON.
Whatever you celebrate this winter season, Excessively Diverting wishes you a warm, safe, and heartfelt holiday!
December 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Whatever you celebrate this winter season, Excessively Diverting wishes you a warm, safe, and heartfelt holiday!
Emily Brontë died today, December 19, 1848, from tuberculosis (consumption). She was 30. Emily's death came one year after the publication of "Wuthering Heights." How very Catherine of her.
Raise a toast to Emily and ponder what she would think of the upcoming adaptation of "Wuthering Heights."
Raise a toast to Emily and ponder what she would think of the upcoming adaptation of "Wuthering Heights."
December 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Emily Brontë died today, December 19, 1848, from tuberculosis (consumption). She was 30. Emily's death came one year after the publication of "Wuthering Heights." How very Catherine of her.
Raise a toast to Emily and ponder what she would think of the upcoming adaptation of "Wuthering Heights."
Raise a toast to Emily and ponder what she would think of the upcoming adaptation of "Wuthering Heights."
Of COURSE I had to write something about Austen's 250th! Enjoy!
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🎂 Jane Austen and the Brontës Issue #37 What Jane Means to Me 🥳
An ode to the authoress on her 250th birthday.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Of COURSE I had to write something about Austen's 250th! Enjoy!
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The yearly Pride & Prejudice festival will be here before you know it! Visit Jane Austen’s House January 24-28, 2026, to celebrate all things Pride & Prejudice! Can’t make it to England? No problem! JAH has a virtual pass available! Find out more at janeaustens.house/news/pride-a....
December 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The yearly Pride & Prejudice festival will be here before you know it! Visit Jane Austen’s House January 24-28, 2026, to celebrate all things Pride & Prejudice! Can’t make it to England? No problem! JAH has a virtual pass available! Find out more at janeaustens.house/news/pride-a....
The ladies over at Under the Covers have nailed Jane's 2025 TBR! What do you think?
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I built a Jane Austen modern TBR fit for a queen in honor of her 250th birthday
If Jane Austen were alive today, what would be on her TBR? We built Jane Austen modern TBR shelf…and yes, it includes Emily Henry, cozy mysteries, and even werewolves.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The ladies over at Under the Covers have nailed Jane's 2025 TBR! What do you think?
www.underthecoversbookblog.com/jane-austen-...
www.underthecoversbookblog.com/jane-austen-...