#JaneAusten's work is remarkable, not just for the quality of the finished product, but the diligence with which she reshaped her drafts. Unlike many contemporaries who produced work relatively quickly, Austen was known for her careful craft, a method that often spanned years.
January 25, 2026 at 9:14 PM
#JaneAusten's work is remarkable, not just for the quality of the finished product, but the diligence with which she reshaped her drafts. Unlike many contemporaries who produced work relatively quickly, Austen was known for her careful craft, a method that often spanned years.
In advance of my interview with Deborah Moggarch on Wednesday:
The 2005 adaptation of #JaneAusten's #PrideandPrejudice remains a hot topic. Some love its modern energy and breathtaking cinematography, while others argue its Americanisation strays far from the novel’s essence. What are your thoughts?
The 2005 adaptation of #JaneAusten's #PrideandPrejudice remains a hot topic. Some love its modern energy and breathtaking cinematography, while others argue its Americanisation strays far from the novel’s essence. What are your thoughts?
January 25, 2026 at 8:22 PM
In advance of my interview with Deborah Moggarch on Wednesday:
The 2005 adaptation of #JaneAusten's #PrideandPrejudice remains a hot topic. Some love its modern energy and breathtaking cinematography, while others argue its Americanisation strays far from the novel’s essence. What are your thoughts?
The 2005 adaptation of #JaneAusten's #PrideandPrejudice remains a hot topic. Some love its modern energy and breathtaking cinematography, while others argue its Americanisation strays far from the novel’s essence. What are your thoughts?
#JaneAusten's Period Drama, una #sátira sobre educación s*xual que cuenta con #EmmaThompson en los créditos como asesora recibe nominación como mejor #cortodeficción en los #Oscar. ¿Habrá manera de verlo?
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January 22, 2026 at 1:57 PM
#JaneAusten's Period Drama, una #sátira sobre educación s*xual que cuenta con #EmmaThompson en los créditos como asesora recibe nominación como mejor #cortodeficción en los #Oscar. ¿Habrá manera de verlo?
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"I cannot make speeches, Emma... If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more."
📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 23 December 1815, #JaneAusten's classic novel EMMA was first published by John Murray in London, with the incorrect publication date of 1816.
📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 23 December 1815, #JaneAusten's classic novel EMMA was first published by John Murray in London, with the incorrect publication date of 1816.
December 23, 2025 at 4:34 AM
"I cannot make speeches, Emma... If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more."
📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 23 December 1815, #JaneAusten's classic novel EMMA was first published by John Murray in London, with the incorrect publication date of 1816.
📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 23 December 1815, #JaneAusten's classic novel EMMA was first published by John Murray in London, with the incorrect publication date of 1816.
Can I just say, I re-read #janeausten’s Emma & I dislike Emma. It’s firmly #prideandprejudice #senseandsensability or #presuasion for me.
In #MarlonJames’ words “She knew what time it was.” Agree with @afuahirsch.bsky.social too - I appreciate the political bent of Austen more.
In #MarlonJames’ words “She knew what time it was.” Agree with @afuahirsch.bsky.social too - I appreciate the political bent of Austen more.
December 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Can I just say, I re-read #janeausten’s Emma & I dislike Emma. It’s firmly #prideandprejudice #senseandsensability or #presuasion for me.
In #MarlonJames’ words “She knew what time it was.” Agree with @afuahirsch.bsky.social too - I appreciate the political bent of Austen more.
In #MarlonJames’ words “She knew what time it was.” Agree with @afuahirsch.bsky.social too - I appreciate the political bent of Austen more.
It was on the 20th of December 1817, mere months after #JaneAusten's passing, that both Northanger Abbey and Persuasion were published.
-Which of these works is your favourite?
-Do you have a favourite character or scene from each?
-And tell us your favourite quotes from both?
-Which of these works is your favourite?
-Do you have a favourite character or scene from each?
-And tell us your favourite quotes from both?
December 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
It was on the 20th of December 1817, mere months after #JaneAusten's passing, that both Northanger Abbey and Persuasion were published.
-Which of these works is your favourite?
-Do you have a favourite character or scene from each?
-And tell us your favourite quotes from both?
-Which of these works is your favourite?
-Do you have a favourite character or scene from each?
-And tell us your favourite quotes from both?
Our #Christmas double issue is out now! 🗞️🎄
In this bumper edition:
• #Features - Michael Wheeler on #JaneAusten's clergymen ✝
• #Analysis - The PM has found out how difficult the UK is to lead, says Mark D’Arcy
• #Comment - Pilgrims can return to #Palestine, writes Richard Sewell ✍️
In this bumper edition:
• #Features - Michael Wheeler on #JaneAusten's clergymen ✝
• #Analysis - The PM has found out how difficult the UK is to lead, says Mark D’Arcy
• #Comment - Pilgrims can return to #Palestine, writes Richard Sewell ✍️
December 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Our #Christmas double issue is out now! 🗞️🎄
In this bumper edition:
• #Features - Michael Wheeler on #JaneAusten's clergymen ✝
• #Analysis - The PM has found out how difficult the UK is to lead, says Mark D’Arcy
• #Comment - Pilgrims can return to #Palestine, writes Richard Sewell ✍️
In this bumper edition:
• #Features - Michael Wheeler on #JaneAusten's clergymen ✝
• #Analysis - The PM has found out how difficult the UK is to lead, says Mark D’Arcy
• #Comment - Pilgrims can return to #Palestine, writes Richard Sewell ✍️
Is that #TEA we see in the Library? Why yes, it is! Stop by #MainLibrary and grab a cup of tea to celebrate #JaneAusten's 250th birthday (and boy, she ages well!).
OR, head out to #SouthsideLibrary for the games and festivities at Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Party Celebration!
OR, head out to #SouthsideLibrary for the games and festivities at Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Party Celebration!
December 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Is that #TEA we see in the Library? Why yes, it is! Stop by #MainLibrary and grab a cup of tea to celebrate #JaneAusten's 250th birthday (and boy, she ages well!).
OR, head out to #SouthsideLibrary for the games and festivities at Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Party Celebration!
OR, head out to #SouthsideLibrary for the games and festivities at Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Party Celebration!
Because it's #JaneAusten's 250th birthday, do tell us:
-Which of her novels is your favourite?
-Which character do you think you're the most like? And which one do you like the most?
-If you could ask Jane one question, what would it be?
-Which of her novels is your favourite?
-Which character do you think you're the most like? And which one do you like the most?
-If you could ask Jane one question, what would it be?
December 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Because it's #JaneAusten's 250th birthday, do tell us:
-Which of her novels is your favourite?
-Which character do you think you're the most like? And which one do you like the most?
-If you could ask Jane one question, what would it be?
-Which of her novels is your favourite?
-Which character do you think you're the most like? And which one do you like the most?
-If you could ask Jane one question, what would it be?
On this, the 250th anniversary of #JaneAusten's birth, we look forward eagerly to the release of Elaine Bander's "Reading with Jane Austen," coming in March! #Austen250
"Reading with Jane Austen is a gift.” -Susan Allen Ford
Pre-orders here: tinyurl.com/3fwf8fwt
"Reading with Jane Austen is a gift.” -Susan Allen Ford
Pre-orders here: tinyurl.com/3fwf8fwt
Reading with Jane Austen
Reading with Jane Austen rereads Austen’s novels within the context of the rich Georgian literary culture that she and her readers knew well. Austen wrote her novels to evoke readerly expectations of ...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
On this, the 250th anniversary of #JaneAusten's birth, we look forward eagerly to the release of Elaine Bander's "Reading with Jane Austen," coming in March! #Austen250
"Reading with Jane Austen is a gift.” -Susan Allen Ford
Pre-orders here: tinyurl.com/3fwf8fwt
"Reading with Jane Austen is a gift.” -Susan Allen Ford
Pre-orders here: tinyurl.com/3fwf8fwt
On this 250th anniversary of #JaneAusten's birth, here is my mom's copy of Pride & Prejudice that she gave me when I was 8. I loved it so much, I got in trouble with my 4th grade teacher for reading it under my desk! Well Mrs. F, I am now an author myself! Also don't miss Wild for Austen!
December 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On this 250th anniversary of #JaneAusten's birth, here is my mom's copy of Pride & Prejudice that she gave me when I was 8. I loved it so much, I got in trouble with my 4th grade teacher for reading it under my desk! Well Mrs. F, I am now an author myself! Also don't miss Wild for Austen!
Waltz like Jane Austen?
The music sheet for the “Lady Caroline Lee's Waltz” was part of #JaneAusten's library.
We don't know if she ever danced this waltz.
Nevertheless, let's enjoy the music.
Here is the music sheet: tinyurl.com/3ejn44n9
The music sheet for the “Lady Caroline Lee's Waltz” was part of #JaneAusten's library.
We don't know if she ever danced this waltz.
Nevertheless, let's enjoy the music.
Here is the music sheet: tinyurl.com/3ejn44n9
December 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Waltz like Jane Austen?
The music sheet for the “Lady Caroline Lee's Waltz” was part of #JaneAusten's library.
We don't know if she ever danced this waltz.
Nevertheless, let's enjoy the music.
Here is the music sheet: tinyurl.com/3ejn44n9
The music sheet for the “Lady Caroline Lee's Waltz” was part of #JaneAusten's library.
We don't know if she ever danced this waltz.
Nevertheless, let's enjoy the music.
Here is the music sheet: tinyurl.com/3ejn44n9
Born 250 years ago today in 1775, #JaneAusten's words have inspired readers for over two centuries — including Derbyshire’s own L. du Garde Peach. Here’s a glimpse of Peach’s typed play script "Jane Austen", part of his “Famous Men and Women” series, broadcast on radio around 1938. #JaneAusten250
December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Born 250 years ago today in 1775, #JaneAusten's words have inspired readers for over two centuries — including Derbyshire’s own L. du Garde Peach. Here’s a glimpse of Peach’s typed play script "Jane Austen", part of his “Famous Men and Women” series, broadcast on radio around 1938. #JaneAusten250
For the 250th anniversary of #JaneAusten's birth, read about the village where Jane was brought up, #Steventon, Hampshire, subject of our 'VCH Short' available from @uolpress.bsky.social. 🗃️
The Victoria History of Hampshire: Steventon - University of London Press
Steventon, a chalkland village near Basingstoke, is best known because Jane Austen, the famous novelist and daughter of the local rector, spent the first 25 years of her life here. Unlike Chawton and ...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
For the 250th anniversary of #JaneAusten's birth, read about the village where Jane was brought up, #Steventon, Hampshire, subject of our 'VCH Short' available from @uolpress.bsky.social. 🗃️
What a treat to be @janeaustenshouse.bsky.social for the first day of #JaneAusten’s 250th birthday week! The day started with “Objects in Focus: Austen Through the Ages,” and ended with #Twilight Tour: A #Regency #Christmas, in which we got to explore the cottage #decorated for the holidays!
December 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
What a treat to be @janeaustenshouse.bsky.social for the first day of #JaneAusten’s 250th birthday week! The day started with “Objects in Focus: Austen Through the Ages,” and ended with #Twilight Tour: A #Regency #Christmas, in which we got to explore the cottage #decorated for the holidays!
BBC radio is celebrating #JaneAusten's birthday with wall-to-wall programming.
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Jane on the airwaves
In her lifetime, Jane Austen may not have been as famous and revered as she deserved to be. But in death, she’s making up for lost time. Case in point: The BBC’s talk-radio programming schedule for th...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
BBC radio is celebrating #JaneAusten's birthday with wall-to-wall programming.
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Assessing #JaneAusten's fame, in an exhibit opening today in NYC.
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Paper trail
How famous is Jane Austen? Let us assess the evidence: the screen adaptations, the TikTok mentions, the T-shirts and fridge magnets and tote bags. Or we could take a trip to the Grolier Club in New Yo...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Assessing #JaneAusten's fame, in an exhibit opening today in NYC.
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Libraries everywhere are gearing up to celebrate #JaneAusten's birthday.
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Home stretch
It’s here at last: The final month of this Austen 250 year—which just happens to be the very month in which we will commemorate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. As we march inexorably towards the great d...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Libraries everywhere are gearing up to celebrate #JaneAusten's birthday.
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"I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on."
20th Anniversary 💍 #OTD in #Film #History 11 Nov 2005, #JoeWright's adaptation of #JaneAusten's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, starring #KeiraKnightley, #MatthewMacfadyen, #BrendaBlethyn, and #DonaldSutherland, hit 🇺🇸
20th Anniversary 💍 #OTD in #Film #History 11 Nov 2005, #JoeWright's adaptation of #JaneAusten's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, starring #KeiraKnightley, #MatthewMacfadyen, #BrendaBlethyn, and #DonaldSutherland, hit 🇺🇸
a man and a woman are standing next to each other in a room and looking at each other .
ALT: a man and a woman are standing next to each other in a room and looking at each other .
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November 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
"I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on."
20th Anniversary 💍 #OTD in #Film #History 11 Nov 2005, #JoeWright's adaptation of #JaneAusten's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, starring #KeiraKnightley, #MatthewMacfadyen, #BrendaBlethyn, and #DonaldSutherland, hit 🇺🇸
20th Anniversary 💍 #OTD in #Film #History 11 Nov 2005, #JoeWright's adaptation of #JaneAusten's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, starring #KeiraKnightley, #MatthewMacfadyen, #BrendaBlethyn, and #DonaldSutherland, hit 🇺🇸
Thanks. I try to remember those #booksand #BookSky hashtags! And that's a great title, "Overdue Book Reviews." I should apply that to my recent Goodreads reviews of #JaneAusten's "Sense & Sensibility" & #EdithWharton's "The Buccaneers"
November 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Thanks. I try to remember those #booksand #BookSky hashtags! And that's a great title, "Overdue Book Reviews." I should apply that to my recent Goodreads reviews of #JaneAusten's "Sense & Sensibility" & #EdithWharton's "The Buccaneers"
A lovely crowd at last night's @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social event with @devoney.bsky.social and @thezhm.bsky.social, celebrating all things Austen ahead of #JaneAusten's 250th birthday🥳
Wild for Austen and Courting Disaster are available now from all good bookshops and online📚
Wild for Austen and Courting Disaster are available now from all good bookshops and online📚
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A lovely crowd at last night's @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social event with @devoney.bsky.social and @thezhm.bsky.social, celebrating all things Austen ahead of #JaneAusten's 250th birthday🥳
Wild for Austen and Courting Disaster are available now from all good bookshops and online📚
Wild for Austen and Courting Disaster are available now from all good bookshops and online📚
This view, looking south from a window in St Michael's, Enborne, will have changed very little from the time #JaneAusten's friend Martha Lloyd attended services here, taken by her father Rev. Noyes Lloyd in the late C18th.
November 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This view, looking south from a window in St Michael's, Enborne, will have changed very little from the time #JaneAusten's friend Martha Lloyd attended services here, taken by her father Rev. Noyes Lloyd in the late C18th.