Friday Bookblogging: Tell Us A Story Edition
We were amused by this video produced by the Topeka and Shawnee County Library, which appears to be part of a series of videos. The camera gives a point of view interpretation of the opening of Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler, which is read in voiceover. It’s quite fun; check it out!
A different kind of storytelling is going on with some Janeites who are doin’ it for themselves at lulu.com. Check out Allison T.’s reviews of Judith Brocklehurst’s novels, Maria, or the Story of a Disgraced Woman and A Letter from Lady Catherine below.
We also heard this week of a new book by Helen Baker, author of The Book of Ruth. The new book is called Connivance and is a post-Persuasion story about Mrs. Clay and Mr. Elliot. Both of Ms. Baker’s books are also available from lulu.com.
And we don’t think we remembered to link Chapter 9 of There Must Be Murder, “The Most Unpromising Circumstance.” There’s a cliffhanger ending and everything charming.
Have a wonderful weekend, Gentle Readers, and remember: Books are nice!
September 28th, 2007 at 8:26 am
Books are nice indeed- they are our friends!
okay, how socially awkward did that sound? hmm…..
September 28th, 2007 at 10:59 am
Speaking of books, now is evidently a good time to pick up The Oxford Illustrated Jane Austen (6 volumes, with R.W. Chapman’s notes). Oxford University Press is having a fall sale, and the $150 set is on sale for just $40. Click here for the details.
September 28th, 2007 at 11:17 am
Huge bargain, I’ve just ordered a set ! Thank you so much, Robert Hardy
I’ve been wanting a hardcover set for the longest time.