Thankfulness in Jane Austen’s Novels

What does Jane Austen have to say about gratitude and thankfulness?

Jane Austen Gifts for Children and Teens

What Christmas gifts can you get for your children and teenagers, to introduce them to the joy of Jane Austen?

Rock Stars of the Regency Part 1: The Ladies

Who were the popular celebrities of Jane Austen's day? And what might Austen have thought of those "rock stars" of her time?

The Meyersons of Meryton: A Jewish Family in Jane Austen’s England

This unusual Pride and Prejudice variation introduces a Jewish family to Meryton, and shows us more about Judaism in Jane Austen's England.

The Journal of a Georgian Gentleman: Richard Hall and the Baptists of Austen’s England

What was it like to be a Baptist in Austen's Anglican-dominated England?

Christian Jane Austen Variations 8: Laraba Kendig and Skylar Burris

I am Jael, and An Unlikely Missionary, are Pride and Prejudice variations in which Georgiana Darcy, and Charlotte Collins, find strength from God to face their challenges.

Travel in Jane Austen’s England

Travelers in Jane Austen's England used all kinds of vehicles, though none were very safe or very fast.

Mr. Collins, Country Clergyman

Hugh Thomson drew delightful illustrations of clergyman Mr. Collins.

Dancing, and The Militia, in Jane Austen’s England

Today we enjoy more of Hugh Thomson's lovely illustrations, and find out more about dancing, and about the militia, in Austen's England. How could partners chat while doing complex dances? And why were some of the militia "wolves in sheep's clothing"?

Covering Screens: A Young Lady’s Accomplishment

"Covering screens" was one of the accomplishments of young ladies in Jane Austen's England. What did that mean?