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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 20h

PLaying around with www.awyisser.com and of course, Jane was up!

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Happy Lisa-ween! @pookiebear.net · 2d

For our November read, the Meet Cute Book Club is reading "The Fake Mate" by Lana Ferguson! We'll be hanging out on the couches at The Folded Leaf. Head to open.substack.com/pub/meetcute... for more info!

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Lucy Worsley @lucyworsley.bsky.social · 3d

The secret's out! Read more about ⚰️VICTORIAN MURDER CLUB⚰️ here!
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 13d

Here are Austen and the BrontëBrontës's virtual events scheduled for the next few months. There is a lot here from book clubs to movie nights and everything in between. Check the event websites for more information, including time, cost, and registration details. open.substack.com/pub/excessiv...

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GBH @wgbh.org · 15d

Congress told us to “Go Fund Yourself.”
And with your help, we can.

Our federal funding might be gone, but we’re still here. Public media needs your support now more than ever.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 25d

Today is the last day of #TheJaneAustenFestival! How are you enjoying yourself so far? Have enjoyed the talks? Let me know! #Austen250

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 27d

A great roundup of Austen adaptations and inspirations in YA books. (I mentioned on Bluesky last week I read "I Shall Never Fall in Love," by Hari Connor and it is delightful.

www.slj.com/story/austen...

#Austn250

Austen Ever After: YA authors revisit, remix Jane Austen’s work

This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, and over the last half-decade, YA adaptations have brought even more excitement to her work.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 28d

The podcast doesn't release until September 22! I did put it on my definitive Austen/Bronte podcast list for the next update.

Molk | The Guidefather 👍🇦🇺📺 @molk.bsky.social · 28d

Jane Austen celebrated in David and Lisa Campbell’s new show

David and Lisa Campbell are diving into literature and pop culture with their new podcast Into the Austenverse.

Jane Austen celebrated in David and Lisa Campbell’s new show

David and Lisa Campbell are diving into literature and pop culture with their new podcast Into the Austenverse.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 29d

Have you taken advantage of the online talks and lectures at #TheJaneAustenFesival yet? What do you think? Visit janeausten.co.uk/pages/jane-a... for more information! (Each talk is ticketed sepa(Each talk is ticketed separately, and the time listed is in GMT.) #Austen250

Jane Austen Festival_2025 - Online Talks & Lectures - Jane Austen Centre Bath

Write a tribute to Jane

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 29d

If you have a spare million hanging out, several Austen artefacts are being auctioned off at Sotheby's. The auction is from October 1 to the 15th. Not all items have been released.

news.artnet.com/art-world/ja... #Austen250

Rare Jane Austen Treasures Hit the Auction Block | Artnet News

Three rare Jane Austen treasures are headed to auction, including a personal letter to her sister Cassandra.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 29d

If you’re a fan of podcasts, there are over a dozen of them dedicated to #JaneAusten and the #Brontës! If I’m missing any, let me know so I can update the list! excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-bro...

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · Sep 16

Oh, I have OPINIONS on Mansfield Park! :) I'm more than happy to come back on as I had so much fun!

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Laura Rocklyn @lauralostintime.bsky.social · Sep 13

Some good news today for Women’s History!

New statue of computing pioneer Ada Lovelace gets green light

Project organisers now hope the bronze sculpture will be in place within a few months.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · Sep 13

#authorsky #LiteraryArt #writerscommunity #writerslife #amwritingfantasy

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Jane Austen @janeaustenlit.bsky.social · Sep 15

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...

Janeites unite: Austen festival in Bath celebrates 250th anniversary of author’s birth

The annual festival, now the largest and longest-running of its kind, first took place in 2001 and has since grown to a 10-day programme drawing thousands of visitors from around the world

www.theguardian.com

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Sue Wilkes @suewilkesauthor.bsky.social · Sep 15

Part of Jane Austen's unfinished novel 'The Watsons', currently on display in an exhibition at No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath. #austen250

Section of Jane Austen's manuscript of The Watsons.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · Sep 15

A lovely tribute to Andrew Davies. (Don't worry, he's not dead!) (Gift link)

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/b...

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · Sep 15

Missed previous years or want to revisit the great talks of #VirtualJaneCon? They are all available on YouTube! www.youtube.com/hashtag/virt.... You can see my presentation, Merchandising Jane, youtu.be/b013KsmrFCo here!

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · Sep 13

In this issue, José Roeken writes about their experiences in visiting 8 College St, Winchester in the home where Austen died in 1817. janeaustenlf.org/pride-and-po...

#Austen250

Issue 125: Where Jane Austen Lived Her Final Days, A Trip to 8 College Street in Winchester — Jane Austen Literacy Foundation

Tour Guide and Creator of “Austen Tales”, José Roeken, shares details from a recent excursion to the house on 8 College Street in Winchester, where Jane Austen lived out her last days.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · Sep 12

Today begins #TheJaneAustenFestival! Can't go? No problem! For the first time, all lectures and talks will be made available online. Visit janeausten.co.uk/pages/jane-a... for more information! (Each talk is ticketed sepa(Each talk is ticketed separately, and the time listed is in GMT.) #Austen250

Jane Austen Festival_2025 - Online Talks & Lectures - Jane Austen Centre Bath

Write a tribute to Jane

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · Sep 12

What's with my dissertation questions lately?

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · Sep 11

Which book is your favorite? Wrong answers only!

theconversation.com/what-was-jan...

What was Jane Austen’s best novel? These experts think they know

Six leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate novel, but the winner is down to you.

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · Sep 10

Not a fan of Mansfield Park but am a fan of this quote.#Austen250

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · Sep 10

To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th, Austen Connection is hosting an Austen read-along all year long. They are currently in the midst of “Mansfield Park!” For the full schedule, go to austenconnection.substack.com/p/the-great-....

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Happy Lisa-ween! @pookiebear.net · Sep 9

In this issue, my semi-glued brain, how I'm still obsessing over my body after nearly 3 years of weight stability, push for the AFSP's Out of Darkness fundraiser (I need just $200 more to meet my goal!), and more. 👉🏻 open.substack.com/pub/amostunr...

#MentalHealth #StopSuicide

🧠 A Most Unreliable Narrator Issue 🩺#221 My Semi-Glued Brain

And sometimes my body. Who knew this would a body issue?

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