Month: June 2021

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Austen and Bronte Podcasts

When people mention Jane Austen and the Brontes are everywhere, they weren’t kidding. They have even invaded podcasts!

There are two podcasts you should check out: Manners and Madness (Apple, Spotify) and Bonnets at Dawn (Apple, Spotify).

Manners and Madness is “Two friends, one who loves both Jane Austen and David Lynch, one who is only passingly familiar with both, explore their bodies of work and the adaptations of that work.” An interesting concept to be sure!

Each week, the duo cover either Austen or Lynch of both along with movie reviews and other related content.

Originally started out as an Austen v Bronte podcast, Bonnets at Dawn has widened to now include contemporaries of Austen and Bronte as well as exploring the work of other women writers in the 19th – 21st century. It seems nothing is left unturned. Bonnets at Dawn also do interviews and other reviews.

The creators of Bonnets at Dawn have also released a new book,
Why She Wrote: A Graphic History of the Lives, Inspiration, and Influence Behind the Pens of Classic Women Writers, back in April which needs to go on my TBR pile.

 

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Jane Austen’s House Live Virtual Tour July 18

If you’ve ever wanted to go to Jane Austen’s House but haven’t had the opportunity, now’s the time from the comfort of your own home! The Jane Austen House is putting together a live virtual tour that will take you around the house and grounds.

The event will be held via Zoom with all proceeds going to the House.

The event is on July 18th at 2PM EST (7PM BST). For more information and tickets, go to event’s website.

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Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters Link Roundup for June 13, 2021

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30 Great Myths About Jane Austen (Online Event)

For over 200 years, Jane Austen’s books have marked a view into early 19th century life from the aristocracy to daily living to romance and marriage. But are these a true look or merely a myth that has continued to this day?

The Friends of the Princeton University Library cordially invite you to a virtual lecture by Claudia L. Johnson and Clara Tuite, “30 Great Myths About Jane Austen” in support of their book by the same time.

The event is being held on Zoom on Sunday June 20 from 4 – 6 PM EST. You can register here. It is open to the public.

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Discover Jane Austen’s Bath with Lucy Worsley

If you’re a fan of not only Jane Austen but also the historian Lucy Worsley (like I am), you’ll find the following irresistible.

Good Housekeeping Holidays is organizing a three day holiday with Lucy as your guide from October 5 – 7, 2021. The trip includes:

  • Lecture by Lucy
  • Visit to Jane Austen’s House Museum
  • Tour of Chawton House
  • Bath walking tour with Lucy
  • River Avon cruise
  • Visits to filming locations (I’ve been to Basildon Park and it is gorgeous).

Price is £865 GBP (about $1300 USD) for three days and two nights. While the cost includes hotel and some meals it does not include transportation to and from the event. For more information, visit the event page.

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Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters Link Roundup for June 6, 2021

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The 2021 North America Jane Austen Festival Registration Opens June 8

Registration for the 2021 North American Jane Austen Festival will begin on June 8 at 12PM EST. (Organizers are noting this may be subject to change.

Tickets are available for the following via the website:

The Virtual Jane Austen Festival
  • Virtual Two-Day ($18)
  • Virtual Saturday ($10)
  • Virtual Sunday ($10)
The In-Person Jane Austen Festival
  • In-Person Three-Day ($25)
  • In-Person Friday ($10)
  • In-Person Saturday ($10)
  • In-Person Sunday ($10)
In-Person + Virtual Jane Austen Festival
  • Access to three days of in-person plus all virtual content ($40)
  • Access to Saturday OR Sunday in-person plus all virtual content ($25)

The virtual content will be available beginning July 5 through July 31.

The virtual festival includes access to all pre-recorded speakers and the live question and answer sessions. However, one day passes will only include the content from that day.

For more information, visit the Jane Austen Festival website.

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Jane Austen and Bronte Movies Currently Streaming For June 2021

Note: Some Amazon videos have “This video is currently unavailable
to watch in your location” for some of the shows. This means that Amazon has pulled the video from their collection but I’m keeping the link incase it comes back.

Acorn

Britbox

HBOMax

Hulu

Netflix

PBS

Amazon Prime

Amazon Purchase

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