It’s time for the next installment in this series devoted to examining the enduring romantic...
Jane Austen
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Second-Chance Love in Persuasion
As we continue our investigation into Jane Austen’s irresistible romantic themes and plots, we now...
Friends-to-Lovers in Mansfield Park
As we continue to analyze Jane Austen’s novels and identify the best romantic tropes used in each...
Jane Austen & Rom Coms: Emma + Mr. Knightley
Ever wondered why so many romantic movies have similar plots? Ever noticed how many have themes...
Jane Austen & Rom Com Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers in Pride and Prejudice
In the world of romantic comedies, there are certain tropes (common or overused themes) that come...
Cassandra Austen’s 250th Birthday Celebration
On January 9, 1773, Jane Austen’s older sister Cassandra Austen was born – 250 years ago – and...







I fell in love with books listening to my mother read—in our home, at the doctor’s office, in the middle of the night when I had the chicken pox! My grandmother was a children’s book author, my parents were both children’s reading specialists and teachers, so I guess you could say that I grew up in a world filled with books! 


