Eggplant.place

223d

So, they say Abercrombie's The Devils is absolutely worth it?

https://joeabercrombie.com/books/the-devils/

#books #amreading #reading #kindle #literature #bookwyrm #booktoot #book #knihy #fantasy @bookstodon @fantasy @knihy

221d

To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th, Austen Connection (https://austenconnection.substack.com) hosts a read-a-long all year. They are currently in the midst of Pride and Prejudice! For the full schedule, go to https://austenconnection.substack.com/p/the-great-jane-austen-read-along. #AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

Brownish background. At the top, in light yellow text, it says "Happy 250th!" and below it, in white text, it says "The Great Jane Austen Read-Along" A stack of books, each book with the name of an Austen book, is below the text.

ALT

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

218d

Repressed or just smoldering? #AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

Image of Darcy sitting down and looking to the side. A white text overlay says, "When you're a drama Queen but also British and repressed."

ALT

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

216d

Natalie Jenner, author of "Austen at Sea," discusses how Austen's works reverberated as far back as the mid-19th C, influenced lawyers on both sides of the pond.

https://lithub.com/the-power-of-persuasion-why-lawyers-love-jane-austen/

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

202d

I think flirting is everyone's trade!

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

Top image is of the Bronte sisters (Charlotte, Emily, and Anne) and Jane Austen. Below them, it says, "Flirting is a woman's trade, one must keep in practice." and below that it says, "Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë."

ALT

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

196d

more changes that I don't mind/that make sense:

in the books, we follow Mat and Rand from Whitebridge¹ to Caemlyn, and see their journey in farm chores, juggling/flute playing in inns for room and board, and Darkfriends trying to kill them (with a sprinkling of Rand reacting to using the One Power)

it definitely makes sense to elide all of that into doing chores at one inn and one Darkfriend trying to kill them and one instance of channeling (but no reactions), but I didn't realize until I read the book that the inn and the Darkfriend were inventions of the TV show ...

like I guess it makes sense not to do the Four Kings in Shadow story, if you're also introducing Thom Merrilin (and additionally doing the Aiel in a cage thing), bc that story was already kinda involved

1/x

¹ which is where Thom Merrilin tells them to run as a Fade is bearing down on him

@bookstodon #WheelOfTimeOnPrime #WheelOfTime #audiobookstodon #audiobooks #AmReading #AmReadingFantasy

Edited 196d ago

1 0 0 View Post & Replies See Original

201d

Hey, it's Friday! Mr. Lisa and I are going to get mani/pedis tomorrow (Saturday), and then it's asparagus season so a local library is doing a poetry event with asparagus as the theme called Ode to Asparagus. Also, probably some gardening if the weather holds.

What are you doing this weekend?

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

Image of Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy from 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice looking pensively to the camera. To the left it says, "I do so ardently wish you a most joyful weekend."

ALT

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

200d

The Morgan is in NYC, and now that I know it has an extensive collection of Austen letters, it might be worth the visit!

https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/new-exhibition-celebrating-jane-austen-250th-anniversary-morgan

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

3 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

198d

If you live in the New Haven, CT area, Yale University Library is presenting a 35mm cut of 2005 Pride & Prejudice this Thursday (June 12) at 7 p.m. The event is FREE and open to the public.

Now, the 12th is my birthday so if you go, think of me enjoying the film along with you!

https://web.library.yale.edu/film/treasures

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

Image of Kiera Knightly as Elizabeth Bennet and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy. Macfadyen is holding Knightly's hand as he helps her into the carriage.

ALT

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

197d

I can't speak for you, but I've been a Mr. Collins a time or two in my life.

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

Two rows of characters from 2005 Pride and Prejudice. Top row, left to right, Elizabeth Bennet with "Your Crush" below her. Middle is Mr. Bennet with "Her Dad" written below him. The last square is Mr. Fitzwilliam, with "Her friend" written below him. In the bottom row, it's Wickham with "Her First Love" below him. In the middle is Mr Darcy with "Her Man," and in the last square is Mr. Collins with "You" written below him.

ALT

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

197d

ELYAS!!!

@bookstodon #WheelOfTimeOnPrime #WheelOfTime #audiobookstodon #audiobooks #AmReading #AmReadingFantasy

Edited 197d ago

2 0 0 View Post & Replies See Original

196d

After last week's debacle of a quote misattributed, I'm going to be more diligent in double-checking if the quotes are correct!

Anyway, I'm really feeling this quote this week. What do you think?

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

A blue background with the top half an image of the Bronte sisters and Jane Austen on the other half. Below them, it says, "A mind lively and at ease can do with seeing nothing, and can see nothing that does no answer." Below that it says, "Emma by Jane Austen."

ALT

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

139d

I was not aware that a new S+S is coming down the pipeline! It's from Focus Features (who also did P+P 2005) so hopefully this will be good. Additionally, Fiona Shaw plays Mrs. Jennings here, AND she's playing Lady Catherine de Brough over at Netflix's P+P. She's on an Austen kick!

https://www.elledecor.com/life-culture/a65279758/daisy-edgar-jones-sense-and-sensibility/

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

165d

I've finished: City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett

After I finished A Drop of Corruption, I was looking for more Robert Jackson Bennett.

City of Stairs is similar enough to the Shadow of the Leviathan Series to feel very familiar yet not so similar you feel like your reading the same story in a different location.

This time the female is the lead, but she isn't infallible, and the male partner is an uncannily capable muscle.

Like in the Leviathan novels, The story begins with a murder investigation that then reveals more and more about the world, the gods, the old imperial power and the new. Neither political system is admirable but our heroine intends to try and change things for the better.

The premise is also quite unique, What if the rebels found a way to kill the empire's gods? What would an empire that has lost not only its gods but everything that was powered by their miracles look like after decades of occupation?

https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/b092604c-3cdd-4088-9691-e3ce2d6d577d

@bookstodon @audiobooks
#fantasy #amReading #RobertJacksonBennett
#bookstodon #AudioBooks

1 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

164d

Book Promotion: Want something new but you don't really know what? Here's a selection of stories from wildly different genres - you don't have to judge the book by the cover because they're all free (yay). #knaves #contemporary #writing #classic @bookstodon@gup.pe #legendary #heroes #fae #detective #amreading #goodbooks #amateur #dragons #knights #future #dwarves #monsters #military #magic #futurism #action #fedibookfair #ladies #murder #elves #adventure #aliens… https://books.bookfunnel.com/starryfreestories/zbszz0qhk1?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

138d

Stressed? Feeling overwhelmed? Why not give your frazzled nerves a warm, literary hug and melt your worries away for a while? This week’s Butch/Femme Fiction Therapy Thursday theme: Against All Odds.
#againstallodds #therapythursday #butchfemmefiction #lesfic #sapphicbooks #amreading #bookstodon #readingcommunity #butchfemme #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
@lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

Eight book covers on a background of a woman reading in a tub filled with warm water and scented flowers for Therapy Thursday on 08/07/25. Theme: Against All Odds.

ALT

0 0 2 View Post & Replies See Original

184d

Do you think Charlotte made the right move in marrying Mr. Collins?

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

A screenshot of a text conversation between Charlotte Lucas and Elizabeth Bennet. Charlotte is telling Elizabeth she's going to marry Mr. Collins. Concerned, Elizabeth responds by asking Charlotte to blink twice if it is a hostage situation.

ALT

1 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

181d

Yes, this time, I did check against the text! 😁 (Also, I am not a fan of Mansfield Park as mainly I want to throttle Fanny. What are your thoughts on this book?)

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

ALT

1 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

159d

Stressed? Feeling overwhelmed? Why not give your frazzled nerves a warm, literary hug and melt your worries away for a while? This week’s Butch/Femme Fiction Therapy Thursday theme: Second Chance.

#romanceafter50 #therapythursday #butchfemmefiction #lesfic #sapphicbooks #amreading #bookstodon #readingcommunity #butchfemme #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
@lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

Eight book covers on a background of a woman reading in a tub filled with warm water and scented flowers for Therapy Thursday on 07/17/25. Theme: Second Chance.

ALT

0 0 2 View Post & Replies See Original

157d

It's here! My presentation for #VirtualJaneCon2025 is now live! In this presentation, I speak on the beginning of Austenmania and why Janeites are so obsessed with owning Jane. You can find my video 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/b013KsmrFCo.

The full Virtual Jane Con can be found 👉🏻 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwGZNvZFhh6QwAMnQo54EFi0pTpM3KSj.

#VirtualJaneCon #AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

Beech wood bookshelf. On the shelf is a stack of Austen books, there Austen inspired Funko Pops, an Austen cande, a tube of Austen lip balm, and a coffee cup that says, "Pride and Prejudice" on it.

ALT

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

159d

I've finished: City of Blades by Robert Jackson Bennett

General Mulaghesh, the grizzled veteran is at the center of this Divine Cities novel.

This one is about the horrors of war, and the harm it does to the perpetrators as well as the victims.

As ancient and modern warfare come to ahead, can the cycle of violence be broken?

https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/a32241fc-48cd-499f-9192-1a631294f6da

@bookstodon @audiobooks
#fantasy #RobertJacksonBennett #amReading #bookstodon #AudioBooks

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

155d

There are over 100 movies and TV shows dedicated to Austen and the Brontë that are available on most US streaming services. Everything, from variations of Pride and Prejudice to modern adaptations of Austen and the Brontës books, is available! https://www.excessivelydiverting.net/

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon
#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #EmilyBronte #CharlotteBronte #AnneBronte #Victorian @romancelandia #JaneAusten

Vintage TV with an image of Jane Austen on the screen.

ALT

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

141d

Over at Netflix's Tundum blog, they announce the complete casting of P+P. Rufus Sewell is Mr. Bennet! And my heart will not protest, nor lie, but I will be throwing Mr. Bennet a bit of my female gaze.

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/pride-and-prejudice-cast-photos-release-date-news

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon
#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #EmilyBronte #CharlotteBronte #AnneBronte #Victorian @romancelandia #JaneAusten

4 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

153d

Yay! #VirtualJaneCon is here! If you don't want to hang out with me for 30 minutes talking about Austen merch, I provided a quick bullet point of my presentation.

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original

152d

Here is a list of upcoming #JaneAusten and the Brontës 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.

👉🏻 https://excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-bronte-issue-34-upcoming-virtual-events-for-summer-fall-2025

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon
#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #EmilyBronte #CharlotteBronte #AnneBronte @romancelandia

0 0 1 View Post & Replies See Original