Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the visitor page of The Jane Event. I’m assuming you’re here because you either A) Love Jane Austen, B) Want to read Jane Austen for the first time, or C) Someone is bugging you to check it out. No matter what the reason I’m glad you’re here.
First, allow me to explain what The Jane Event actually is. The idea is simple: Starting on December 16, begin reading the Jane Austen book of your choice. That’s pretty much it. This blog will be updated daily beginning on Dec. 16th with facts, ideas, pictures, and cool stuff from etsy, all pertaining to Jane Austen. So if you want to learn more feel free to check back.
Now there are a few guidelines, as follows:
1. Jane wrote 6 major novels. There are other things you could read (like Sandition) but the focus of this blog will be on her major works.
2. I’m putting the word out in advance so that you have plenty of time to get excited and gather your reading material. So now is the time to borrow, buy, or visit your local library to get the book of your choice.
3. Who should join in? Um, you and anyone you think would be interested. People who haven’t read a word of Austen before and those who’ve been reading her all their lives. Young, old, men, women, everyone! Seriously, it doesn’t matter what age you are or what continent you live on. Everyone is welcome. Please tell your friends and invite them to join in. It’s not a book club with a big time commitment. It’s you, reading a great book, and being able to learn more and discuss your thoughts with everyone else who participates.
4. Everyone is encouraged to comment and discuss any questions or observations they wish. My only request is that you keep it civil. If you are easily upset by people who don’t agree with your opinion of which Pride and Prejudice movie is the best version and you feel like arguing with them about it, please take your discussion somewhere else. Any rude comments will be deleted. No ganging up on people, no bashing, and NO WRITING IN ALL CAPS. Propriety people, propriety.
5. This event is for fun. I will begin updating the blog with several new posts every day beginning on December 16th and ending on January 15th. That’s a Month of Austen. It doesn’t matter how long it takes you to read it, everyone is usually busy this time of year. Just treat yourself when you can.
6. What kind of posts can you expect? Everything from etiquette and fashion of the Regency period to information on women in the early 1800s, quizzes, polls, movie info, How To’s, quotes, and links to other blogs you may find interesting.
7.After January 15th I will cease posting to this blog. It will remain on the web but it will not be active. Just keep that in mind.
8. No I am not a Jane expert. All the information I put here will either be from another source (which I will credit) or personal thoughts from myself and others about Jane Austen and her works.
I hope you’ll join in on the fun. This is one of my favorite times of year. Happy Reading!
Welcome to the visitor page of The Jane Event. I’m assuming you’re here because you either A) Love Jane Austen, B) Want to read Jane Austen for the first time, or C) Someone is bugging you to check it out. No matter what the reason I’m glad you’re here.
First, allow me to explain what The Jane Event actually is. The idea is simple: Starting on December 16, begin reading the Jane Austen book of your choice. That’s pretty much it. This blog will be updated daily beginning on Dec. 16th with facts, ideas, pictures, and cool stuff from etsy, all pertaining to Jane Austen. So if you want to learn more feel free to check back.
Now there are a few guidelines, as follows:
1. Jane wrote 6 major novels. There are other things you could read (like Sandition) but the focus of this blog will be on her major works.
2. I’m putting the word out in advance so that you have plenty of time to get excited and gather your reading material. So now is the time to borrow, buy, or visit your local library to get the book of your choice.
3. Who should join in? Um, you and anyone you think would be interested. People who haven’t read a word of Austen before and those who’ve been reading her all their lives. Young, old, men, women, everyone! Seriously, it doesn’t matter what age you are or what continent you live on. Everyone is welcome. Please tell your friends and invite them to join in. It’s not a book club with a big time commitment. It’s you, reading a great book, and being able to learn more and discuss your thoughts with everyone else who participates.
4. Everyone is encouraged to comment and discuss any questions or observations they wish. My only request is that you keep it civil. If you are easily upset by people who don’t agree with your opinion of which Pride and Prejudice movie is the best version and you feel like arguing with them about it, please take your discussion somewhere else. Any rude comments will be deleted. No ganging up on people, no bashing, and NO WRITING IN ALL CAPS. Propriety people, propriety.
5. This event is for fun. I will begin updating the blog with several new posts every day beginning on December 16th and ending on January 15th. That’s a Month of Austen. It doesn’t matter how long it takes you to read it, everyone is usually busy this time of year. Just treat yourself when you can.
6. What kind of posts can you expect? Everything from etiquette and fashion of the Regency period to information on women in the early 1800s, quizzes, polls, movie info, How To’s, quotes, and links to other blogs you may find interesting.
7.After January 15th I will cease posting to this blog. It will remain on the web but it will not be active. Just keep that in mind.
8. No I am not a Jane expert. All the information I put here will either be from another source (which I will credit) or personal thoughts from myself and others about Jane Austen and her works.
I hope you’ll join in on the fun. This is one of my favorite times of year. Happy Reading!
