Quote of the Day – January 28, 2021

Life Sized Colin Firth Cake To Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Pride & Prejudice

A life sized cake of the actor, Colin Firth, has been created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the BBC’s miniseries, Pride and Prejudice. The six foot tall cake of Mr. Darcy was unveiled at the National Trust property, Lyme Park, in Cheshire, the house used as the character’s famous home in the miniseries, Pemberley.

10 Things You May Not Know About Pride & Prejudice

Today is the anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen’s most beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice. This book is considered to be one the “most-loved books” of all time and immensely enjoyed by most readers, myself included. It has sold millions and millions of copies worldwide and has been adapted over a 100 times inContinue reading “10 Things You May Not Know About Pride & Prejudice”

22 Places In The UK that Jane Austen Fans Must Visit

BuzzFeed compiled a list of beautiful places that every Jane Austen fan should visit. And if I had the money, I would be hopping on a plane right now. Check them out (not in any particular order): 1. Jane Austen House Museum, Hampshire No list can be complete without putting the Jane Austen House Museum.Continue reading “22 Places In The UK that Jane Austen Fans Must Visit”

BritBox…An Anglophile’s Dream Come True

Not only am I a fan of British Literature, I am a huge fan of British TV shows. I always take the chance to watch (or rewatch) any shows that come from across the pond. That’s why I was ecstatic when I found about BritBox, a new streaming venture, created by the BBC and ITV, that consistsContinue reading “BritBox…An Anglophile’s Dream Come True”

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Literary Places I Want to Visit

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and Bookish. Today’s post is: Top Ten Tuesday Freebie — YOUR CHOICE OF TOPIC.” So I decided to list the top ten literary places I would love to visit (it is like a sanctuary for us book lovers): 1. Emily Dickinson Museum, Amherst, MAContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Literary Places I Want to Visit”