Sequels and Spinoffs

Godmersham Park // Book Review

Our blog editor, Ellen, reviews Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby.

Not In Want of a Wife - The Austen Blog Review

A review of Amanda Kai's new reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, Not in Want of a Wife

Why We Love Mary Bennet

Patrice Sarath, author of The Unexpected Miss Bennet, puts up an ardent defence of one of the less-discussed Bennet sisters.

Being Mr Wickham - an at-home theatre experience!

Writer Catherine Curzon shares her thoughts on Mr Wickham and adapting him for the stage- Being Mr Wickham is streaming live this weekend April 30 and May 1 2021.

How to have a very Bridgerton Valentine's

We're all stuck inside, so why not have a bit of fun this Valentine's day with a Bridgerton theme?

What Kitty Did Next - A Pride and Prejudice Inspired Novel

An Exclusive Preview of A Pride and Prejudice Inspired Novel What Kitty Did Next  by Carrie Kablean  "My impetus to write What Kitty Did Next was born of the simple fact that my idea of what Cath...

Jane Austen News - Issue 108 - Janeites and Shelley

Janeites! What's the Jane Austen News this week?  Mary Bennet and Frankenstein's Monster This ...

Meet the Author of Pride and Prejudice Inspired Novel, Devotion

An interview with Meg Kerr, author of Austen spin-off Devotion.

Why Adapt Persuasion for Musical Theatre?

By Harold Taw “She had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older—the natural sequel of an unnatural beginning.” —Persuasion, Chapter 4 I’ve encountered three r...

Mr Bennet's Bride, by Emma Wood

It’s a pleasure to have a chance to connect with other Jane Austen enthusiasts. Like many people, my passion for Jane Austen grew hugely with the 1996 mini-series of Pride and Prejudice. The theat...

Book Review: The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen

The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen by Ada Bright  and Cass Grafton A review by Laura Boyle When I was asked to review The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen, I had no idea what the...

Jane Austen Lives Again by Jane Odiwe - A Review

A review of Jane Odiwe's Jane Austen Lives Again by Laura Boyle. Imagine a world where Jane Austen and her favorite characters exist in a Downton Abbey atmosphere— Ms. Odiwe’s book will captivate y...