Happy International Women’s Day! What could be a better day to compile this list of some of my favourite books written by female authors?
I’ve included some classics as well as some contemporary favourites that have really left a lasting impacting on me. There’s romances, historical fiction and mythology included in the list so I like to think there’s a little something for everyone!
Welcome to my collection of what, in my humble opinion, are the very best Jane Austen quotes. I’m such a huge Jane Austen fan. I find myself drawn not only to her storytelling but also to the wisdom woven into every page. Her writing style is so warm and wise. They’re not just words on …
Welcome to the complete list of Jane Austen books in order. Each of Jane Austen’s novels is a standalone work, and they can be enjoyed independently. However, if you’re interested in exploring the evolution of Austen’s writing style or understanding the social and cultural context of her novels, you may choose to read them in …
Looking for a complete and up to date Between the Covers Books List for 2024? You’re in the right place.
Within this blog post I will list every book featured in all of the seven series, including the most recent series, airing October 2024.
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld was published in 2016 as part of the Austen Project series. The series was launched by Harper Collins in 2013 and features contemporary authors reimagining Austen’s classic stories in a modern context.
The Austen Project books are a series of modern retellings of Jane Austen‘s classic novels. The series was launched by Harper Collins in 2013 and features contemporary authors reimagining Austen’s classic stories in a modern context. Authors include Joanna Trollope, Val McDermid, Alexander McCall Smith and Curtis Sittenfeld. Each Austen Project book offers a unique …
I recently read two books set in the 19th Century, Godmersham Park and A Lady’s Guide To Fortune Hunting. I loved them both and was keen to head back to the regency period so I decided to read The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow which has been on my bookshelf for a while. Pride and Prejudice is my favourite book of all time. It’s the ultimate in comfort reading. I was therefore intrigued to read The Other Bennet Sister, as it offered the story of the often ignored Bennet sister, Mary.
Godmersham Park is the latest novel by Gill Hornby, author of Miss Austen. As a Jane Austen fangirl, I couldn’t wait to read this. I was aware of the great friendship between Jane Austen and Anne Sharp and I couldn’t wait to read a book from Anne’s perspective.