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Top party schools from Princeton Review Published – Aug 01 2011 11:55AM EST By The Associated Press The nation’s top party schools, according to Princeton Review’s survey of 122,000 students, include: 1. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (a former MAC rival … Continue reading →

The month-long celebration of Jane Austen begins today at Austenesque Reviews with “Recommendation Monday.” What are some of your favorite Jane Austen adaptations/variations/sequels, etc.? Leave your comments for opportunities to win. http://janeaustenreviews.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-recommendation-monday-1.html?showComment=1312204636827#c8996231888641940527

Artist Tracy Ann Lister specialises in creating incredibly life-like baby dolls, a process which is known as “reborning.” But it is her latest series, inspired by the Harry Potter movie franchise, which is attracting headlines. Lister’s shop on eBay now … Continue reading →

One of my favorite writers of Appalachian literature is launching a new book in September. I absolutely love Sharyn McCrumb’s ballad series, especially The Ballad of Frankie Silver and The Songcatcher, but I also used to have fun with Saint … Continue reading →

Authors, Bloggers, and Publishers in Austenesque Extravaganza Austenesque Extravaganza begins Monday! Personally, I am scheduled for August 18, and I would love for you to join me on that date. However, there are many more involved in the month long … Continue reading →

I told my friend Bonnie the other day that I expected the new film by Colin Firth and Orlando Bloom to go to DVD first because it had been a couple of years since it was filmed. It was 2009. … Continue reading →

Call me a literary geek, but I got really excited when I saw this on Twitter. http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/96792/the-road-to-canterbury Game description from the publisher: Greed, Pride, Gluttony, Wrath, Luxury, Idleness, and Envy – the infamous “Seven Deadly Sins”. For the faithful, they … Continue reading →

Part of Main Street, a new film with Oscar winner Colin Firth, was shot in North Carolina. It is the tale of a dying Southern town which makes a controversial deal with a stranger to save it. I was fortunate … Continue reading →

Huffpost Books brings us a delightful look at Bill Deresiewicz’s A Jane Austen Education: How Six Novels Taught Me about Love, Friendship, and Things That Really Matter. Mr. Deresiewicz says that from Persuasion, he learned * That true friends tell … Continue reading →

(This post comes from one I did at the Book Boost on July 19, 2011.) The Jane Austen Method of Pitching with Guest Blogger: Regina Jeffers Meet author of all things Regency…Regina Jeffers…today at the Book Boost! Here’s what she … Continue reading →