The 1987 Movie Adaptation of Northanger Abbey, presented by the Jane Austen Movie Fan Club, at the home of Joy Prevost, 1:30 pm. The program opens with remarks by Nancy Kleinert on “Gothic Novels Rise to Popularity in the Regency Period”. Joy Prevost heads the Movie Fan Club so you may expect another great viewing […]
Group dedicated to knitting and crocheting projects inspired by Jane Austen.
Northanger Abbey book discussion lead by Laura Ammons
Discussion of Northanger Abbey volume 2
Group dedicated to knitting and crocheting projects inspired by Jane Austen.
Discussion of Pride and Prometheus by John Kessel. Discussion lead by Nancy Kleinert
Austen on Stage: Northanger Abbey at Sacramento Theatre Company Synopsis: Catherine Morland (a plain, small-town girl) meets and falls in love with Henry Tilney (a handsome clergyman) while in Bath. But Catherine has read too many Gothic romances, and her penchant for the sensational leads to misunderstandings in matters of the heart. With just the […]
Book to be discussed: A Jane Austen Education by William Deresiewicz
Book Review of “The Art of Cookery—Made Plain and Easy: by Hannah Glasse.Reviewer: Sherry Reser, member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, Greater Sacramento Region How did 18th century folk make their food? What were common dinner dishes? Come learn about 18th century food prep and cooking before the days of take out, […]