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Hi friends, it's been a while! And it's a huge thrill to tell you about my new book coming out Sept. 30th on Jane Austen! It's from Simon & Schuster's Adams Media, celebrating Austen's themes of history, philosophy, and romance. Thank you for celebrating with me! ❣️💮

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Hello, Jane friends - the book-tour is winding down, and it's been such a joy to be on the road talking about Jane Austen, romance, and power with so many of you. Thank you for joining! And, if you are a reader on @goodreads - pls consider reading and rating this book! Thank you!

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Hello, friends! You're invited: Back by popular demand, we're running the Great Jane Austen Read-Along again - for 2026. It's not too late to join - you can hop on the read-along train any time. Next up: Pride and Prejudice. Info below. Join us!

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Here's a link to the full discussion - join us!
https://t.co/WnSxtSViIP

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Coming here find you all and share this - a special guest-essay from the amazing Gina Fattore on Fanny Price as a heroine for our #MeToo times. This essay is full of insight, humor, and much-needed hope. 🌷

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This was a really fun watch. Recommend! 🌷

[MASTERPIECE | PBS @masterpiecepbs]

As some members of The #ForsytesPBS scheme for the future, one must journey into his past. Don't miss the new episode, tonight at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE @PBS and streaming on the PBS app and PBS MASTERPIECE on Prime Video!

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@astmcveigh1 Thanks so much, @astmcveigh1 🌷

[Jane Austen Summer Program @jaustensummer]

Don't miss out on Early Bird registration!

Register for our four-day symposium here: https://t.co/ukILafKAIW

#janeausten #janeaustensummerprogram #janeaustenfans #publichumanities #prideandprejudice

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If you're anywhere near Boston, come join us for this fun celebration and conversation about Jane Austen's 250th at the wonderful @HarvardBooks! See you there!

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Follow Jane Austen's Desk on Instagram: @janeaustensdesk

Learn more about the Kickstarter campaign here: https://t.co/UVz8HeF2ye

#janeausten #janeaustensdesk #janeaustencollaborative #regencyera #kickstarter #janeaustensummerprogram #JaneAusten250 #Austen250 #publichumanities

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Thanks for this fun conversation! 💕🌷

[Columbia Tribune @columbiatribune]

James Owen: Janet Lewis Saidi's book celebrates Jane Austen with the 'Clueless' crowd https://t.co/ndUwgDyhPn

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@barelytolerabIe Oct in NYC?! If you are anywhere near NYC on Oct. 16, come to Book Club Bar where I'll be with author Katherine Chen, Librarian Tabrizia Jones, and playwright Sarah Rose Kearns, talking about Jane Austen! 📚🌈
https://t.co/g8GBhMQHrM

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We're navigating the meandering pathways, gardens, and shady lanes of Mansfield Park. And we're finding our way through the flirtations, FOMO, and Shakespearian chaos - together. Read along and chat with us - all are welcome. 🌻❣️

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@Austen1stDrafts Thanks so much, @Austen1stDrafts 🙏🌻

[The Austen Connection @AustenConnect]

Hi friends, it's been a while! And it's a huge thrill to tell you about my new book coming out Sept. 30th on Jane Austen! It's from Simon & Schuster's Adams Media, celebrating Austen's themes of history, philosophy, and romance. Thank you for celebrating with me! ❣️💮

[The Austen Connection @AustenConnect]

@ferr_pamela 🙏😊

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@barelytolerabIe Thanks so much, @barelytolerabIe 🙏😊

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A link to the book - feel free to share it, pre-order it, or just quietly love it 🌷
https://t.co/wjNPdgxpC9

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We're embracing the darkness of crowded Bath balls, flirting and the muslin, horrid novels, frenemies and Thorpes, corridors and cringey accusations in an ancient abbey. Our first stop for the Great Jane Austen Read-Along is: Northanger Abbey. Join us! 💮❣️

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You're all invited to the Great Jane Austen Read-Along for the 250th year of Austen in the world. What better way to spend the year than reading Jane Austen. Together. Join us (link in photo)! 💮

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Party like it's 1775! 🎉❤️

[Jane Austen’s House @JaneAustenHouse]

🎉 Happy Birthday #JaneAusten!

📖 Today marks Jane Austen’s birthday, born #onthisday in 1775.

🎂 Today we are celebrating her life and getting excited for our Virtual Birthday Party this evening!

(🎟️ Tickets are available up until 2pm (GMT)! https://t.co/7E9TgPiKa7)