Monday, April 29, 2013

Discoveries & A Giveaway

491px-Morning-dress-Ackermanns-ca1820Hello Dearies (yes, I know, I have been watching too much  Once Upon A Time)

I hope this post finds you all well.

Okay, so I haven’t fallen down a rabbit hole nor have I found the door that Amanda Price went through that leads to Longbourn—but I am still looking for it and if you find it, please let me know! I could a break from reality right about now. (If you haven’t watched ITV’s Lost In Austen, I highly recommend giving it a go. Plus, my last comment about the door to Longbourn will make so much more sense and have me sounding less like a rambling loon!)

I have however been enduring a rather lengthy round of home renovations, which is still ongoing—and seemingly unending. While the renovations hindered my posting for a bit, I am finally able to get back into blogging and I must say I am quite excited because I have so many amazing things to blather about—and give away—in the weeks to come.

For this post, I thought I would blather a bit about what I have been doing during my absence from bloglandia. So, why don’t you sit down and enjoy a cuppa tea while I ramble on for a bit and if you are patient, I promise there will be a lovely giveaway at the end!

Here are a few things I discovered:

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1. I love cozy mysteries—I suppose this should be called a rediscovery of sorts as I was an avid reader of these in the past—and I have just discovered that there are several cozy Jane Austen mysteries that I haven’t tried yet. So next time I am at Barnes & Noble I will definitely have to buy a few of these.

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2. London fog tea and I have finally—after several unsuccessful attempts—mastered the art of making it (a post will be up tomorrow)

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3. Ripper Street—another way to feed my Matthew Macfadyen addiction plus the series is amazing.

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4. Renovations really do my head in. I am a bit obsessive compulsive when it comes to the organization of my bookshelves, so the fact that all my books are boxed up is driving me mad.

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5. While I love reading fiction, I need to read a healthy dose of non-fiction and there are some interesting non-fiction books floating around about Jane Austen and the time in which she lived.

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6. Parade’s End—The five-part BBC/HBO/VRT television miniseries with the highly talented Benedict Cumberbatch staring as Christopher Tietjens, although sadly I missed a few episodes but at least I have an excuse to buy the DVD when it comes out.

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7. No matter where you go Jane Austen Addicts are everywhere and some interesting conversations can spring up, even the blokes get involved from time-to-time.

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8. DIY Jane Austen crafts—not only do they feed my Jane Austen addiction, I find crafting to be relaxing (more to come about my adventures in craft land)

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9. The Lizzy Bennet Diaries—it’s not something that I would want to watch all the time but it helps pass the time when you’re waiting in line.

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10. More people than you realize name their pets Mr. Darcy—I even discovered a person who named their entire flock of sheep after Jane Austen’s characters. I must say it’s a bit odd to be going down the road and see an advertisement saying “Come Pet Mr. Darcy”.

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And now for the giveaway!

What have you recently discovered or rediscovered? Leave a comment and you will be entered to win a complete hardback set of Jane Austen’s novels.

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Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE

Ends May 20

Best Wishes & Good Luck!

angela new

8 comments:

  1. I've recently rediscovered my obsession with the Facebook game, Jane Austen Unbound. It's addicting! :)

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  2. I recently discovered how much I like to stay home.

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  3. Well, I recently discovered North and South with Richard Armitage... ah, is it a bad thing that I watched the first three hours and 45 minutes once, but the last 15 minutes a million times already? ;)

    Lois
    OV_099@yahoo.com

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  4. What a thoroughly delightful blog post. I just discovered an historical era that I found fascinating, that time of persecution of the Bible translators such as William Tyndale.

    And thanks for the generous and exciting giveaway.

    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. I have re-discovered Agatha Christie. I remember being forced to watch and read it in school, and I remember hating it. But I recently had a few days off from work and turned on some Miss Marple.. what a delight!

    I can't wait to re-watch the old ones now.

    Awesome giveaway, you're a gem!

    kim.bakens(at)gmail.com

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  6. I have recently discovered podcasts (Book ones afcourse :)

    They are great for long car rides, I also listen to them when I gor for walks.

    My all time fave would have to be Books on the Nightstand :)

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  7. I forgot to put my email in my comment above so here it is

    TheDailyBookmark@gmail.com

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  8. oh what fun!!!
    i recently discovered that i want to learn about Essential Oils!!!!! now to know where to start!! LOL!!!!!

    cyn209 at juno dot com

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