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Mr Lisa and I are traveling through Central Europe. Along the way, I am picking up Pride and Prejudice in the local language. So far, Slovenian and Croatian!

The more I look at this meme, the more I agree with it.

As you read this, I’m in Slovenia checking out Lake Bled! Mr. Lisa and I are on a two week holiday through six countries and we’re pretty excited. We haven’t been on a proper vacation in nearly two years. What are you doing this weekend?

It was because of this scene that the British author Martin Amis coined the term, 'darcymania."

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Seven of Nine would have taken Lady Russel down.

My PBS Sundays are back! We're watching All Creatures Great and Small and Miss Scarlet. What are you doing this weekend?

Yes.

Finally got around to seeing the new trailer for Netflix’s P+P. The comments on YouTube are savage! - It’s a Temu version of 2005 - Emma Corrin is not giving Lizzie vibes - Darcy isn’t Darcying - Darcy looks like a store manager - They destroyed Persuasion, why this? youtu.be/4bSKM9WWT08?...

I hope she would be satirising some of the world's 'characters' on her laptop.

What do you think Rochester means by calling Jane a "fairy?"

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Memes mocking Darcy’s engagement attempts never cease to make me giggle.

I’m not working at the library this weekend but I am teaching a workshop. Sunday is my usual writer’s group. I really hope this weekend is nice! What are you doing?

I feel it would be super meta: she’d write historicals!

The lovely organizers over at @virtualjanecon.bsky.social have opened up submissions for proposals to present this year! I did it last year ("Merchandising Jane" youtu.be/b013KsmrFCo) and I'd like to submit this year but nothing is coming to my brain! Any ideas?

We are excited to announce that this year’s VJC is coming to your screens on July 18 and 19th this summer. Stay tuned for the submission form!

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And oldie but a goodie.

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This is so fun! Let’s see, I like “Petty ill-disposed of vexations civility.”

Yay! February is ending and spring is coming in a few weeks! It’s been a long winter here in N. Michigan and I cannot wait. This weekend I’m working at the library, Nottingham Forst is playing Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday, and my weekly write-in group is also Sunday. What are you doing?

Catherine.

If I was being more mindful, I should have posted a Wuthering Heights quote last week, but alas.

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I love this scene and Elizabeth’s facial expression is *chef’s kiss.*

I worked today and then I'm heading downstate to visit some friends. I'm also teaching this weekend. Sunday brings me back home before the week begins. What are your plans this weekend?

I would argue they would be a riot grrl band and that Emily would be the lead singer since she is full of rage.

Pop quiz! Who said this quote?

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Hah! Not wrong though!

Jane Austen tarot! Imagine my surprise when this showed up in my mailbox last week. I had completely forgotten I had pre-ordered it months ago. I like the card stock used, very easy to manipulate with shuffling and such. You should be able to find these everywhere. #TarotSky

Happy Valentine's Day from Excessively Diverting!

It's Valentine's weekend! I'm working tomorrow, weekly virtual write-in on Sunday, and as for the holiday itself? No idea! What are you doing this weekend?

Austen: Harriet Smith would throw shade on TikTok. Brontë: Catherine would attempt to be an influencer on Instagram.

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The Brontë canon sorely overlooks Anne.

C’mon, most of us have thought of this a time or two.

Nottingham Forest plays today but I won’t know the score until after this has posted. I’m heading to my brother and his family this weekend to watch my nephew play basketball. (He’s 6!) I’m coming home Saturday afternoon and then back to my usual routine on Sunday. What are you doing this weekend?

I’m failing to think of someone specific but! I do want to say that MARY needs a glow up and badly.

There are over 2 dozen podcasts dedicated to Austen and the Brontës From discussion on their work to interviews with people in the Austen and Brontës universe, Excessively Diverting has curated the list for you! You can find more at 👉🏻 excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-bro....

I think I’m going to have to disagree with Austen here. If my love was disappointing, the last thing I would want to do is be friends with them. BUT! If the quote also suggests that friendship is with someone else and not with the disappointed love, I’m all in.

This meme is SO NOT WRONG.

This is my first weekend all month I’m at the library but the day is short, which works for me! Sunday is my usual morning write-in and PBS with Kristin in the afternoon. Sunday is also February 1st! Where did the time go?? What are you doing this weekend?

Well, it’s sleet-y up here in N. Michigan so I would take Regency ballroom for $100, Alex!

Emily! You minx!

There are over 100 movies and TV shows dedicated to Austen and the Brontë that are available on most US streaming services. Everything, from variations of Pride and Prejudice to modern adaptations of Austen and the Brontës books. 👉🏻 www.excessivelydiverting.net

Do you think our Jane would not camp, camp, or glamp?