My Love for Jane Austen

The Austenesque book scout is delighted to share the following Austenite giveaways for this week. Jane Austen Variations ' Jack Caldwell is celebrating the publication of his third and final volume in Crescent City series called Ruin & Renewal . Read his inspiration for writing this mammoth series and excerpts of the novel in his post . Then leave a comment mentioning your favourite plot from the series or the most surprising thing from the first two volumes in order to win one of two print copies of Ruin & Renewal . Marilyn Brant has visited More Agreeably Engaged to share about Jane Austen's influence on her writing. There is also also an excerpt from the first book in Mirabelle Harbor series to read and the opportunity to receive a free e-book of Take a Chance on Me . Just comment by answering Marilyn's question at the end of her post . The contest is open worldwide and ends at 11.59 pm on next Monday, 7 September 2015 . Author Victoria Connelly...

The Austenesque book scout is delighted to present several Austen-themed giveaways specially for this week. Janet Taylor has interviewed author Jenetta James on her blog, More Agreeably Engaged . Read the transcript to get to know of the debut author because Jenetta has generously sponsored a paperback edition of Suddenly Mrs. Darcy to international reader. Be sure to leave a comment and contact information there before the contest ends next Monday, 27 July 2015 at 11.59 pm . Meredith Esparza has posted a short interview with Jack Caldwell where he shares his Crescent City series with Austenesque Reviews ' readers. In addition he is giving away a paperback copy of Bourbon Street Nights and Elysian Dreams . It is open worldwide until next Wednesday, 29 July 2015 so leave a comment asking him a question about Louisiana or New Orleans to be counted in the contest. Visit Dark Jane Austen Book Club to read guest author Beth Andrews's post on Jane Austen. A cop...

Although it is the middle of summer now in the Northern Hemisphere, you may wish to check out what goodies are in store for the upcoming Autumn-Winter publishing season. Take a look and be sure to add to your library when new books are officially released. I hope this list might prove to be handy come Christmas time when you are wondering what gifts to get for your Janeite friend and vice-versa. Downton Abbey fans are also not forgotten as they can also look forward to some new books to keep them entertained while waiting for the sixth and final series to air on television. Description of each new book and cover are quoted from Amazon . The list is arranged in chronological order for easy reference. Jane Austen and the Arts: Elegance, Propriety, and Harmony by Natasha Duquette (editor) and Elisabeth Lenckos (editor) Contributors: Jessica Brown • Diane N. Capitani • Christine Colón • Alice Davenport • Deborah Kennedy • Kathryn L. Libin • Kelly McDonald • Belisa Monteiro • Jef...