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- Thursday Reading Links (on a Saturday. Again.) #41
  
  Posted at 11:54 am by Jane Rosebery, on January 18, 2020
  
  I hope your weekend is off to a nice, relaxing start! Here is my round-up of reading links.
  
  Interesting reading. How the baby boomers – not millennials – screwed America.
  
  This week on the blog, Dilemmas of a Book Nerd Tag.
  
  12 Decadent Hot Chocolates to Sip on in Paris.
  
  100 Great Books by African American Women.
  
  In Defense of Being a Night Owl. “I’d much rather watch Colbert than Good Morning America, and I’d take another glass of wine over squeezing in a morning workout class any day.”
  
  The 50 Best Writing Websites of 2020.
  
  Reading Positions. Haha. Which one are you? I’m the “Just a few more pages…” position.
  
  How to De-Puff Your Eyes in 3 Minutes or Less. I googled this topic because my eyes are super puffy for no reason at all. My eyes look as if I’ve been crying all night, when I’ve been sleeping soundly instead. The perils of being a woman, I suppose.
  
  Your Watch Says More About Your Status Than You Think. (WSJ, so there may be a paywall if you exceeded your free articles.)
  
  The teenage Dutch girls who seduced and killed Nazis.
  
  Cheers! xoxo, Jane
  
  (Photo via Pexels.com.)
  
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- Thursday Reading Links (on a Saturday) #40
  
  Posted at 6:08 pm by Jane Rosebery, on January 11, 2020
  
  For the third year in a row I have a word of the year to help me achieve my goals, but this year’s word is a little different from the past two years.
  
  My word is Health. I will aim to take better care of myself. I want to drink more water, go on longer walks and do yoga-ish exercises. I had a recent health scare and it’s funny how we take things for granted and then something happens to make us realize how fragile we all are. That’s why I want health to be my focus for 2020. The same goes for you, please take good care of yourself.
  
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  Why Don’t I Read All My Books?
  
  Eight Bookish New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Improve Your Reading Life.
  
  This is an interesting read about our carbon footprint, but I must admit I don’t feel flight shame. I live in North America. The only way for me to get to Europe (or to any of the other continents) is by airplane. Why ‘flight shame’ is making people swap planes for trains.
  
  This article linked below is so true. I am an introvert and really prefer to be alone. I see my friends periodically and I don’t set regular get-togethers with anyone because my quality time comes first. The only exception is my husband. He can be around me as much as he wants. He is my favorite human. A woman’s greatest enemy? A lack of time to herself.
  
  January 2020 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations.
  
  Romania auctions dictator’s hunting car for $44,000.
  
  My recent quarterly reading wrap-ups can be found here and here.
  
  The Best Eye Creams of 2020. (How do we know they will be the best of 2020, though?)
  
  Five must-read books from Japanese literature.
  
  A List of Purchases That Changed My Life Exactly How I Imagined They Would.
  
  Natural History Museum will showcase ‘fantastic beasts.’
  
  xoxo, Jane
  
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- Thursday Reading Links #39
  
  Posted at 9:22 am by Jane Rosebery, on December 26, 2019
  
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  After dinner tea. ☕️ I had such a nice, peaceful day and I hope you did too. Good night and sweet dreams! 💝
  
  A post shared by Jane ✍🏼 (@janerosebery) on Dec 25, 2019 at 4:34pm PST
  
  I hope you had a merry day yesterday. It’s bittersweet that another year is coming to a close and 2020 is on the horizon. Oh, in case you didn’t know, 2020 is a leap year!
  
  Last year on the blog: The Fortnum’s Cook Book.
  
  Image via Fortnum and Mason.
  
  How cute is this fish and chips chocolate set?
  
  On this day in 1805, Napoleon signed the Treaty of Pressburg.
  
  Review of Stalin and the Fate of Europe by Norman M. Naimark.
  
  Nine Translated French-to-English Books All About French Society.
  
  Why Royal Guests Have Always Been a Royal Pain. This backs up what I said about aristocrats going broke after hosting Edward VII.
  
  Now that we’ve watched every Christmas movie on Hallmark and Netflix, we can read about the real setting of Netflix’s Christmas Prince.
  
  Speaking of A Christmas Prince, now you can read a comprehensive breakdown of the latest installment.
  
  l’m going to make this recipe for Banana Bread but I plan to add chocolate chips.
  
  How adorable is the Sussex e-Christmas Card?
  
  And just a programming note, the blog will be back in early January.
  
  Happy New Year!!
  
  xoxo, Jane
  
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- Thursday Reading Links #38
  
  Posted at 5:51 am by Jane Rosebery, on December 19, 2019
  
  I’m really excited for some time off, for Christmas, for snuggling with my husband on the couch and watching Elf for the 100th time, for my Fortnums package that I think is arriving on Friday. I’m just excited all around.
  
  Jane Austen Heroines Ranked by Badassery.
  
  Francophile Books to Put under the Tree. This is fun! France + books = joy.
  
  The bold pioneers of cinema who paved the way.
  
  I’m laughing out loud at this podcast. They break down Hallmark-type movies. It’s funny (but I am not ashamed to admit that I love Hallmark movies). It’s really great to listen to and I have a bunch of episodes to catch up on.
  
  One year ago on the blog: Queen Victoria’s Emerald Tiara.
  
  How to Look Chic When It’s Cold.
  
  Octavia Butler Books: A Guide to Her Life, Work, and Legacy.
  
  Six Long, Absorbing Books to Get You Through Your Vacation and my most touching read of 2019 was The Gown.
  
  I hope you have a fun and festive weekend.
  
  xoxo, Jane
  
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- Thursday Reading Links #37 (Jane Austen edition)
  
  Posted at 4:17 am by Jane Rosebery, on December 12, 2019
  
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  In honor of Jane Austen’s birthday next week (December 16, 1775), today’s reading links are all about the lady herself. Make a cup of tea and stay awhile.
  
  Romance and Reality in Jane Austen’s World.
  
  The History Chicks Episode #38 is all about Jane Austen.
  
  Read more about Jane Austen’s writing desk.
  
  Three Pamphlets on the Leigh-Perrot Trial: Why Austen Sent Susan to Crosby.
  
  Tea, Jane Austen Style.
  
  Image via Pexels.com.
  
  ‘It’s an escape’: the Americans who want to live like Jane Austen.
  
  The Fashion of Jane Austen’s Novels.
  
  This Jane Austen Letter Highlights the Horrors of 19th-Century Dentistry.
  
  Jane Austen and the Making of the Modern Marriage.
  
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  Bath, England
  
  This is my Jane Austen mug. I love it!
  
  Speaking of mugs, 8 Jane Austen Mugs You Will Fall Ardently In Love With.
  
  20 Jane Austen Gifts for the Most Ardent Fan.
  
  2020 Jane Austen quotes calendar.
  
  Jane Austen’s 6 novels defy rankings. Here’s what each one does best.
  
  Photo via The Jane Austen Centre in Bath.
  
  The Jane Austen Centre in Bath sells this exclusive regency teacup set. I think Jane Austen would approve.
  
  Jane Austen and social judgement.
  
  This gorgeous clothbound book is my copy of Persuasion.
  
  A literary Christmas.
  
  The Real Reason Jane Austen Never Married.
  
  And one more, a review of the Pride and Prejudice musical.
  
  I hope you enjoyed this week’s reading links edition.
  
  xoxo, Jane
  
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- Thursday Reading Links (on a Sunday) #36
  
  Posted at 8:56 pm by Jane Rosebery, on December 8, 2019
  
  My husband took a photo of me admiring First Lady Michelle Obama. I admire her very much. I miss her even more.
  
  I’ve been binge watching all of the Christmas movies. All of them. A recent favorite is the third movie in the A Christmas Prince series. Here is an overview of how awful and wonderful it is.
  
  The Seven Best Books to Inspire Your Next Vacation.
  
  Yay! A new documentary by Lucy Worsley. This one is a Christmas Carol Odyssey.
  
  I finished the latest season of The Crown and it left me a bit melancholy. I think a lot of it was fiction. There is no way to ever know what goes on within the walls of a house, even if that house is a palace.
  
  Speaking of royals, Prince Andrew’s Interview About Epstein Was a Disaster.
  
  Yikes, I don’t like it that I might have to live without champagne.
  
  Is ‘happy ever after’ just a myth?
  
  The London Library launched a podcast!
  
  What book are you reading? I just borrowed Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory from the library.
  
  Strategies for Reading Books You Already Have.
  
  I hope December is off to a wonderful start for you!
  
  xoxo, Jane
  
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- Thursday Reading Links #35 (Happy Thanksgiving!)
  
  Posted at 5:37 am by Jane Rosebery, on November 28, 2019
  
  Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!
  
  Today, I have just two links. The dark history of Thanksgiving and best Thanksgiving trivia.
  
  Whether you celebrate or not, I hope you have a wonderful day!
  
  xoxo, Jane
  
  Image via Pexels.com
  
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- Things I Love
  
  Posted at 4:19 am by Jane Rosebery, on November 20, 2019
  Photo by yours truly. I’m going to start using more of my own pictures on the blog.
  
  Well, here we are in the middle of November. Christmas is around the corner. I can see 2020 from my house (do you like what I did here?). But I must say that 2019 hasn’t been the best of years for me. Lots of changes and not the good kind, awful bosses, loss of loved ones (this one here I’ll never get over)…
  
  But there are always, always things to be grateful for and I don’t want the year to end on a negative note. So I thought it might be cathartic to talk about the things I love.
  
  Here is my random list.
  1. The smell of the earth after a rain shower.
  2. Being surrounded by my books.
  3. Spotting a rainbow.
  4. Working on my novel.
  5. A good cup of tea.
  6. A bingeable tv show, like The Crown.
  7. Traveling to a new country or even returning to a favorite haunt.
  8. Discovering a new author and their entire backlist.
  9. Afternoon Tea.
  10. Long walks while listening to a riveting podcast.
  11. Long weekends.
  12. A manicure for no special occasion.
  Please chime in. I’d love to know what you love (besides the humans and pets in your life).
  
  xoxo, Jane
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- Thursday Reading Links #33
  
  Posted at 6:30 am by Jane Rosebery, on November 14, 2019
  
  Edinburgh, Scotland
  
  Some of my neighbors have already put up their Christmas trees and my downtown area has strung up the twinkly lights. I am officially excited for the Christmas season.
  
  How Translated Books Helped Shape My Cultural Identity.
  
  This week, I wrote about my visit to Peleliu.
  
  Also, things I notice when reading books.
  
  Quote by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
  
  On this day in 1889, Nellie Bly goes around the world.
  
  One year ago on the blog, Castle Ruins.
  
  Sesame Street is 50 years old.
  
  It turns out that chocolate is not healthy for you.
  
  What a fun article! Revolting reads: the most nauseating moments from the Harry Potter series.
  
  Speaking of Harry Potter, I am in the process of putting this Hogwarts Express lego set together. My goal is to have it finished by Christmas Eve.
  
  Oh, this is a great list. Twenty historical mysteries featuring feisty female protagonists.
  
  xoxo, Jane
  
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- Things I love about reading books
  
  Posted at 5:09 am by Jane Rosebery, on November 12, 2019
  My beloved Persephone books.
  
  Last week I wrote about things I notice when reading books. Today, let’s talk about what we love about reading books. Here is my list, but please chime in below with your list.
  1. Getting lost in a new world.
  2. Learning a new culture or country.
  3. Becoming reacquainted with an old character in a book series.
  4. Laughing out loud at the funny parts.
  5. Getting to know the author.
  6. Beautiful covers.
  7. Sumptuous illustrations.
  8. Falling in love with a dashing hero.
  9. Grabbing inspiration from the kick-ass heroine.
  10. The happily ever after.
  What do you love about reading?
  
  xoxo, Jane
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- Thursday Reading Links #32
  
  Posted at 4:34 am by Jane Rosebery, on November 7, 2019
  
  Well, it may be fall but it feels like winter in my neck of the woods. Stay warm and cozy, wherever you may be.
  Libraries to boycott publisher’s e-book policy.
  My recent quarterly reading wrap-up can be found here and here.
  This is so dear. Fake chimneys for birds that need vertical hollows to rest.
  Marie Antoinette’s Favorite Things You Can Still Buy Today.
  Did you know that Danielle Steel has a blog? And she updates regularly.
  Cute To Go Tea Mug.
  In praise of having a “boring” wardrobe. (This is from The Telegraph and there may be a log-in required if you exceeded your free articles per month.)
  The best pore-cleansing toners and the best new face washes.
  On this day in 1916, Jeannette Rankin from Montana became the first woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She was one of the few suffragists elected to Congress, and the only Member of Congress to vote against U.S. participation in both World War I and World War II.
  It never ceases to amaze me that we have such incredible art right here in my city of Washington, D.C., such as this historic painting of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David. The National Gallery of Art published a wonderful publication about French paintings of the 19th century and can be read here for free.
  November babies, I guess life is more interesting as a Scorpio.
  xoxo, Jane
  Image via Pexels.com
  
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- Things I notice when reading books
  
  Posted at 8:03 pm by Jane Rosebery, on November 5, 2019
  1. When characters wear shoes inside. (Bringing in dirt from outside makes me cringe.)
  2. When characters “tuck” into their food.
  3. When men have “chiseled” features.
  4. When something is overly descriptive or flowery.
  5. When there are off-season flowers.
  xoxo, Jane
  
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  | 4 Comments Tagged book, books, lists, writing
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