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Savage House’s filth and farce are closer to the real bawdiness of the 18th century

Although critics have praised the performances in Savage House, the film itself has received a frosty reception.

The Conversation

Move over Middlemarch! Readers’ top 100 novels

After critics and authors picked their top 100 novels of all time, we asked readers to choose their favourites. Thousands of votes came in from around the world ... which books did you choose that were missing from the original list, and what has pushed George Eliot off the top…

The Guardian - UK

15 Horny Book-To-Screen Adaptations Still To Come In 2026

From Every Year After to Verity, here are the biggest BookTok-approved romance and romantasy book-to-screen adaptations still dropping in 2026 to fill your smutty little heart.

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Origin fandom, Stan Grant and a candid Hollywood memoir

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The Regency period was queer and trans. ‘Bridgerton’ barely scratches the surface

While the alternative history Netflix show Bridgerton gives us a sparkling version of the British Regency era, what’s missing is queer and trans culture.

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An unexpected wedding detail stole the spotlight at Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson’s Bahamas celebration-here's what it was

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson's wedding in the Bahamas featured a surprising detail that captured online attention. Elegant cotton napkins printed with romantic literary quotes became a talking point. Photos shared by guests, including Ivanka Trump, highlighted these napkins. The quotes from Jane Austen and Victor Hugo added a…

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Quote of the Day by Legendary English novelist Jane Austen: “A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to… – Inspiring lessons on romance, commitment, transformation by the writer known for her six major novels and insights of human relationships

Quote of the Day by Jane Austen: Jane Austen’s quote, “A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment,” explores the nature of emotional intensity and romantic imagination. The quote suggests that feelings can develop quickly when influenced by attraction,…

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59 Terrible Book Covers That Somehow Made People Want To Read The Book (New Pics)

Yada yada, don't judge a book by its cover, blah blah blah. This saying is so popular that, at this point, you might wince when you hear it. But today we're going to fly in the face of it. Bored Panda has compiled a list of the absolute worst book…

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The Other Bennet Sister Is How We Should Be Making Adaptations

This shouldn’t be a hot take, but if a story like Pride and Prejudice has been turned into an adaptation more than a dozen times, then studios should be looking at other angles to bring to television or movies. The Other Bennet Sister brought people’s interest in the original story…

The Mary Sue

Friday essay: I modelled myself on my sister – but why are storytellers obsessed with sisterhood?

“You two are like chalk and cheese!” my mother once declared to my sister and me when we were teenagers. Her happy declaration left me deeply confused, for I believed exactly the opposite.

The Conversation

Perks of being Jane Austen’s wallflower

"The Other Bennet Sister" proves it’s the quiet ones we need to be watching

Salon

Bloomshed makes it to centre stage with comedy classic

With Mr Bennet played by a pot plant, Bloomshed theatre's first main-stage show is an adaptation of Pride and Prejudice like no other.

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The Guardian view on Middlemarch: the greatest novel in the English language

Editorial: George Eliot’s masterpiece of provincial life still has much to teach us about sympathy and tolerance

The Guardian - UK

Who’s in, who’s out, and how many have you read? The story behind our 100 best novels list

Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights. Ulysses or Catch-22 … Find out which title came top, as chosen by authors, critics and academics worldwide

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The Other Bennet Sister Is the Talk of Pemberley

Jane Austen has long passed, but studios refuse to put Pride and Prejudice to rest. It would be a challenge to adapt a story that has been told on film more than a dozen times, but The Other Bennet Sister by BritBox is a spinoff unlike any other. There are…

The Independent UK

What to Stream: 'The Drama,' MUNA, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens and 'The Other Bennet Sister'

“The Drama,” a rom-com that goes bad starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and the synth-pop group MUNA releasing their fourth studio album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

Tom’s Guide

From 'Dutton Ranch' to 'Jack Ryan: Ghost War': 21 best new shows and movies streaming in May 2026

This week’s TV lineup is packed with drama, thrills and laughs that you can stream, including "Dutton Ranch," "Jack Ryan: Ghost War," "The Other Bennet Sister" and more.

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Jane Austen in pictures: two graphic biographies bring the novelist’s life to the page

To coincide with the 250th anniversary of her birth, last year saw the publication of two graphic biographies of Jane Austen.

Marie Claire

'The Other Bennet Sister' Is Our Next Period-Drama Obsession: Here's How to Watch

The 'Pride and Prejudice' reimagining tells the story of overlooked middle sister Mary Bennet.

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The Other Bennet Sister Isn't The Only Brit Lit Show Worth Watching, And A New Deal Makes That Easier

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The Conversation

Netflix’s new Pride and Prejudice features Harewood House as Pemberley – here’s what the estate reveals about Austen’s world

It is a truth, though not one universally acknowledged, that a country house possessed of spacious grounds must be in want of a large fortune. A film or television company might offer one, or at least an honourable provision.

Marie Claire

14 Must-Read Books That Reimagine Characters and Stories From Classic Literature

These must-reads give an update to your favorite works by Jane Austen, Emily Brontë, and more.

The Independent UK

What Austen academics really think of ‘The Other Bennet Sister’: ‘Jane Austen will survive it all’

IN FOCUS: Austen academics tell Lauren Morris their thoughts on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ fan fiction as the hit BBC One drama continues

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15 Notable Figures From History Who Likely Passed Away As Virgins

From Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled an entire nation, to romance writers like Emily Brontë and Jane Austen, who captured love on paper, these 15 historical figures are widely believed to have lived and passed away as virgins.

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