The Latest Breaking News from Jane Austen

Origin fandom, Stan Grant and a candid Hollywood memoir

There's also new novels from Victoria Brownlee and Naomi Ishiguro.

The Canberra Times · Jun 3

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.

The Conversation · Jun 3

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…

The Economic Times · May 30

Perks of being Jane Austen’s wallflower

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

Salon · May 20

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.

AAP · May 17

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 · May 16

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

The Guardian - UK · May 16

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 Mary Sue · May 7

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

The Independent UK · May 4

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.

Tom’s Guide · May 2