Emma at the Rose Theatre: Jane Austen will be laughing in her grave 3/5 Ava Pickett’s new adaptation is not for purists, but it is very funny Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025
Emma review – Austen’s comedy of manners gets an exaggerated Essex makeover Ava Pickett’s modern-day adaptation of the novel adds pop music, farce and clowning but lacks gimlet-eyed observations The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025
The Very "Cheeky" Comment Queen Camilla Made About Colin Firth's Wet Shirt Scene in 'Pride and Prejudice' at a Royal Event The Queen's words allegedly "raised eyebrows." Marie Claire · Sep 21, 2025
I'm Obsessed With Maxton Hall, And It's Making So Much More Sense After The Creator's Pride And Prejudice Comparison Well, well, well. Cinemablend · Sep 21, 2025
This underrated Jane Austen movie with Kate Beckinsale is now streaming on Prime Video — and it's the perfect weekend watch The 2016 period dramedy "Love & Friendship" is based on one of Jane Austen's lesser-known works, "Lady Susan," and it's one of the best Prime Video movies to watch right now. Tom’s Guide · Sep 20, 2025
Queen Camilla battles cough as Her Majesty welcomes 'fellow bookworms' to annual literary festival The Reading Room Festival at Chatsworth House grew from an Instagram book club Her Majesty launched in 2021 Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025
Queen jokes about Pride And Prejudice lake scene during literary festival Camilla attended a reception at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, alongside writers and actors. Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025
Queen Camilla jokes that aristocrat should ‘re-enact’ Pride and Prejudice lake scene “Maybe, William, we can persuade you to re-enact the scene here to add to the excitement of the day?” the Queen said The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
Audible’s new AI “Ask a Question” feature lets you interrupt Jane Austen (politely) Audible's new in-app AI feature lets listeners ask questions and get real-time answers. TechRadar · Sep 19, 2025
“Men Writing Women”: 50 Times Male Authors Proved They Know Next To Nothing About Women (New Pics) Who wants to play "Her breasts were breasting breastily" bingo? Bored Panda · Sep 16, 2025
Jane Austen's family home is now on Airbnb – the cozy interiors channel regency-meets-modern warmth The home where the writer lived from 1801-1805 in Bath, England, is available to rent – the eclectic mix of new and old is oh-so-charming Homes & Gardens · Sep 13, 2025
Five Great Reads: Defending Dominique Pelicot, AI relationships, and the neighbourhood cat elections Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025
Thousands of Jane Austen superfans descend on city to celebrate beloved author’s birthday Fans of Jane Austen are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the beloved author's birth with costumed balls and themed events The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
5 new podcasts to listen to this week These are our top podcast picks. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025 From woodcuts to Colin Firth: how Jane Austen’s stories have been pictured Bath museum shows how author’s illustrators and adapters have portrayed her characters through history
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025 ‘Looks so sizzling they could fry an egg!’ How the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice adaptation changed my life The 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic, starring Colin Firth, has its own fan group, has inspired university courses and was even featured in the Barbie movie. What’s behind its enduring appeal?
The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2025 ‘The energy is infectious’: why Bride and Prejudice is my feelgood movie The latest in our series of writers highlighting their go-to comfort films is an ode to Gurinder Chadha’s 2004 spin on the Austen classic
The Conversation · Sep 8, 2025 Jane Austen: why are adaptations of Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey so rare? More than two centuries after her death, Jane Austen is one of the most adapted authors of all time, her life and novels dramatised for film and television from every angle imaginable. Despite the plethora of Pride and Prejudice adaptations, Netflix is making its own version, starring Emma Corrin, Jack…
Euronews · Sep 8, 2025 Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Regency balls at the Jane Austen Festival, cosy crime with 'Only Murders in the Building', and dystopian terror in Stephen King-adaptation 'The Long Walk'. Here are this week's cultural highlights.
Marie Claire · Sep 3, 2025 I’m an Avid Reader, Writer and Bookshop Dweller – These Are the Literary Festivals Not To Miss This Autumn From women's fiction and crime writing, to luxe writing retreats
Creative Bloq · Sep 3, 2025 I really want this new illustrated set of Jane Austen novels Woodcuts, silk covers, monograms, oh my!
Cinemablend · Aug 29, 2025 It's Been A Great Year For Rom-Coms, But No One Seems To Be Talking About My Favorite Jane Austen Wrecked My Life does the trick.
The Guardian - US · Aug 28, 2025 Summer box office 2025: what were the big hits and misses? The season saw Marvel and DC attempting a superhero comeback, a rush of millennial nostalgia plays and surprise theatrical hits from streamers
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025 Audible is currently free – these are the best audiobooks I’ve listened to Immerse yourself in these great reads narrated by well-known voices
The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025 What was Jane Austen’s best novel? These experts think they know To mark the 250th anniversary of her birth, we’re pitting Jane Austen’s much-loved novels against each other in a battle of wit, charm and romance. Six leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate novel, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the poll…