Austenprose

Established in 2007, Austenprose has emerged as a beloved hub for enthusiasts of Jane Austen, historical literature, and period dramas online. The site features more than 1,250 reviews covering books, films, television shows, and merchandise related to Austen's writings, as well as Austenesque fiction and novels from the Georgian, Regency, and Victorian periods, along with nonfiction and period drama content. Our dedicated team of reviewers takes pride in delivering honest and detailed critiques, backed by extensive research on each subject they explore.

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Bridget Jones Returns to the Screen in Mad About the Boy (2025)

2 months ago | austenprose.com | Laurel Ann Nattress

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: More Jane Austen-inspired movie news!Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy the movie premieres in the US tomorrow, February 13th on the streaming service Peacock Channel, and in theaters on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2025. Two-time Academy Award® winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, as Bridget, now a widowed single mother, must juggle work, parenthood and romance.
Miss Austen Premieres on BBC One in the UK — My First Impressions

2 months ago | austenprose.com | Laurel Ann Nattress

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Jane Austen and period drama fans take heed. Miss Austen, the new 4-part TV drama adapted from Gill Hornby’s eponymous bestselling novel, premiered in the UK last weekend. UK residents can view it on BBC One and their iPlayer. Its US premiere will be on Masterpiece PBS on May 4th. Starring Keeley Hawes as Jane Austen’s sister Cassandra, the series follows her search for private letters that could ruin Jane’s legacy. Rose Leslie and Patsy Ferran also star.
Preview of Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive, and Untamed Jane, by Devoney Looser

2 months ago | austenprose.com | Laurel Ann Nattress

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:In celebration of the #janeausten250 there will be several new books to honor her sestercentennial. Topping my list of must reads is Wild for Austen, by Devoney Looser releasing in September from St. Martin’s Press.
12 of the Best New Christmas Novels of 2024 Recommended by Top Book Influencers

Nov 29, 2024 | austenprose.com | Laurel Ann Nattress

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Today is the official start of the Christmas Season. While we have been seeing retailers advertising seasonal gifts and decorations since July, I am a traditionalist. When I was a child growing up in the US, the season did not start until the day after Thanksgiving. I am sticking with it. In celebration of the season, I am happy to share a curated list of the best new Christmas novels of 2024.
An Exclusive Interview with Clara McKenna - Author of Murder at Glenloch Hill

Nov 11, 2024 | austenprose.com | Laurel Ann Nattress

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Do you believe in serendipity — that fun word that means finding luck or good fortune? It was created in 1754 by eighteenth-century author Horace Walpole after he read The Three Princes of Serendip, a Persian fairy tale. Serendipity is exactly what happened to author Clara McKenna in 2021 — and her forthcoming historical mystery novel, Murder at Glenloch Hill, is the result of it.
The Author’s Guide to Murder — A New Cheeky Mystery from Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, & Karen White

Nov 5, 2024 | austenprose.com | Laurel Ann Nattress

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Do you read genres by season? I do! When the temperature drops and the leaves begin to fall, I can be found inside tucked up in a throw blanket with a cup of tea and a murder mystery in hand. My first up for the season is The Author’s Guide to Murder which released today from three favorite bestselling authors: Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, & Karen White. AKA Team W, the ladies have written several collaborative novels together over the past ten years.
An Interview with Vanessa Kelly - Author of Murder in Highbury

Oct 22, 2024 | austenprose.com | Laurel Ann Nattress

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Have you ever wondered what Emma Woodhouse’s life would have been like after she married Mr. Knightley at the conclusion of Jane Austen’s novel? Would she continue to be the misapplying matchmaker we saw in Emma, or would her husband’s influence send her in a new direction?
Mary Bennet in the Limelight - A New Pride and Prejudice Inspired Period Drama Announced by the BBC

Oct 11, 2024 | austenprose.com | Laurel Ann Nattress

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Big news this week in Austenland! The BBC announced a new ten-part drama series adapted from Janice Hadlow’s bestselling novel, The Other Bennet Sister. The new period drama is inspired by Mary Bennet, one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming and puzzling characters from Pride and Prejudice. Mary is the third of five Bennet daughters, socially awkward, preachy, pedantic, and a comic relief for readers.
Among the Grey Gums - A New Australian Historical Mystery from Paula J. Beavan

Oct 6, 2024 | austenprose.com | Laurel Ann Nattress

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: My summer reading took me down under to Australia with a new-to-me author, Paula J. Beavan. I was encouraged by the glowing reviews of her debut 2021 novel Daughter of the Hunter Valley and wanted to start with her latest book Among the Grey Gums as an introduction to her writing. Both novels are set during the 1830s and 1840s in southern Australia’s Hunter Valley, north of Sydney in New South Wales.
Does Tough Luck have True Grit? Thoughts on Sandra Dallas’s New Novel

Sep 29, 2024 | austenprose.com | Laurel Ann Nattress

From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Do you enjoy reading novels that are homages to classic stories? They are quite popular. I have read dozens paying tribute to Jane Austen’s novels. And then there are books inspired by Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, and the enormous universe of Star Wars and DC Comic heroes. It seems we don’t not want to let our favorite iconic characters fade to black.