Jane Was Here

Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England | Nicole Jacobsen, Devynn MacLennan, Lexi Nilson

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I really enjoyed this, but I think you really have to be a “Janeite” (as they call it) to appreciate it. Three American ladies took a trip to England to trace the steps of Jane Austen‘s life and her novels and movie adaptations. They kept track and drawings of all the things they saw, not just buildings but also people and animals and plants. Really charming collection, and I will definitely use this as a reference when I make my way to England!

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Librarybelle

Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England | Nicole Jacobsen, Devynn MacLennan, Lexi Nilson

A newer acquisition for me, this book features areas in England with ties to Jane Austen, her works, and the adaptations of her works. It begins with the #City of London and discusses the London of her time and highlights houses and estates used in film and TV adaptations. A fun look at geography, fashion, and so much more! #200PnPCovers

mabell, CrowCAH

CrowCAH I like these types of books. Brings the pages to real life! 3y

erzascarletbookgasm Certainly sounds fun! 3y

Librariana I love discovering treasures like this via Litsy. Thank you so much for sharing this! 🥰 3y

Librarybelle It certainly brings things to life in a fun way, @CrowCAH @erzascarletbookgasm ! And, I love discovering books like these on Litsy too, @Librariana …you‘re welcome!! 3y

mabell I have another one about visiting places from Jane‘s England, but it doesn‘t mention the filming locations - that sounds like a neat addition! 3y

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Linsy

Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England | Nicole Jacobsen, Devynn MacLennan, Lexi Nilson

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I have tulips! This is our first Spring in our new house and I'm loving all of the unexpected flowers popping up all over the place; feels truly magical. 🌷

This book was a lovely way to escape into Austen and England; I'm now dying to wander some country estates though! #pemberlittens

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Linsy

Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England | Nicole Jacobsen, Devynn MacLennan, Lexi Nilson

Feeling a bit abashed right now. I always read "quay" with a "q" sound in my head and heard others say "key" ... did not realize they were the same word! ? #pemberlittens

jdiehr Wait. What?? I didn't know that either 4y

Linsy @jdiehr Right??! Glad I'm not the only one 4y

Clare-Dragonfly Whaaaaaat?! But a key is a different thing (like the Florida Keys)? (edited) 4y

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Avanders 🤯🤯 4y

ShelleyBooksie What! 4y

Linsy @Clare-Dragonfly @jdiehr @Avanders @ShelleyBooksie Then am I reading this wrong? It says quay (pronounced: key) ...? 4y

Linsy @jdiehr @Clare-Dragonfly @jdiehr @Avanders @ShelleyBooksie Well, now I feel silly! Turns out @Clare-Dragonfly is right -- two different things. They're apparently referring to that walkway here. According to Miriam Webster, a quay is "a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place." Just happened to be pronounced like key and near the ocean. Oops!! Doubly chagrined now. ? 4y

jdiehr The more you know... 4y

Linsy @jdiehr so sorry 4y

jdiehr @Linsy Don't be sorry! I love grammar stuff like that 😄 4y

Avanders Lol thanks for the update 😁😘 (edited) 4y

Clare-Dragonfly I mean… it DOES say it‘s pronounced “key” so I‘m still confused! 😅 But it‘s good to know that a key is also something different! 4y

alisiakae I only learned the correct pronunciation of quay when I lived in Australia! 4y

Linsy @Clare-Dragonfly @4thhouseontheleft Good point, I was still saying it with a q before! They pronounce it key there? 4y

alisiakae @Linsy It‘s hard to see the details in the picture, but I am curious why it is labeled Quay. Quay is a wharf, and typically refers to the man-made structure. Commonwealth countries use it more often than in America. Key and cay are different from quay. Key/cay are low-lying islands, with cay more common in the Caribbean, and key (Florida keys) more common in the US. 4y

Clare-Dragonfly I thought “quay” was referring to the wall in the picture but now that I look again, it‘s on land so it‘s not a quay at all. Maybe it is the island? I‘m so confused 🥴😂 4y

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Linsy

Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England | Nicole Jacobsen, Devynn MacLennan, Lexi Nilson

Are rock cakes actually good? I think I just assumed they weren't because Hagrid, lol. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #potteraday

peanutnine My friend has a Harry Potter cookbook and made "Hagrid's Rock Cakes" once. They were actually tasty and not hard as rocks lol 4y

Linsy @peanutnine Yum! Okay, I'll have to try. I guess Hagrid is just bad at it, hence his being like actual rocks. 4y

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DebinHawaii

Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England | Nicole Jacobsen, Devynn MacLennan, Lexi Nilson

My #averyaustenholidayswap unwrapping Part 2 from the amazing @Gissy
I LOVE the sweet card & hearing about Los Trios Reyes Magos & your grandmother & it makes the coffee mug (& coffee to drink in it all the more special. 🤗I feel bad a shadow is on the tagged book which I am so excited to get as it looks like such fun! I love that I can choose between tea & cocktails with the other books & I adore the journal. The print is gorgeous & I‘ve been ⬇️

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DebinHawaii ...wanting a copy of 84, Charing Cross Road for the longest time as I have never read it but really want to. Everything is truly spot on. You might be “new to Jane Austen” but you have a fabulous eye for great gifts! 😍Thank you again so much. I look forward to continuing to stalk your feed.😉 4y

LeahBergen Wonderful!! 👏🏻👏🏻 And I‘m sure you will love 84, Charing Cross Road. 😊 4y

Chrissyreadit It all looks so lovely! I wish I was in Hawaii for a coffee and a gin and tonic Austen style 😍😍😍😍 4y

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squirrelbrain I love love love 84 Charing Cross Road! Gorgeous gifts! 4y

DebinHawaii @LeahBergen I am positive too! I feel like I should have read it already as a book lover! 🤷🏻‍♀️ 4y

DebinHawaii @Chrissyreadit That would be fun! 🤗 4y

DebinHawaii @squirrelbrain Aren‘t they wonderful! Such a nice start to the season! 🤗 4y

Gissy The art print and some bookish items are from my online favorite store, Society6. They have beautiful totes and art prints. I bought one for me with a quote of Jorge Luis Borges. Enjoy everything and happy reading! Do you have cook book from our cuisine which is not good for lose weight of course☺️ 4y

DebinHawaii @Gissy Well it‘s all fabulous. Thank you again! I only have one Puerto Rican cookbook: