Among the Janeites

End of an era!! @Sprainedbrain is stepping back from #Pemberlittens Thank you so much for creating such a fun group and steering us through some classic reads. If anyone fancies taking up the reins, please see the original post

https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2507616

kspenmoll Thank you so so much for all you have done for this group! 2y

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sprainedbrain

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

After our current reads end in December, I will be stepping back from leading #Pemberlittens.

I‘ve really enjoyed our years exploring Jane Austen‘s work together! What started as a bright spot in quarantine evolved into a fun adventure.

Thank you to everyone who read along, voted, planned, posted, hosted, attended watch parties, or enjoyed the group with us.

If anyone wants to take over and keep the group going, you are of course welcome to!❤️

IndoorDame Thank you for for the time you put in leading us! This group has been wonderful!!! 2y

DivineDiana Thank you, Jenni for your unfaltering commitment to Jane and the Pemberlittens! I appreciate your wit and creative spirit! 👏🏻📚👏🏻 2y

Cinfhen Well done 💕🙌🏻 though I didn‘t join I of course noticed your endless devotion to the group 🥰 2y

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MoonWitch94 Jenni, thank you for creating & continuing this wonderful adventure! It has been so great. My love for Jane expanded beyond my expectations. 🥳♥️ 2y

jhod Thank you! I have really enjoyed the read alongs! 2y

quietjenn Thanks so much for all you've done! You really created something special and I've so enjoyed the experience. 2y

Librarybelle Thank you for organizing and hosting this! Much appreciated! 2y

BarkingMadRead Thank you for hosting this! I‘ve loved every minute! I would be glad to cohost with someone, although I don‘t know if I could handle it on my own as gracefully as you do! 2y

batsy Thank you so much for all of your work and time hosting our reads! It's been so much fun ❤️ 2y

SamAnne This group has been the most fun I‘ve had on Litsy. Thank you for all the work you put into it! 2y

eeclayton Thank you for all you've done, Jenni! It's been so much fun ❤️ 2y

MaureenMc Thank you for all of your hard work starting the group and keeping it going! 💗 2y

AnneCecilie Thank you for hosting this. I‘ve loved being a part of this group 2y

Clare-Dragonfly Thank you so much for keeping the group running for so long! ❤️ 2y

LeahBergen Thanks for your incredible hosting skills! ❤️❤️ 2y

janeycanuck Thank you for all you‘ve done over the last few years, it‘s been delightful to be a part of! 2y

AnnR Thank you for all your hard work and all the thoughtful JA related posts. Much appreciated. 🙂 2y

Ruthiella Thank you for all your hard work! ❤️ 2y

suvata Thank you for everything you did for this group. It was so much fun. 2y

Deblovestoread I credit you and the Pemberlittens with fostering a true love for Jane Austen in me. It has been so much fun. Thank you for everything!💜 2y

kspenmoll Thank you so much for your devotion to this group- all your posts, leadership, etc. ❤️💙 2y

AllDebooks I've enjoyed Pemberlittens so much Jenni, thank you for working so hard on it. Your efforts are deeply appreciated. X 2y

staci.reads Jenni, thank you for all the time and heart you put into leading this group. I enjoyed reading and interacting with so many other Austen lovers! 2y

Daisey Thank you! I enjoyed my first reads of some books and rereads of others much more through this group. 2y

Sparklemn Thank you so very much! 2y

Bookwormjillk Thank you for everything! 2y

TheAromaofBooks Thank you so much for everything you've done with this group!!! I have so enjoyed participating!!!! 2y

sprainedbrain @IndoorDame @DivineDiana @MoonWitch94 @jhod @quietjenn @Librarybelle @BarkingMadRead @batsy @SamAnne @eeclayton @MaureenMc @AnneCecilie @Clare-Dragonfly @LeahBergen @janeycanuck @Ann_Reads @Ruthiella @suvata @Deblovestoread @kspenmoll @AllDebooks @staci.reads @Daisey @Sparklemn @Bookwormjillk @TheAromaofBooks Thank you all for your kind words! As much as I love all thing Austen, it was all of YOU that made this so fun. ❤️❤️❤️ 2y

DebinHawaii Aww… I am sorry to hear this but completely understand. I have enjoyed all of the experiences with the #PemberLittens from the beginning & all of your hard work & passion from the books to the viewing parties. Thank you!!! 💜💜💜 2y

StayCurious @sprainedbrain I would be interested in taking up the reins and cohosting with @BarkingMadRead if the position is still open. Maybe we can discuss via email? Lebretonr87@gmail.com 2y

sprainedbrain @StayCurious You are welcome to do that! No need to discuss with me! ❤️ 2y

BarkingMadRead @StayCurious I would def be in, @sprainedbrain my email is kprytherch@gmail.com 2y

sprainedbrain @BarkingMadRead @StayCurious I think it‘s great if you continue with it, but it‘s not up to me! I just started the group rolling originally and I‘m not going to continue, so you‘re both more than welcome to continue on with it however you‘d like. Thank you! ❤️ 2y

sprainedbrain @DebinHawaii Thank you, Deb! Your meme chapter summaries were highlights of my days while we were doing the original novels! So damn funny! And I loved having you at all the watch parties! ❤️ 2y

ravenlee You‘ve been amazing, and the group is great. We‘ll miss your leadership but I‘m glad @BarkingMadRead and @StayCurious are picking up the reins. 2y

mollyrotondo Thank you for leading us! So sad to see you‘ve stepped down. 2y

HOTPock3tt Thanks soo much for everything Jenni!🎉💖📚 those watch parties kept me going during quarantine. And pemberlittens inspired me to read more of Jane Austens work!! 😎 @sprainedbrain 2y

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Librarybelle

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

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I absolutely loved this witty and sometimes slightly snarky (but in a good way) look at the Jane Austen fandom. Yaffe, who is a Janeite, writes about her experiences interviewing fellow Jane Austen enthusiasts and attending a JASNA Annual General Meeting. If you‘ve seen her give a presentation on the fandom (I have twice) her writing style is much like her presentations. As I told one of my IRL friends ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Librarybelle …it was like seeing me on a page. Just reading other people‘s thoughts about Austen and what she means to them is so inspiring. #AwesomeApril #Readathon @Andrew65 3y

Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 3y

kspenmoll Sounds fascinating! 3y

Librarybelle @kspenmoll It was such a pleasure to read! 3y

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Librarybelle

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Life has been incredibly busy, especially thanks to work and navigating some personal things. Not much down time, but I‘m aiming to read 20 hours for #AwesomeApril . I haven‘t made it in the last few months, but it‘s been fun to see what I can do!

The cats also miss my down time. Here is #Xander and #Zeke flanking me as I prepare to begin the #readathon with the tagged book, which I‘ll be discussing on Monday night for my library. #catsoflitsy

Andrew65

Andrew65 I can definitely relate to these comments, struggled to read as much as usual recently. Hope the Readathon helps. Good luck 😊👍 3y

Librarybelle Thank you, @Andrew65 ! 3y

Zamyah I've never measured how much time I read each month. It's an interesting concept. Seems like it takes a bit of effort too. Good for you! 3y

Librarybelle @lirahlu I‘m keeping track for the #readathon @Andrew65 hosts in the middle of each month. I don‘t always remember to track! 😂 I‘d do a terrible job if I tried to track for the whole month…I‘m way better if it‘s for just a couple of days. 3y

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sprainedbrain

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Also, a #PemberLittens PSA:

This weekend is #VirtualJaneCon hosted by the fabulous Bianca Hernandez (formerly Drunk Austen, always Bookhoarding).

Lots of cool stuff scheduled for today and tomorrow... check out the Insta ( @ virtualjanecon) or Bianca‘s blog for the schedule and links:

https://bookhoarding.wordpress.com/2021/01/22/virtual-jane-con-2021/

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sprainedbrain @staci.reads @jenlovesJT47 @cewilf @niftytiffd @leanne @mellieantionette @deezi @beatlefan129 @susanita @daena @barkingmadrun @jaclynw @debinhawaii @cheshirecat913 @ginganinja @palimpsest @desha @liatrek @karen3 @covertocovergirl @sace @thebookhippie @moonwitch94 @Linsy @I.be.Stef @melissajayne @rjsthumbelina @StayCurious @ElizaMarie @Mishu94 @lara.tomme @AllisonM89 @prairiegirl_reading @LitStephanie @Curiouser_and_curiouser 4y

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CrowCAH Very exciting! 4y

REPollock It‘s happening again this weekend! They have a dedicated website now! https://virtualjanecon.com/ 2y

sprainedbrain @REPollock Yes! I‘m looking forward to it. 2y

REPollock I‘m so excited! I wish I had known about it in prior years but I‘m looking forward to this one! 2y

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Crinoline_Laphroaig

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

In the morning post! She's going to watch over my collection. 🤓
#collectionnotobsession
#Pemberlittens @sprainedbrain

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ferskner

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

I tried to hold off opening because hers hasn't arrived yet (😢) but @Chrissyreadit told me to go ahead. I'm over the moon about this Austen- and Nordic-themed package! My two loves in one (well, two!) fabulous boxes. All the little personal touches: salt licorice, balm from my favorite Etsy shop, Penzey's gear!!!!, treats for Joseph. Chrissy, you're right: our friendship has been one bright spot of 2020. ❤️ #AVeryAustenHolidaySwap @sprainedbrain

LeahBergen What a lovely bunch of treats!!! 😍😍 I really enjoyed Among the Janeites. 4y

LeahBergen And I want to read Arsenic With Austen 😆 4y

Chrissyreadit ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 4y

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sprainedbrain That‘s an amazing bunch of gifts! 🥰 4y

DebinHawaii Beautiful gifts! I am coveting the Penzey‘s 😍& I agree with @LeahBergen Among the Janeites is great. 4y

ShelleyBooksie What a beautiful package! Any book with a cat on the cover always catches my attention. 4y

Avanders 🥰😍😍😍🥰 4y

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JANEissarilyAUSTENtatious

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

#PemberLittens: consider following this account for periodic club updates (and the Austen content Cynthia shares here).

New members are welcome! On May 1, we start Sense & Sensibility, but we plan read and watch all things Jane and Austen-related. With options for postal book sharing, pen pals, and more. Jump in and out depending on your interests in what we are doing, and participate as much or as little as you like.

Links in comments!

JANEissarilyAUSTENtatious Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1087004-pemberlittens

Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/pemberlittens/shared_invite/zt-dh6biws2-GHqhvrisnRc0_N~...

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/522153655328395/?ref=group_browse

PemberLittens Go Postal signup: https://forms.gle/cisWRmzUxrfBKpiX7 5y

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BethM Should we sign up for the go postal if we‘re interested just not in the current book? 5y

katy4peas @BethM yes! You can sign up with interest in a pen pal and the postal book club. Or specifically for the Midnight in Austenland by Shannon Hale one. That is the first one we are doing, but you can put down that you have interest for a different title. Very flexible! @sprainedbrain made the form and can answer more questions! 5y

sprainedbrain @BethM Yes, please do still sign up. I have one question on the form about this specific book, but I‘m sure we will do others in the future. 5y

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sprainedbrain

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

So far, 38 of us have signed up for the Austen book club, and several more are interested in following. So excited!

I think with this many people, Litsy posts are maybe not going to be the easiest way to communicate as we plan and discuss.

I‘ve set up a Goodreads group and a Slack channel for everyone to check out.. these are temporary unless we decide to use either or both.

I know some aren‘t familiar with these platforms, so more info below!

rubyslippersreads, Amandajoy, quietjenn, MaureenMc, CoffeeK8, wanderinglynn, LiteraryinPA, Kangaj1, mabell, Daisey, erzascarletbookgasm, Lcsmcat, Cuilin, Jhullie, kspenmoll, Smarkies, Graciouswarriorprincess, Eyelit, MeganAnn, AnneCecilie, OriginalCyn620, BethM, mklong, hes7, jenniferw88, Librarybelle, Clare-Dragonfly, mom2bugnbee, batsy, bio_chem06, CrowCAH, Chrissyreadit, Bookwormjillk, wordslinger42, MicrobeMom, HOTPock3tt, arubabookwoman, ravenlee, Erofan, Mirazzles, tdrosebud, SamAnne, blank, WhatWouldJaneDo, TheAromaofBooks, Dcueto, Biblionut, ConnerCuriosity, Cyndij82, mollyrotondo, KristiAhlers, katy4peas

sprainedbrain Goodreads groups have lots of functions that work well for book clubs. Discussion is via threads, and you will need a (free) GR account to join this private group: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1087004-litsy-jane-austen-club-that-still-n... 5y

sprainedbrain Slack is a free app and it‘s free to join. Slack makes communicating with lots of people quick and easy: https://join.slack.com/t/pemberlittens/shared_invite/zt-dh6biws2-GHqhvrisnRc0_N~... (edited) 5y

sprainedbrain I‘ve been a member of a postal book club for years that has used all three platforms (Litsy, a Goodreads group and Slack) to keep in touch and discuss. I would be happy to leave both of these options out there for those who want to use them. I don‘t want any Janeite left behind, though, so if neither of these options will work for you, please let me know! 5y

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sprainedbrain If the majority want to use GR or Slack (or both), we will still have Litsy posts for those who don‘t. I would love to see this group keep going strong through, and I think easy communication is key to that! 5y

sprainedbrain Also, here‘s the link for the google sign-up form again for anyone who is interested and missed it yesterday. The form is not required, and if you would rather I just tag you in group posts going forward, let me know! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWK2OboI8g2bpeNTVVR6K_h8YHjJUoZzTd6jso... 5y

jenniferw88 Goodreads would be easier for me, just because I already have it on my phone & I don't really have space for another app on it lol! 5y

sprainedbrain @jenniferw88 Perfect! Let me know if the GR group looks ok for a start (and if you want to help admin). 😃 5y

jenniferw88 @sprainedbrain group looks ok, and I'm definitely interested in helping admin (though it would be my first time doing this). You might want to consider that I'm in the UK so would be posting at slightly different times to you. 5y

MicrobeMom I also prefer goodreads! Thanks foes doing this! It will be fun! 5y

sprainedbrain @jenniferw88 I think that would be fine... we will have people from all sorts of different time zones and people can always catch up when they have time. 😃 5y

jenniferw88 @sprainedbrain 😊 I'll go and post on the group then! So excited about this! 5y

MaureenMc Goodreads is probably best for me, too. Thanks for organizing! 5y

Daisey Joined both. Goodreads for more in-depth discussion and Slack for quick and easy sounds great! (edited) 5y

ravenlee I think I joined GoodReads years ago and never did anything with it...so this week I‘ll see if I can figure out this new-fangled technology. 😬 5y

Bookwormjillk Just joined slack. Will join goodreads from my work computer tomorrow 5y

mollyrotondo Yayy I‘ll go on both now! 5y

CrowCAH I think GoodReads will be the better option. As I can‘t get Slack to work. 5y

Mirazzles I have never used slack but I can check it out. I joined Goodreads recently 😊 5y

BookishMe Have submitted response on Google and asked to join GR... EXCITES! 5y

sprainedbrain @MicrobeMom @MaureenMc @Daisey @mollyrotondo @CrowCAH @AWildMandaPanda @BookishMe So glad to have you all! 🥳 5y

sprainedbrain @ravenlee I bet you can manage! 😂 Also, your survey responses crack me up! 5y

katy4peas I'm on Goodreads and will sign up for Slack as well. I'm interested in helping to manage groups if you need someone else to help: Central Time Zone USA. Should be the same user name for all of my book-media accounts: katy4peas

Thanks Jenni!! :)

~Katy 5y

batsy Since I'm active both here and on GR, those options would work well for me. Thank you! And I'm going to fill out the form soon :) 5y

tdrosebud I've joined the Goodreads group, I'll have to look into Slack. 5y

rubyslippersreads I also prefer GR and just joined the group. 😊 5y

HOTPock3tt I use goodreads but have never heard of the other one you mentioned... 5y

CoffeeK8 Joined the goodreads group 5y

WhatWouldJaneDo Just requested to join the Goodreads group. I've never used Slack but if there's a lot of interest ill download it and hop on there 😁 Excited to read some Austen with you all! 5y

mabell Joined both! 😄 5y

Biblionut Joined Goodreads 😃 5y

sprainedbrain @tdrosebud @rubyslippersreads @HOTPock3tt @CoffeeK8 @WhatWouldJaneDo @Biblionut it‘s looking like we will probably use the GR group for most things, and the Slack group may just be a place for chatting with group members. 😃 5y

sprainedbrain @mabell 🥳🥳🥳 5y

bio_chem06 @sprainedbrain , I joined the Goodreads group. I think that will be much easier to follow. I tend miss a lot of posts on my Litsy app. Thanks! 5y

Crinoline_Laphroaig I'm in ! 5y

Crinoline_Laphroaig Just asked to join Goodreads group 5y

Crinoline_Laphroaig I may have actually asked to join twice. 🤪 5y

sprainedbrain @Crinoline_Laphroaig @bio_chem06 I‘m so glad you both joined! You‘re in the GR group now. 🥰 5y

bio_chem06 @sprainedbrain I've never done anything virtual like this, I'm excited 5y

ferskner Me! Me! Me! I want in!!!!? 5y

wordslinger42 I prefer Goodreads! Will join it shortly 😊 5y

mklong I like both platforms a lot, but I prefer Slack‘s app. Joining both now. So excited!! 5y

Daisey @jewright Here‘s the post with the Jane Austen book club info. Several links in early comments to join any aspect. 5y

meghathecloud @sprainedbrain Thanks for doing this. I have joined the GR group. Looking forward to being part of a book club for the first time😊 5y

quietjenn Have requested to join the GR group; as a longtime user of that website, it's fairly easy for me. And will use this as motivation to finally check out Slack, which I've been meaning to do for ages! Thanks for all this! 5y

BarkingMadRead @morgankaileigh1 5y

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sprainedbrain

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

We have a schedule for #VirtualJaneCon and I‘m very excited for this! 😃

https://drunkausten.com/2020/03/23/virtualjanecon-schedule/

CrowCAH, JANEissarilyAUSTENtatious

CrowCAH Oooh what is this? A Jane Austen virtual conference; this is amazing!!!! Definitely will be attending! All of the sessions sound informative! Thanks so much for sharing! I‘ll spread the word, too! 5y

Eyelit Yaaaasssss!!! 5y

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CrowCAH

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

#RedRoseSeptember #AllAroundTheWorld

All around the work are fans of Jane Austen, called Janietes. I‘m a proud supporter! 🥰

Cinfhen, arlenefinnigan, JANEissarilyAUSTENtatious

arlenefinnigan What a cover! 5y

Cinfhen 💪🏽😆 5y

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EmilieGR

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

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I enjoyed every minute of this book- so much fun and what a bizarre and interesting subculture

Leelee08

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Starting this one today!💛💙💛#janeausten

MallenNC I read this a while back and remember liking it! Hope you do too. 6y

Leelee08 @MallenNC I‘m looking forward to it!☺️ 6y

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Leelee08

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Racked up at the used bookstore yesterday!🥰📚👆🏻

MallenNC Among the Janeites was fun 6y

Leelee08 @MallenNC I‘m excited about it. It was my best find of the day at only $.50🥰😁 6y

MallenNC @Leelee08 That‘s great! 6y

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Crinoline_Laphroaig

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

So you think you're a Jane Austen fan? Then the #seriouslyjane Squad rolls into watch the Welcome Film @ The Jane Austen House Museum. 😲
#fangirlgoals #austeninaugust

DivineDiana Wow! 😮 6y

HOTPock3tt 😵 #FanGirlGOALS!! 💜 (edited) 6y

CouronneDhiver Ha! Adorable 6y

8little_paws I have a friend who does this. She's got the outfit and she goes to Jane Austen conventions 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @8little_paws @CouronneDhiver @HOTPock3tt @DivineDiana One of these days I'm going to get my old sewing machine out and make myself a Jane Austen dress. 6y

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sprainedbrain

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Are you a proud Janeite? Maybe you‘re a Darcy fangirl, a Persuasion purist, or an Emma enthusiast? Perhaps you‘re just Austen-curious?

If any of these things are true, and you‘re not already following the incredible #JaneissarilyAustentatious group, you really should fix that right now. You might be missing some important Janeish info! ❤️

CrowCAH, JANEissarilyAUSTENtatious

CrowCAH Thanks for sharing @sprainedbrain 😘 6y

sprainedbrain @CrowCAH but of course! 🤗 6y

CoffeeK8 Oh fun! 6y

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Crinoline_Laphroaig

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Who wants to play #austeninaugust with me? It's my first attempt at hosting a challenge. Feel free to screen grab and share far and wide. 🙋‍♀️
Tag me @Crinoline_Laphroaig

Lreads I like this idea! I‘m going to try playing but I‘ve never done one of these so I‘m apologizing in advance for any mistakes I make. 🙂😥 6y

CarolynM Just seen this as a repost from @GripLitGrl I'm keen to play along, but I think it's definitely going to be a challenge! 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @QuietlyLaura No Worries! It all for fun. You can take the prompts in any direction you want to go. Litsians are incredibly creative. 6y

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Crinoline_Laphroaig Yippee @CarolynM 🤸‍♀️ 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig I'm off to bed. See y'all tomorrow. 😴 6y

LeahBergen I love a good Austen challenge. 👍🏻 6y

Sarah83 @CrowCAH look... what a great idea 😍 6y

CrowCAH Of course I‘m in! Thanks @Sarah83 for tagging me! 6y

CrowCAH @Crinoline_Laphroaig yay you‘re first daily photo challenge, you got this! Already you‘re a great host! 😊 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @CrowCAH Ahh. Thank You! @Sarah83 and @LeahBergen It's gonna be fun! 6y

Mdargusch Sounds like fun! 6y

sammisho Yay! Another Austen lover! 6y

rubyslippersreads I am excessively diverted. 😊 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig And the best comment award goes to @rubyslippersreads ! 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @sammisho awe Jane I just love her! 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Mdargusch Looking forward to all the posts! 6y

rubyslippersreads @Crinoline_Laphroaig Thanks! 😊 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Mandigolightly Here it is! 6y

sprainedbrain @mabell did you see this? 😍 6y

mabell @sprainedbrain Oooo fun! I missed this! Thanks! 6y

LazyDays Cute idea! 6y

Linsy Just found this. I‘m so joining in! 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Linsy Yippee! 6y

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erzascarletbookgasm

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Thank you @neet_reads 😘. I didn‘t see this tote earlier as it was folded and packed inside the other one. 🤦‍♀️ This is perfect. I love it! ❤️
#janeaustenswap

Tanisha_A This is lovely! 6y

Tiyas7 This One's So Good!!! 6y

batsy 😍😍 6y

mabell How fun!! 6y

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sprainedbrain

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

I just want to thank everyone who participated in the #JaneAustenSwap, both for joining us and preparing such wonderful gifts for each other, and also for your patience with us as we tried out hosting for the first time. I have loved seeing all of your opening posts and connecting with so many fellow Austen fans.

Huge thanks to my lovely co-host, Elizabeth. I don‘t even want to imagine trying to host on my own. You are amazing!

❤️

rubyslippersreads, quietjenn, Chelsey, CoffeeK8, wanderinglynn, heikemarie, mabell, Daisey, readinginthedark, neet_reads, Kalalalatja, JanJan, ralexist, erzascarletbookgasm, Captivatedbybooks, Elisa, slightlyfoxed, LeahBergen, cewilf, JenlovesJT47, Graciouswarriorprincess, rustoryhuf, Eyelit, Heideschrampf, Gissy, OriginalCyn620, gossamerchild, brennahawleycraig, BeckyK, jenniferw88, sammisho, downtherabbithole, ferskner, Librarybelle, LoverofLit, Sarah83, charl08, CrowCAH, ScientistSam, BooksTeaRobin, Chrissyreadit, Melissa_J, BookishMe, alisiakae, jillannjohn, Sophoclessweetheart, Avanders, Jen_Reads, MrsGagnonreads2024, CoffeeCatsBooks, Christine11, Kendyl, benchley1, Ddzmini, Ingerella, theresidentromantic, Mitch, staci.reads, Erinsuereads, amyrohn

Librarybelle It was so much fun! Thanks to you and to @mabell for organizing it! 6y

ferskner Let's do it again! 6y

CrowCAH You both were great hosts; did a great job!!! 😊 Thanks for all your time and commitment! I enjoyed all the posts too and making new Jane Austen friends!!! 6y

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BookishMe It was a pleasure! The joy of giving and receiving surprises should not be just for birthdays and festive seasons. Your swap made me realize we Littens create our own bookish celebrations 💕📖💖📚💗📓💕 6y

gossamerchild I loved this swap, it was such a great idea! Thank you for hosting 🤩🤩 6y

CoffeeCatsBooks Thanks to you both for organizing it. Such a fun one! 💕📚 6y

Sarah83 Thank you. You were both great 😍 6y

Avanders 💖🤗😘❣️ @mabell & @sprainedbrain 6y

Heideschrampf You did an awesome job! Thank you so much! 6y

neet_reads Good job, guys! My favourite swap I‘ve participated in 6y

wanderinglynn Awesome job guys! And I hope to open my box tomorrow (I‘ve been on vacation this week & will be home tomorrow.) 6y

Christine11 It‘s been so fun! Thank you both! ♥️ 6y

rustoryhuf Best. Swap Ever. Thanks so much! 6y

CoffeeK8 Thank you so much for organizing, this was a wonderful swap 6y

Daisey Thank you for organizing and doing such a great job of keeping in touch as needed! @mabell @sprainedbrain 6y

OriginalCyn620 Thanks to you and @mabell for organizing a great swap! 🤗 6y

theresidentromantic It was wonderful, I had a great time! 6y

rubyslippersreads Thanks so much to both you and @mabell for organizing this wonderful Janeish swap and celebration. 😊 6y

quietjenn It's so obvious how hard you all worked to make it a success and it was definitely appreciated. 😍 6y

sammisho This was such a fun swap! Thanks for hosting @sprainedbrain and @mabell 6y

jillannjohn Thanks so much for organizing! This was awesome. 6y

Chrissyreadit This was wonderful and wonderfully organized ❤️❤️❤️ 6y

Ingerella Thank you for the organizing! It was a great swap! @sprainedbrain @mabell 6y

Eyelit You guys did a great job organizing! Thanks for doing it!!! 6y

alisiakae Thank you so much for hosting an amazing swap! You both did an amazing job! @sprainedbrain @mabell 6y

erzascarletbookgasm It was a wonderful idea and you both did great! Thank you for organising, it was a success! I love this swap! ❤️ 6y

mabell @sprainedbrain Thank you for having the terrific idea for a Jane Austen Swap, and for asking if I would be interested in co-hosting! This has been a wildly fun past couple of months! I loved it! And I had a great time getting to know you! 😊 You are 100% awesome! ❤️ 6y

brennahawleycraig I loved this!!! Thank you both!! 6y

Ddzmini Awe I know I would do it all over again loved it and I had such a great time shopping for the gifts 🎁 😋 and thank you two for hosting such an amazing swap 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏 6y

Elisa Thank you both for organizing this! It was such a joy! 6y

Kalalalatja Thank you both for hosting and organizing such a fun and lovely swap - well done 👏👏👏 6y

Sophoclessweetheart You and Elizabeth are amazing for hosting such a fun swap! It was my first proper experience with one and it was so fun! 6y

LeahBergen This was SUCH a fun swap and you two made it a wonderful experience. 😘😘 @mabell 6y

Mitch Well done guys. Thanks so much for all your awesomeness 💕💕💕 6y

Graciouswarriorprincess Thank you for hosting along with @mabell ! Thanks to @4thhouseontheleft for all the wonderful Austen goodies!! It was so fun!!💕❤️🤗😍 6y

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Daisey

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

I received a text alert that the package has been delivered, and I will pick it up later today.

#janeaustenswap

mabell, sprainedbrain, Captivatedbybooks

sprainedbrain Yay!! 😃 6y

mabell Hooray! ❤️😁 6y

Captivatedbybooks YAYYYYYYYY i feel soooo relieved! 6y

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sprainedbrain

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

One last post! We are so close to June 1, and @mabell and I still have a few holes in our tracker. We want to make sure that everyone who signed up has a fantastic opening day on Friday!

If you‘re tagged, please let us know if you have received your swap package (in comments or by email).

Also, @Beckykearns can you please confirm that you have sent your package and when it is to be delivered?

Thank you so much, everyone! ❤️

#JaneAustenSwap

quietjenn, Daisey, JanJan, brennahawleycraig, staci.reads

brennahawleycraig Not yet! 6y

sprainedbrain @brennahawleycraig checking on this for you! Please let me know if it doesn‘t arrive tomorrow. 😃 6y

quietjenn I have; sorry I haven't posted. 6y

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BeckyK Mines being posted today to be there tomorrow before 1pm 😊 @charl08 6y

Sarah83 I haven't 6y

sprainedbrain @Beckykearns have you received your package? 6y

sprainedbrain @Sarah83 your match has assured us that you will receive your package on Thursday! 6y

Sarah83 Thursday is a Christian holiday in Germany, maybe it arrives tomorrow. 😊 6y

sprainedbrain @Sarah83 please let me know when you have it! 😃 6y

BeckyK @sprainedbrain I‘ve received a package off @BookishMe and she‘s said there‘s another coming form TBD 😊 6y

sprainedbrain @Beckykearns ok thank you! 6y

staci.reads I have mine 😊 6y

JanJan I‘m driving back home tonight, and I will post if it is there when I get back. Thanks! 6y

brennahawleycraig Still nothing at my house. 6y

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rubyslippersreads

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Look what just arrived from @slightlyfoxed 😊 Can't wait for opening day! #janeaustenswap #bookmail

mabell, sprainedbrain

sprainedbrain Hooray! 😃 7y

slightlyfoxed Yay! Glad it arrived safely. 7y

LeahBergen 👏🏻👏🏻 6y

mabell Love it! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y

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slightlyfoxed

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Please ignore my gross office carpet and focus on the fact that my #JaneAustenSwap package is finally on its way!

mabell, sprainedbrain

mabell Yay!! 👏👏👏 7y

sprainedbrain Hooray!!! 😃 7y

rubyslippersreads It just got here! 😊 7y

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shrewandsnail

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

In which we discover if I still know how to read paper books after reading ebooks and audiobooks for .... ever?

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erzascarletbookgasm

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Got my #janeaustenswap items all wrapped up, just need to pop in the card and one more thing, then they‘re ready to ✈️ .

mabell, sprainedbrain

britt_brooke Pretty! 7y

sprainedbrain Those are gorgeous! 😍 7y

Tanisha_A Beautiful, and super creative wrapping! 7y

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batsy Gorgeous wrapping! 💕 7y

ladym30 Beautiful wrappings! 7y

mabell I love it! 😍😍 So perfectly Jane. ❤️ 7y

youneverarrived Ohhh so pretty! 😍😍 7y

Kalalalatja How pretty! I got my books today, so now I just need to get wrapping and then send them on their way 👌 7y

CrowCAH Gorgeous; love it!!! 7y

LeahBergen 😍😍 7y

Elisa Oh wow, lovely!! 7y

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sprainedbrain

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Oh my goodness! Look at this giant box #JaneAustenSwap goodness that arrived today!

Since I have to resist opening it for the next FORTY-EIGHT days, I have placed it on top of my tallest bookcase. 😂

I‘m so excited, @heikemarie ❤️❤️❤️❤️

mabell

Sarah83 That was pretty fast 😍 7y

sprainedbrain @Sarah83 I know!! ❤️ 7y

sammisho Woah! They were on it! 7y

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mabell Well, you could look at it as ONLY 48 days. 😂 That's impressive! 7y

merelybookish Wow! You know it's just filled with awesome stuff, too! 😁 7y

heikemarie 😈 mwahaha!! Enjoy the wait!! 😬 7y

Eyelit Exciting! 7y

blithebuoyant Heike is a great swapper! ❤️❤️❤️ 7y

rather_be_reading I 👀 those botm books!! 👌👌 7y

sprainedbrain @rather_be_reading I have 2 1/2 shelves of them... unread! 😳 7y

Elisa Hahaha when I get mine I will have to hide it in the basement!!! 😂😂 36 days to go!! 7y

sprainedbrain @Elisa mine is still sitting there... looking very tempting! 😂 7y

Elisa @sprainedbrain hahaha The siren call of unopened packages 😂😂 7y

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sprainedbrain

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Attention, #JaneAustenSwap participants! Matches have been made, so please check your email and reply (if you haven‘t already).

Things I have learned cohosting a swap for the first time:

1. Sleep is overrated.

2. I have no patience for copy/paste.

3. @mabell is incredible: best cohost ever!

4. We have some very cool people signed up. Loved all of your survey responses!

5. Litsy people rock (not news).

6. We love Jane Austen!

❤️

Graciouswarriorprincess Thank you for hosting this swap! 7y

Kalalalatja Thanks for doing all this amazing work! 7y

Erinsuereads So bummed I missed sign ups! Let me know if you need a stand in! 7y

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Sarah83 Thank you for organising this. 😉 I didn't get an email... 😫 7y

LeahBergen You two are wonderful. ❤️❤️ 7y

sprainedbrain @Sarah83 can you please send me an email at sprainedbrain.litsy@gmail.com? I will doublecheck that we have your correct email. Thanks! 7y

mabell I agree on all points! (Except number 3. 😂 You're too sweet ❤️) I'm pretty sure you're Wonder Woman! 💪 7y

sprainedbrain @ErinSueG Oh, I‘m sorry!! I will definitely keep you in mind in case someone can‘t participate! 😃 7y

sprainedbrain @Graciouswarriorprincess @Kalalalatja @LeahBergen You are very welcome, although our motivation was just that we wanted to be in a JA swap. 😂❤️ 7y

Sophoclessweetheart Amazing points! Just replied and have my match. Already choosing gifts to send. X 7y

sprainedbrain @mabell You are the master matcher... I would be lost without you! 😃 7y

sammisho @sprainedbrain @mabell Thank you so much for hosting! You both are amazing! 7y

mabell @sprainedbrain ❤️❤️❤️ 7y

mabell @sammisho You're welcome! Though as @sprainedbrain said, our motivations weren't entirely selfless. 😂 7y

sprainedbrain @ErinSueG if you‘re still interested, could you please send me an email? sprainedbrain.litsy@gmail.com 7y

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sprainedbrain

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

Sharing again... we have over 50 Jane fans participating so far, but there‘s another week for signups. 😃

This swap is open internationally!

Do you love Jane Austen? Would you like to give and receive some fun Austen swag with a fellow Austen fan? If so, @mabell and I have the swap for you!

For more info or to sign up: https://goo.gl/forms/3SVTps0WPsAnnVeG2

Feel free to repost and share.

#JaneAustenSwap

Daisey Finally got around the filling out the form! 7y

sprainedbrain @Daisey Yay!! ❤️ 7y

ScientistSam Squee! 7y

Sophoclessweetheart Can‘t wait! Xx 7y

mabell So excited to have so many Jane Littens join us! ❤️ 7y

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LeahBergen

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

So ... I told myself “no more swaps for a while” but I HAD to do this one. Thank you to @sprainedbrain and @mabell for completely ruining my resolution. 😉

Join me in my “swap weakness” and sign up here:

https://goo.gl/forms/3SVTps0WPsAnnVeG2

#JaneAustenSwap

Kalalalatja The struggle is so real at the moment! 7y

Sarah83 "Sherlock" she whispered.... "Sherlock" ? 7y

erzascarletbookgasm P.S. Have you seen the Sherlock 🕵️‍♀️ one? 😉 7y

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BookaholicNatty @sprainedbrain @mabell when is the open/receive gift by date for this? 7y

BookaholicNatty Never mind I see it now! Lol 7y

TrishB You were the first person I thought of when I saw it! 7y

sprainedbrain Yay!! I‘m so glad you‘re joining us!!! Thank you for sharing. 😘 (edited) 7y

batsy @Sarah83 I'm trying to resist that one... It whispers to me daily 😂 7y

Sarah83 @batsy it screamed at me 😂 7y

batsy @Sarah83 😂😂 7y

Melissa_J Ha ha! I, too, simply had to do this one. 7y

mabell Anybody can just stick with a resolution - it takes true strength to break one! 😂 So glad you're joining us! 7y

rubyslippersreads I'm glad your will is as weak as mine. 😂 7y

Reviewsbylola 🙈🙈🙈🙈 I‘m going to back away slowly and pretend I never saw this. 7y

Eyelit I told myself the exact same thing... and the a Jane swap appeared and there goes all my money😂 7y

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Jen2

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

pick

Just great!!!

Eggs ❣️❣️❣️❣️ 7y

KDo27 ❤️ 7y

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Theinfinitelibrary

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

A Sunday morning spent delving into the depths of literary fandom. #booksonbooks

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LeahBergen

Among the Janeites | Deborah Yaffe

The author of this somewhat anthropological work hunts down and travels with obsessive Jane Austen fans. Her journeys take her from literary site pilgrimages, to conferences, to the annual Jane Austen ball ... in full period costume. #GeekLove, indeed! #BookLove17

LibrarianRyan

Leniverse I think I need this book! 8y

Krysta I have never heard of this but it sounds awesome! 8y

Melissa_J Oh, I have this one on my Kobo! I really should try to read it soon. 8y

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LeahBergen @Leniverse @Krysta @Melissa_J I decided to start reading it when I pulled it off my shelf for this challenge. It looks like it's going to be a fun one. 👍🏼 8y

DebinHawaii I read this one a couple years ago and enjoyed it. It's fun! 👍📚 8y

Suet624 Does the author mention one that happens in Vermont? It's small but the location is across the street from me. 8y

LeahBergen @DebinHawaii Oh, good! 8y

LeahBergen @Suet624 I'm not sure as I just started it. I'll let you know! 😀 8y

kspenmoll Let us know about Vermont ! 😍 8y

Suet624 @kspenmoll I'll find the link later today... 8y

Suet624 @kspenmoll here's the link: I can't vouch for it because I haven't attended. But the area and the house is gorgeous. http://www.onehundredmain.com/events/jane-austen-weekends/ 8y

LeahBergen @Suet624 OMG!! 😂😂 Do you see those bonneted, empire-waisted women traipsing up and down your street like in the photos?! That would be the BEST. 8y

Suet624 I do see them but it's never a huge group. There is a lot of laughter and archery going on outside. Don't know what they are doing inside. 😂. People come from all over the country. 8y

LeahBergen @Suet624 You just might see me strolling by one day. 😂 8y

Suet624 @LeahBergen Awesome!!!!! 8y

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