Blog Archive

Join me in looking back on the best books of 2021, a year of discovering new stories that have come to join my list of lifelong favorites.

An old-fashioned approach to Christmas brings so much comfort and meaning to the holidays. Join me in rediscovering a few timeless joys!

For the Anne-girl and the Alcott Enthusiast, Young Readers and Austen devotees, my holiday gift guide is here to help in the holiday bustle.

It's the end of the journey! Join me in the last Poldark Perusal covering the twelfth and final book of the Poldark saga: Bella Poldark.

As the harvest season comes to an end, I want to encourage you in true "Little Men" fashion to reap the rewards of a grateful heart-harvest.

I fell in love with James Herriot's story earlier this year through the books and 1978 series. Now it's time to review the 2021 adaptation!

Polly Milton's timeless story is like a precious jewel that shines brighter with age, full of ageless wisdom more relevant today than ever.

In this period of seasonal transition, let me encourage you to evaluate the tokens of summer in your quest to nurture loveliness and beauty.

From the 4K restoration of BBC's Pride & Prejudice to All Creatures Great and Small, I'm rounding up my top favorites to watch on Britbox.

Welcome back to the Poldark Perusal! This time we're delving into the penultimate installment of the saga: Book 11: The Twisted Sword.

You are cordially invited to join me for Afternoon Tea with L.M. Montgomery's The Story Girl...with the promise of raspberry turnovers, too!

Join me as I review Mary Ann Schaffer's powerful, poignant book about war, love and hardship from the lens of Guernsey Islanders post-ww2.

I've started a delightful trek into the heartwarming and hilarious world of James Herriot, a country veterinary surgeon of 1930s Yorkshire.

Mansfield Park, Austen's most controversial novel, is a hidden gem that deserves so much more recognition. Care to be convinced? :)

Welcome back to the Poldark Perusal! This time we're taking a look at The Loving Cup, the tenth book of Winston Graham's 12-book saga...

Have you ever known the daily tragedy of a day's ideal crushed by other demands and a full schedule? I have a solution to encourage you!

One year ago today, the Austens & Alcotts blog came into being! In celebration, I'm re-introducing myself to the new faces hereabouts... :)

In need of a bit of Spring to add to your seasonal watchlist? I've compiled seven of my own favorites that will be sure to float your fancy!

Welcome back to the Poldark Perusal! This time I'm unpacking The Miller's Dance: Book 9 of Winston Graham's marvelous 12-book Cornish saga.

Join me for an early-spring ramble, on the joys of seasonal rereads and the nurturing of dear, fanciful daydreams so close to our hearts...

I'm so excited to announce a new line of products on the Austens & Alcotts shop — The Literary Heroine Collection, available today!!

Emily Brontë's classic gothic thriller wasn't quite what I expected. As a relative Brontë novice, I had thoughts! Join me in unpacking them!

These 6 period dramas are sure to inspire Valentine's Day with romance! Less well-known though no less lovely, your new favorite is waiting!

Join me for a New Moon breakfast as I unpack my personal favorite of L.M. Montgomery's beloved works, all with a spoiler-free guarantee!

Welcome back to the Poldark Perusal! This time we're unpacking book 8 of Winston Graham's Poldark saga: The Stranger From the Sea.

From much-beloved classics to new discoveries made, join me in unpacking the Top 10 books I read in this most singular year!

Kindle the fire, wrap up in a blanket with a steaming cup of cocoa, and settle in for eight must-watch period dramas you won't want to miss!

I'm thrilled to be partnering with Rachel Dodge, author of The Anne of Green Gables Devotional, for this Kindred Spirits giveaway!

With Christmas just around the corner, I've assembled my Holiday Gift Guide for Readers, from stocking stuffers to swoon-worthy editions.

Gingerbread is a staple for the Little Men of Plumfield, and my favorite recipe for these molasses-y cookies is sure to become a favorite!

Happy Veterans Day! In commemoration of today's holiday, I've compiled 8 Wartime Literature books that are sure to become fast favorites.

Last month, I knew nothing about Charlotte Brontë's gothic masterpiece. Today, Jane Eyre is one of the greatest works of fiction I've read!

Temperatures are dropping, and sweater-weather is in session! It's the perfect time for warm, cozy, seasonal treats, and here are two of...

Today's the day! The Austens and Alcotts shop is open! Here I give you an in-depth look at each of the products available for purchase now!

It's September the 22nd, which means it Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' birthday! I'm celebrating the occasion with a cake inspired by the films.

Autumn beckons, and to the aid of all seasonal readers like myself, I've compiled a list of the Top 10 Fall Classics to enjoy this season.

An ongoing list of every Agatha Christie I've read in 2020, updated throughout the year.

September is here, and it's Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' birthday month! I'm celebrating their birthdays in this month's themed journal spread..

My journey into Winston Graham's 12-book Poldark saga continues! Join me in unpacking Book 7: The Angry Tide in this month's Perusal.

I've always dreamt of starting a vintage Alcott collection, and I've finally begun with these four beautiful editions of Jo's Boys, Eight...

Autumn de Wilde's new vision of Jane Austen's satirical comedy, Emma, is a visually stunning whirl of fun, humor, grandeur and sincerity.

Pride & Prejudice-inspired fabric? Yes Please! Walk with me through the making of this quilt using fabric from the Pemberley collection!

August is coming, the sunflowers are rising up taller, and apple season beckons. Here's my bullet journal spread for the new month!

The deeper I dive into Poldark, the deeper I fall in love with Winston Graham's legendary saga. Join me in unpacking Book 6, The Four Swans!

This Chocolate "Rilla" Cake is inspired by the scene from Anne of Ingleside in which Rilla Blythe throws Susan Baker's cake into the river.

As a major fan of the PBS series, I'm determined to read through Winston Graham's 12-book Poldark saga before the year is up. Join me as...

July is here! A new month means a new bullet journal spread, and in honor of all things 4th of July, patriotic, and red-white-and-blue, I...

These decadent Hobbit-inspired muffins are the perfect "second breakfast" summer treat for a morning of exploring the adventurous unknown.

Have you heard? Summer is here, in all its glory of sun-warm air and rose-scented winds. All you need now is a period-drama watchlist to...

Suzanne Collins made a masterly move with her Hunger Games prequel, intricately woven with philosophy and the inherent state of humanity...