Janeites, explore an Austen pastiche book, or try an Austen related activity.
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In the book Persuasion, Mary says, "I am very fond of a long walk." In fact, many of Jane Austen's characters enjoy a long walk. Join them by taking a walk of your own, with or without a friend. Bonus, you might meet a dashing stranger.
“I am not at all in a humour for writing; I must write on till I am.” - Jane Austen. Jane wrote many letters, especially to her sister Cassandra. Follow her example and write a letter or card to a friend. You can read "The Letters of Jane Austen" on Hoopla and use a quote from her in your letter.
Jane Austen made her own ink when writing her novels. She used blue gauls, made from oak apples, but you can make a simple ink using berries.
Try a Regency dish from the book "Jane Austen's Table," fifty Regency inspired dishes for the modern cook, with quotes from Miss Austen. Indulge with a tea made from recipes from the Jane Austen Society of North America, or make your own pot of tea and enjoy re-reading a Jane Austen novel.
Learn more about the Regency Time period by reading "Georgette Heyer's Regency World" by Jennifer Kloester, or "The Jane Austen Handbook" by Margaret Sullivan available on Hoopla. Then you too will be able to tell the difference between an barouche and a phaeton, and what to wear for a social call vs a ball.
Try fashioning your hair in a Regency style do, or trim one of your hats like Lydia in "Pride and Prejudice." Make sure to use a ribbon that complements your eyes.