Today I'm guest-blogging on the fabulous Austen Variations website, courtesy of Jane Odiwe, whose new book Mr Darcy's Christmas Calendar is out now. Austen Variations, a website for writers and readers, focuses on 'Austen-related fiction, the Regency Period and Romance'. My guest post 'Chit-chat and Quarterly Reviews' looks at reading habits in Jane Austen's day. There was a huge proliferation of popular magazines such as the Lady's Magazine, the long-established Gentleman's Magazine, and Ackermann's Repository. You can enter a competition to win a free copy of my new book A Visitor's Guide To Jane Austen's England, so do visit Austen Variations to leave a comment with your favourite Austen quote! The winner will be announced on the Austen Variations Facebook page on 15 November.
Illustrations:
Full dress for September 1798, Lady's Monthly Museum.
The critic William Gifford, Gentleman's Magazine, February 1827.
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