Sunday, March 7, 2010

Jane in June is coming -- and you're invited!

I've been having a Jane Austen craving lately, and I think I've stumbled upon the perfect cure: an all-Jane month right in the beautiful beginning of summer. So after mulling it over awhile, I give you


You gotta love alliteration; that was the deciding factor, actually. I really hope die-hard Janeites and Jane virgins alike will participate (she's really not scary or boring, JVs, I promise).

So here's the deal:
  • It's going to be a month-long event, running from June 1st to June 30th.
  • Anyone can participate, and all are encouraged to.
  • There will be goodies, but those are tbd and hush-hush.
  • Guest posters are encouraged, and I am more than willing to link to your Jane-related post, or feature you and your Jane love.
  • All of my content will be Janecentric: reviews, Friday Face Offs, Waiting Ons, etc.

To play, just do one of the following:
  • Read any Jane book
  • Read any Jane-inspired book
  • Watch any Jane movie
  • Discuss Jane in some way
  • Guest post on Jane
  • Write a Dear Jane letter
  • Whatever you may come up with - just let me know!
Details are still a little fuzzy, but I wanted to let you know now so you can decide if you want to play, and what you may want to do. There will be link pages and giveaways, hopefully some delightful goodies, and a glorious month of Jane. I've made a Google Doc for ideas and participation requests: you do not have to fill this out just to participate; anyone can review or post and link during JnJ. This is just for ease of communication. If you think you may want to guest post or be featured, or have an idea you would like to contribute, please fill out the form.

UPDATE: You can still participate, everyone, but the Doc is closed because I won't be checking it and tracking people down. From here on out, if you want in, email me or write it up and send it.
Or go Rogue.
=D


That's all on JnJ for now. Feel free to post the button anywhere, or stir up interest if you are a Jane-lover and want to participate. Hope to see you all in your bonnets and coattails come June!

37 comments:

  1. Tales of WhimsyMarch 8, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I'll be there.

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  2. RobbyMarch 8, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    I've been wanting to read Jane Austen's books for a while, and I think June will be the perfect time. I can't wait! :]

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  3. vvb32 readsMarch 8, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    yay for janie!

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  4. Jen at Introverted ReaderMarch 9, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    I love this idea!

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  5. Mel uMarch 9, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    I will join in also-I have 3 Jane novels still to go and I will read one of them-

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  6. The Book MoleMarch 11, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    I love anything Austen and look forward to this!

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  7. NinaMarch 12, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    Count me in. Austen here I come! :)

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  8. JustineMarch 13, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Great idea! I'm so excited! I've been craving some Jane myself after reading her work for the first time last year. Then having picked up a retelling recently was pulled back into her work. I just blogged all this a couple days ago, but maybe I'll hold off on re reading all her work till June! :D

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  9. Natalie March 15, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    Found it! Sounds awesome. I'll be filling out the form to join in in some way! :)

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  10. MeredithMarch 24, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Sounds fantastic! I look forward to Jane in June and am very excited to participate!

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  11. Miss ElizaApril 4, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Totally in! Already got the link on my blog.

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  12. Stiletto StorytimeApril 8, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    So excited! Will put the link in my blog and eagerly await June! Definetly would like to do a post somehow...let me think on it!

    Thanks,
    Courtney
    stilettostorytime(at)gmail.com

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  13. Lori JohnstonApril 8, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Jane in June sounds awesome! Count me in! I am going to put a link on my blog as well.

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  14. The BookwormApril 11, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    sounds like fun, count me in ;)
    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

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  15. WhitneyApril 13, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Oh for the love of Jane! I'll be there.

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  16. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    OK, I definitely need to be involved in this. :)

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  17. KalsApril 28, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    This is awesome and I'm definitely in :)

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  18. CatApril 30, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Sounds great - count me in! :-)

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  19. Sam McCallMay 7, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    I will definitely participate. I adore Jane Austen and its been too long since I read anything by her. I will try to read at least 2 of her works, Sense and Sensibility being first and then Emma second. Plus I have like dozens of Austen-inspired sequels so I will check those out finally too!

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  20. EnbrethilielMay 9, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    +JMJ+

    What a nice idea! =)

    I've been looking for a reason to reread Sense and Sensibility and have an Austen vs Bronte smackdown, so "Jane in June" is something to look forward to!

    PS--I heard about this on The Introverted Reader's blog. =)

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  21. Rae ReadsMay 9, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    I'm in!! I can't wait!!

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  22. NanMay 9, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    I've linked this to my blog, anything Austen is a go for me!

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  23. ham1299May 10, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    I LOVE Jane Austen. I'll definitely be participating!

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  24. BeckiMay 12, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Never having read Jane, I think I'll do this. I have Pride and Prejudice on my shelf ready to go.

    Moreover, I had to comment because I love the header image. Rats are just too adorable, but rats in books is really lovable!

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  25. Christina / Book AddictMay 13, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    This sounds like so much fun! Count me in!

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  26. Casey (The Bookish Type)May 25, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    Fantastic idea! I'm a huge Jane Austen fan, and this coincides perfectly with a summer course I'm taking about her! Can't wait to get started and to read everyone's reviews!

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  27. cynthia - thedailybasics.comMay 25, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    I consider Jane Austen 'soul food' Every fall I have to re-read for the umpteenth time at least two of her books for a fix. I like the June JA blast- I'm in!

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  28. BeeMay 28, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Just signed up!

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  29. Fanny/iz4blueMay 29, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Glad I found your blog! I'm always up for some JA.
    I will have finished the JA bookclub run through my library moderated by a cool young professor lady. Since I found out she liked audiobooks I couldn't resist passing along "Clarissa" and recommending "Sylvester" and "Venetia" :)

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  30. BeckyMay 31, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Hi Misty! I LOVE Jane, so I'll be participating! :D

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  31. The Westie Loving TherapistJune 1, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    This sounds great - count me in! :)

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  32. LeahJune 1, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Love this idea. I tried to sign up on the Google.doc and it said it was closed. I will not be deterred, though...I am joining in all Sarah Palin-like (rogue).

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  33. MistyJune 1, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    You can still participate, everyone, but the Doc is closed because I won't be checking it and tracking people down. From here on out, if you want in, email me or write it up and send it.
    Or go Rogue.
    =D

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  34. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    I adore Jane! I have a ton of biographies about Jane and fun Janish books like Tea With Jane Austen. I think I will blog a few of those!!

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  35. DarlynJune 9, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    I love the idea!

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  36. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    I just posted a review of the book Becoming Jane Austen if anyone is interested in a great biography of Jane Austen.
    http://bookfanaticblog.blogspot.com

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  37. AnonymousJune 14, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Jane in June...nothing could be better! Except Jane year round that is!

    Courtney
    Stiletto Storytime

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