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Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Elton's Proposal: The Aftermath

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Elton's unexpected proposal has Emma reeling, and she needs to take time to reflect. Emma knows that his supposed feelings are more for Miss W...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 30

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marianne is still distraught over Willoughby's betrayal, especially after learning that he is to marry a Miss Grey, who has fifty thousand pounds....

Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Elton Proposes

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Christmas party at Randalls is interrupted by the news that it has begun to snow, putting the guests in a flutter about how to get home. In the co...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 29

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Willoughby's callous behavior towards Marianne has left the Dashwood sisters shocked, and the next morning, they receive even worse news. A letter...

Friday Favorites: Emma - A Christmas Conversation

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas at Randalls has commenced! The Woodhouses, Knightleys, and Mr. Elton have all joined the Westons for a night of holiday cheer, despite the i...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 28

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elinor and Marianne accompany Lady Middleton to a party, where they are finally reunited with the elusive Willoughby. But what should be a happy momen...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Christmas at Randalls Begins

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An intimate party has been invited to join the Westons for Christmas at Randalls, and Emma is delighted. It's the perfect opportunity for Harriet ...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 27

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Dashwoods' visit to London continues, and Marianne is still writing to Willoughby and desperately awaiting his reply. Yet, he is nowhere to be...

Friday Favorites: Emma - A Dinner at Hartfield

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Knightley has joined the family at Hartfield for dinner, to meet his newly-arrived brother and sister-in-law and their children. It's the perf...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 26

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elinor and Marianne have arrived in London with Mrs. Jennings, and it soon becomes clear that Marianne's focus will be single-minded while she is ...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Meet Mr. and Mrs. John Knightley

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas is approaching, and Mr. Elton and Harriet will have to wait, because Emma's sister is coming to town! Mr. and Mrs. John Knightley, along...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 25

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's January, and the Dashwood sisters have an exciting offer to help them get through the doldrums of winter: Mrs. Jennings has invited them to a...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Harriet and Emma Visit the Vicarage

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday Favorites is returning to Highbury, as Emma Woodhouse and Harriet Smith find themselves on a very noble outing to help the poor. Though their m...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 24

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever since Lucy Steele revealed her secret engagement to Edward Ferrars, Elinor has had questions, and it's finally time for her to get some answe...

Pride and Prejudice, Chapters 7-12 - Spring Bonus!

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first day of spring! As the weather gets warmer and the nights get shorter, getting a good night's sleep is more important than ever....

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 23

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elinor has learned the truth about Edward Ferrars and Lucy Steele's engagement, and her mind is full of thoughts as she carefully considers and pr...

Pride and Prejudice, Chapters 1-6 - Sleep Awareness Week Bonus!

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's Sleep Awareness Week! In honor of this special week dedicated to promoting the connection between sleep, health, and well-being, we're re...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 22

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marianne can't stand the Steeles, so it's up to Elinor to manage them. It's a task she soon regrets, for on an afternoon walk with Lucy St...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Elton's Charade

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Harriet is on a new mission, to collect a book of riddles and charades from all her friends in Highbury. Emma has the perfect person in mind to aid Ha...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 21

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Palmers may have left, but the parade of visitors at Barton Park never ends. On a visit to Exeter, the Middletons find themselves getting acquaint...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Knightley and Emma Disagree

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Knightley has called at Hartfield, and he has news that he's sure will excite Emma. Her little friend Harriet is about to be proposed to by Mr...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 20

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Palmers are still at Barton Park, and their presence remains a distraction for Elinor and Marianne. Despite Mrs. Palmer's eccentricities, Elin...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Martin Proposes

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Harriet has arrived at Hartfield with a dilemma: the charming farmer Mr. Robert Martin has sent her a letter with an offer of marriage. Emma has to gi...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 19

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Edward's week at Barton Cottage comes to a close, though he doesn't seem too enthusiastic about leaving. His departure leaves Elinor plenty of...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Emma Draws Harriet's Portrait

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Both Harriet and Mr. Elton have been spending more time at Hartfield, and Emma has the perfect idea to bring them both together: she will draw Harriet...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 18

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Edward's visit to Barton continues, and his old comfort with the Dashwoods is slowly returning. As he discusses the rolling landscapes of Devonshi...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Harriet and Emma Grow Closer

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emma is taken with Harriet Smith, and her intimacy at Hartfield soon becomes a settled thing. As their friendship deepens and Emma learns more about H...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 17

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Edward Ferrars is at Barton Cottage, and all it takes is some time in the presence of the warmth of the Dashwoods to (mostly) restore him to his forme...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Meet Harriet Smith

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Mrs. Weston settling into her new home, Emma and her father are welcoming their other Highbury friends into their home for company: people like f...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 16

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marianne's sorrow continues, nourished by her own sensibility, and her sense of what her feelings require of her. When Elinor finally convinces Ma...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Meet the Westons

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Highbury is a cozy place, and as we settle in with Emma, it's time to get to know some of the inhabitants of her little town. Mr. Weston, her gove...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 15

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Dashwoods' peaceful life at Barton Cottage has been upended - Willoughby has to make a sudden departure, and nobody knows why. It's clear ...

Friday Favorites: Emma - Meet Emma Woodhouse

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new year and it's time for a new favorite novel to help you get to sleep. Emma Woodhouse is handsome, clever, and rich, and has made it...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 14

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While Mrs. Jennings wonders and speculates about what could have pulled Colonel Brandon away to town, Elinor wonders about something more pressing: th...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - The Conclusion

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy for all our nocturnal feelings is today, the day on which our story reaches its end, and the two most deserving Bennet sisters finally marry. Th...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 13

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A large party has come together for an excursion to Whitwell, the estate of a friend of Colonel Brandon's, when a sudden letter from London change...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Lizzy and Darcy Reflect

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the tension between Elizabeth and Darcy eases into comfort, the two reflect upon the beginning of their relationship, and Lizzy even feels comforta...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 12

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marianne and Willoughby's relationship is continuing to deepen at a pace that is somewhat alarming to Elinor. After convincing Marianne that Willo...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Lizzy Shares the News

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are engaged, only one hurdle remains: telling her family. Jane is the first to learn the news, and she is incredulous...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 11

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Willoughby and Marianne continue to get closer, making her even more delighted with Devonshire. Unfortunately, Elinor's experience has been far le...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Elizabeth and Darcy are Engaged

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bingley is back in town, and to Elizabeth's surprise, he's brought Darcy with him. After the fiasco with Lady Catherine, she was sure that...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 10

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Willoughby rescues Marianne from her sprained ankle on the moor, the two quickly become inseparable. They have so much in common: music, dance, ...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - A Letter from Mr. Collins

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth is still reeling from Lady Catherine's visit, when her father summons her for a most diverting distraction. He's received a letter f...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 9

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dashwoods are growing more comfortable in Devonshire, and one of their many employments is enjoying the many beautiful walks in the surrounding co...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Lady Catherine Visits Longbourn

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's an unfamiliar carriage pulling up the drive, and it's none other than Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Her ladyship is on a mission - to stop...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapters 7-8

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Freshly arrived in Devonshire, the Dashwoods are off to dine at Barton Park and meet the rest of their new neighborhood acquaintances. There's Lad...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Jane and Bingley are Engaged

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bingley has become a regular visitor at Longbourn, and his reasoning for doing so soon becomes clear - he has proposed to Jane, and she has accept...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapters 5-6

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been decided: the Dashwoods are relocating to Devonshire. They have decided to take up their cousin Sir John Middleton's offer to take up...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - A Dinner at Longbourn

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the gentlemen are back in Hertfordshire, it's the perfect time for Mrs. Bennet to invite them both to dine with the family. Mr. Bingley a...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 4

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elinor and Edward's relationship is growing closer, but they are not actually engaged, much to Marianne's surprise. In fact, Elinor herself is...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Mr. Bingley Returns

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lydia and Wickham are off to Newcastle, which is a disappointment to Mrs. Bennet, but she's soon comforted by the news of the arrival of a familia...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 3

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dashwoods remain at Norland while they search for a place that will fit their new financial situation. Living with Fanny Dashwood is not pleasant,...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Lizzy Learns the Truth

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a tantalizing slip of information from Lydia, Elizabeth has been eager to learn why Mr. Darcy was at the Wickhams' wedding, and a letter fro...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 2

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. John Dashwood is still determined to help his sisters after the tragic early death of their father. But his wife, Mrs. Fanny Dashwood, has a few q...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Lydia and Wickham visit Longbourn

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lydia and Wickham are married, and the scandalous newlyweds have arrived at Longbourn to visit the Bennet family. The two are as brazen as ever, while...

Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 1

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to get acquainted with our new protagonists: the Dashwoods. Long settled at Norland Park in Sussex, the family is shaken up by the unexp...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Lydia and Wickham are Married

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After reflecting on the lack of economical thinking that brought him here, Mr. Bennet speedily agrees to the terms that Mr. Gardiner has secured for L...

Announcing Our Next Novel

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've made it through another novel, and we're back in your feed to announce what's coming next! We're so grateful for your continued ...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Lydia is Found

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Longbourn is aflutter with the arrival of an express from London - Lydia has been found at last! She and Wickham are not yet married, but soon will be...

Persuasion, Chapter 24

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne and Captain Wentworth have declared their love for each other, and who can be in doubt of what followed? The two are to be married, and the frien...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - The Search for Lydia

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Bennet and Mr. Gardiner are both in London, doing their best to uncover where Lydia and Wickham may be hiding. No one knows of any of Wickham'...

Persuasion, Chapter 23, Part 2

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Such a letter as Captain Wentworth's is not soon to be recovered from. But Anne is trying her best, and with a little effort, she finds herself wa...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Longbourn Reacts to Lydia

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth and the Gardiners make their way back to Longbourn, where they are quickly brought into the Bennet family fold and learn how everyone's ...

Persuasion, Chapter 23, Part 1

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new morning and Anne is with the Musgroves, this time in the company of Mrs. Croft, Captain Harville, and Captain Wentworth. While Anne and Cap...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Lydia Has Eloped

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's only been one thing missing from Elizabeth's time in Derbyshire, and that's a letter from Jane, but luckily she's just receive...

Persuasion, Chapter 22, Part 2

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne joins Charles and Mary in going to meet the Musgroves, happy to feel the familial warmth from them that she so sorely misses at home. Their hotel...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - A Visit to Pemberley

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the visit from Georgiana, Elizabeth and Mrs. Gardiner do the polite thing and return the favor with a visit to Pemberley. There, Elizabeth is re...

Persuasion, Chapter 22, Part 1

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne is still reeling from learning the truth about Mr. Elliot, and is relieved to find that she's missed his visit, and that he has left town for two...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Meet Georgiana Darcy

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth met at Pemberley, he was adamant about wanting her to meet his sister, but Elizabeth didn't realize that meant they would...

Persuasion, Chapter 21, Part 2

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne's visit with Mrs. Smith continues, and so do Mrs. Smith's revelations about the truth of Mr. Elliot's character. The Smiths were acquainted with ...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Elizabeth Goes to Pemberley

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's summer, and Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle Gardiner have set off on their long-awaited trip. They're enjoying a visit to Derbyshire, and have d...

Persuasion, Chapter 21, Part 1

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After reconnecting with Captain Wentworth at the concert, Anne is on cloud nine. But things are about to turn in a very different direction, thanks to...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Lydia Goes to Brighton

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth is back at Longbourn, but peace remains elusive, as Kitty and Lydia are desperate to follow the departing Meryton regiment to Brighton. Luck...

Persuasion, Chapter 20

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s concert night, and it seems like all of Bath is there to see and be seen. But there’s just one person’s whose presence matters to Anne: Cap...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Elizabeth Returns to Longbourn

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick stay at the Gardiners, Elizabeth, Jane, and Maria Lucas are on their way back to Hertfordshire. They're met along the way by Kitty a...

Persuasion, Chapter 19

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Wentworth is in Bath. There's plenty of things going on around Anne, but this is the only thing that matters, and the only one that she ca...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Elizabeth Leaves Hunsford

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After six eventful weeks, Elizabeth's time in Kent is coming to an end - but not without a final visit to Rosings. Lady Catherine's conversati...

Persuasion, Chapter 18

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne has been in Bath for a month, and is missing news from her family and friends at Uppercross. Luckily, a letter has arrived from Mary with big new...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Elizabeth's Reflections

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a letter! Elizabeth has never read something that has shaken her quite as much as this. Everything she thought she knew for certain about Mr. Bin...

Persuasion, Chapter 17

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While Sir Walter and Elizabeth are spending their time with Lady Dalrymple, Anne is reacquainting herself with an old school friend, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. ...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Mr. Darcy's Letter

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the morning after Mr. Darcy's proposal, and Elizabeth knows that the only thing that will calm her unsettled mind is a walk. But despite ...

Persuasion, Chapter 16

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne continues to acquaint herself with the ins and outs of daily life and society in Bath, which involves relations both old and new. When the Dowage...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Mr. Darcy's First Proposal

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth is still reeling from finding out that Mr. Darcy interfered in Bingley and Jane's relationship, when the man himself shows up Hunsford. ...

Persuasion, Chapter 15

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne has arrived in Bath and is settling into her family's new lodgings in Camden Place. She came in expecting the worst, but is pleasantly surpri...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Elizabeth Learns the Truth About Bingley and Jane

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth has been enjoying her walks around Rosings park, run-ins with Mr. Darcy notwithstanding. Today, she's run into a more pleasant companion...

Persuasion, Chapter 14

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After leaving Uppercross, Anne's time at Kellynch Cottage with Lady Russell is brief. They receive a visit from Mary and Charles, back from Lyme w...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Mr. Darcy Arrives at Rosings

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Things in Kent just got a little more interesting: Mr. Darcy and his cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam have just arrived at Rosings. After a dinner together ...

Persuasion, Chapter 13

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne's back at Uppercross, but not for long, as Lady Russell has returned, and that means it's time for Anne to make her way to Kellynch Cotta...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Meet Lady Catherine de Bourgh

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Hunsford party is on their way to dinner at Rosings, much to Mr. Collins's delight. And that means it's time to meet another favorite char...

Persuasion, Chapter 12

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The second day of the party's visit to Lyme is going swimmingly: early morning walks by the sea, and even a chance encounter between Anne and a we...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Elizabeth Arrives at Hunsford

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After an uneventful winter, Elizabeth and the Lucases are finally off on their journey to meet Charlotte and Mr. Collins at Hunsford. There's a qu...

Persuasion, Chapter 11

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne is ready to end her time at Uppercross and return to Lady Russell, when a scheme arises that she simply can't refuse - a trip to Lyme. Yes, C...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Meet the Gardiners

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Christmas at Longbourn, and that means the arrival of the Bennet girls' favorite uncle and aunt: Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner. They're always a warm and...

Persuasion, Chapter 10

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Musgrove sisters and Captain Wentworth are getting closer, but Anne isn't convinced anyone is in love yet, on either side. When all of them - ...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Mr. Collins and Charlotte Lucas are Engaged

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Collins came to Longbourn set on finding a wife, and he's not going to let the small matter of Elizabeth's refusal stop him from achieving...

Persuasion, Chapter 9

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Wentworth soon becomes a fixture at Uppercross, and a favorite with Henrietta and Louisa Musgrove. It's delightful for everyone, except Anne, ...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - Mr. Collins Proposes

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Collins's time at Longbourn is running out, and that means it's time for him to act on the true purpose of his visit: matrimony. He's ...

Persuasion, Chapter 8

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that Captain Wentworth is residing in the neighborhood, his presence is unavoidable, and he and Anne are repeatedly in the same circle. There's a ...

Friday Favorites: Pride and Prejudice - The Netherfield Ball

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The night that all of Hertfordshire has been waiting for is finally here: Mr. Bingley's ball at Netherfield. Elizabeth, looking lovelier than usua...

Persuasion, Chapter 7

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's official: Captain Wentworth is at Kellynch. Conveniently for Anne, her nephew's sprained collar bone offers the perfect excuse for her to...