‘You will not laugh me out of my opinion’: this line from Pride and Prejudice (said by Jane to Lizzie) struck me as an appropriate title for this blog because I’ll be sharing my thoughts about all things Austen and her contemporaries, adaptations, and more. Hopefully you can laugh with me, even if, like Jane, it won’t change my mind!

I’ve long been threatening to unleash my opinions and reviewing the new ITV adaptation of Sanditon has given me the push I needed.

I love Austen both as an academic and as a fan. If you don’t already know me – have a read of my ‘About Me’ page to find out about my research.