More Jane Austen Madness

Someone has Manchegan Madness for for Jane Austen and they live in Jane Austen's World. What will you find there? Shopping, photos of Bath, Jane Austen icons, and much more.

Amanda Grange Visits the Jane Austen Society

Author Amanda Grange (Mr. Darcy's Diary) writes about her visit with the Jane Austen Society.

Apparently a lot of people are mad for Miss Austen--there's a UK Jane Austen Society as well as North American and Australian groups (and let's not forget Buenos Aires).

Sherlock Holmes and Nero Wolfe Cause Manchegan Madness

If you're a fan of mystery novels, you might enjoy Jack and Beverly's collection of Sherlock Holmes memorabilia, but the real example of Manchegan Madness today comes from The Wolfe Pack, a society devoted to detective Nero Wolfe:

The Wolfe Pack, founded in 1978, is dedicated to the celebration of America's greatest - and largest - detective, Nero Wolfe, and his world. The Pack publishes a semiannual journal, the Gazette, and sponsors several events each year including a shad roe dinner in the spring and, our oldest tradition, The Black Orchid Banquet, in December.

Check out the society's website where you can join in Nero Wolfe book discussions, learn about winners of the Nero Wolfe award, and explore the A&E Nero Wolfe TV series. There's even a link to a set of Nero Wolfe dolls. Madness indeed.

A Prejudice for All Things Austen

Sylvia from Classical Bookworm sent in a link to The Republic of Pemberley, a site devoted to all things Jane Austen. Here's how the site defines itself: "Your haven in a world programmed to misunderstand obsession with things Austen"--definitely symptoms of Manchegan Madness.

If you visit, make sure to see Lady Catherine & Co. for "tongue-in-cheek advice from JA characters."

As Sylvia says, "I'm afraid there is not much hope for them, but perhaps it can be a lesson for the rest of us."

Thanks for the link, Sylvia. I think you're right about Pemberley--they've gone past the point of no return.

Attention Horatio Hornblower Addicts

If you're addicted to the Horatio Hornblower books and movies then make sure you visit Scaryfangirl's Hornblower site. In her own words:

Welcome to ScaryFangirl.Com, a place for those who are (or would like to be) obsessed with C.S. Forester's nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower. This site is dedicated to the multiple dimensions of the Hornblower fandom, from the books to the movies, encompassing both the studious and the remarkably silly. It is my hope that Hornblower junkies the world over will find something here to brighten their day whether their tastes run to the historical or the hysterical. Enjoy!

While you're there don't miss HH Fans, to Me! a video to support the effort to bring Hornblower back to the big screen.