Doing It By The Book

It's sad news Jane shares with us today, DIBTB will be on permanent hiatus until further notice. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Where's the podcast been?! Jane is back from a two week hiatus to read the first sex scene in Nora Roberts' Born in Fire. Also, some movie came out recently that's apparently important or whatever. For more information and show notes go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane is joined by Virgina Sheppard and they discuss weird happenings in the book world, reading, and romance novels. Specifically, the next two chapters in Nora Roberts' Born in Fire. Books Mentioned: Texts from Jane Eyre by Mallory Ortberg, Golden Boy by Abigail Tarttelin, The Story of Awkward by R.K. Ryals. For more information and show notes go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane reads more of Nora Roberts’ Born in Fire and talks about the weird happenings in the book world. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane is reading the next chapters of Born in Fire by Nora Roberts, but not before she talks about book news and thoughts on reading. Books mentioned: Ms. Marvel Vol. 1 by G. Willow Wilson, Love is the Drug by Alaya Dawn Johnson and Dollhouse with Amy Acker. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com.

Jane talks with Kimberly Karalius on her Swoon Reads manuscript and soon to be debut novel Love Fortunes and Other Disasters. Also, Jane will be starting off the new year by reading her first Nora Roberts: Born in Fire. Books Mentioned:Love Fortunes and Other Disasters by Kimberly Karalius. Born in Fire by Nora Roberts. The End of Power by Moises Naim. Dark Metropolis by Jaclyn Dolamore. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ramson Riggs. Princess of Thorns by Stacy Jay. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane finishes up Soulless, the first book in the Parasol Protectorate, looks back on her reading over the past year and makes some goals for 2015. Books Mentioned: The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

This week's show title is brought to you by Virginia Sheppard. Jane is joined by friends for the Holiday season. They discuss books, reading, and the next chapters of Soulless. Media mentioned: Mistletones, Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant by Roz Chast, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane celebrates her namesake’s birthday by talking about books and reading more of Soulless by Gail Carriger. Books Mentioned: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty, Writing Romance Fiction for Love and Money by Helene Schellenberg Barnhart. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane talks her reading week and some more thoughts on the next three Chapters of Soulless by Gail Carriger. Books mentioned: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, Written in My Own Hearts Blood by Diana Gabaldon, Landline by Rainbow Rowell, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, Yes Please by Amy Poehler, Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham, The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johanssen. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane reads one of her favorite romance novels OF ALL TIME! Soulless by Gail Carriger is an amazing foray into Victorian England mixed with werewolves and steampunk! For more information go to dibbtpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane reads some poetry to keep you warm this season or just to distract you from family drama! Poets mentioned:Frank O'Hara, Christopher Marlowe, T.S. Eliot, Erica Bernheim, Nick Twemlow, Jericho Brown, Jeffrey McDaniels, Ariana-Sophia M. Kartsonis, and Suzanne Buffam. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane FINALLY finishes reading her first Danielle Steel novel and discusses the points of the book with Virginia Sheppard and what’s next in the world of romance novels. Books Mentioned: Seven Deadlies by Gigi Levange, Paint It Black by Janet Fitch, Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane presents The Wedding by Danielle Steel and talks about books, controversy, and why people read what they read. Books mentioned: The Wedding by Danielle Steel, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen, Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham, and Bad Feminist by Roxanne Gay. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Lacey is back as a guest host. Both she and Jane discuss what is Classy and What is Trashy. For more information go to: dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

The second part of Classy by Derek Blasberg, Jane gives listeners the rest of the advice from the book and her ideas on what this book is actually saying. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane does a little presentation on the book Classy: Be A Lady Not a Tramp by Derek Blasberg. This episodes provides an introduction of the book as well as the first few sections in which a midwestern white boy tells girls how to act in society. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Super short episode time! Jane tells you what is going to be new for Doing It By The Book. Stay tuned. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Super discussion episode! Virginia, Clara, and Sharod join Jane in a grand discussion of Fifty Shades of Grey. Books/Media Mentioned: Endless Love by Scott Spencer, Eyes Wide Shut by Stanley Kubrick, Enough with J.Lo, Taking Lives with Angelina Jolie, Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus, Maleficent with Angelina Jolie, Twisted by Team StarKid, Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon, Mr. Punch by Neil Gaiman, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Arabian Nights translation by Richard Burton, Gotham Academy by Brenden Fletcher, Dataclysm by Christopher Rudder. For more information go to www.dibtbpodacst.blogspot.com

That's right. Instead of a regular discussion episode this week. Jane read the last two chapters of Fifty Shades of Grey. A big discussion episode is imminent! Stay Tuned. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane reads chapters from Fifty Shades of Grey as a part of her freedom to read. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Clara Cross is back to give some insight into this week’s news items and chapters. Books Mentioned: Beloved by Toni Morrison, Looking for Alaska by John Green, Satanic Verses by Salmon Rushdie, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane reads some more chapters in Fifty Shades of Grey. Be prepared for more emails. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane is joined by Kat today to talk about the last two chapters! Things get funny, weird, and serious! Be prepared for some real talk. Books Mentioned: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, Another Roadside Attraction by Tom Robbins. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane recognizes Patriot's Day by pushing through another two chapters of Fifty Shades of Grey so as to save the human race for any more prolonged torture. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jenny Trout joins Jane in a discussion of Fifty Shades of Grey and other things nerdy and bookish. Books Mentioned: Lovelines App by Pink Kiwi, The Boss by Abigail Barnette, The Original Sinners series by Tiffany Reisz, The Alpha Group series by Maya Cross. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

There's been a time warp! In any case, Jane reads the next two chapters in Fifty Shades.... it's soooo interesting! But be prepared for Sunday's guest host! It will be a surprise! For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Finally! Some discussion. Thoughts on Christian and Ana's growing relationship: is the writing becoming more mature now that Ana has entered into the world of BDSM? Or are we all being fooled? Find out this week has Jane and Clara talk the talk. Books mentioned: The Thursday Next Series by Jasper Fforde. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Another chapter, but soon to be followed by a discussion! So much happens; stay tuned for the upcoming interviews and thoughts! For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Another Chapter Episode? No worries, Discussion should be back on August 31! For now, you are treated to the soft stylings of Jane reading chapters 14 &15 of Fifty Shades of Grey! For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Not one, but two chapters of Fifty Shades of Grey are read this week by Jane Austere. Due to extenuating circumstances, the next couple of episodes will be readings of chapters. Discussion will most likely resume on August 31, 2014. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane and Clara, our resident BDSM expert talk The Contract and other points that are weirding us out. Books mentioned: I Am An Executioner: Love Stories by Rajesh Parameswaran, Lost in Austen: Create Your Own Jane Austen Adventure by Emma Campbell; Movies:The Fisher King with Robin Williams, Lost in Austen (BBC Original). For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane painstakingly reads the next chapter in Fifty Shades of Grey. Be prepared to listen to a lot of formal talk and explanations as well as emails. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane and Clara Cross talk about book news, romance novels, and chapters 9 &10 of Fifty Shades of Grey. Books Mentioned: The Barter by Siobhan Adcock, Night Moves by Nora Roberts, Please Ignore Vera Dietz by AS King, Walking In Circles Before Lying Down by Merill Markoe, The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter, The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter, Love by Angela Carter. For more information go to: dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane reads another chapter of Fifty Shades of Grey. This time we get to meet new characters and hear Ana’s supposedly truthful questions about sex. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane travels to the world of LeakyCon and experiences hears some interesting points from some brilliant authors. Authors: Rainbow Rowell, Lev Grossman, Gayle Forman, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Varian Johnson, Miranda Lo, Laurie Halse Anderson, Amber Benson, Stephanie Perkins. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane reads what happens after Christian and Ana have sex for the first time. Hopefully, nothing. Take a listen and find out. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com.

Jane, Virginia and Sharod talk Fifty Shades Trailer, the very first sex scene and other exciting things happening in the world of books! Books Mentioned: A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall, Landline by Rainbow Rowell, One Plus One by Jojo Moyes, Rat Queen’s Vol.1 by Kurtis J. Wiebe, The Princess & the Penis by RJ Silver, Jacked-In: Transhumanis Erotica, Luna Loupe, Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Safron. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

The trailer's out! Watch it: http://www.fiftyshadesmovie.com and Jane reads chapter eight which is not nearly as interesting. Tune in on Sunday for discussion. For more information check out dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane and TWO guest hosts, Sharod MacDowel and Clara Cross, discuss book news and the so-called BDSM lifestyle of Fifty Shades of Grey. Books Mentioned: Now I See You by Nicole C. Kear, Seconds by Bryan Lee O’Malley, The She-Hulk Diaries by Marta Acosta, Geek Life by Katherine Dunn,Whispers in Darkness (Lovecraft Erotica), A Kiss from Krampus, Madeline Dehywis, A Diary of a Sex-Fiend: by Abby Lee, Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance & Submission by Gloria and William Brame and Jon Jacobs For more information and shownotes go to: dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane reads Chapter Seven of Fifty Shades of Grey. Trigger warning: this chapter does start bring up mature and possibly triggering content. Please share any thoughts, information, comments about BDSM and this chapter to add to the discussion on Sunday. For more information and links to summaries please go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane and a brand-new guest host are back not reading chapters of fifty shades of grey, but instead talking about them. J.K. Rowling, Body Parts, and a new trailer are all a part of the discussion in this episode. Recommended books: I’m Having So Much Fun Here Without You by Courtney Maum, The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling, Saga Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan, Memories of Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, (Movie) Obvious Child with Jenny Slate. For more information and shownotes go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane reads chapter six of Fifty Shades of Grey and shares some news. For more information go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Due to the Holiday weekend, instead of the regularly scheduled discussion, Jane is reading another chapter. In this chapter, we get to hear more about Ana and Christian’s encounter. Discussion of chapters 4-6 will pick up on Sunday July 13, 2014. For shownotes and info go here: dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Due to the Holiday weekend, the next three episodes will contain chapters from the book. Discussion will pick back up on Sunday July 13, 2014. Jane reads chapter four of 50 Shades of Grey and dares readers to challenge the books plot or her opinions. For shownotes to go dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane and Virginia delve into some the questions asked in the previous episode and into some new book news and controversies. For more information and show notes go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com. News books and recommendations: A Perfect Life by Danielle Steel, The Fever by Megan Abbott, Archetype by M.D. Waters, Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Jane reads another chapter from our favorite NY Times Bestseller/Romance Novel/Supposedly Erotica. Jane also asks a lot of questions, do you have the answers? Please add to the discussion on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr. For show notes check out dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

Jane and new guest host discuss this week’s romance and book news, more interesting facts about Fifty Shades and the second chapter to the book. For links please go to dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com. Books mentioned: My Life As A White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland, The Other Boleyn Girl and The Virgin’s Lover by Phillipa Gregory, A Rogue by Any Another Name by Sara MacLean, Forever Amber by Kathleen WinsorThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shafer

Another podcast, another chapter of Fifty Shades of Grey. This time Jane reads Chapter 2 in which we are given as much exposition and background information to fill us for about 100 more pages. Any thoughts? Please add to the discussion on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr. For show notes check out dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com

The first discussion of Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L James. Virginia Sheppard joins Jane Austere as they discuss news, Fifty Shades, the characters and their interactions in the first chapter, new books and recommendations! You can visit dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com for the links to the articles and books mentioned in today’s episode. Books mentioned were: Written In My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon, Top Secret Twenty One by Janet Evanovich, Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Lindsey, Sex Criminals Vol. 1 by Matt Fraction, Soulless by Gail Carriger, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, and Envy by Sandra Brown.

The First Chapter of Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L James. Read (badly) by Jane Austere. Please listen and prepare thoughts and questions and write into dibtbpodcast@gmail.com, @JaneAustere on Twitter, Facebook, or dibtbpodcast.blogspot.com