Looking For A Quick Bookish Escape?

Happy Monday!

Looking for a way to take a little break from the world? I’m with you.

I’ve created a 30-minute classical music video designed to be a little escape—whether you're diving into a book or simply need a moment to close your eyes, take a deep breath, and find calm.

Let me know if you'd like this to become a regular feature!

And as a little treat, I’m sharing an excerpt from Jane Austen’s letter to her sister Cassandra where she is talking about music. Enjoy!

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Sloane St., Thursday (April 25).

My dearest Cassandra,

“The music was extremely good. It opened (tell Fanny) with "Poike de Parp pirs praise pof Prapela;" and of the other glees I remember, "In peace love tunes," "Rosabelle," "The Red Cross Knight," and "Poor Insect." Between the songs were lessons on the harp, or harp and pianoforte together; and the harp-player was Wiepart, whose name seems famous, though new to me. There was one female singer, a short Miss Davis, all in blue, bringing up for the public line, whose voice was said to be very fine indeed; and all the performers gave great satisfaction by doing what they were paid for, and giving themselves no airs. No amateur could be persuaded to do anything.”

Yours affectionately,
J. A

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