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It was the choicest gift of Heaven; and Anne viewed her friend as one of those instances in which, by a merciful appointment, it seems designed to counterbalance almost every other want. The Narrator on Anne Elliot, Persuasion, Chapter 17 Looking for a gift book for a special Janeite, or as an introduction of Jane... Continue Reading →
Since I wrote last, my 2nd edition (Sense and Sensibility) has stared me in the face. Mary tells me that Eliza means to buy it. I wish she may. It can hardly depend upon any more Fyfield Estates. I cannot help hoping that many will feel themselves obliged to buy it. I shall not mind... Continue Reading →
"Be satisfied," said he, "I will not raise any outcry. I will keep my ill-humour to myself. I have a very sincere interest in Emma. Isabella does not seem more my sister; has never excited a greater interest; perhaps hardly so great. There is an anxiety, a curiosity in what one feels for Emma. I... Continue Reading →
WIN A FREE COPY OF CONFESSIONS OF A JANE AUSTEN ADDICT Today is the official release date for the paperback edition of one of my favorite Austen-esque novels, Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, by Laurie Viera Rigler. Hurrah! You can read a synopsis of the book here. This novel received a most ‘favourable'... Continue Reading →
INFORMED Emma wants to see her better informed; it will be an inducement to her to read more herself. They will read together. She means it, I know." Mrs. Weston, Emma, Chapter 5 I hope that you all enjoyed Emma, staring Kate Beckinsale, Sunday on PBS. This movie version is my favorite... Continue Reading →
PROFIT Walter Scott has no business to write novels, especially good ones. It is not fair. He has fame and profit enough as a poet, and should not be taking the bread out of the mouths of other people. Letter to Cassandra Austen, The Letters of Jane Austen, 28 September 1814 Newsflash from the book... Continue Reading →
FONDNESS He knew her to be clever, to have a quick apprehension as well as good sense, and a fondness for reading, which, properly directed, must be an education in itself. The Narrator on Edmund Bertram regarding Fanny Price, Mansfield Park, Chapter 2 As a bookseller, one of the exciting parts of my job is learning about new... Continue Reading →
"I dare say you will find him very agreeable." "Heaven forbid! That would be the greatest misfortune of all! -- To find a man agreeable whom one is determined to hate! Do not wish me such an evil." Charlotte Lucas and Elizabeth Bennet on dancing with Mr. Darcy, Pride & Prejudice, Chapter 18 INTERVIEW... Continue Reading →
JANE AUSTEN: SEVEN NOVELS Hot off the presses! Barnes & Noble has published a new edition of Jane Austen's novels. It is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series which includes favorite authors such as Dickens, Poe, Shakespeare, Wilde and others. Each volume is an unabridged edition of collectors quality full leather with gold embossed edges.... Continue Reading →
