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• Jane Austen on Writing: Ten Inspiring Quotes

  

  Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen, Becoming Jane 2007 I recently came across a fascinating article in Italian on Libreriamo about Jane Austen’s reflections on... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Why Do Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey So Rarely Get Adapted?

  

  Jonny Lee-Miller and Frances O'Connor in Mansfield Park 1999As Jane Austen fans, we are never short of new adaptations to enjoy. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Pride and Prejudice Comes to Life in a New Audible Original

  

  Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has charmed readers for over 200 years — but now, for the very first time, it arrives as an Audible Original audiobook with a... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Austen & the Art of the Self: is Elizabeth Bennet a Model of Self-love?

  

  This is the second in our ongoing series: “Austen the Art of Self” – Exploring the self-help wisdom hidden in Jane Austen’s heroines. Read our previous post:... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Rethinking Mr Darcy: is He Really the Romantic Hero We Love?

  

  Sebastian Faulks, in an essay marking Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary, offers a provocative re-reading of Pride and Prejudice — one that may challenge even the... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Austen & the Art of Self: is Emma Woodhouse a Model of Self-love?

  

  Among Jane Austen’s heroines, Emma Woodhouse stands out—not because she’s the most virtuous or modest, but because she’s bold, flawed, and entirely herself. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Birthday Gift for Ages: the Complete Novels by Jane Austen by the Folio Society

  

  The Complete Novels by Jane Austen, The Folio Society A collector’s dream for Austen devotees Jane Austen’s novels have enchanted readers for more than two... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Jayne Bamber, the Countess and Her Sister: a New Pride & Prejudice Variation

  

  Today on My Jane Austen Book Club, I’m delighted to welcome back Jayne Bamber to share a playful sneak peek at her latest Pride Prejudice variation, The... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Summer with Jane: Paula Byrne on Six Weeks by the Sea

  

  by Maria Grazia, My Jane Austen Book Club It is a real pleasure to welcome acclaimed biographer, novelist and Austen scholar Paula Byrne to our blog today. Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Where Are Today's Mr Darcys?

  

  As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, Vanity Fair Italia published a delightful and thought-provoking piece by Alessandra Gonnella... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Persuasion in Arabic: a Conversation with Translator Maha Mahmoud Saleh

  

  by Maria Grazia, My Jane Austen Book Club Jane Austen’s works have crossed centuries, borders, and languages—continuing to speak to readers around the world. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Interview with Alana Highbury: a Modern Persuasion with a Twist

  

  Dear Janeites and romance lovers, I’m thrilled to welcome Alana Highbury to My Jane Austen Book Club! Alana has once again woven Austen-inspired magic with her... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Jayne Bamber Presents Her New Pride and Prejudice Variation: Kindly Meant...

  

  Hello readers, it’s great to be back at My Jane Austen Book Club! I’m so excited to share another sneak peek of my new release, Kindly Meant Interference,... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Coming Soon to Masterpiece: Miss Austen – a Must-watch for Janeites!

  

  Dear Austen friends, I’m absolutely delighted to bring you some news that I think will set every Janeite’s heart fluttering — Miss Austen, the long-awaited... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Set Sail with Jane Austen: an Interview with Natalie Jenner

  

  We are thrilled to welcome author Natalie Jenner back to My Jane Austen Book Club to discuss her latest novel, Austen at Sea. Known for her captivating... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• BARRY S. RICHMAN ON HIS LATEST RELEASE, FOLLOW THE DRUM, A UNIQUE P&P...

  

  Today on My Jane Austen Book Club, I’m excited to welcome Barry S Richman, author of the newly released Follow the Drum—a bold and unique retelling of Pride ... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Solving Mysteries with Jane Austen: an Interview with Jessica Bull

  

  Welcome, Jessica Bull, to My Jane Austen Book Club! It’s always a delight to explore new takes on Jane Austen’s world, and today, we’re thrilled to welcome... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Living with Jane Austen: a Conversation with Janet Todd

  

  On the occasion of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, internationally renowned novelist and scholar Janet Todd offers readers a unique gift: a book that blends... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Year in Jane Austen's World: an Interview with Sophie Reynolds of the Jane...

  

  2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth—a milestone that invites us to reflect on her enduring legacy and the world that shaped her genius. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Mysteries of Pendowar Hall: Interview with Author Syrie James

  

  At My Jane Austen Book Club, we celebrate not just Jane Austen, but the timeless appeal of classic literature and the authors who bring that spirit to life in... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2025 BOOKS, CULTURE