Thoughts from Janeites

Was Jane Austen a Good Reader? Reading Aloud and the Voice of Jane

We've subjected our loved ones to the Jane Austen reading aloud test, so let's see how Jane herself measures up.

Assessing Male Eligibility: A Jane Austen Reading Aloud Test

Lots of characters read aloud in Jane Austen's novels. Many are eligible bachelors. Liz Ison explores what each character's attitude towards reading reveals about their eligibility in this first of...

Your Christmas Guide to the Austen Gift Shop

Panicking about what to get that special someone for Christmas 2022? We're here to help!

A love letter to Austen

Jane Austen is loved across the globe to this day, 200 years after her books were first published. Those who love her novels, called “Janeites,” can tell you why:  Austen’s novels explore universa...

To the Editor: Researching and dating Austen

Author Gillian Mather discusses the publishing history of Pride and Prejudice

Write Like Austen: Pen to Paper

Blog editor Ellen shares more writing advice based on the works of Jane Austen

Write Like Austen: Getting Started

Blog Editor Ellen offers her thoughts on how you can draw writing inspiration from the work of Jane Austen.

Jane Austen's Divine Comedy

Jane Austen's hilarious - hear more from Elizabeth Gilliland, author of what Happened on Box Hill

A Valentine's Gift Guide: Austen Enthusiast Edition

Blog editor Ellen helps you pick out the perfect Valentine's gift for the Jane Austen enthusiast in your life.

An Austen Warm-up : Introducing Children to Jane

Blog editor Ellen makes some recommendations of books to get the young person in your life into Austen.

On rereading Austen

Lauren Kammerdiener discusses the evolving role Austen's works have played in her life.

Male/female friendship in Jane Austen’s novels

Isobel Hayward shares her thoughts on male/female friendships in Austen's novels