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Jane Austen

3/29/2018

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"​A fondness for reading, which properly directed, must be an education in itself."
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Found it! The perfect gift for one of my literary-loving friends. She works as a children's librarian and is also an ardent fan of Jane Austen.
It's mind-boggling to consider that a quiet little novelist, who never published a book under her own name and died at the age of 41, remains a model of literary excellence. Two hundred years have not diminished interest in her life and writing. Her works have been made into multiple adaptations for television and movies. No one could have predicted that her work would be the inspiration for pop culture hits such as Clueless and Bridget Jones.

​Purists delight in Austen’s perceptive portrayals of life: gently skewering the pompous, revealing the mind of the ardent searcher, and lovingly sympathizing with the tender-hearted
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Brave Jane Austin: Reader, Writer, Author, Rebel
by Lisa Pliscou ill Jen Corace

Lisa Pliscou's Brave Jane Austen: Reader, Writer, Author, Rebel is a thoughtful introduction to this well-known British author. Pliscou paints a portrait of a close-knit family who valued education and literary pursuits. The well-stocked family library included a globe and microscope. Her father read aloud to the family and her mother wrote poetry. When family finances permitted, Jane and her sister were sent away for schooling.
Jane's remarkable determination to remain true to herself and direct her own life is one of the distinguishing features of this narrative. Austen "presented the idea that a girl could use her intelligence to help her live the best life possible."
Back matter includes a brief statement on "The Life and Times of Jane Austen," selected quotations from the her writings, accolades from well-known authors, and a listing of additional resources.
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Jen Corace uses a soft muted color pallet and stylized shapes to capture the essence of Jane's world in the late 1770's to the early 1800's. Darker silhouettes against a creamy yellow background echo images often often seen during this historical period.
A lovely volume to share with young readers, feminists, and aspiring authors.

Pour Your Heart Out:
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A Journal of Wit, Wisdom, and a Touch of Charm

quotes by Jane Austen ill Clare Owen

This attractive journal features quotations from all six of Austen's novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey. Each quotation is followed by a journal entry prompt. For example, this quotation is paired with the following prompt. 
Quotation: "There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves. It is not my nature."
Writing prompt: "What are the craziest things you would do for a friend?"
Jane's feminist nature is revealed with statements such as "Songs and proverbs, all talk of women's fickleness. But perhaps you will say, these were all written by men"
​Clare Owen's calligraphy and lovely graphic designs add just the right touch to this easy-to-personalize journal.
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Additional Austin-inspired Gift Ideas

Literary Lust: Gift items celebrating the works of Jane Austen.
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Zippered Pouch
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Pemberly postcards
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Mr. Darcy Quote Pillow
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Obstinate Girl Mug

Bonus: Ten Jane Austin Adaptations

Which ones are your favorites?
Review copies provided by publishers
​Book Pub date: January 30, 2018       Publisher: Henry Holt and Co   ISBN: 978-1627796439
​Journal Pub date: March 27, 2018       Publisher: Penguin Books   ISBN: 978-0425290583
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