‘Jane Austen’s Bookshelf’ Review: Eliza Bennet’s Godmothers
A rare-book dealer traces the books that Austen admired. Many were by women writers who were the literary stars of their day.
Making a classic new again: How this San Diego publisher refreshed Jane Austen for her 250th birthday
This San Diego publisher of classic titles uses data and trendspotting to catch readers attention. Here’s how it is marking Jane Austen’s 250th birthday.
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The Forgotten Writers Who Influenced Jane Austen
In “Jane Austen’s Bookshelf,” a rare ... She amasses the titular collection while using her knowledge of book selling to explore exactly how all these women fell from the canon.
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Making a classic new again: How this San Diego publisher refreshed Jane Austen for her 250th birthday
“I think people are also looking to upgrade their collection, having nicer editions ... Classics has sold around 850,000 copies of Jane Austen’s books and more than 10 million copies of ...
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Rare book dealer Rebecca Romney dedicates a book to the women Jane Austen read
"Jane Austen's Bookshelf" spotlights eight women writers, largely lost to history, who influenced the English novelist.
The best books to read this March, according to bestselling author Emma Straub
Straub said Sittenfeld, the author of books like “Prep” and "Eligible," is “just the best.” "Show Don't Tell" is Sittenfeld's ...
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Rare book dealer Rebecca Romney dedicates a book to the women Jane Austen read
Rare book dealer Rebecca Romney dedicates a book to the women Jane Austen read A chance encounter ... the author glowed at the sight of her collection and the voices represented in it.
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Rare book dealer Rebecca Romney dedicates a book to the women Jane Austen read
On the day NPR visited Romney at the shop, the author glowed at the sight of her collection and the voices represented in it. Rebecca Romney's book, Jane Austen's Bookshelf, is displayed at Type ...