A rare-book dealer traces the books that Austen admired. Many were by women writers who were the literary stars of their day.

There are few writers who have as devoted a following as celebrated novelist Jane Austen. But is she really the “first” great English female author?

This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. In celebration, rare book company Type Punch Matrix will display the collection of books built by co-founder Rebecca Romney for her ...

A collection of your favorite author's favorite authors on exhibition at the Park Avenue Armory NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2025 / Romney's book is as sharp an examination of ...

Do you know any amazing women? March is the time to celebrate them – and many others you may not have heard of. Since 1987, ...

Rebecca Romney, a rare books expert, spent 5 years searching for the female writers that inspired Austen. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

The county’s largest local authority has been invited to provide further evidence to the government about the growing disruption caused by roadworks. A well-known artist’s bid for a unique ...

A well-known artist’s bid for a unique seaside home is expected to be approved – months after a planning issue led to a delay. A lifeboat crew and coastguard teams were involved in an almost ...