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250 (& More) Reasons We Love Jane Austen

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Born on December 16, 1775, Jane Austen turns 250 this year. Help us celebrate! 

Everyone has their own reason for adoring Jane Austen, and we would all love to hear yours. Whether it's as simple as "Mrs. Bennet's nerves," a favorite witty line, or a heartfelt toast, we're gathering a joyful collection of 250—and more!—reasons you, her readers and fans, appreciate her. Join us in celebrating the incomparable Jane!

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  • Lidia Martínez Dec 18, 2025, 2:46 PM (6 days ago)

    Me encanta la narrativa de Jean, tan descriptiva que al leerla se introduce uno en el diálogo, los campos y caminatas que hacen sus personajes.
    Además de luchar siempre por sus sueños e ideales.
    Translation: I love Jean's writing style; it's so descriptive that when you read it, you feel completely immersed in the dialogue, the landscapes, and the journeys her characters experience. She also consistently portrays characters who fight for their dreams and ideals.

  • Indira M. Raman Dec 18, 2025, 6:02 AM (6 days ago)

    I am a lab scientist and professor. When I read Jane Austen's books, I not only love the language, wit, character studies, and depiction of life, but I also find outstanding depictions of scientific, non-scientific, and pseudoscientific thinking. The way she captures (and spoofs) the best and the worst of a scientific approach is both impressive and delightful. And also instructive!

  • Ellie Donnay Dec 17, 2025, 10:09 AM (7 days ago)

    I love Jane's work because of the eloquent, heartfelt, and witty style of her writing. Unlike a lot of romance novels, her works are all clean and smut-free, instead focusing on building relationships and upholding morals. Jane Austen was a remarkable woman who paved the way for female writers of today, in addition to giving us some of the greatest novels of all time.

  • Nancy K. Kincaid Dec 16, 2025, 7:40 PM (8 days ago)

    Each of her books deserves a yearly re-read. So many great quotes to discover again, for the first time. "What excellent boiled potatoes."

  • Natascha Franco Dec 16, 2025, 4:40 PM (8 days ago)

    Her social commentary, her biting wit, the diagramming of diabolical duos, the yearning for love and acceptance always inspire new and fresh analysis.

  • Heidi Plooy Dec 16, 2025, 4:27 PM (8 days ago)

    I love how Jane Austen knew so much about what was going on in the world: down to the details of the most seemingly insignificant things. Every time I read her, I learn something new!

  • Arabela Dec 16, 2025, 1:03 PM (8 days ago)

    I love Jane Austen style and word that she uses.

  • Justyna Ostrowska-Henel Dec 16, 2025, 12:36 PM (8 days ago)

    Jane Austen to dla mnie autorka, od której tak naprawdę zaczęła się moja świadoma przygoda z literaturą.
    Wracam do Austen nie z sentymentu, ale z wdzięczności — bo jej książki kształtują czytelnika. Dzięki niej również uwierzyłam, że mogę poznać mojego Pana Darsiego - i tak też się stało!
    ChatGPT Translation: "Jane Austen is for me the author from whom my conscious journey with literature really began. I return to Austen not out of sentimentality, but out of gratitude — because her books shape the reader. Thanks to her, I also believed that I could meet my Mr. Darcy — and that's exactly what happened!"

  • Vicki Romanko Dec 16, 2025, 11:51 AM (8 days ago)

    I love Jane for basically inventing the romance novel and creating a new genre that is still popular today! Her witty characterizations and dialogue cause the reader to feel like they personally know the characters (many of whom were probably based on real people she knew.) I love the glimpses into the history of Regency England through her novels and enjoy the music and dances that she also enjoyed.

  • Stephanie Ortinez Dec 16, 2025, 11:12 AM (8 days ago)

    Jane Austen has got class and sass. Her wit, her stateliness, her drama and depth just suck me into her created worlds, and I will forever love her.

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