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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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  • Orianna Cotten Nov 22, 2025, 6:19 AM (20 hours ago)

    Austen's literary mastery throughout her novels has gathered her many individuals who remain in awe of her work even after centuries have passed since their publications. One quote that seems to perfectly showcase this mastery is in the eighteenth chapter of volume three of her novel Emma (1815) spoken by Emma Woodhouse herself; "Oh! I always deserve the best treatment, because I never put up with any other..." This quote perfectly describes Emma's character to the readers and makes her readers chuckle looking back on everything they know about Emma.

  • Grace Mashaw Nov 21, 2025, 12:12 PM (38 hours ago)

    I love how Jane Austen captures the experience of being a woman. Through her intense and descriptive dialogue, you are emmersed into Austen's world of heartbreak, humor and more.

  • Karrie Streeter Nov 20, 2025, 7:19 PM (2 days ago)

    I love Jane Austen's work. She really brings her characters alive, and when I read
    her novels, I feel like I personally know the characters in real life. Jane Austen
    accomplished a lot for a woman of her time. She has strong female characters
    that shine through in every novel. I first bought the Kindle versions of her novels
    for my college literature class, and then I stumbled upon her novels all in one book
    and bought it just to have the physical copies of her work.

  • Maria Elena Nov 17, 2025, 4:17 PM (5 days ago)

    I love Jane Austen because she is so skilled at making her characters heard through satire and wit. She excels in portraying common virtues and vices through the lens of a Christian wordsmith, and that is what truly brings her books to life. She shows people as they are in real life, with the added fun of mix-ups, balls, and matchmakers. What a delight to read!

  • Donna Fletcher Crow Nov 17, 2025, 10:32 AM (6 days ago)

    From my first reading when I was a teenager, I have loved Austen for her civility. Reading Austen is a chance to live in a quieter world where manners count, beauty is important, and people had time to take care over simple things. All this with a sense of humor.

  • Kendall Brown Nov 16, 2025, 12:46 PM (7 days ago)

    I love Jane Austen for many reasons. However, in particular I love how she challenged both male and female gender norms. I feel that especially during that during that time period it was not common for a human let alone a women to challenge gender roles. I loved how she portrayed that in her writing, and included the complexity behind it.

  • Adam Quinan Nov 16, 2025, 8:56 AM (7 days ago)

    As a young male, I tried reading Jane Austen, but I just could not get interested. Many years later in my 50s, I watched the 2005 Pride and Prejudice film out of some sense of duty because a friend had lent it to me and found myself laughing out loud at some of the scenes. I decided to read the book and found that the humour was Jane Austen's not the screenwriter's and so followed up by reading and falling in love with all of her novels.

  • Penelope M. Nov 16, 2025, 8:31 AM (7 days ago)

    I have always adored Jane Austen's work as a little girl, but moreso recently. Her work has captured the attention of my 12 year old son and it has allowed us to bond in ways other literature have not. He has become a fan of her work, looking forward to us discussing Pride & Prejudice, and it has blown me away. Thank you Jane!

  • Nicole Odwazny Nov 16, 2025, 8:31 AM (7 days ago)

    Jane Austen developed the novel as it today. She inspired other authoress to express their imaginations on paper when it was not proper for a woman to do so. She continues to inspire others 250 years later to tell enriching and inspiring stories.

  • AJP Nov 15, 2025, 9:37 AM (8 days ago)

    I love Jane because her characters know well the rules of their society, but hardly ever let it get to them. I love Lizzy Bennet's sparkle and wit, Elinor Dashwood's strength and steadiness, Anne Elliot gaining the courage to go after what her heart truly desires, and even mousy little Fanny Price clinging stubbornly to her own values, completely on her own, despite painful opposition from her adopted family. Catherine Norland creeping around trying to see if Northanger Abbey REALLY contains a mystery makes me laugh; Mr. Knightley affectionately scolding Emma makes me smile and I even enjoy the magnificent Lady Susan, heartless schemer though she is! Thank you Jane!

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