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What was Jane Austen’s best novel? These experts think they know

To mark the 250th anniversary of her birth, we’re pitting Jane Austen’s much-loved novels against each other in a battle of wit, charm and romance. Six leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate novel, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the poll…

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025

Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

To mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass. Seven leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate heroine, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the poll…

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

I Have Seen Clueless So Many Times, But Could Only Appreciate These Things On My Most Recent Watch

It just hits differently the 400th time.

Cinemablend · Aug 19, 2025

Why Jane Austen’s leading men are such enduringly popular heartthrobs

In Ang Lee’s adaptation of Sense and Sensibility (1995), the handsome cad Willoughby (played by Greg Wise) rescues Marianne (Kate Winslet) on horseback in the middle of a raging storm. Pathetic fallacy has rarely looked so good.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2025

Jane Austen at 250: Why we shouldn’t exaggerate her radicalism

The BBC’s recent docuseries, Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius, the PBS mini-series Miss Austen as well as cultural and tourism festivities are all marking the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth for a global audience.

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2025

Sense and Sensibility review – blue-chip cast decorates Emma Thompson’s pleasurable Austen adaptation

Thirty years later, this richly enjoyable film is back with its quality lineup including Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant alongside Thompson herself

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

The 5 best Prime Video shows of 2025 so far with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes you still haven't seen

Think you’ve seen everything there is to binge on Prime Video? Think again. These five underrated shows with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics still need to be seen.

TechRadar · Aug 5, 2025

Jane Austen was a satirist – why isn’t she treated like one?

From the pompous vanity of Sir Walter Elliot in Persuasion (1817), to the shallow reading habits of Isabella in Northanger Abbey (1817), few characters in the works of Jane Austen are spared the gentle satire of her famously ironic narrative voice. Similarly, some of her best remembered characters, like Elizabeth…

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2025

We Asked Romance Novelist Bolu Babalola to Share Her Favorite Books About a Second Chance at Love

Thinking of rekindling things with a former flame? No problem. Author Bola Babalola has just the book recommendations for you.

Marie Claire · Aug 4, 2025

Enjoyed together, Red Dwarf and Jane Austen offer a lesson in immersive world building

This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. An Austen enthusiast might attend the birthday ball at the Alton Assembly Rooms in Hampshire or take an Austen-themed walking tour. They might dance at the Pump Rooms in Bath, a city with strong Austen connections, or in Utah, which…

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025