“Contains almost as many gems as the novels encompass.”—Miami Herald
“The novels of Jane Austen live beyond the page, haunting our lives. The writers in this volume explain their own relationship with Austen and together are a kind of invitation for us, whether we’re Janeites or not, to understand why we are so in her thrall.”—Chicago Tribune
“Austen’s irony is so deliciously multilayered that every rereading will yield a fresh perspective. This book offers many such discoveries. . . . [A] delightful volume.”—The Economist
“Jane Austen remains a hot literary property [and this book] explains her eternal appeal.”—USA Today
“Austenites will enjoy dipping into this collection.”—Booklist
“The pieces make many astute points about Austen’s oeuvre.”—Publishers Weekly
