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ALL ROADS LEAD TO AUSTENA delightful romp that should appeal to those who appreciate the savvier realms of chick lit. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >ROMANCE
MIDNIGHT IN AUSTENLANDby Shannon Hale
Will no doubt appeal to those fans who think that period clothes and happy romantic endings constitute an authentic... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
MURDER AT MANSFIELD PARKFirst-timer Shepherd remains true to Austen’s style while providing a sound puzzle. Janeites may be delighted or appalled,... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
JANE AND THE CANTERBURY TALEBarron writes charmingly in the style of Jane Austen while providing a leisurely exploration of murder and local society in... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUBBright, engaging, dexterous literary entertainment for everyone, though with many special treats and pleasures for Janeites. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
AUSTENLANDby Shannon Hale
Mindless froth that Austen addicts will love. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
CONFESSIONS OF A JANE AUSTEN ADDICTEven the most diehard Austen fans may find this work to be too much. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE LOST MEMOIRS OF JANE AUSTENby Syrie James
Deserves front-runner status in the saturated field of Austen fan-fiction and film. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
JANE VOWS VENGEANCEFans will doubtless come running. But the dutiful cook’s tour of stately buildings and the joyless whodunit conventions... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
JANE BITES BACKFord (What We Remember, 2009, etc.) approvingly cites Seth Grahame-Smith’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, but his own... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
JANE GOES BATTYLess Pride and Prejudice than True Blood—not that there’s anything wrong with that—and a witty demonstration of how... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
MY JANE AUSTEN SUMMERby Cindy Jones
Lily Berry’s mother has just passed away from cancer, leaving her two daughters memento necklaces crafted from her only... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
AN ASSEMBLY SUCH AS THISby Pamela Aidan
One can only hope a little more drama turns up in the next volume. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
DUTY AND DESIREby Pamela Aidan
More reminiscent of Wilkie Collins than Jane Austen. Full review >
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