There are few writers who have as devoted a following as celebrated novelist Jane Austen. But is she really the “first” great English female author?

A rare-book dealer traces the books that Austen admired. Many were by women writers who were the literary stars of their day.

Jane Austen’s novels have stood the test of time, continuing to fascinate readers with their wit, romance, and keen social ...

This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. In celebration, rare book company Type Punch Matrix will display the collection of books built by co-founder Rebecca Romney for her ...

The phrase appeared on thousands of pages unrelated to Jane Austen before and during her life – and was a favorite phrase of ...

The theme of bad books versus bad readers runs through my recent publication Books, Reading and Libraries in Fiction, which I ...

Wilkes University, in recognition of Women's History Month, will hold an academic panel and ball to honor Jane Austen's 250th birthday from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 27 on campus at Weckesser Hall, ...

Dearest reader, you are invited to the most romantic literary birthday party of the last 250 years — please join the Wilkes University English Department from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March ...

As 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of the world’s most famous authors, the Peak District and Derbyshire ...

A themed Jane Austen tour by one of Winchester Tourist Guides which took in the key landmarks to Austen’s time was held.