In honor of Jane Austen’s birthday next week (December 16, 1775), today’s reading links are all about the lady herself. Make a cup of tea and stay awhile.
Romance and Reality in Jane Austen’s World.
The History Chicks Episode #38 is all about Jane Austen.
Read more about Jane Austen’s writing desk.
Three Pamphlets on the Leigh-Perrot Trial: Why Austen Sent Susan to Crosby.

Image via Pexels.com.
‘It’s an escape’: the Americans who want to live like Jane Austen.
The Fashion of Jane Austen’s Novels.
This Jane Austen Letter Highlights the Horrors of 19th-Century Dentistry.
Jane Austen and the Making of the Modern Marriage.
Bath, England
This is my Jane Austen mug. I love it!
Speaking of mugs, 8 Jane Austen Mugs You Will Fall Ardently In Love With.
20 Jane Austen Gifts for the Most Ardent Fan.
2020 Jane Austen quotes calendar.
Jane Austen’s 6 novels defy rankings. Here’s what each one does best.

Photo via The Jane Austen Centre in Bath.
The Jane Austen Centre in Bath sells this exclusive regency teacup set. I think Jane Austen would approve.
Jane Austen and social judgement.
This gorgeous clothbound book is my copy of Persuasion.
The Real Reason Jane Austen Never Married.
And one more, a review of the Pride and Prejudice musical.
I hope you enjoyed this week’s reading links edition.
xoxo, Jane