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What would you do with a Jane Austen action figure, exactly? I can't think of anything. I'd be far more inclined to the Pride and Prejudice Paper Dolls
I found this pretty little set of stationary items including Jane Austen Note Cards
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I myself have to express an extreme interest in reading Jane Austen's Guide to Good Manners: Compliments, Charades & Horrible Blunders
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Perhaps for a calm and peaceful evening's entertainment, you might be inclined towards putting together a Jane Austen 500-Piece Puzzle
Pride And Prejudice Trivia Board Game
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But what would I serve at the tea? Aye, there's a problem! So I'd probably need one of these (in true If You Give a Mouse a Cookie style...)
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The Jane Austen Cookbook
For the crafter in your life, there's Jane Austen's Sewing Box: Craft Projects and Stories from Jane Austen's Novels
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Lastly, we all know that there are multiple spin-offs from the Austen books. I know that some people are finding amusement in combining Austen with vampires, etc., but I just can't get myself to go there. Two spin-offs that I have found clean and enjoyable are the following, which I would seriously consider passing along to any Austen fan:
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Jane Austen Ruined My Life
These are just a handful of the items I found for Jane Austen. Now you can insert a line of whining as to why no one has bothered to be that creative with Lucy Maud Montgomery. Sigh.
8 comments:
I do like her books, but probably not as much as Montgomery or Alcott or Laura Ingalls Wilder. But that guide book sounds fascinating!
How fun!! Truthfully Pride & Prejudice is the only one of her books that I really enjoy. The others just leave me annoyed at the silliness of the characters. Btw, my hubby gave me P&P (BBC version!) for our anniversary and then voluntarily watched it with me. He's a keeper. :)
A keeper indeed! =D
And yeah - I prefer other authors over here.Hmm... I didn't think to look up Alcott gifts. I was just typing in stuff for Montgomery and got some Austen suggestions instead.
I've read "Jane Austen's Guide to Good Manners." It was a cute read, but not memorable.
I really want to read Pattillo's books but they are always checked out of the library!
I can't believe you have this post here! Well, I'm big JA fan. But I love LMM equally. Thanks for this gift ideas. I'll be a good girl, accomplish something in the future and present myself with one of these gifts :)
Carrie, I actually read "Mr Darcy Broke My Heart," and really enjoyed it!
I also read a really good one whose title escapes me, about a girl from Jane Austen's era who somehow time travels to present-day Los Angeles. It was very enjoyable!
i probably won't cook for 40 but it still sounds good!
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As a devoted Jane-ite, I can only respond by saying: Who knew? :) Oh, and I definitely second your recommendation of the Patillo books. Great fun!
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