Hurrah! It's Jane Austen July. This is a reading event hosted on YouTube every year. People from all over the world share their love for Jane Austen by reading her works and books about her life. To celebrate the 2024 edition, you can of course find second hand books and new english books by the author, but also this beginners guide for Jane Austen's must read works!

All you have to do is follow the decision tree: simple! Can you tell Pride and Prejudice is my favourite Austen novel? 

 

 

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Are you planning to read multiple Jane Austen books? 'No' Stick to the classic: read Pride and Prejudice. 'Yes' Do you fear big books? 'Yes' Do you want 1. comedic, youthful and a play on the gothic? read Northanger Abbey. Do you want 2. slow, emotional and a chance at love? read Persuasion. Do you not fear big books? Do you want 1. witty characters, comedic plot and society, read Emma. Do you want 2. female family bonds, dramatic romances and pure regency, read Sense and Sensibility. Finished? 'Yes' Read the ultimate romance, coming of age, female friendship: everything: Pride and Prejudice. Want to read more? Do you want to read another novel? Read Mansfield Park. Do you want to read pure comedy? Read Jane Austens early writings. Do you want to read a novella? Read Lady Susan.

 

🌼 about Milena's Bookshop 🌼

Milena’s Bookshop is a modern new and second-hand book store for classic works. Inclusivity, feminism, and curiosity are at our core. A combination of famous authors and forgotten names makes up the collection. Whether you’re looking for books second hand or new releases, we offer a range of literature. Both inside and outside the canon, classic literature gives a unique insight into the past. If you're wondering what books you should read, explore our curated collection, including a must-read book list called 'Milena's Favourites'For those in the Netherlands, we are your New English bookstore and your go-to for 2e hands boek finds. Our love for authors is celebrated with cheerful bookmarks, cards, and more. All books and gifts are shipped from The Netherlands by a woman-owned independent bookshop. Plus, all packaging is plastic-free.

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