Title: The Jane Austen Society

Author: Natalie Jenner

Ch: 30 Plus Epilogue

Pg: 320

Series:

Genre: Literary Fiction

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: St. Martin’s Press


I didn’t know what to think when I started reading this one, but I love all things Austen so I wanted to give this one a try. The Jane Austen society by Natalie Jenner takes place in England after World War II when some of the villagers are determined to save Jane Austen’s legacy.

I loved seeing the different characters come together because of their love of Austen. I also love that you get chapters and POV of views from most of the main characters.

It was nice to visit a part of Jane Austen’s England even during a pandemic from the comfort of my own chair. This novel gave me The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society feels.

I would recommend this book to fans of

I look forward to other books by this author.


I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

I absolutely hate to say this but I really struggled to finish this book. It surprised me because I love Jane Austen, but it felt slow and it seemed to take forever for the members to come together and actually form the society. I did like that the book seemed to be trying very hard to pay homage to Austen. Love for her oozed out of every page.

This is a delightful book.

As a Jane Austen fan,bibliophile and fan of post-war novels this ticks all the boxes.Being a avid reader of Miss Austen isn't a necessity but it will add depth to the experience.The weaving of books as a way to explore loss,PTSD and life makes for a beautiful book experiences.

This a fantastic book that Jane Austen fans will truly appreciate. It was fun to see Austen talked about in a different era. I think the message of community is really needed right now. I feel that the characters were relatable and easy to connect with.
A must-read for Austen fans!

I always enjoy a good historical fiction book. There were a lot of characters (when I feel overwhelmed with characters I usually make a cheat sheet). Loved the setting. Jenner had a a wonderful way of making me feel like I was right there. Many have compared to the feeling of Guernsey and I couldn't agree more.
I recommend this book!

Jane Austen fans and readers will enjoy this novel set in post-war Chawton and filled with Austen's legacy. Astute readers will notice bits of each of Jane's stories in the characters of The Jane Austen Society: a little pride, some prejudice, a bit Persuasion.

"Adam loved being in this world, transported, where people were honest with each other, but also sincerely cared for each other, no matter their rank."

I consider myself an "Austenite" and wanted to love this book, but it fell flat in so many areas. Jenner took time on the page to discuss and attempt to build her characters but overall, they were uninspiring and one-dimensional. Moreover, all this character building, left the resolution rushed and choppy.

I DNF this one unfortunately. The story did not capture my attention like I thought it would, and I was really bummed. I may try again later and see if it's any better for me

I thoroughly enjoyed this book as a Jane Austen fan. I thought the author did a great job of bringing new life into Austen’s characters through the conversations and personalities of the characters in the society. This was a very satisfying read, albeit a bit slow in places. But I thought the plot was done well and did Austen justice. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an early release edition of this book.

The Jane Austen Society, by Natalie Jenner, is a loving tribute to the works of Jane Austen and the millions of readers who cherish her books. Set shortly after WWII, in the small town where Austen lived the last eight years of her life, this novel brings together a strange but endearing group of characters. Most suffered great loss, and each character is trying to regain balance and security.

I confess that I fell in love with these characters, the project they initiated, and the love they had for each other. Jenner handles the discussions of Austen’s books with all of the respect they so deserve. While I have read several of the books, I am newly motivated to dive into the others that I have not read. As a diversion from the troubles of today’s world, this novel is perfect. Although I think this is a satisfying read for almost anyone, I am sure that even passing familiarity with Jane Austen’s books will enhance a reader’s enjoyment. For me, it was a five-star winner!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for giving me the opportunity to read a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. It was my pleasure.

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Set in the post WWII era, THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY by Natalie Jenner is a story about characters who unite based on their love of Jane Austen. I am sure that her many fans will truly enjoy this novel. However, I found it to be quite slow in starting out and, honestly, did not have the patience to "meet" and keep track of the farmer, doctor, widow, actress, and others who strive to maintain Austen's memory in the village of Chawton, England where she once lived. Other readers have felt very differently; THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY was a LibraryReads selection for May 2020 and received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal. Therefore, consider giving Jenner's debut novel a try, especially if you liked The Chilbury Ladies' Choir and/or The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

I absolutely adored this book! It's going to end up being one of my most favorite books of the entire year. Anyone who loves Jane Austen NEEDS to read this book. It's 100% a winner for me!

I fell in love with this story on page one. The characters pull at your heart and the storyline flows so eloquently. You’ll fall in love with The Jane Austen Society. Thank you NetGalley!

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this title.

I ended up waiting so I could listen to this on audio and loved every single second. I will definitely be revisiting again in the future and recommending it.

I read this book in a time in my life where I needed to be uplifted, and the ending circumstances of the book’s characters were exactly that. Very neatly wrapped up in the most beautiful of ways.

I love all things Austen!

As Natalie Jenner quotes in her novel “The Jane Austen Society”, ‘But one can always read Austen’; I can definitely read about her at any time!

I was enamored with the idea of a society being created to preserve Jane Austen’s home and legacy! Even if you don’t know who Jane Austen is, you will feel the pull of this desire to hold on tight to her memories, and more!

We meet each member of the Society along the way, and as they create relationships with one another we feel their bonds growing! I was touched, moved and often inspired!

With an overall message of hope, I found this book to be truly delightful!

One that often had me smiling, because it simply radiated warmth! I am so happy I had the chance to read this story!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for fair and honest review.

Quite an interesting story, with great respect shown to Jane Austen’s books. I liked the characters in this book, and found myself involved in their own personal stories. Although fans of Jane Austen will love this story, it’s a good book for anyone likes interesting characters in a unique English setting.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

This was one of my first forays into Jane Austen and I’m not sure I liked it. The story seems muddled and I thought it would be fun, but it’s more confusing.

Total comfort read. The Jane Austen Society is about a group of people getting together to save the legacy and books that are left in Jane Austen's home. It's all about the relationships that develop when people come together for a common cause. Their love of all things Jane Austen keeps pushing them towards an ending benefiting each other and their bond.

Being a great lover of classics, I love a good modern spin-off. I had high expectations for this book, yet I was unaware of the full story.

There are some really honest and relatable characters in this book and you can really feel the emotion of the post-WW2 era around the town of Chawton. Most characters, in some way, have been affected by the aftermath of such a devastating war, and the way Natalie Jenner uncovers and explores different types of grief is truly outstanding.

I really enjoyed the concept of fighting to save elements of English history, especially when it drives so much tourism to a small part of England. It amazed me how when I read this book, I was immediately transported into the midst of 1940s England.

Any fan of Jane Austen will love this book. It really is a love letter to her. The characters in the book all love her and are all influenced by her life and works in different ways. The themes are similar to those from the Austen novels applied to new characters, some of the characters are very familiar as well.

This book was beautifully written and kept me awake until 2 am this morning so that I could finish it! Adeline and Dr. Gray's story line in particular was *chef's kiss*.

The book was a bit slow to start and there were some sections that I found myself just skimming, but stick with it because once all the characters are introduced and the society gets created, it is so good!