Thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel for the advanced copy.


I'm a huge Jane Austen fan and Emma is one of my favorite books from her. I just love how determined and witty she is, and she always made me laugh. Mr. Knightley is too one of my faves! This edition is beautiful, couldn't keep it down just because of the illustrations, and, of course, the story!!!


I love it.

Emma is my second least favorite heroine of Jane Austen's. However, Emma's wit, vivacity, and assured sense of self make for a wonderful story.

The illustrations are gorgeous. I admire artwork like this so much and since I have zero artistic talent myself, I enjoyed Bastin's work all the more.

This would make a wonderful gift, or addition to your own collection.

My thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing, Marjolein Bastin (for her beautiful art) and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I absolutely loved it. Austen is my favourite author so I read her books (AND use them in class) all the time. This is a fantastic edition which I'll be adding to my classes

"Emma" is always worth reading, and this edition makes it even more of a pleasure. With dainty but very readable font and exquisite illustrations of flowers and birds and butterflies adorning the margins, it's gorgeous to look at and somehow very much in keeping with Austen's elegant, bright heroine.

is is such a beautiful edition of Jane Austen’s Emma. I have owned many editions of this novel in my lifetime, but this one with beautiful illustrations by Marjolein Bastin is the loveliest one that I have seen. I have received an ebook version, with thanks to Netgalley , for a review. I will however be buying a physical copy of this book when it is released, as it is very beautiful, as it’s companion volume of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice with gorgeous illustration by the same artist.

When pondering all of Jane Austen’s complex heroines, Emma Woodhouse from Emma is amongst her most infamous. This protagonist is known for being complicated, intriguing, and powerful, launching her into fame in literary history and causing the reader to mull over her long after completing the novel. She goes through a journey of believing she knows everything to understanding that she knows nothing at all. Through her realizations, she engages in a process of self-humbling, growing to understand who she really is as opposed to how she presents herself to the rest of the world. Austen reveals that no woman is exempt from this kind of wake-up call.

Emma Woodhouse engages in more complicated than usual relationships, is distorted by intense emotions, and is sometimes cruel in her judgements of others. Yet the novel is about perception, and her perceptions of things are quite unusual. How her self-humbling and self-discovery benefits her in the end and how she grows and changes as a character is fascinating when considering where she started. What makes Emma distinct is what makes her powerful and interesting, allowing for a captivating experience for the reader.

This may be one of my favorite editions of Emma that I’ve seen yet! This stunning illustrated edition is filled with delicate and bright illustrations. Some of my personal favorites were the peonies, butterflies, and pansies. The illustrations are very visually appealing and are an elegant addition to the story. This would be a beautiful gift for anyone, whether for a long-time Jane Austen fan or someone reading Emma for the first time. This illustrated edition of Emma releases on March 2, 2021. Thank you so much to Marjolein Bastin, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This beautiful edition of Austen's Emma from The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is beautifully embellished and illustrated with colorful florals that add a charming touch to this beloved work. The artwork is simply stunning, and a great accompaniment to the unabridged classic novel. It's great for collectors, long-time fans of the work, and new generations discovering these classics.
Many thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the advance copy.

I might have been lusting after this speficifc edition since I discovered them in a German bookstore. We never know if that's true or not... but lets just say that's i am not at all disappointed by how beautiful ''this edition turned out and I loved rereading this classic.

For me to invest in a new edition of a classic I can find for free or very cheap online, the edition has to give me something unique or be so incrediable stunning that I just can't resist and I think this specific edition offers it both.

It add Sie niceness little illustrations and is overall just such a beautiful book that I am sure will stand out on any shelf!

Very well done and defiantly worth the money!

Emma by Jane Austen is a classic for a reason. Austen's work is timeless and perfect place to start when delving into classics. Emma is not only my favorite work by Austen and but is my all time favorite book.

Emma follows Emma Woodhouse the young, rich and independent protagonist. She has decided not to get married and instead spends her time organising her acquaintances' love affairs. Her plans for the matrimonial success of her new friend Harriet, however, lead her into complications that ultimately test her own detachment from the world of romance.

The is a beautiful edition of the timeless love story and a great way to engage in this timeless classic. I highly recommend this!

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Emma is one of my favorites by Jane Austen, so looked forward to rereading it with this version. Read it on my Ipad, but at times a little hard to read online. This is one of the rare times I think a physical copy would be preferred. Still though, the story is great, and like the illustrations. Would recommend.

Before she began writing this novel, Austen said, ‘I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like.’ I found this to be very accurate.

It's not like I hated Emma - there are far worse characters out there - it's just that she annoyed me to no end. No one likes a inconsiderate/conceited busy-body and, to me, I never got the sense that Emma was truly sorry for her actions in the end, which makes all of her meddling unredeemable.

But I appreciate Mr. Knightley's character as he's the ONLY person who calls Emma out on her poor behaviour. He's the highlight of this entire novel for me - he's kind, considerate, and notices others. He's way too good for Emma, in my opinion.

Sadly, my lack of love for the title character prevented me from loving this entirely, but I can understand the story's popularity throughout time and the appeal of Austen's writing.

Additionally, the illustrations in this edition do add quite a lot to the reading experience. They are a lovely asset that I know many fans of the story will want to get their hands on and add to their collection.

Jane Austen lovers will welcome this beautiful version of the novel. The floral illustrations are highly appealing and will add to readers enjoyment of this already enjoyable novel. Whether it will be your first or fourth (or more) reading of Emma, the reading experience will be enhanced by this lovely edition of a favorite Austen work.

I am not reviewing the novel in depth because I think that this release is more about the gorgeous edition of the classic. But, for those who don’t know this work, Emma is a young woman who thinks she knows what is best for everyone around her. She has a few blind spots however…

With it engaging characters, settings and story lines it is clear to me that there are solid reasons for Emma being a much loved work. It will continue to be so in this release.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

Jane Austen lovers will adore this gorgeous edition of EMMA, same text but embellished throughout with delicate artwork by renown artist Marjolein Bastin. Part of The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series, and a grand gift for any Janeite!

5 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 02 Mar 2021
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Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing
and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are mine.

Lovely florals illustrate Jane Austen's frothiest of novels. Beautiful flowers garland the pages and work well with the amusing narrative. I would certainly buy this lovely copy as a gift to be treasured.

This is an absolutely beautiful edition of Emma. The illustrations are lovely and go well with the story.

This book will always be a classic so I'm not rating the story but more the art work and it was stunning. This version would make a beautiful gift for any book lover.

Marjolein Bastin’s beautiful illustrations of botanicals and nature have long been a favorite. Combine them with some of my favorite literature? Yes, please!

That said…the illustrations are incidental to the story. They are not illustrations of scenes from the books. The publisher’s blurb says there are facsimiles of sheet music, family trees, etc., but the eARCs I was provided did not include these, so I cannot comment on them.

Story wise, these are as they have ever been. Pride and Prejudice is one of my “desert island” books; I can read it over and over, and not tire of it. Emma is still my least favorite of Austen’s works, and she still bugs me.

But there is a reason these classics have been made and remade as movies, whether set in their original timeframe or updated. They are charming and witty, and Austen’s observations on human nature, like Shakespeare’s, hold up to the test of time.

I definitely disagree with the publisher’s details on the reading level of these books. They are not for 7-10-year-olds, or 4th- to 6th-graders. I was a pretty advanced reader and didn’t read P&P until my sophomore year in high school. My college prep reading class struggled with the language and long sentences of these books.

If you’re looking to collect beautiful copies of favorite books, these fill the bill. I couldn’t find specific information, but I imagine them in a larger trim size, on beautiful glossy 100 lb. paper, as with our fancy editions of Tolkein or Rowling. As they will not be released for three more months, this is only speculation. However, that would definitely do Bastein’s beautiful, delicate work justice!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARCs.

Illustrated edition of Emma is as beautiful as the story itself. I didn’t feel any change made to the story. Good one to own!!

Thank you Netgalley for the arc.

I loved this new version of Emma, the same words of Jane Austen that I read a long time ago surrounded by beautiful watercolor illustrations.
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Is the same classic book but full of colours and birds and butterflys, I think it is the perfect book for any library, a ideal gift for every fan of Austen. Divided into three parts, one more beautiful than the other
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Thanks to #NetGalley for let me read #Emma, I really enjoyed re reading in this pretty version