"Contains almost as many gems as the novels encompass."--
Miami Herald "The novels of Jane Austen live beyond the page, haunting our lives. The writers in this volume explain their own relationship with Austen and together are a kind of invitation for us, whether we're Janeites or not, to understand why we are so in her thrall."--
Chicago Tribune "Austen's irony is so deliciously multilayered that every rereading will yield a fresh perspective. This book offers many such discoveries. . . . [A] delightful volume."--
The Economist "Jane Austen remains a hot literary property [and this book] explains her eternal appeal."
--USA Today "Austenites will enjoy dipping into this collection."--
Booklist "The pieces make many astute points about Austen's oeuvre."--
Publishers Weekly