Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom: Words on Love, Life, Society and Literature, Compiled by Andrea Kirk Assaf (Austenprose PR Book Tour)

 

Thank-you to Hampton Roads Publishing for the review copy of Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom by Andrea Kirk Assaf.

Do you have a favorite quote by an author?  I love quotes.

Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors.  Her works are timeless.  She writes such vivid characters that I still recognize them in my friends and family.  Her writing is witty, funny, and true to life.  She is the perfect author to use to create a book of quotes.

Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom is the perfect gift for your Jane Austen loving friend or family member.  The quotes in this book are either Jane Austen’s direct thoughts from letters, poems, etc, or they are quotes from some of her best fictional creations.  In the introduction, it discusses Jane Austen’s life briefly and how the book is set-up.  The quotes are categorized in different themes such as “love and longing,” “friendship,” “life, death, and spirituality,” etc.

Some of my favorite quotes:

“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.”

“To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.”

“Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.”

“We do not look into our great cities for our best morality.”

Overall, Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom is a fun book to read some of Austen’s most memorable quotes. 

QUICK FACTS

·       Title: Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom: Words on Love, Life, Society, and Literature

·       Author: Jane Austen

·       Compiled by: Andrea Kirk Assaf

·       Genre: Literary Quotes, Self Help, Gift Books

·       Publisher: ‎Hampton Roads Publishing (March 1, 2023)

·       Length: (400) pages

·       Format: Trade paperback & eBook 

·       ISBN: 978-1642970494

·       Tour Dates: July 10-24, 2023

 

BOOK DESCRIPTION

The ultimate companion for the Jane Austen fan filled with her penetrating insights and humor on life, love, and death.

Jane Austen is one of the most popular female writers in history, best known for her stories of love, loss, and hope, which are cleverly intertwined with her witty insights into the traits and expectations of English Georgian society.
 
Here, in this stunning little book, you will be able to read hundreds of individual quotes from her famous works—from Pride and Prejudice and Emma to Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility—each prompting an emotional response, thoughtful musing, or even a little snigger at the wise and shrewd perceptions that Austen had of the world around her.
 
Utterly charming and very profound, fans of Jane Austen can revel in these much-loved quotes, while a new audience will be introduced to the joys that her books have provided since their publication many years ago. With each chapter focusing on a different theme—from Love & Longing to Female Strength—this gorgeous gift book is the perfect compilation of Austen’s funny, moving, and thought-provoking words.
 
Content of themes:

❤️ Love & Longing

❤️ Friendship

❤️ Society

❤️ Female Strength

❤️ Life & Death

❤️ Faith

❤️ Art & Literature

 

PRAISE FOR JANE AUSTEN’S LITTLE BOOK OF WISDOM

• “A valuable resource for any Austen lover to use for quick reference or to read through.” —Library Journal
• “It’s a lovely way to spend a little time each day revisiting and reflecting on Austen’s beloved works without embarking on a full reread—and also to test your ability to peg each isolated quote to specific events in its respective story. Feel free to invite your fellow Austenites over and turn it into a full-fledged trivia game.” —Mental Floss
• “For Austen fans and lovers of wise words, Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom: Words on Love, Life, Society, and Literature compiled by Andrea Kirk Assaf, provides a genuine treasure trove. Assaf has curated a wonderful collection here, her other works encompassing popes and saints, precisely in line with the reverence Austen deserves.” —NewPages.com
• “This lovely book will provide a daily diet of Austen sensibility every day of the year. My vote: 4 out of 4 teacups.” —JaneAustensWorld.com

 

PURCHASE LINKS

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AUTHOR BIOS

Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security.

Andrea Kirk Assaf is an editor, journalist, and translator who divides her time between Rome and Michigan.