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01 Jan 2025—31 Dec 2025
Overview
Jane Austen turns 250 in 2025! To celebrate, we are reading all her novels, plus the books that influenced her writing.
Jane Austen 250th Birthday Celebration
9 participants (9 books)
STARTS: 01 Jan 2025ENDS: 31 Dec 2025
Overview
Jane Austen turns 250 in 2025! To celebrate, we are reading all her novels, plus the books that influenced her writing.
Challenge Books
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The Mysteries of Udolpho
Ann Radcliffe
OCTOBER: This Gothic novel is one that inspired Austen to write her parody of the genre.
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![Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen](https://assets.thestorygraph.com/assets/placeholder-cover-a3ae92250eb3301e32dc3eabf8d50576c2f047dda89f6ee7cfa9a859cb1fd746.jpg)
Northanger Abbey
Jane Austen
NOVEMBER: And here it is: Austen's parody of the popular Gothic novel.
15
(bonus)
Lady Susan
Jane Austen
DECEMBER OPTION ONE: Lady Susan, a heroine very much unlike every other Austen heroine!
16
(bonus)
A Jane Austen Christmas: Regency Christmas Traditions
Maria Grace
DECEMBER OPTION TWO: Go a different direction and read some non-fiction about Christmas in Austen's time.
17
(bonus)
A Jane Austen Christmas: Celebrating the Season of Romance, Ribbons and Mistletoe
Carlo DeVito
DECEMBER THREE: Austen was born in December - celebrate her birthday by celebrating the season in Austen style!