E Stanton

E Stanton asked Natalie Jenner:

Just wanted to tell you, Ms. Jenner, that I just finished "The Jane Austen Society". I thoroughly enjoyed it. I recalled how, after I read Pride and Prejudice I asked you on here what I should read next you answered "Emma". I read "Emma" and enjoyed it as well. I loved in the opening chapters how Mimi tells Adam he needs to start with Pride and Prejudice and then Emma. Thank you for the same good advice? Next please?

Natalie Jenner PERSUASION. No and, ifs or buts on that one. Its heroine is possibly the kindest person in literature, but full of room to grow. The family dynamics are rich with pain, pathos and humour, the storylines involving the sailors give a wonderful social and historical context to the book, the themes are often incredibly modern (who gets to tell the story, who writes history, how to live with grief), and the letter at the end is, simply put, the greatest love letter in all of literature.

I am so glad you enjoyed EMMA! Thanks for letting me know and please keep safe and well.

Best always,
Natalie

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Steven Adriaanzen

Steven Adriaanzen asked Natalie Jenner:

Hi Natalie I'm sorry to hear about your husband's illness. I wanted to ask a more personal question but then realised it was totally insensitive and stupid as I don't even know you. So my question is just this: How many times have you read Pride and Prejudice in your life and is it a book you turn to during certain challenges over the years?

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Not a question, but a comment...I received this ARC yesterday. To say I hit the wall in this week of pandemic is an understatement. I put my work, laptop, notepad of things to do aside late yesterday and picked up the book. I was lost in the story in the best way possible and emerged half-way through the book feeling less anxious. The characters are wonderful! Thank you for this gem!? (needs a question mark)

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Kate Baxter asked Natalie Jenner:

Purely a question of curiosity... Being myself, a "Smithie", may I ask what inspired you to select Smith College as Mary Anne's alma mater?

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