But even though those two things haven't happened yet, I thought there really couldn't be a better place to kick off our AIA giveaways than with this book - a quirky, invested, passionate look at, well, us. I mean, you are now finding yourself among the Janeites, right? ;)
So check it out, keep an eye out for more, and of course, make sure you enter to win at the bottom of this post!
ABOUT THE BOOK:
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256 pages
Published August 6th 2013 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
For anyone who has ever loved a Jane Austen novel, a warm and witty look at the passionate, thriving world of Austen fandom
They walk among us in their bonnets and Empire-waist gowns, clutching their souvenir tote bags and battered paperbacks: the Janeites, Jane Austen's legion of devoted fans. Who are these obsessed admirers,
whose passion has transformed Austen from classic novelist to pop-culture phenomenon? Deborah Yaffe, journalist and Janeite, sets out to answer this question, exploring the remarkable endurance of Austen's stories, the unusual zeal that their author inspires, and the striking cross-section of lives she has touched.
Along the way, Yaffe meets a Florida lawyer with a byzantine theory about hidden subtexts in the novels, a writer of Austen fan fiction who found her own Mr. Darcy while reimagining "Pride and Prejudice," and a lit professor whose roller-derby nom de skate is Stone Cold Jane Austen. Yaffe goes where Janeites gather, joining a pilgrimage to historic sites in Britain, chatting online with fellow fans, and attending the annual ball of the Jane Austen Society of North America--in period costume. Part chronicle of a vibrant literary community, part memoir of a lifelong love, "Among the Janeites" is a funny, touching meditation on the nature of fandom.
They walk among us in their bonnets and Empire-waist gowns, clutching their souvenir tote bags and battered paperbacks: the Janeites, Jane Austen's legion of devoted fans. Who are these obsessed admirers,
whose passion has transformed Austen from classic novelist to pop-culture phenomenon? Deborah Yaffe, journalist and Janeite, sets out to answer this question, exploring the remarkable endurance of Austen's stories, the unusual zeal that their author inspires, and the striking cross-section of lives she has touched.
Along the way, Yaffe meets a Florida lawyer with a byzantine theory about hidden subtexts in the novels, a writer of Austen fan fiction who found her own Mr. Darcy while reimagining "Pride and Prejudice," and a lit professor whose roller-derby nom de skate is Stone Cold Jane Austen. Yaffe goes where Janeites gather, joining a pilgrimage to historic sites in Britain, chatting online with fellow fans, and attending the annual ball of the Jane Austen Society of North America--in period costume. Part chronicle of a vibrant literary community, part memoir of a lifelong love, "Among the Janeites" is a funny, touching meditation on the nature of fandom.
****GIVEAWAY****
The awesome folks at Houghton Mifflic Harcourt have offered up a copy of Among the Janeites to one lucky Austen in August reader!
This giveaway is US only (sorry, international Janeites! But don't worry, there will be plenty of chances for you to snag things!) Ends September 7th, 12a EST. Fill out the Rafflecopter below to enter.
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This sounds like a great book! would love to learn more about the Jane Austen fandom :)
ReplyDeletebtw this is Holly aka @brunettemermaid (I use my LJ to post comments)
I'm definitely in the newbie category, but I am determined to finish Mansfield Park this time! I will definitely be checking out the post on why MP is considered the most difficult/least favorite!
ReplyDeleteAppreciative. I love Pride & Prejudice and Persuasion, I appreciate Mansfield Park and Sense & Sensibility, and I'm slowly learning to enjoy Emma. Jane Austen isn't my homegirl (that title goes to the unparalleled Elizabeth Gaskell), but I do like her work. Also, Mr. Darcy! Sa-WOON!
ReplyDeleteI really need to read some Elizabeth Gaskell. She gets compared to Austen a lot, you know, and North & South was supposed to be a sort of gender-swapped P&P in some ways. (I love the movie, but to be fair: Richard Armitage... ;P)
DeleteI am reading Pride and Prejudice for the first time today and have fallen in love with these charaters. Lizzie and Mr Bennet not to mention Mr Darcy have got me glued to the page right now.It is going to be a late night tonight. It would be so lovely if the manners and etiquette people had back then could still be alive today...sigh...
ReplyDeleteTo be fair... you're going to be meeting some characters soon are a, shall we say, LACKING in the manners department... lol
DeleteI'm really looking forward to this book A LOT! My friends think I'm crazy (probably), my husband thinks our bookshelves are too full of Austen (not possible), and my favorite article of clothing is a scarf with Wentworth's "letter" printed on it (Love me some Wentworth!). It will be nice to know that I'm not the only one who has more than a passing love for all things Austen.
ReplyDeleteI saw a scarf like that on Etsy and I WANTSSSSS IT, MY PRECIOUSSSS!
DeleteAlso, you should totally tweet or email me pictures of your collection for the post I'll be doing at the end of AIA! =D
Though I've enjoyed Jane Austen's work for years, I think I'm still a newbie in the fandom world. The LBD really got me into it last year.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! I love learning about other people who are as obsessed (or even more so) than I am. I also love the concept. Yay!!!! More Jane-y goodness :D
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely deliriously devoted... from my collection of Austen + Austen fan fic books to my husband's "I am Mr. Darcy" t-shirt. And yes, he wears it out of the house! And you bet I'll be dragging the whole family on a mini Jane tour when we finally make it across the pond a few years from now!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what kind of Janeite I am! I've done a lot of academic study, but I'm not in the fandom.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm a middle of the road Janeite. I'm not a newbie, but I'm not as knowledgeable as many. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI love Jane Austen, but I'm much more familiar with her books than the spin-offs. Middle of the road, I guess. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a newbie!
ReplyDeleteI'm deliriously devoted!
ReplyDeleteI am a Sophomore Swooner. I'm not exactly a beginner, but I feel I still have a lot to learn and I've only read each of Jane's books once.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of Austen sequels and got into this Austen thing back in '08 when P.B.S. aired lots of Austen movies.
ReplyDeleteI'm not just a Janeite - I'm a Jane-oholic.
ReplyDeleteBlushing newbie! Can't wait to read all the reviewed books.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely deliriously devoted! I have heard nothing but wonderful things about this book. I am so excited to read it!!
ReplyDeleteI've been a Janeite for well over 12 years now and would love to win this book, especially after hearing that one of my books just might be vaguely mentioned in it! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm a devoted fan in that I'm obsessed with all the tv/movie adaptions and have devored P& P to many times :)
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like loads of fun! I may not be as devoted a fan as others, but I have a full liking and respect for all things Austen-ian. Her characters, her stories- the adaptions of her stories. I would totally do the dress-up-for-a-ball thing. *Sigh* that would be such a dream... ^.^ Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally a blushing newbie but super intrigued by this fandom! Would love to read an insider's take. :D
ReplyDeleteWe're definitely Janeites and would love to read this book; thanks so much for offering it, Misty and Deborah! We've read all of Austen's novels more than once, leading to our joining the many JAFF writers. Enjoying this Austen tour you've got laid out for us these next two weeks, Misty! ~ noeandcindy
ReplyDeleteThis giveaway is from 2013, Noe & Cindy! Sorry, you missed the boat on this one.
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