pickThis was a dense read. I think it did give me some insights into Jane Austen and into her novels. The most interesting parts of the book were the biographical insights into Jane Austen‘s life. I have had trouble with Mansfield Park, and this book gives me the courage for another attempt. This book is not for everyone. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickA memoir and essay on the works of Jane Austen? Sign me up. I love the raw authenticity of a memoir and the critical analysis of a book combined. Cohen writes with a creative writing flair but manages to convey analysis and metaphor at the same time, along with a profound exposition of her dealings with her father‘s illness and death. A beautiful book that is a moving tribute to her father.
#jessreads2022
Another recently purchased but yet to read…Cohen uses Austen‘s novels to #travel through her stages of grief. Cohen uses Austen‘s words to help cope with a multitude of emotions and daily living; the novels become a balm for her. I see mixed reviews on Litsy about this one, but I look forward to trying this, as I love reading how books connect to real life. #200PnPCovers
so-soSome of the writing here was exquisitely beautiful; some of it felt overwrought and indulgent. But mostly I'm left feeling like I didn't get much new insight into Austen's work. I did love the commentary on grief in Sense & Sensibility but there wasn't much else to leave me feeling like I gained new perspective. #PemberLittens
I'm not sure if "excited" is the word I should be using to describe how I feel about starting this book, particularly as I understand it centers a lot around loss and grief. So I guess I should say I'm feeling a great sense of anticipation; I am really looking forward to a few hours of silence alone with my thoughts and with this meditation. #PemberLittens #NewIn
Book Outlet haul! Book mail always perks up the day. 🥰 #bookhaul
Amy, what an amazing swap box you sent, so packed full of goodies. Everything is so lovely. The ornament is darling, I love the Jane Austen notecards, all the little goodies and tea, and the BOOKS! So excited to have these to dive into. From the wrapping to the contents it is perfect. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity! #VeryAustenHolidaySwap
so-soAt turns touching & introspective, Austen Years is fragmentary, struggling after but not quite achieving cohesion. Cohen is trying to string so much together, and it shows in her sentences which are flighty & rife with commas trying to do the work of more robust punctuation. She is grasping after some kind of sense in the wake of loss, but seems unable to get the disparate parts to coalesce. Life & death are not always neat & orderly in that way.
pickWith this book completed, I have achieved my very first #bookspinbingo
@TheAromaofBooks I will definitely be playing again next month!
This was a cerebral meandering memoir of grief and essays on Jane Austen all rolled into one. Cohen is an academic and writes like one, but she makes interesting connections between things in her life and things in Jane's books and life. I would say this is definitely one for big fans of Jane Austen only.
I watched a Jane Austen celebration panel hosted by Macmillan books this past weekend and this author participated. I‘ve been looking forward to reading this and when I finish I will finally have my first #bookspinbingo
As if my #TBR list needed to grow any larger! 📚📚🤗📚
A list of new books to read this summer by Vulture. #PemberLittens the tagged book seems appropriate! ☺️
https://www.vulture.com/2020/05/best-books-summer-2020.html?utm_source=Sailthru&...
Austen Years: A Memoir in Five Novels | 
