Sophie Andrews is well-known in the world of Austen-related blogs, and when I heard that she’d written her own book, I was more than happy to join the blog tour. Be More Jane: Bring Out Your Inner Austen to Meet Life’s Challenges shines a light on the lessons we can learn from Jane Austen’s novels, like how to “Be More Lizzy” and what Austen had to say about Love, True Friends, Happiness, the Role of Women, and more. Andrews’ love for Austen’s works shines on every page, and her vignettes from the points of view of Mrs. Bennet, Mr. Collins, and several other characters are a delightful addition. Not to mention to beautiful artwork by Jane Odiwe, another treasure in the Austen community.
Be More Jane is a short book, but one to be savored. Although the insights from Austen’s novels weren’t new to me, I enjoyed Andrews’ writing, and especially the humor in the vignettes. Be More Jane reminds us that Austen’s novels are more than just love stories, and themes in her novels remain relevant today. This book would be a perfect gift for the Janeite in your life or the perfect treat to add to your own Austenesque book collection.
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About Be More Jane
Be More Jane by Sophie Andrews, published by CICO Books (£7.99/$9.95)
Illustrations by Jane Odiwe © CICO Books
Are you more Marianne than Elinor, Lydia rather than Lizzy? Be More Jane will teach you to address life with more sense and less prejudice, taking useful lessons from the novels and letters of Jane Austen, one of the world’s best-loved writers. Times may change, but many of our problems remain the same. Sophie Andrews, a young Janeite, knows from personal experience that in times of trouble, or just on matters of friendship, family, and love, answers are to be found in the pages of Miss Austen’s novels.
Buy Links: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk
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About the Author
Sophie Andrews is a founder member of the Jane Austen Pineapple Appreciation Society, and organises events such as picnics, balls and house parties for her fellow Austenites. Sophie started her blog, Laughing with Lizzie, in 2012, aged 16, after studying Pride and Prejudice at school. She has been attending Austen-themed events since then, and was featured in the BBC documentary “My Friend Jane” which focused on the fun and friendship she has found with her fellow Janeites. She lives in Berkshire and has over 100 different editions of Pride and Prejudice on her bookshelves.
Connect with Sophie: Laughing with Lizzie Facebook page | Laughing with Lizzie Instagram page | Laughing with Lizzie Twitter page
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Giveaway
CICO Books is generously offering a copy of Be More Jane to one lucky reader. This giveaway is open to readers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. To enter, please leave a comment with your email address. Since each stop on the blog tour is offering a giveaway, I’ll keep the giveaway open until after the blog tour ends. This giveaway will close on Friday, April 19, 2019. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced in the comments section of this post. Good luck!
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April 8 Regency History/Q&A & Giveaway
April 9 Diary of an Eccentric/Book review & Giveaway
April 10 More Agreeably Engaged/Book review & Giveaway
April 11 Babblings of a Bookworm/Excerpt & Giveaway
April 12 My Love for Jane Austen/Guest Post & Giveaway
April 14 My Jane Austen Book Club/Book review & Giveaway
April 15 So Little Time/Guest Post & Giveaway
April 16 Austenesque Reviews/Book review & Giveaway
I’m excited to read this book. Thanks for the chance of winning a free copy! Cyndyhenry1@gmail.com
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Thank you so much. Good luck, and I hope you enjoy it! thanks for stopping by.
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This really does sound delightful. Yay for Sophie! I love that she and Jane Odiwe conspired to put together a lovely book.
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thank you so much. It has been very excited, and I adored working with Jane. Good luck!
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With Sophie’s joy for Jane Austen, I can easily image her joy when writing this book. And Jane Odiwe’s illustrations will only add to the joy. Thank you for the giveaway. evamedmonds(at)gmail(dot)com
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Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I really did love writing this – a dream come true and something I never thought I wold be asked to do! Good luck 🙂
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Congratulations Sophie on your new publication! I look forward to reading your book. Jen Red
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Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy it!
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Congratulations!! What a wonderful concept and I just love the cover! What a delight to know Jane Odiwe has illustrated the book too! Thank you for a chance at the giveaway!
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Thank you so much. It has been very exciting creating this book, and with Jane was wonderful. Good luck, and I hope you enjoy my little book!
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A reviewer once wrote, “If she [Austen] hadn’t written novels she would have written sermons.”
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She often did help her brother with sermons as well! 🙂 thanks for stopping by!
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Be More Jane! Love it. And Jane Odiwe’s artwork! I love her artwork! please enter me.
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I hope you enjoy my book if you get to reading it. Good luck in the giveaway!
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Great review! Sounds like a fantastic book. 🙂 Count me in to the giveaway. My email address is elaine(dot)jeremiah(at)gmail(dot)com
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Thank you. I hope you enjoy it. good luck in the giveaway!
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Oh, what a lovely book! I will add this giveaway to my sidebar. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
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Thank you very much. It has turned out to be a very pretty book, if I say so myself – Jane is such a talented artist! Good luck!
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I love any Jane Austen books, and this is absolutely one to add to the collection!
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Thank you! glad you enjoyed my book!
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I had a lovely time illustrating Sophie’s beautifully written book- thank you for the kind words!
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You are so talented. it was a lovely journey together. 🙂
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Your book sounds lovely Sophie!! I always want to be more Jane 🙂 Wow 100 books, I only have 3 but of each of Jane’s books 😉
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Thank you so much. We should all be more Jane! Good luck 🙂
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I saw you on tv & your parties seem great 😀 As does your book, with its pretty cover!
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I am glad you enjoyed My Friend Jane, and I hope you enjoy my book as well! Good luck 🙂
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Sounds like an interesting alternative to the usual fare I read with variations in JAFF. Thanks for a chance to win.
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It is mostly a non-fiction book, however I do have a little fun with some of the comedy characters too. I hope you enjoy it if you read it sometime 🙂 good luck!
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Oh, forgot to leave my e-mail address: odara7rox(at)rcn(dot)com
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My email addy is : devapajo at gmail dot com
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Thank you so much for joining my blog tour, and for the lovely review. I am so glad you enjoyed my little book. 🙂
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