35 Novel Gift Ideas For the Jane Austen Fan
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For hopeless romantics, no novelist captures a dramatic, passionate love story quite like Jane Austen — who would have turned 240 today. Know someone who can't get enough of her witty, spirited characters? We've rounded up a variety of creative gift options for the Austen fans in your life. Jewelry, letter-writing essentials, and items inspired by Austen's most famous works will bring romance to your friend's everyday life. Take a look at our favorite gift options for Austen fans!
— Additional reporting by Hilary White
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Bandages
Get your literature-loving friend or family member to embrace their sillier side with Jane Austen bandages ($7).
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Necklace
This "my heart is always yours" necklace ($128) is inspired by Sense and Sensibility and will go with any ensemble.
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Calligraphy Set
With this complete vintage-inspired calligraphy set ($30), the receiver can write beautifully scripted letters like Austen's heroines.
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With the names of characters and places from the novel, this modern Pride and Prejudice print ($19) is a cool, eclectic pick.
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Phone Charging Station
Keep phones juiced with a vintage Northanger Abbeybook iPhone charging station ($52).
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Journal
A Jane fan will love to jot down her daily thoughts alongside memorable quotes from the author in this Jane-a-Day 5-Year Journal ($17).
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Mug
Nothing is better than hot tea and a good book — especially when your cup is inspired by literature you love! This Jane Austen mug ($15) makes for a perfect gift for friends and family.
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Confetti
Ideal for a wedding — or any celebration of love — this paper hearts confetti ($3 for 150 pieces) is made from the pages of Pride and Prejudice.
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Pillow
The Captain Wentworth silhouette pillow ($20) highlights his most memorable quote from Persuasion: "You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope."
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Candle
Help her set the romantic mood with this luxurious Jane Austen soy candle ($28), scented with hints of gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine.
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Character Print
This adorable Pride and Prejudice character print ($19) features favorite friends from the book.
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Postcard Set
Chances are, your Austen-loving pal loves good, old-fashioned snail mail, so give them a Jane Austen postcard set ($20) complete with an embossed keepsake box.
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Book
With a foreword by Cathleen Schine and a gorgeous cover illustrated by Audrey Niffenegger, the Sense and Sensibility Penguin Classics deluxe edition ($13) commemorates the book's 200th anniversary — a must have for any Jane Austen fan.
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iPhone Case
Beautiful hues and unique artwork gives this watercolor iPhone case ($35) a simple, romantic look.
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Clueless Print
Did you know 1995's Clueless was inspired by Austen's novel Emma? This playful "As If" print ($19-$199) is a great, modern way to acknowledge her Austen fandom.
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Austenland Book
Jane Austen devotees will love Shannon Hale's Austenland ($12), about a woman who travels to a Jane Austen theme park to find her Mr. Darcy. The movie adaption, starring Keri Russell, premiered at Sundance.
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Coasters
Literary love can add to the decor with a Jane Austen coaster set ($12), complete with quotes from a variety of her classic novels.
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What Would Jane Do? Book
Learn what the woman herself would do in any given situation — from courtship to the lady's life of leisure — with the What Would Jane Do? ($10) book of quotes and words of wisdom from Jane Austen.
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Jane Austen Book Club
Since your Jane-loving friend may have a book club of her own, The Jane Austen Book Club ($15) on DVD is a fun, cheeky option.
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Bookmark
Book-lovers will appreciate a Pride and Prejudice bookmark ($11) with Mr. Darcy's most famous declaration of love: "In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
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Keychains
An adorable Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet keychain set ($15) is the perfect idea for a stocking stuffer.
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Temporary Tattoo
A temporary Pride and Prejudice tattoo ($5) is the perfect way to show love for the book (without having to get permanent ink!).
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Pouch
Carriers can tote all their essentials and rock their love of Jane Austen lit with a Pride and Prejudice pouch ($12).
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Bracelet
A Jane Austen "know your own happiness" quote bracelet ($16) is a simple and chic way to show literature love.
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Bookshelf Print
This Ideal Bookshelf Jane Austen print ($40) by artist Jane Mount features some of the author's pretty book covers.
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The Jane Austen Handbook
The Jane Austen Handbook ($17) incorporates excerpts alongside advice for how to "dazzle your own Mr. Darcy."
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Pretty Hardcover Jane Austen Novels
These Jane Austen novels ($19 each) are so gorgeous any fan of hers will want to display them front and center on their bookshelf.