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I read historical fiction, mystery, foodie memoir, and well-crafted YA (sometimes other genres).

A Jane Austen Education: How Six Novels Taught Me about Love, Friendship, and the Things That Really Matter

A Jane Austen Education: How Six Novels Taught Me About Love, Friendship, and the Things That Really Matter - William Deresiewicz Reviewing for BlogHer. Some preliminary thoughts: I'm impressed because now I actually want to read Jane Austen. Specifically, Northanger Abbey.Also- reading anything set in the 19th century makes me say things like "Oh My Goodness" and wish I could go to balls and learn to waltz.This usually passes quickly.