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Need a gift for the Jane Austen enthusiast in your life? (Or the Darcy fanatic?)
Well, thank heaven, there’s no shortage of Jane Austen gifts. Her fan base is large and wide, and so is the vast selection of books, clothing, jewelry, gift boxes, and games that are made in her image.
You know, it’s a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen fans will swoon over anything that has her name on it (or one of her incisive quotes).
I had SO much fun making this list, and I hope you find the right gift for your beloved Janeite.
Jewelry and Clothing Inspired by Jane Austen
She can wear her love of Jane Austen for all to see with these pretty pieces.
- Jane Austen’s Turquoise Ring Replica: Fashioned to look like the ring Jane herself habitually wore.
- Elizabeth Bennet Cross Necklace Movie Replica: Made to look like the bauble Jennifer Ehle wore in the iconic BBC miniseries.
- Hartfield Bluebell Earrings: Evoke Emma Woodhouse’s family estate.
- Jane Austen Emma Shirt: For the dark, inky Austenite.
- Jane Austen Socks: Just plain fun!
- Jane Austen Quote T-shirt: Laugh it up.
Jane Austen Gift Boxes and Gift Sets
When you’re crunched for time and need a Jane Austen gift that’s fully loaded and ready to go, try one of these beautiful sets.
- Pride and Prejudice Gift Box: Mug, candle, pencils, voila!
- Persuasion Book Box: I love that this box comes with a copy of the book. The mug+tea combo is a great touch.
- The Jane Austen Box Subscription from Regency Marketplace: You can buy these boxes individually or opt for a subscription.
- Jane Austen Gift Box Bundle from Storiarts: Love those fingerless gloves!
Quotable Jane Austen Mugs
Jane’s novels are brimming with wonderful one-liners! It’s no surprise that her quips work so well on mugs.
- Lizzie Bennet Quote Mug: I may not choose to answer your questions till my third cup of coffee.
- Jane Austen’s Bad Boys Mug: What a fun idea! They sure do LOOK bad, don’t they?
- Jane Austen’s Heroines Mug: The inscription below the illustrations is what makes this mug so cute.
- Quite Put Out Mug: Not exactly an Austen quote, but it’s definitely on period.
- Mr. Collins Boiled Potatoes Mug: It’s all kinda awkward! Love it!
- Austen’s Most Famous Quotes Mug: This is just beautiful!
Jane Austen Stocking Stuffers
Need a small, inexpensive Jane Austen gift to tuck into her Christmas stocking? Here are a few fun choices—almost as excellent as the boiled potatoes.
- Pride and Prejudice Enamel Ornament: I can’t stop looking at this.
- Pride and Peppermints: Just for fun.
- Jane Austen Makeup Zipper Pouch: So romantic.
- Jane Austen Enamel Pin Set: For your jeans jacket!
- What Are Men? Sticker: Although Mary says this in the 2005 movie, it’s actually Lizzie who says it in the book.
- Pride and Prejudice Story Map Tea Towel: This whole shop is a treasure trove of literary goodness in watercolor.
- Jane Austen Sewn Notebooks: I’m smitten!
- Mr. Collins Quote Pencils: Haha!
- Jane Austen Bookmark Set of 2: Very pretty!
Fun & Games With Jane
If you’re a dab hand at whist and you’re craving a new card game to play after dinner, then try one of these fun games. And, of course, puzzles. Puzzles forever!
- Lizzy Loves Darcy: A Jane Austen Matchmaking Game: Perfect for Austen devotees who have a lot of trivia at their fingertips!
- Marrying Mr. Darcy Card Game: A proper courtship followed by a most ardent proposal.
- Jane Austen Playing Cards: Rediscover 5 Regency Card Games: This is a deck of cards, but it also comes with instructions for some of the card games that show up often in Austen’s parlor rooms.
- Pride and Puzzlement 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle: Just beautiful.
- Jane Austen Book Covers 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle: Familiarize yourself with all the most famous cover art.
- The World of Jane Austen 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle: I could spend an hour combing through this one for my favorite characters.
Jane Austen Crafts & Cookbooks
Combine your love of Jane Austen with your love of knitting, crochet, embroidery, or cooking. I’m a huge yarn crafter, so these hobby books are right up my alley. My happy place is when I’m listening to an audiobook while doing some kinda handy craft. (Not cooking, though, ha!)
- Pride & Preju-knits: 12 Genteel Knitting Projects Inspired by Jane Austen: You will be most accomplished if you can knit these adorable dolls.
- Austentatious Crochet: 36 Contemporary Designs from the World of Jane Austen: Girly and romantic!
- Embroider the World of Jane Austen: This set comes with everything you need to get started.
- Jane Austen’s Table: Recipes Inspired by the Works of Jane Austen: This is a gorgeous volume—I own it.
- Regency Paper Dolls: So cute!
- Color Me Jane: A Jane Austen Adult Coloring Book: I like this best of all the Austen coloring books.
Jane Austen’s Collected Works
I own all of Jane Austen’s novels, but they’re tattered paperbacks from my college days—with the exception of a charming yet battered hardcopy of Persuasion. If you really want to impress your Austen devotee, spring for one of these gorgeous box sets.
But, what if you want to get just one novel, such as Pride and Prejudice or Emma? What is the best version you can buy? You can’t go wrong with Marjolein Bastin’s Classics Series. These deluxe editions include the full text of each novel, with rich illustrations throughout. PLUS, you’ll discover detailed ephemera tucked into the pages—letters, invitations, maps, family trees, and sheet music. It’s Jane Austen on steriods (in the very best way).
Austen-Inspired Books for Avid Readers
If you’ve got a Real Reader on your hands—someone who loves Jane Austen for her actual prose and not the screen versions of her stories—then I’ve got some amazing book recommendations to fill her shelves and her heart to bursting.
- Praying with Jane: 31 Days through the Prayers of Jane Austen by Rachel Dodge: Austen wrote novels, but she also penned many prayers for her family’s home devotionals. This book leads you through them in a month.
- Jane Austen at Home: A Biography by Lucy Worsley: If you’re longing to take a trip to England to see the places that Austen lived and visited, this book is the next best thing.
- Jane Austen: A Life by Claire Tomalin: A heartfelt and entertaining biography.
- Sense and Sensibility: A Guide to Reading and Reflecting by Karen Swallow Prior: Who better to guide you through one of Austen’s great novels than the one and only Christian literature prof KSP? This is perfect for fans who want to deep dive into the text.
- A Jane Austen Education: How Six Novels Taught Me About Love, Friendship, and the Things That Really Matter by William Deresiewicz: A dude’s memoir of how Austen’s works impacted his life.
- Jane Austen’s England: Daily Life in the Georgian and Regency Periods by Roy and Leslie Adkins: This excellent nonfic pick will help you understand the nuances and niceties of Austen’s novels.
- The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow: One of the best P&P spinoff novels I’ve ever read. In this novel, Mary Bennet takes center stage. It’s excellent on audio!
- The Clergyman’s Wife: A Pride and Prejudice Novel by Molly Greeley: A thoughtful and well-written P&P spinoff that imagines what happens to Charlotte Lucas after marrying Mr. Collins.
- Austenland by Shannon Hale: A silly, spicy read that Darcy devotees can’t resist. I haven’t seen the movie, but this book has to be better, haha.
What are your favorite Jane Austen gifts?
What did I miss? Drop a comment with your favorite Austen-inspired gifts.
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