Jane Austen: The Complete Novels

Amazon.com

Collected together in one volume, The Complete Novels show the development of Austen as a writer and social commentator. From the early optimism and youthful energy of Northanger Abbey to the quiet and subtle art of Persuasion, this collection reveals the breadth of one of the best loved novelists of all time.

Book Description

Jane Austen wrote in the eighteenth century, but her novels are timeless. This complete anthology is unique among single-volume editions of her work because it includes the obscure but delightful Lady Susan, along with the six better-known novels and thirty of Hugh Thomson's irresistible drawings.
All of Jane Austen's novels are love stories, all are stories of country gentry, and all end happily, one way or another. Her plots have the complexity of life and her characters are described with inimitable style and wit—whether caustic or warmly affectionate.
The novels contained in this anthology are Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, and Lady Susan. The nineteenth-century illustrations of Hugh Thomson capture the flavor of Jane Austen's characters and enhance this extraordinary collection of the complete works of one of the greatest novelists of all time.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing compilation..........2007-08-10

This compilation is absolutely wonderful. It includes all of Austen's novels, also with an unpublished, early novel of hers. I totally recommend it if you simply want to read the novels. However, if you'd like a fancy copy of it you should try something else. This copy is quite simple and perfect for those who like the contents of books, and not the looks.

Jane Austen - a great read.......2007-04-24

I didn't expect to like Jane Austen, but this was a great set of stories at a great price. Happy endings and well written stories.

Jane Austen: The Complete Novels.......2007-03-15

Great book, especially for all Jane Austin fans. Also great for anyone who enjoys 19th century "trashy" romance novels (like I do!) A little more expensive than the paperback edition, but well worth the money. Put together much better and will last longer.

Fine print.......2007-03-12

Print much to small for an enjoyable read and I'm not ready for bifocals.

Jane Austen Is Timeless.......2007-02-12

I love the writing and the wit of Jane Austen,her novels are timeless and very entertaining to read.
The mark of a great writer is the ability to transport the reader into the pages of the book, in essence bring the book to life, Jane Austen accomplishes this feat with me.
I enjoy this era in history, the romance, the innocence, the language, the nuances.
I can't begin to explain how much I'm enjoying myself reading Jane Austen:The Complete Novels, I've wanted this book for so long and finally
I treated myself and bought it and it is so satisfying.

American Beauty: An A-List Novel (A-List #7)

Average customer rating:

Zoey Keeps It Going!
So good
Awesome!!
A-List 7: American Beauty
The A-list, the guiltiest of guilty pleasures!!

American Beauty: An A-List Novel (A-List #7)
Zoey Dean
Manufacturer: Poppy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Love & Romance | Literature & Fiction | Teens | Subjects | Books

General | Literature & Fiction | Teens | Subjects | Books

All 4-for-3 Deals | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 0316010944

Book Description

American Beauty is the seventh guilty pleasure in this witty and risqu#142; series that takes readers behind the scenes of the Hollywood glitterati. Soon to be a major motion picture from Universal Pictures, The A-List and its bestselling sequels, Girls on Film, Blonde Ambition, Tall Cool One, Back in Black, and Some Like It Hot are full of unforgettable stories about the fast times of Beverly Hills' most beautiful and glamorous people.

Customer Reviews:

Zoey Keeps It Going!.......2007-08-17

Zoey Dean keeps her story of the A- list going in American Beauty. In this book, the seniors on the A-list are graduating and that means hanging out with friends, and going to parties. Anna is in a car crash and her dad sends his new intern Caine to come help her. Anna becomes good friends with Caine. Also things with Ben aren't doing that well, and they get into a fight at a party. Cammie tries to find out more about her moms death and Sam helps her by meeting up with her mom from North Carolina. Sam finally gets Eduardo back and they agree never to kiss anyone again, other than those two. Everyone goes to a girl from another school, Stefanie, and they set her up to get revenge, for what she said about Sam in the past. In the end they graduate and Anna chooses to hang out with Caine instead of Ben. Zoey really keeps her readers interested in this series.

So good.......2007-06-08

This is one of the best of the A-list novels. These books are so easy to relate to, and since I live in LA, I know every location that is talked about in the novel.

Awesome!!.......2006-12-04

I loved this book! I read it in two days(and I'm a slow-reader)! I thought it was great, but somehow I don't like what happens to Anna and Ben. They weren't together while he was with Blythe, his mistake was not to tell her in the first place... but we'll see what happens to them in the next book! But it doesn't come out until April... we will have to wait a long time, but I hope it's worth it!!

A-List 7: American Beauty.......2006-11-05

So... Cammie and Sam try to find out whether her father really killed her mother, Anna thinks something is wrong with Ben and happens to be absolutely right, and Jack and Dee have a great relationship... or so it seems.

The only reason I gave it four stars was because it seemed kind of... I don't know... lacking. I usually have fun seeing what kind of reckless stuff the people do but this book didn't really have much in the wild and reckless department. It was kind of serious, more serious than the others.

The A-list, the guiltiest of guilty pleasures!!.......2006-10-16

I have read the A-list from the beginning and there is one main reason why it became one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Two Words: Sam Sharpe. This is my favorite character, I just love they way she developed, her approach to things, her cynicism that hides a very emotionally troubled young woman. She is the less cliched of all the four main characters (Anna...classy, prim and proper Hampton girl, yawn..., Cammie the uberbitch always on the verge of redeeming herself and Dee the real LosAngelino character, with all her ingenuity, incense sticks and sojourns in the loony bin). These stories, developments and characters are totally unreal, but hey people, this is FICTION! And meant to be FUN! The characters won't cover their heads in ashes, donate their money to the poor and join Mother Teresa's nuns...It is so exaggerated that it is fascinating for a European like yours truly...

Only CAVEAT: I would actually NOT recommend this book to teens, because many of them could mistake it for reality, or set their goals way over the top.

Thugs And The Women Who Love Them (Thugs)

Average customer rating:

MAN WHAT A GOOD BOOK
Dont know what to say!
good!
Loved it...
Feel'in this book

Thugs And The Women Who Love Them (Thugs)
Wahida Clark
Manufacturer: Kensington
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

United States | Short Stories | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

British | Short Stories | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Multicultural | Romance | Subjects | Books

General | Contemporary | Romance | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 0758212860

Book Description

Essence® bestselling author Wahida Clark is all too familiar with the terrifying truths of ghetto life. The first novel in her gritty, gripping series takes you on into a world where a wrong choice could be the last choice a person ever makes… In a 'hood boiling over with sex, brutality, and crime, three friends are at a turning point. They can surrender to the streets—and the murderous men who rule there—or walk a totally different path. But nothing is simple for women addicted to life on the edge. And everything has consequences…

Angel, Jaz, and Kyra are all leading double lives, torn between working hard to leave the ghetto behind—and being dragged back in by the lying, pimping, drug-dealing men they can't seem to let go. From jealous rampages to bloody turf wars to rage-fueled vendettas, a tangled web of sex and violence binds these women to the very place that could destroy them…

Get ready to enter a heart-pounding world of danger and eroticism mixed with a glimmer of hope.

Includes teasers for the second "Thugs" book, Every Thug Needs a Lady and Wahida's new book, Don't Knock the Hustle!

Customer Reviews:

MAN WHAT A GOOD BOOK.......2007-09-21

even though i had alread read thug matrimony, i really liked how this book put all the pieces together for me! this book was definitely a page turner!! i could read over and over again, THATS HOW GOOD IT WAS!

Dont know what to say!.......2007-09-02

This book will leave you hanging,simple as that. So thank God I read the following sequels after this book.But real talk this book wasnt THAT good like how I was expecting it to be, The characters were under developed,certain scenes and story lines were incomplete and all over the place,etc..etc...etc...I am trying to remain a loyal fan of Wahida Clark's books but it is really getting hard with these half a** unrealistic novels!! The beginning started off really good but as it got closer to the middle and end of the book the worse the story got,no details or nothing! Sorry but true!

good!.......2007-08-08

All of Wahida's books are good! You won't be able to put it down.

Loved it..........2007-07-09

Wahida Clark is an awesome writer! Thugs And The Women Who Love Them keeps the reader itching to turn the page to find out what's about to jump off next.

I acquired this book from the public library. When I found out there were two sequels, I hurried to the closest book store to purchase them. I also enjoyed the interview at the end of this book. Keep up the good work, Wahida!

Feel'in this book.......2007-03-09

I am from Trenton NJ and I can realate to this book.
This book is how it is on the street and also descibes passion a lot.
Ms. Clark is a wonderful writer.
This is the second book of hers that I have read.

Average customer rating:

Heroine was more than annoying
I don't know, I really wanted to like it but...
Insult to African Americans and Whites alike.
Good Reading
Just O.K.

Ebony Angel (Love Spectrum Romance)
Deatri King-Bey
Manufacturer: Genesis Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

United States | Short Stories | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

General | Romance | Subjects | Books

Multicultural | Romance | Subjects | Books

General | Contemporary | Romance | Subjects | Books

General | Romance | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books

Multicultural | Romance | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books

All 4-for-3 Deals | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 1585712396

Customer Reviews:

Heroine was more than annoying.......2007-09-08

Did anyone else think that Ebony didn't deserve Richard? She annoyed me to no end. Could one person be that dumb. I understand the environmental circumstances can sometimes cloud judgment, but there was no excuse for Ebony's stupidity. I actually wanted her to die and that's not supposed to be the case. Her stupidity seemed to leak and infect Richard as well, which was a huge disappointment. Since I'm a collector of interracial romance novels, this book will stay in my collection, but it might not get a second read.

I don't know, I really wanted to like it but..........2007-05-21

When I first read the excerpt of this story I couldn't wait to get this book. I got it and I read it and I thought, what just happened here? I didn't understand what I read...gang violence, betrayal by parents on both sides, denial of one's true ethnicity...a lot going on, I wanted to like it but it didn't work for me. But it did for alot of others. Read it for yourself.

Insult to African Americans and Whites alike........2007-05-18

I have not read the other book by this author, so I refuse to say that all the authors books are bad. I don't know, so I'm not going to say that.I will say that this was the worst book I have ever read. I'm insulted as a black woman to see this kind of stuff published. I felt like this was just a manual for "Why a white man shouldn't go in the ghetto." It was so sterotypical that it made my teeth hurt. There was a lot of drama in this story, and it didn't help the plot. I didn't know that we, as black people were so narrow minded that we can't raise higher than the sphere that some of us were born into.
So, because the white guy has a fifty dollar bill, that makes him not only a drug dealer, but it also means that he's working to make a drug dealer legit. It couldn't just be that he went to college, got a job and invested his money into his future, thus enabling him to afford nice things. I could understand why the drug dealer bf was so possessive. I couldn't understand how he became so influencial and notorious. His actions were transparent and obvious, and I felt like the characters were too ignorant to see it. If the female lead had really grown up on the street, she would be savvy to all that her ex was doing.
I can't say anymore about this because it insults my intelligence to continue. I will borrow any other books this writer has from the library and read it first. I hope that the next book I read from this author won't have the same vein.

Good Reading.......2007-05-11

I enjoyed the book and feel it is good reading for those of us who have spouses or partners of a different culture or race.

Just O.K........2007-04-14

The book was O.K. The characters fell in love and it didn't seem like they should have so soon. The drama was what kept it interesting. I think that the characters just needed better development. It was a very promising story line that fell short of making you connect with the story.

Miracle on the 17th Green: A Novel about Life, Love, Family, Miracles ... and Golf

Average customer rating:

A Refreshing Tale of Life
The fun-side of James Patterson
Miracle on the 17th Green
Trite, Lame and Predictable
HEARTWARMING STORY OF ALL KINDS OF MIRACLES........

Miracle on the 17th Green: A Novel about Life, Love, Family, Miracles ... and Golf
James Patterson
Manufacturer: Back Bay Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Sports | Genre Fiction | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Domestic Life | Women's Fiction | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 0316693359

Customer Reviews:

A Refreshing Tale of Life.......2007-08-18

Admit it. You're stuck at a dead end job like the rest of us. Miracle on the 17 Green is about a middle aged guy named Travis who has a hopeless job, a great marriage with three wonderful kids (but doesn't realize it) and some yet to be exposed talent with the golf clubs. Great little tale about all the above and how he goes about learning to appreciate life in general. A wonderful read. Typical Patterson book -- short chapters with easy to follow characters. Highly recommended!!! Give it 4 1/2 stars.

The fun-side of James Patterson.......2007-03-09

I just love the out-of-the ordinary books that he writes! It was fun!

Miracle on the 17th Green.......2005-08-30

Very good book. Just as it says. About life, love and family. If you are a fan of James Patterson add this one to your collection.

Trite, Lame and Predictable .......2005-02-05

Even an avid golfer will find this a tedious read. The plot is contrived and predictable. The humor is sophomoric at best. It is blessedly short but I'd rather play the worst muni in the world than re-read this book. The only reason I finished it the first time was because I couldn't believe it could grow steadily worse from page to page. If your golfer has any education at all, buy him or her a P.G. Wodehouse book instead: The Heart of a Goof or The Clicking of Cuthbert.

HEARTWARMING STORY OF ALL KINDS OF MIRACLES...............2004-12-12

Travis Mckinley is just your average guy...; he hates his job in advertising, his marriage is on the rocks, and he loves golf. When he is unceremoniously fired from his job, a fabulous round of golf played at his local course is the catalyst that drives him to living his dream of playing in the Senior P.G.A. tour. So he flys off to Q school to begin living his dream, leaving behind unemployment and a disintegrating relationship with his physician wife Sarah.

Travis arrives--but so do many other avid golfers who aspire to be the next Jack Nicholas and have the $3,000 enrollment fee. But the gods are smiling on the Mckinelys; could it be that Travis could actually out-stroke some of the greatest golfers ever to play the game? Could he win the tour, all that money, and perhaps receive the greatest gift of all--the restoration of his family??

Read the book to find out, although it doesn't take an Einstein to conclude the obvious based upon the title of the book. Although I found this a somewhat interesting tale, I believe that to truly appreciate the story one must truly appreciate the game of golf--as do obviously the authors, although unfortunately I do not. Many readers may find themselves struggling with the terminology used within the game. All in all, a serviceable story with an even better lesson. Don't be afraid to take chances, in this one life that we all have to live. Take a gamble on life, and on love.

DYB

Average customer rating:

The Party dont STOP!!!!!!
***Crazy***
GOOD READ
"Two explosive stories that are intertwined..."
Gangsta

Mamma I'm In Love With A Gangster
Joy
Manufacturer: Urban Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

United States | Short Stories | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Multicultural | Romance | Subjects | Books

General | Contemporary | Romance | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 1893196674

Book Description

Mama, I'm In Love (...with a gangsta) is two novella's based on real ghetto love. The first of the two novellas is titled Baby Girl McCoy. Baby Girl McCoy just goes to show you that you can take the girl away from the ghetto, but you can't take the ghetto away from the girl. She'll always manage to find her way back. Baby Girl McCoy was given the government name Baby Girl by her mother, a woman who hated her so much that she couldn't' even bare to give her a name in the hospital after giving birth to her. Born to a single teenage mother and a product of rape, Baby never knows her father. In this urban dilemma, Baby gets caught up in the quest for Daddy, that male figure who she thinks can give her what she lacked from a man growing up. She never imagined in a million years that she would find it in the man that she did. This drama filled novella, of which the pages are covered with everyday pain, heartache and obstacles, isn't just another urban story with a different title. Baby's story is the TRUTH. Can you handle the truth? The second of the two novellas is titled Behind Every Bad Boy. You can take the girl out of the streets, but you can't leave her mean street ways behind her. With a good head on her shoulders and a forgiving heart, some things in life still must be accounted for. Harlem Lee Jones may have allowed her heart to find its way to God, but the devil is surely lurking close behind.

Customer Reviews:

The Party dont STOP!!!!!! .......2007-08-22

Joy is back and she has the loaded gun. In this book joy take you on a ride worth taken. I love the way she did her thing in the story. I love how the stories were not together but at the same time they were tired into each other.

I wish I could have seen Penny do better in both stories. But at the end of the day there are a lot of Penny's out there.

Joy as always I remove my hate just for you!!!!

***Crazy***.......2007-06-20

This is the most craziest book I have read yet! There was nothing gangsta about the book.I think "Baby" story was much better then the first story Harlem Knew York, oh yeah did I forget to tell you this is two novels in one book. The first story was about Harlem a girl who killed the two rapist that raped her and Morgan her best friend. I was wonderding does she suppose to be the gangsta or Jazzy the gone clean hustler LOL. Anyway just was a ok read for me but to each it own.

GOOD READ.......2007-01-10

These book was a very good read. A lot of drama I read it in two days

"Two explosive stories that are intertwined...".......2007-01-03

"Two explosive stories that are intertwined can be found in Mama, I'm In Love With A Gangsta."

"Harlem Lee Jones is fighting hard to recover for her turbulent childhood and also the horrific attack that she survived through that took the life of her best friend Morgan. Harlem secretly avenges her death, but now the detective working on the case is closing in on her involvement."

"Jazzy is Harlem's soul mate and together they are trying to run a legitimate business and leave their past behind them. Unfortunately, the past has a way of coming back to haunt them."

"Baby Girl McCoy was conceived due to her mother Penny being raped by her mother's boyfriend. Penny is forced to have and care for a child that she hates because of what happened to her."

"Baby Girl grows up seeking the love she never received. She becomes involved in relationships that ultimately causes her heartbreak and nearly destroys her life."

"Joy does a phenomenal job with the telling of these two great stories"

Gangsta.......2006-12-21

I really enjoyed this book alot. I cant wait for part two to come out.

Average customer rating:

Need for Spiritual Change
Really Bad. Don't Buy
Thought Provoking
Spiritually Uplifting
Powerful Insights

Nexus: A Neo Novel
Deborah Morrison , and Arvind Singh
Manufacturer: Manor House Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0978107004

Book Description

Nexus offers an engaging and insightful journey of an odd mix of people drawn together to a spiritual retreat to overcome personal pain. This book will please readers of spiritual, new age, inspirational, self-help and visionary fiction books. It weaves insights within the narrative like The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield and The Peaceful Warrior series by Dan Millman.

Starting with a dramatic suicide scene through intimate details of the struggle of Logan Andrews with depression and despair, we are brought on a journey of inner struggle and personal transformation. The reader is transported to a spiritual retreat where the experiences of people at the retreat provide illuminating life lessons. The tone of book creates an authentic journey that is both exploratory and insightful.

The overriding theme in Nexus is mystical in its nature, narrating experiences of deeper connection felt with one another and all of life. This is poignantly highlighted in key passages, including Logan's empathy for a dying fish in Chapter 6.

Customer Reviews:

Need for Spiritual Change.......2007-07-01

I've read many spiritual books and this one really spoke to me with a story that communicated about both the highs and lows of spiritual life through the touching journey of people at a retreat center. Each person in the story is dealing with their own sorrow from the depression-despair of Logan, Sarah's loss of direction and Muriel's desire to be comforted in her old age. Steven is fixated on his money-making schemes and in order for him to experience growth, he needs to connect to the path of love.

The story speaks of something deeper - a need for spiritual change. It isn't always stated on the surface and you have to dig deeper to recognize that as the central theme of this book. Yet you feel this impulse motivating the communication between teachers and students at the retreat center and the experiences there allude to a deeper bond - to the Nexus that connects us all through our heart where empathy and compassion can grow with experiences of our Oneness. The compassion Logan shows for a dying fish vividly captures this theme. This vision of non-duality is always there beneath the surface though our ego stands in the way of its realization.

The message in this book is beautiful and so I want others to know about it. Through spiritual books like this, we can delve into consciousness transformation and share it with others.

Really Bad. Don't Buy.......2007-06-30

I made the mistake of purchasing this book because it was referenced in a review for The Road (an amazing fiction currently on the best seller list). Now I realize I was probably led into buying it by one of the authors' friends or supporters. The 5 star reviews are bias, to say the least! The dialogue is beyond bad. It is stilted and at times downright silly. I love top quality spiritual writings like "The Power of Now" by E. Tolle or the writings of D. Chopra. It's not that I am spiritually closed, I just know very bad writing when I see it.
This "fiction" is an attempt to flesh out the spiritual teachings of the two authors through poorly crafted, one dimensional characters. I would rather drink flax oil and fast for a week to better my soul than read this kind of stuff. I anticipate receiving some unsupportive votes for this review, and these will likely come from the friends of the authors who have written the 5 star reviews. So be it. I'd rather be honest and save the potential Amazon customer some money!

Thought Provoking.......2007-05-30

NEXUS is an absorbing guide to the dazzling universe of spirituality! Written in the appealing genre of a new age novel I found NEXUS to be a remarkable psychological and spiritual adventure filled with mystery, enchantment, romance, insights, as well as being highly realistic in terms of life's joys and sorrows. I just couldn't put the book down!!!

The diverse assortment of characters were realistic, and the plot was deep, lively and fast paced throughout. NEXUS WORKED AT VERY DEEP LEVELS OF MY MIND TO PENETRATE MY SUBCONSCIOUS AND TO EXPAND AND INSPIRE MY SUPERCONSCIOUS MIND. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!!

By carefully reading NEXUS and reflecting on the philosophical insights inherent throughout the book I found that I could tap into my deepest inner centre of being- my inner source of strength, wisdom and compassion...what a discovery!!!

I heard about NEXUS from a friend and that is why I bought the book. I told another friend about NEXUS but she had already just finished reading it and was most impressed.

It seems that people everywhere are suddenly experiencing an intense attraction to NEXUS, one of the most valuable books I've read in a long time.

Another new age novel that I highly recommend is The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO: A Remarkable Story About Living Your Heart's Desires

Spiritually Uplifting.......2007-05-21

Every once in a while you come across a book that resonates at a deeper soulful level. "Nexus: A Neo Novel" is one of those books that touches you through a spiritual journey of transformation of people in the book. Their transformation is an inner one at the level of their heart and psyche.

For Logan Andrews the transformation requires that he move from negative thoughts and emotions to positive ones. This task is fraught with difficulties, since even at a spiritual retreat intended to help people find the centre of their being called the Nexus, Logan is confronted with his greatest loss as he meets his ex, Sarah.

I really liked the sub-plot with Steven, an arrogant millionaire, who at first is irritating but in time he grows on you and becomes an endearing person. Steven believes that money is the answer to life's problems but has he lost his way?

Even though the writers of "Nexus" have their own unique voice, still this book reminds me of other visionary writers like James Redfield, Carlos Castaneda and Dan Millman. I highly recommend "Nexus" as a deeply moving experience of personal transformation whose message spiritual readers will most appreciate.

Powerful Insights.......2007-04-23

The appeal of "Nexus" lies in an original story that is fast-paced and chock-full of powerful insights. This book is about transformation as an organic process.

The novel is unique as a collaborative effort by two authors who have successfully integrated their writing into an inspiring narrative. This book explores the ups and downs of spiritual life through the journey of people at a spiritual retreat and we can relate their experiences to our own life.

I love this book for its piercing insights and a memorable soulful journey. "Nexus" reminds me of books like "The Celestine Prophecy," "The Life of Pi" and "The Alchemist" - some other books that I've enjoyed reading.

The Complete Novels (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

Average customer rating:

Excellent Complete Edition -- Penguin Classics Deluxe

The Complete Novels (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Jane Austen
Manufacturer: Penguin Classics
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Classics | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Literary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0143039504

Book Description

Now in Penguin Classics—a treasure trove of Jane Austen's novels

Few novelists have conveyed the subtleties and nuances of their own social milieu with the wit and insight of Jane Austen. Here in one volume are her seven great novels: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, and Lady Susan. Through her vivacious and spirited heroines and their circle, Austen vividly portrays English middle-class life as the eighteenth century came to a close and the nineteenth century began. Each of the novels is a love story and a story about marriage—marriage for love, for financial security, for social status. But they are not romances; ironic, comic, and wise, they are masterly evocations of the society Jane Austen observed. This beautiful volume covers the literary career of one of England's finest prose stylists of any century.

“These modern editions are to be strongly recommended.”
—Brian Southam, The Jane Austen Society

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Complete Edition -- Penguin Classics Deluxe.......2006-05-03

There are several complete editions on Amazon of Austen's novels, so I thought I would write a review recommending this one (the Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition). It lays open in your hand, has nice paper and high-quality paperback binding and cover, and it has perfectly sized type and wide inside margins. Other than the substantial size and weight (though it is not nearly as inconvenient as quarto-sized complete editions, such as the classic Sherlock Holmes), it is a perfect volume for those who are more interested in reading Austen than admiring how she looks on the shelf.

By contrast, the Modern Library hardcover edition (which I compared in person at the bookstore) has such a narrow inside margin that the reader must strain to read bent text or to force the binding to open more and the paper to lay flatter. Otherwise, it was a nice edition. For me, they ruined it by this simple mistake.

The leather bound edition from the Library of Literary Classics is a nice idea, and I have not seen it in person. I did notice, however, that the table of contents shows how little space they manage to squeeze Austen's novels into. It has far fewer pages than the Penquin Classics Deluxe Edition. When previewing the pages of text, this seems apparent in the very small type. As I said, I have not seen it in person, so I may be wrong, but it looks like it might be a strain to read, whereas the Penguin is quite comfortable. Hopefully Penguin will provide preview images soon so potential buyers can "Look Inside" and compare for themselves.

It is wonderful that there are so many editions of Austen to choose from. The choice is personal and subjective. I will spend many, many hours reading mine, so I chose the one that I thought would be the most comfortable. I do not want to fight the book -- I want it to disappear so that my imagination may wander unhindered with Jane's characters. I hope you enjoy the novels, whichever edition you choose.

Average customer rating:

GOOD TO THE LAST DROP
Always Delivers
Ridiculous Blessing
This was the first book I've read by LaJill Hunt, but it won't be the last...
Nice Read

Another Sad Love Song
La Jill Hunt
Manufacturer: Urban Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

United States | Short Stories | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

General | Romance | Subjects | Books

Multicultural | Romance | Subjects | Books

General | Contemporary | Romance | Subjects | Books

Multicultural | Romance | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books

All 4-for-3 Deals | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 1893196542

Customer Reviews:

GOOD TO THE LAST DROP.......2007-06-28

LA JILL HUNT HAS DONE IT AGAIN THIS WAS A EXCELLENT LOVE STORY AND IT REALLY WASN'T ANOTHER SAD LOVE SONG!!!!!!!!

Always Delivers.......2007-01-15

La Jill Hunt once again delivers with a great novel. I have read ALL of her books and love ALL of them! Keep it up La Jill!

Ridiculous Blessing.......2006-12-12

Another Sad Love Song presents JaKoby Jackson, a good brother who comes from a good family. He's kind, considerate and loving. Education in fact is a big priority of his, seeing that he's just earned his masters degree and possibly has landed himself a great gig. The only thing missing is his soul mate. The woman he thought was the one, turned out to be a fraud. As he's healing from her misuse of him, he and his best friend, Dorian Silver, enjoy the nightlife.

As Koby falls in line at work, he discovers Chryslin Matthews, the woman he'd been involved in an accident with. They laugh as they discuss her driving, insurance and the fact that they are now employed at the same company. Although Chryslin literally ran into JaKoby, he immediately wants to ensure that she's receiving precisely everything that she needs.

It takes sometime before Koby and Chrys are open and honest with one another about their situations, but it's not long before the two become a joyous couple and partake in all of the fun of being newly involved. A startling revelation sends Chrys to Atlanta for an undisclosed amount of time. Playing phone tag works for awhile, but Koby allows jealousy to rear its ugly head. Can you trust the one you're with if that someone is far away?

Another Sad Love Song was an adorable book. I enjoyed the characters and the connections. Each chapter is a song title. I'm not really a fan of LOVE stories per se, but I think people looking for something to jolt their memories about love, or the hopes of attaining it will find this as a good read. Fans who are accustomed to La Jill dramas will be content.

This was the first book I've read by LaJill Hunt, but it won't be the last..........2006-11-04

"Another Sad Love Song" by LaJill Hunt is a fast, satisfying read that deals with two persons trying to cope with baggage from past relationships as they embark on a new romance.

Jakoby Jackson is one of the good guys - he's educated, hardworking and faithful when in a relationship. He's recovering from a broken heart and not really looking for love. However, when Chryslin crashes into his newly gifted Mercedes Benz, Jakoby is intrigued with her from the beginning.

It seems fate has intervened when Jakoby encounters Chryslin days after starting a new, esteemed job. Chryslin works in the same building and this allows Jakoby to pursue his growing interest in her.

The road to happiness does not come without roadblocks or detours, however. LaJill Hunt develops an intriguing story with enough twists and turns to keep the reader on the edge of the seat with anticipation. It makes for a quick read, but one that is very enjoyable.

Nice Read.......2006-11-02

I enjoyed this book very much. It is a nice romantic read and I found myself feeling as if I knew the individuals. Keep up the good work.

Modern Library : Complete Novels of Jane Austen, Volume II : Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion

Average customer rating:

Transcends Time
Strong Edition
Jane Austen anti-Modern Library consipiracy??
Caveat Emptor - DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM BEFORE READING THIS
Jane's prose is perfect

Modern Library : Complete Novels of Jane Austen, Volume II : Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion
Jane Austen
Manufacturer: Modern Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Classics | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

British | Short Stories | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0679600256
Release Date: 1992-09-05

Customer Reviews:

Transcends Time.......2006-09-26

This is an EXCELLENT collection of Jane Austen's novels. Yes, when buying it, my brother and I chuckled over the irony of "The Complete Novels... Volume I," but neither of us was silly enough to think we were immune from having to also purchase Volume II in order to have the Complete Novels. If you are looking for quality at a reasonable price, this is the collection to buy. These books are exceptionally well made, and the type and paper quality are well above average.

Volume I Review:

I originally read Volume I years ago after having first seen the television and movie adaptations of Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. I recently decided to re-read this volume and was even more enraptured with it than I was during the first read. The plight of the Dashwood sisters and the malleability of their step-brother by his cold wife in Sense and Sensibility is made so vivid by Jane Austen's flawless writing. What girl or woman reading Pride and Prejudice doesn't imagine she is Elizabeth Bennet, with both her beauty and intelligence, inadvertantly making Mr. Darcy fall in love with her? My heart positively ached for Fanny Price in Mansfield Park, and I wondered how she could put up with the neglect of her rich, fancy relatives and the tyranny of her Aunt Norris and maintain such a pure heart. I am awed by the timelessness and reality of these novels. In my mind, it simply does not get any better than Jane Austen.

Volume II Review:

I also recently finished re-reading Volume II. Jane Austen's novels certainly do transcend time. Whenever I read them I am struck by some new truth applicable either to my life or life today in general. What was true about human nature approximately 200 years ago remains true today, which makes relating to and understanding Jane Austen so easy as well as gratifying.

Like the heroine in Emma, who hasn't known a spoiled brat whose natural vanity is the result of being blessed in everything? Emma's superior attitude is a bit galling at times, and I positively cringed at some of her blunders, but Emma has a good heart. She makes mistakes, like we all do, but eventually she begins to understand her errors through the help of her good friend Mr. Knightly. Thank goodness for friends who love us in spite of our imperfections!

In Northanger Abbey, I am tickled to death not only by Catherine's naivete but also by Jane Austen herself. The first half of this novel is filled with the most hilarious observations which seem to come directly from Austen, and the second half is filled with the overactive imagination of Catherine Morland, who has read perhaps too many novels. In this parody of Gothic fiction, Austen pokes fun at both herself and her audience. It is truly a delight.

When I first read Jane Austen in my mid-twenties, Persuasion was my favorite novel. It gave me hope. I felt so strongly for Anne Elliot, who at nineteen was convinced by her family to reject the man she loved because of his lack of rank and fortune. Seven years later, after he has acheived his fortune, she is thrown into this same man's company. She must watch, agonizingly, while he courts two other young ladies. Anne's courage and fortitude are inspiring.

Strong Edition.......2006-03-20

This hardback is a solid binding on good quality paper. It easily stands up to the many re-readings Austen's novels deserve.

Jane Austen anti-Modern Library consipiracy??.......2005-11-10

There are two similar in tone if not identical reviews on amazon.com and amazon.ca warning people away from this edition because it's not "complete".

Clearly, they didn't read the title past "Complete Novels" to the "Volume I" part which specified pretty precisely which of the six complete novels were part of this volume.

I'm mystified. Surely anyone who's willing and eager (let alone able) to read Austen could understand it would take two volumes to publish the complete works? Come on, they average 300 pages apiece!

So I think the two correspondents are agents of Penguin or Oxford World's Classics or somebody who has an interest in turning people away from the Modern Library editions.

Oh yeah, a review: the Modern Library editions are excellent. They're complete (so you have to buy TWO books!), they're affordable, and they're durable.

Caveat Emptor - DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM BEFORE READING THIS.......2000-08-16

This review is not for the novels of Jane Austen, rather for the item offered here on amazon.com

Much to my surprise, after I ordered "The Complete Novels of Jane Austen (Modern Library Series)" ISBN 0679600264, only one book arrived. As pictured above, Vol I contains S&S, P&P, and MP.

The other three novels must be in Vol II, you surmise? Wrong! THAT IS ALL YOU GET !

Apparently, "complete" is a relative term, meaning "half of". At best, this listing shows ignorance. At worst, this listing is fraud.

Jane's prose is perfect.......1998-04-14

Jane Austen is still where she belongs, between book covers. We know the stories are good, but what isn't immediately obvious is the many recent adaptations is what an impeccable writer of English prose she is - no posturing word-dropper, no purveyer of hoary terminology, but a fine, simple, straightforward narrator.

She is brief but telling, using tilt and tone to make us smile. She doesn't bore with tedious flashbacks or podding descriptions of a new character's background. And she tells us what we wanted to know, just when we want to know it. As I am wondering what became of Mr. Bingley, he turns up; as I am trying to remember what the party is doing in Bath, it becomes clear. She's always ahead, dropping just the right number of crumbs.

Jane's world moved slowly, and reading her takes time. Her cncerns are universal - how to fill the hours of the day, the pairing of single young men and women, the effects of money, household matters. Her ethical domain is dominated by consideration - of others' feelings, needs, requirements. The occasional rebellious spirit is not admired, concepts such as fulfillment and freedom never enter her head. As for "needs" beyond basic physical ones - an idea that would have astonished her - she would have substituted "obligations."

But there is something about all this that keeps us going back, and back and back.

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books