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Jane Steele

Jane Eyre lovers, you can relax: while Faye—and her heroine, Jane Steele—draw serious inspiration from Jane Eyre, It draws serious inspiration from Brontë’s classic, it’s not a retelling. Instead, it’s delightfully meta: our titular narrator tells us the inspiration to write down her story came from “the most riveting book titled Jane Eyre.” This Jane is a wise-cracking, whipsmart, unconventional young woman who rebels against Victorian convention, but she has a heart of gold. Though not a retelling, there are numerous winks to the original novel: Jane becomes a governess, there’s a stand-in for Mr. Rochester, and of course, something important is locked away in an attic. Perfect for readers who love plucky Victorian heroines, like you’d find in Deanna Raybourn novels. Published March 22 2016.

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This post is sponsored by Prep Dish. Happy Friday, readers! Crisp fall days are finally here, so this week I’ve

Infiltrating the (Not So) Secret World of Teens

In Julie Mushkin’s recent episode of What Should I Read Next?, we reference this essay she wrote earlier this year.

The 2018 Summer Reading Guide (with categories!)

Welcome to the newly-categorized Modern Mrs Darcy Summer Reading Guide! Click here to view the original version, organized by publication

Summer Reading Guide 2018

If you’re anything like me, you think summer is made for reading. But nothing is more frustrating than picking up

Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness

From the publisher: “In his eagerly anticipated follow-up to the enormously successful Seven Men, New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas gives us seven captivating portraits of some of history’s greatest women, each of whom changed the course of history by following God’s call upon their lives—as women.”

The Getaway Car

Patchett realized she wanted to be a writer about the same time she learned to ride a tricycle. In this mini-memoir, Patchett sketches a path from childhood all the way to the completion of her first novel, The Patron Saint of Liars. Stops along the way include her college years (complete with fabulous teachers), a failed marriage, the Iowa writing program, and a waitressing stint at TGIFriday’s. You’ll come away inspired to sit down at your keyboard and write.

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My favorite finds from around the web: • How the internet is killing the book review. “That the Internet democratizes the

In, But Not Of

Hewitt writes with high school graduates and college entrants in mind, covering topics such as building your resumé with extracurricular activities, finding mentors, and forming your character. I like this book because of its specific, practical advice I’ve not encountered elsewhere: “When you graduate, move to one of the three major cities; do not obtain your graduate degree from the same university as your B.A.; avoid courses where the reading list is dominated by titles published within the last three decades; do study history.” This book is targeted to a Christian audience, and contains chapters on choosing a church. Add Audible narration for $3.99.

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

You’ve heard the buzz; maybe you’ve read the reviews. What can I say? Read it. Using equal parts memoir, instruction guide, and manifesto, Sandberg tells her story of how she built a career that made it worth staying in the workplace, and she encourages other women to do the same. A timely read, for women and men.

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