The first Silver Petticoat Book Club book for July 2020 is here, and we’re excited to dive into it with you!
The Silver Petticoat Book Club aims to explore great books with love stories from various genres. After months of preparation, we’re thrilled to announce our inaugural book selection!
For our first pick, we’ve chosen “The Jane Austen Society” by Natalie Jenner. This is a fantastic read if you’re a fan of Jane Austen or “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.” It’s a heartwarming tale about a community brought together by their love for stories and Jane Austen. It’s definitely a book worth reading!
Natalie Jenner has shared a special message with us about her book. For more details on our July 2020 selection, keep reading.
Official Book Description of The Jane Austen Society
Set just after World War II, in the quaint English village of Chawton, a diverse group of people unite to achieve something remarkable. Chawton was the last home of Jane Austen, one of England’s greatest novelists, and now houses a few distant relatives and a dwindling estate. As Austen’s legacy faces threats, this group, including a laborer, a young widow, the local doctor, and a movie star, come together to save her home and heritage. Despite their differences, they share a deep love for Austen’s works. Each person, dealing with personal losses and traumas, some from the recent war and others from past tragedies, finds solace and strength in forming the Jane Austen Society.
Audiobook Narration
The audiobook is narrated by the popular British actor Richard Armitage, known for his roles in “North and South,” “The Hobbit,” “Ocean’s 8,” and “Robin Hood.”
Spotify Playlist
Natalie Jenner has created a beautiful Spotify playlist for “The Jane Austen Society,” featuring exquisite film scores. You can listen to it on Spotify.
About the Author, Natalie Jenner
Natalie Jenner, the debut author of “The Jane Austen Society,” crafts a fictional retelling of the society’s beginnings in the 1940s in Chawton, where Austen wrote or revised her major works. Born in England and raised in Canada, Natalie graduated from the University of Toronto with degrees in English Literature and Law and has worked in the legal industry for decades. She recently founded the independent bookstore Archetype Books in Oakville, Ontario, where she lives with her family and two rescue dogs.
Book Review by The Silver Petticoat Review
For a comprehensive review of “The Jane Austen Society,” including reasons why we love it, check out our full review. It has all the details you need!
Content Warning
Please note that the book contains brief strong language in a few scenes and an explicit scene related to a Hollywood producer. If it were a movie, it would likely have a PG-13 rating.
Buy the Book
Here are a few options to purchase the book:
– Amazon
– Bookshop
– Barnes & Noble
– IndieBound (supports independent bookstores)
Join The Silver Petticoat Book Club
We’ll be discussing the book during the last week of July on our social media channels. Stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on our first book club reveal! Will you be reading “The Jane Austen Society” with us? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
For publishers, publicists, or authors with new books that fit The Silver Petticoat Book Club, feel free to contact us for future selections!
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