Jane Austen Gift Ideas
35 Novel Gift Ideas For the Jane Austen Fan
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For hopeless romantics, no novelist captures a dramatic, passionate love story quite like Jane Austen — who would have turned 240 today. Know someone who can't get enough of her witty, spirited characters? We've rounded up a variety of creative gift options for the Austen fans in your life. Jewelry, letter-writing essentials, and items inspired by Austen's most famous works will bring romance to your friend's everyday life. Take a look at our favorite gift options for Austen fans!
— Additional reporting by Hilary White
1 Bandages
Get your literature-loving friend or family member to embrace their sillier side with Jane Austen bandages ($7).
2 Necklace
This "my heart is always yours" necklace ($128) is inspired by Sense and Sensibility and will go with any ensemble.
3 Calligraphy Set
With this complete vintage-inspired calligraphy set ($30), the receiver can write beautifully scripted letters like Austen's heroines.
4 Print
With the names of characters and places from the novel, this modern Pride and Prejudice print ($19) is a cool, eclectic pick.
5 Phone Charging Station
Keep phones juiced with a vintage Northanger Abbey book iPhone charging station ($52).
6 Journal
A Jane fan will love to jot down her daily thoughts alongside memorable quotes from the author in this Jane-a-Day 5-Year Journal ($17).
7 Mug
Nothing is better than hot tea and a good book — especially when your cup is inspired by literature you love! This Jane Austen mug ($15) makes for a perfect gift for friends and family.
8 Confetti
Ideal for a wedding — or any celebration of love — this paper hearts confetti ($3 for 150 pieces) is made from the pages of Pride and Prejudice.
9 Pillow
The Captain Wentworth silhouette pillow ($20) highlights his most memorable quote from Persuasion: "You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope."
10 Candle
Help her set the romantic mood with this luxurious Jane Austen soy candle ($28), scented with hints of gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine.
11 Character Print
This adorable Pride and Prejudice character print ($19) features favorite friends from the book.
12 Bookends
These sleek, white ceramic books ($160 for eight) could also be used as fun accent pieces.
13 Postcard Set
Chances are, your Austen-loving pal loves good, old-fashioned snail mail, so give them a Jane Austen postcard set ($20) complete with an embossed keepsake box.
14 Tray
Pay homage to the classic feather pen with this chic gold feather tray ($48).
15 Book
With a foreword by Cathleen Schine and a gorgeous cover illustrated by Audrey Niffenegger, the Sense and Sensibility Penguin Classics deluxe edition ($13) commemorates the book's 200th anniversary — a must have for any Jane Austen fan.
16 iPhone Case
Beautiful hues and unique artwork gives this watercolor iPhone case ($35) a simple, romantic look.
17 Clueless Print
Did you know 1995's Clueless was inspired by Austen's novel Emma? This playful "As If" print ($19-$199) is a great, modern way to acknowledge her Austen fandom.
18 Tote
This Emma tote bag ($29) is created entirely from the text of the classic novel.
19 Austenland Book
Jane Austen devotees will love Shannon Hale's Austenland ($12), about a woman who travels to a Jane Austen theme park to find her Mr. Darcy. The movie adaption, starring Keri Russell, premiered at Sundance.
20 Coasters
Literary love can add to the decor with a Jane Austen coaster set ($12), complete with quotes from a variety of her classic novels.
21 What Would Jane Do? Book
Learn what the woman herself would do in any given situation — from courtship to the lady's life of leisure — with the What Would Jane Do? ($10) book of quotes and words of wisdom from Jane Austen.
22 Jane Austen Book Club
Since your Jane-loving friend may have a book club of her own, The Jane Austen Book Club ($15) on DVD is a fun, cheeky option.
23 Bookmark
Book-lovers will appreciate a Pride and Prejudice bookmark ($11) with Mr. Darcy's most famous declaration of love: "In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
24 Keychains
An adorable Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet keychain set ($15) is the perfect idea for a stocking stuffer.
25 Puzzle Book
A beautiful book of Jane Austen puzzles ($6) will challenge literature-loving minds.
26 Temporary Tattoo
A temporary Pride and Prejudice tattoo ($5) is the perfect way to show love for the book (without having to get permanent ink!).
27 Pouch
Carriers can tote all their essentials and rock their love of Jane Austen lit with a Pride and Prejudice pouch ($12).
28 Shirt
This unique Sense and Sensibility t-shirt ($34) subtly displays text from the novel.
29 Scarf
Dress to impress with a beautiful vintage-inspired Pride and Prejudice book scarf ($42).
30 Cards
Keep card games classy with a set of gold-backed Jane Austen playing cards ($13).
31 Bracelet
A Jane Austen "know your own happiness" quote bracelet ($16) is a simple and chic way to show literature love.
32 Bookshelf Print
This Ideal Bookshelf Jane Austen print ($40) by artist Jane Mount features some of the author's pretty book covers.
33 The Jane Austen Handbook
The Jane Austen Handbook ($17) incorporates excerpts alongside advice for how to "dazzle your own Mr. Darcy."
34 Pretty Hardcover Jane Austen Novels
These Jane Austen novels ($19 each) are so gorgeous any fan of hers will want to display them front and center on their bookshelf.
35 Air Freshner
This Jane Austen air freshner ($4) is "sensibly scented."
