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

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Bandages

Bandages

Get your literature-loving friend or family member to embrace their sillier side with Jane Austen bandages ($7).

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Necklace

Necklace

This "my heart is always yours" necklace ($128) is inspired by Sense and Sensibility and will go with any ensemble.

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Calligraphy Set

Calligraphy Set

With this complete vintage-inspired calligraphy set ($30), the receiver can write beautifully scripted letters like Austen's heroines.

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Print

Print

With the names of characters and places from the novel, this modern Pride and Prejudice print ($19) is a cool, eclectic pick.

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Phone Charging Station

Phone Charging Station

Keep phones juiced with a vintage Northanger Abbey book iPhone charging station ($52).

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Journal

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).

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Confetti

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.

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Pillow

Pillow

The Captain Wentworth silhouette pillow ($20) highlights his most memorable quote from Persuasion: "You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope."

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Candle

Candle

Help her set the romantic mood with this luxurious Jane Austen soy candle ($28), scented with hints of gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine.

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Character Print

Character Print

This adorable Pride and Prejudice character print ($19) features favorite friends from the book.

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Bookends

Bookends

These sleek, white ceramic books ($160 for eight) could also be used as fun accent pieces.

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Postcard Set

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.

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Book

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.

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iPhone Case

iPhone Case

Beautiful hues and unique artwork gives this watercolor iPhone case ($35) a simple, romantic look.

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Clueless Print

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.

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Tote

Tote

This Emma tote bag ($29) is created entirely from the text of the classic novel.

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Austenland Book

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.

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Coasters

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.

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What Would Jane Do? Book

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.

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Jane Austen Book Club

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.

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Bookmark

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."

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Puzzle Book

Puzzle Book

A beautiful book of Jane Austen puzzles ($6) will challenge literature-loving minds.

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Temporary Tattoo

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!).

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Pouch

Pouch

Carriers can tote all their essentials and rock their love of Jane Austen lit with a Pride and Prejudice pouch ($12).

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Scarf

Scarf

Dress to impress with a beautiful vintage-inspired Pride and Prejudice book scarf ($42).

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Cards

Cards

Keep card games classy with a set of gold-backed Jane Austen playing cards ($13).

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Bracelet

Bracelet

A Jane Austen "know your own happiness" quote bracelet ($16) is a simple and chic way to show literature love.

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Bookshelf Print

Bookshelf Print

This Ideal Bookshelf Jane Austen print ($40) by artist Jane Mount features some of the author's pretty book covers.

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The Jane Austen Handbook

The Jane Austen Handbook

The Jane Austen Handbook ($17) incorporates excerpts alongside advice for how to "dazzle your own Mr. Darcy."

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Pretty Hardcover Jane Austen Novels

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.