Be More Jane : Life Lessons from the Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen

Author: Sophie Andrews

Popular psychology

Published on 15 September 2026 by Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd (CICO Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Be More' series.

Hardback | 128 pages, 40 col artworks
152 x 115 | 216g

Take INSPIRATION and LIFE LESSONS from one of the world’s BEST-LOVED WRITERS.

Jane Austen expert Sophie Andrews, aka @laughingwithlizzie, knows from experience that answers on coping with life’s trials and tribulations can be found in the pages of Jane Austen’s novels and letters.

Whether you are looking for advice on matters of friendship, family or love, or seeking guidance on self-belief, gratitude or happiness, Be More Jane offers important lessons from Jane herself, as well as from the characters in her beloved books.

Take tips from Elizabeth Bennet on finding the fun in life, learn the importance of strong sibling bonds from the Dashwood sisters and follow Jane’s advice on being patient in your search for love.

Illustrated with beautiful, colourful artworks that bring Austen’s world to life, Be More Jane encourages you to channel your inner Austen and will inspire you to live life with more sense and less prejudice. First published in 2019, this a new edition.