Jane Austen. Born 12/16/1775. Died 7/18/1817. English novelist. Famous for her contemporary life stories with a focus on love and relationships, including SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, MANSFIELD PARK, EMMA, NORTHANGER ABBEY, and PERSUASION. (Her novels are personal favorites of mine!)

“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”

“But indeed, I would rather have nothing but tea.”