Here is our birthday girl as depicted by her sister, Cassandra:

Back-view watercolour of Jane Austen by Cassandra Austen, 1804
*Jane Austen was born on 16 December 1775.
Here is our birthday girl as depicted by her sister, Cassandra:

Back-view watercolour of Jane Austen by Cassandra Austen, 1804
*Jane Austen was born on 16 December 1775.
Let’s recap:
Happy shopping!

In Search of the Unknown by Robert W. Chambers, 1904

Engraving of a woman reading by candlelight by John Sartain, after a painting by Philippe Mercier. 1854.
I love bookish goodies almost as much as I love actual books, and reading. Being a bookworm is not a hobby: it is an all-enveloping, personality-defining lifestyle. The holiday season is just getting started, which means it is time to go shopping the literary way! Over the next two weeks, I will take you on a virtual bookish shopping spree to some of my favourite lit sites!
In 2013, we visited some wonderful literary museums. This year, I am delighted to showcase several amazing book-themed Etsy shops. Let’s get started!
BADLY DRAWN AUTHORS
I have so much love for this shop. Maybe my inner hipster is showing, but I think it’s a genius idea. You can buy cards and posters of some awesome writers in a fun style that is anything but generic. The prices are also totally affordable for most budgets.
TWO OF MY (MANY) FAVOURITE PIECES:

Jane Austen Poster by Badly Drawn Authors. $6.35

John Updike Poster by Badly Drawn Authors. $6.35
SHOP INFO:

Georges Seurat (born 2 December 1859): Port-en-Bessin: The Outer Harbor (Low Tide), 1888.
“The eyes see only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.”-Robertson Davies (died 2 December 1995), Tempest-Tost
I love bookish goodies almost as much as I love actual books, and reading. Being a bookworm is not a hobby: it is an all-enveloping, personality-defining lifestyle. The holiday season is just getting started, which means it is time to go shopping the literary way! Over the next two weeks, I will take you on a virtual bookish shopping spree to some of my favourite lit sites!
In 2013, we visited some wonderful literary museums. This year, I am delighted to showcase several amazing book-themed Etsy shops. Let’s get started!
OBVIOUS STATE
Obvious State makes bold, high-quality, well-priced literary prints and paper goods. I could easily decorate an entire room around their gorgeous black-and-white art.
TWO OF MY FAVOURITE PIECES:

T.S. Eliot Quote Print by Obvious State. $24.00+

Literary Greeting Card Collection by Obvious State. $18.00
SHOP INFO:
George Sand by Auguste Charpentier, 1838:

George Sand by Auguste Charpentier, 1838
Jonathan Swift was born on 30 November 1667.

Jonathan Swift
Three quotes from the birthday boy:

Jonathan Swift Quote #1

Jonathan Swift Quote #2

Jonathan Swift Quote #3
“Ah! There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort.”-Jane Austen

Repose by John Singer Sargent, 1911