{"title":"Books about Books","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781800656666","title":"Be More Jane : Life Lessons from the Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Andrews, Sophie\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePopular psychology\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished on 15 September 2026 by Ryland, Peters \u0026amp; Small Ltd (CICO Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Be More' series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 128 pages, 40 col artworks\u003cbr\u003e123 x 159 x 17 | 220g\u003cp\u003eTake INSPIRATION and LIFE LESSONS from one of the world’s BEST-LOVED WRITERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrews, Sophie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54712951177400,"sku":"9781800656666","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/1953\/8872\/files\/9781800656666.jpg?v=1794323313"},{"product_id":"9781911545835","title":"The Future of Jokes","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Ince, Robin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLiterary essays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished on 5 November 2026 by Melville House UK in the United Kingdom as part of 'the FUTURES' series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 144 pages\u003cbr\u003e110 x 178 x 14 | 118g\u003cp\u003eWhen did laughter become part of ouruniverse? Were we the first planet to have a sense of humour? What was thefirst joke? Was it made by a chimpanzee or a crow?These are just a few of the questionserstwhile comedian Robin Ince considers in The Future of Jokes, bringingin elements from science, technology, politics, philosophy and culture to probejust why we need jokes. What can they teach us about ourselves and our future?Comedy means different things to differentpeople: it can be an act of rebellion, and it can be an act of reinforcing thestatus quo. It can be expression and it can be repression. Joke-telling isabout authenticity and connection Ince argues, and artistic creativity makes ushuman. We can choose to share love and connection via jokes or spread uglinessand outrage. Which future do we want?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ince, Robin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54712953831608,"sku":"9781911545835","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/1953\/8872\/files\/9781911545835.jpg?v=1794323364"}],"url":"https:\/\/octoberbooks.org\/collections\/books-about-books.oembed","provider":"October Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}