AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER. Expected release date September 2, 2025. How wonderful to celebrate JA's 250th with this exploration of her subversive side, all based on solid research by esteemed scholar and roller derby star Devoney Looser. With a deep dive into all of Austen's writings, including her novels, juvenilia, letters, and essays, Looser uncovers gems that show Austen's shrewd and often hilarious commentary on current events and the human condition. In addition to the deep dive into JA's subsersive side, the book looks anew at how her work has been involved in causes over the past 250 years. Eccentric members of the Austen family are not excluded! You know Devoney - this is not only tons of fun to read, it's also deeply researched and guaranteed to be a wild ride. Maybe it will surpass our previous favorite book on the history of Austen's impact "The Making of Jane Austen" (2017).  St. Martin's Press. Hb. NEW. $25.00