Author: Lauren Henderson
Publisher: New York, Hyperion, 2005The chapter headings in the contents page of “Jane Austen's Guide To dating” is in essence, the ten dating tips according to Henderson. With headings such as “If You Like Someone, Make It Clear That You Do” and for chapter two, “Don't Put Your Feelings On Public Display Unless They Are Fully Reciprocated”, you can already gain insights into the dating game just by reading the contents page.
If yoou have more time, read the actual chapters where Henderson elaborates on what she means, with examples from the different novels, summarizes the “dos and don'ts” and ending each chapter with practical tips.
You do not need to read Jane Austen's novels to enjoy this dating guide but if you are a fan of her books, and is currently single, get this book before it flies off the shelf! At the end of the book, there is a fun quiz to find out which of her characters you best identify with and which characters match your “type”.
