Are you obsessed with Jane Austen’s books? Then come listen to an insightful and fun conversation with Professor John Mullan. It’s the next best thing to meeting Jane Austen in person. John Mullan is Professor of Modern English Literature at University College London. He has published widely on eighteenth and nineteenth-century literature, his books include The Artful Dickens. He has edited Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility and Emma for Oxford World’s Classics. He is also a broadcaster and journalist, writing on contemporary fiction for the Guardian. He has taught Austen to university students for over three decades, and has lectured widely to lovers of her fiction in both the UK and the US. In this captivating conversation, Maki Morris (In the Bookroom with Maki) speaks with Professor John Mullan about his insights into Jane Austen's works. They explore the themes of Austen's novels, the significance of weather, the unique characteristics of characters who never speak, and the process of writing about such a beloved author. Mullan shares his favorite chapters from his book, discusses the importance of adaptations, and offers recommendations for those new to Austen's literature. The conversation highlights the enduring legacy of Jane Austen and the excitement surrounding her 250th birthday.