Very, very enjoyable. All about a group of women (and one man) reading Austen’s oeuvre and meeting to discuss it. For each of Austen’s books, we have a meeting at one person’s house, and we get backstory on that individual that, coincidentally, tends to have a bit to do with the particular Austen novel being discussed.

There are also some other neat touches, such as the conflict (?) between reading science fiction and Austen. We see the rise and fall of several relationships along the way, as well.

As a crowning touch, the book ends with some background material on Austen (notably a long series of quotes from her family and friends as well as critics and contemporary authors about her books) and, last but not least, a series of questions for discussion in a book club setting from each of the main characters.

Wonderful fun!