It's true: women who read Jane Austen novels are sexy.

I'm probably in the minority when I write this, but there's something attractive about a woman reading Sense and Sensibility. Despite an entire generation of women proclaiming her as the embodiment of chick lit, Austen's novels exude intelligence, humor, and good taste--three attributes which last far longer than a flawless complexion and a great pair of breasts. But I'd be more moved to attempt some flirtatious banter with a woman reading Pride and Prejudice: the irony of the opening line hopefully wouldn't be lost on her, and it might even make for an interesting conversation. At the very least, we might exchange a few witty barbs before she informs me, with twinkling eyes, that she has a gay friend who just happens to be single and, coincidentally, also loves Jane Austen.

Comments

[Andi]

Ha! Beautifully put. All the Jane Austen fans want to pet you now.

[Brandon]

Andi: Are you one of them? Then pet away.