Hold on to your hats, readers: the Vogue Book Club has picked its next read—Jane Austen’s first novel, Sense and Sensibility!

Published anonymously in 1811 (credited only to "a lady"), the story follows the Dashwood women—sensible and thoughtful Elinor, impulsive and passionate Marianne, sweet young Margaret, and their mother, Mrs. Dashwood—as the two older sisters try to figure out the true intentions and feelings of the men they love.

You might know it from the famous 1995 film adaptation by Ang Lee and Emma Thompson, starring Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, and Greg Wise. Now, Sense and Sensibility is getting a fresh take this fall in a stunning new movie directed by Georgia Oakley, featuring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles. But before you see it on the big screen, why not dive into the original book with us over the next few weeks? (Don’t forget to grab your copy on Bookshop.org and use the code Vogue15 for 15% off!)

Here’s your reading plan:

- Week of September 7: Chapters I through IX
- Week of September 14: Chapters X through XIX
- Week of September 21: Chapters XX through XXIX
- Week of September 28: Chapters XXX through XXXIX
- Week of October 5: Chapters XL through XLVIII
- Week of October 12: Chapters XLIX to the end

We’ll see you at Barton Cottage!

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Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Sense Sensibility being the Vogue Book Club pick written in a natural conversational tone with clear and direct answers







BeginnerLevel Questions



Q What is Sense Sensibility about

A Its a classic novel by Jane Austen about two sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood After their father dies they face poverty and must navigate love heartbreak and social rules to find their place in the world Elinor represents sense while Marianne represents sensibility



Q Why is Vogue Book Club choosing this book

A Vogue often picks books that feel relevant to modern conversations Sense Sensibility is a deep dive into how we balance our heads and our heartssomething everyone deals with in relationships today Plus its a timeless story about sisterhood money and class which are big themes in fashion and culture



Q Ive never read Jane Austen Is this a good starting point

A Yes absolutely Its easier to follow than Emma or Mansfield Park The plot is very straightforward and the characters are extremely relatable Its a great introduction to her wit and social commentary



Q Is this book a romance or a drama

A Its a bit of both Its a romance because there are love stories but its more of a social drama The main conflict is internalhow the sisters learn to change their views on love and behavior There are no villains just flawed people making mistakes



Q Do I need to know the history of the 1800s to enjoy it

A Not at all The book explains the rules of the time as it goes along Youll quickly pick up on the key details like why inheritance matters and why a young woman cant just run off with a man Just read it for the story the history is the backdrop







IntermediateLevel Questions



Q What is the main theme of the book and how does it relate to a modern reader