A global literary fandom is celebrating today. It's the 250th birthday of writer Jane Austen. She’s best known for telling love stories in books like “Pride and Prejudice” and “Sense and Sensibility.” 

<p>A global literary fandom is celebrating today. It's the 250th birthday of writer Jane Austen. She&rsquo;s best known for telling love stories in books like &ldquo;Pride and Prejudice&rdquo; and &ldquo;Sense and Sensibility.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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