Henry Hitchings | Bookhype

Henry Hitchings was born in 1974. He is the author of The Secret Life of Words, Who's Afraid of Jane Austen?, and Defining the World. He has contributed to many newspapers and magazines and is the theater critic for the London Evening Standard.

Dec 31, 2025

Cover of Who's Afraid of Jane Austen?

Who's Afraid of Jane Austen?

Jun 14, 2018

Cover of The World in Thirty-Eight Chapters or Dr Johnson's Guide to Life

The World in Thirty-Eight Chapters or Dr Johnson's Guide to Life

Nov 5, 2013

Cover of Sorry!

Jan 17, 2013

Cover of Sorry! The English and Their Manners

Sorry! The English and Their Manners

Feb 16, 2012

Cover of Who's Afraid of Jane Austen? How to Really Talk About Books You Haven't Read

Who's Afraid of Jane Austen? How to Really Talk About Books You Haven't Read

Jun 19, 2009

Cover of Samuel Johnson

Oct 2, 2008

Cover of How to Really Talk About Books You Haven't Read

How to Really Talk About Books You Haven't Read

Oct 1, 2005

Cover of Defining the World

Defining the World