Book Recommendations in New Location

Exciting news Janeites! We have moved our book recommendations culminated from all of our meetings to one location, right here on our main page. Underneath our header, we now have page tabs. Look for "I've Read Jane-Now what?" tab and click there to see all our recommendations. We always welcome more suggestions. Please contact us … Continue reading Book Recommendations in New Location →

Bright Star and Emma available on DVD

Both of these films are now available on DVD for sale. Emma may be purchased at the Masterpiece website, although I found both at Target.

Morgan Library Trip a Success!

Don't miss out on the Morgan Library. It ends the end of March. Our group went this last Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We felt quite savvy as we were able to go around to each of the different letters, books, and illustrations. Our tea was very yummy-we had chicken salad, grilled cheese, fruit, tea … Continue reading Morgan Library Trip a Success! →

Book Signing and Discussion at Upper West Side Barnes and Noble

Cathleen Schine will be at the Upper West Side Barnes and Noble at 2289 Broadway (82nd) at 7PM on Monday February 22nd. She will read from her book The Three Weissmanns of Westport, a retelling of "Sense and Sensibility" set mostly on the Connecticut shores of Long Island Sound and in the posh redoubts of … Continue reading Book Signing and Discussion at Upper West Side Barnes and Noble →

What fun!

In Lady Vernon and Her Daughter, Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway have taken Austen's original novella and transformed it into a vivid and richly developed novel of love lost and found–and the complex relationships between women, men, and money in Regency England.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Hey Janeites---A beautiful way to celebrate the day is to make silhouettes of your loved ones, such as these by Livy of A Field Journal, who is now the Artist in Residence for Victoria Magazine.

Sense and Sensibility, the Musical

Those of you attending the "Inspired by Austen" symposium on March 6, 2010, will be entertained by a new Sense and Sensibility musical composed and written by Gemma Cooper-Novak and Joshua Tyre. Check out their website here or go to JASNA-NY's website's events pageby clicking here.

Tomorrow on Kitchen Chat

JASNA member Beth Patillo, Author of Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart, will be featured on Margaret McSweeney's internet show called Kitchen Chat that airs live each Friday: http://www.toginet.com/shows/kitchenchatThe program will be talking about all things Jane Austen along with a few recipes and tips. In fact, do you know what Jane Austen's favorite recipe was?

Penguin Classics Podcasts

"Penguin Classics On Air" has new podcasts you might enjoy:This is from Penguin Classics Press Release:"In the first, South African author Sheila Kohler speaks with Editorial Director Elda Rotor on the writing of her new book, the critically acclaimed Becoming Jane Eyre. Sheila discusses where she found her inspiration for the title, and what Charlotte … Continue reading Penguin Classics Podcasts →

Chilled Mango Lassi Soup

Chilled Mango Lassi Soup Makes 12 to 16 servings3 cups cubed fresh mango2 cups vanilla yogurt1/2 cup honey3/4 cup milkGarnish: prepared granola, fresh mint sprigs1. In a blender, combine mango, yogurt, honey, and milk. Puree until mixture is very smooth. Refrigerate until well chilled, approximately 1 to 2 hours.2. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle … Continue reading Chilled Mango Lassi Soup →