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A regional chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America. We meet regularly to discuss Austen's works, life, and times. Come join us!

Book recommendation: Bound by Sally Gunning

Bound by Sally GunningSet in the years preceding the American Revolution, Bound is an extraordinary novel about courage and independence as readers follow the story of a little girl who arrives in the American Colonies an orphan. Quickly indentured into servitude, she grows up in a caring home until she is sixteen when she is … Continue reading Book recommendation: Bound by Sally Gunning →

The Book of Ebenezer Le Page by G.B. Edwards

Since we loved the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society so much, this remarkable work of fiction might interest you as well. Each of the main English Channel Islands—Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm, and Sark—has a definite character of its own. The book marvelously conveys the atmosphere and speech patterns of Guernsey. Ebenezer was born on … Continue reading The Book of Ebenezer Le Page by G.B. Edwards →

The Morgan Library in NYC is having an exhibit.

The Morgan Library in NYC is having an exhibit. Follow this link for more information: http://www.themorgan.org/exhibitions/exhibition.asp?id=22 A Woman's Wit: Jane Austen's Life and LegacyNovember 6, 2009, through March 14, 2010This exhibition explores the life, work, and legacy of Jane Austen (1775–1817), regarded as one of the greatest English novelists. Over the past two decades, numerous … Continue reading The Morgan Library in NYC is having an exhibit. →

"The Ten Essential Penguin Classics"

The Penguin Classics Screening Room Special, "The Ten Essential Penguin Classics." click here for link. "The Ten Essential Penguin Classics" was written, produced, performed, and directed by Penguin personnel. It features a dozen Penguin staffers speaking about their favorite classics and why they think the books are essential. Pride and Prejudice is one of their … Continue reading "The Ten Essential Penguin Classics" →

Jane Austen Jigsaw puzzle

Revel in the wit and wisdom of Jane Austen with a Regency era–worthy parlor pastime: assembling this challenging 500-piece puzzle! When complete, this 18"x14" puzzle features a pretty pastel montage of illustrations from the late 1800s peppered with quotations from the author’s best-loved novels. With its clever book-shaped box, Bas Bleu's Jane Austen Jigsaw Puzzle … Continue reading Jane Austen Jigsaw puzzle →

October Wallpaper

Looking back at Ackermann's Repository. The original Ackermann's Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, Manufactures, &c. was published monthly from 1809-1829 and featured a pair of fashion plates in addition to other illustrations and articles covering a variety of topics. These delicate aquatint illustrations and lovely fashions continue to delight and inspire us two hundred years … Continue reading October Wallpaper →