Author: JASNA-NJ

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!

March Reading Group Selection

Title: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietyAuthor: Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie BarrowsPublication Date:  July 2008Synopsis: Written with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises, and of finding connection in the most surprising ways. “I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? … Continue reading March Reading Group Selection →

Monday Book Recommendations – Where’s Jane?

Title: Where's Jane?: Find Jane Austen Hidden in Her StoriesAuthor: Rebecca Smith (Author), Katy Dockrill (Illustrator)Publication Date: Feb. 1, 2018Synopsis: Can you find Jane Austen hidden in ten scenes from her beloved novels? This beautiful new book introduces young children to Austen’s intriguing Georgian and Regency-era world, filled with all the makings of the best … Continue reading Monday Book Recommendations – Where’s Jane? →

Meet the Janeites – Amelia (CNJ JASNA Regional Chair)

Name: AmeliaHow did you become a Janeite?  In college after reading Emma for a history class. That summer I had a kind of boring job and started listening to audiobooks. I decided I enjoyed Emma, maybe I'll read more Jane Austen novels and picked Persuasion. That did it for me, I had to read them … Continue reading Meet the Janeites – Amelia (CNJ JASNA Regional Chair) →