Meeting Reminder

Join us for a discussion of Black London: Life before Emancipation by Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina

Friday Link Up

Some internet stories you may have missed last week:The empire line strikes back - Daily MailAs Netflix's new period drama Bridgerton takes over our screens, Hanna Woodside meets the Regency superfans for whom, bonnets, balls and clip-on ringlets really are a way of life 'Brigerton': 5 More Shows to Watch If You Love the New … Continue reading Friday Link Up →

2021 Programs

Mark your calendars for our 2021 Events. We have our normal bi-monthly meetings, our book discussion groups and even a Super Regional Event with the NY Metropolitan Region. Upcoming Events February 20th: Sense and Sensibility by Jane AustenMarch 20th: Sensai and Sensibility by Karen Tey YamashitaApril 17th-18th: Jane Austen's French Connection (with the NY Metropolitan Region)May 15th: Jane on the … Continue reading 2021 Programs →

January 2021 Program Information

Join us for a discussion of Black London: Life before Emancipation by Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina

Castle of Otranto Discussion

The NJ region of JASNA will meet virtually on October 17th at 2pm to discuss the first work of British Gothic fiction: The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole. Published in 1764, Otranto is the template for the Gothic novel as we, and Jane Austen, know it. It was an instant success, inspiring an new genre of literature, including … Continue reading Castle of Otranto Discussion →

Podcasting with Jane

Hi everyone!I have a new podcast to recommend - Phoebe Reads a Mystery Starting today (9/2) Phoebe is starting Jane Eyre. The podcast releases a chapter a day and has a back log of mystery stories. Hope you enjoy!

Friday Link Up

Hi everyone, sorry for the lack of posts the last few months. I hope everyone is doing well during this time. Here are the news articles that caught our attention this week: Complete floorplan of Buckingham Palace created for first time ever - NY Post 'Pride and Prejudice' and Instagram - Pacific The Female Gaze … Continue reading Friday Link Up →

Friday Link Up

Here are the news articles that caught our attention this week: Maria Edgeworth, Jane Austen's forgotten idol - OUPblog The Book Briefing: Books for Feeling Better - The Atlantic In Miss Austen, fiction writer Gill Hornby tries to explain the enduring mystery of the famous Jane - The Canberra Times The 8 Most Soothing Movies … Continue reading Friday Link Up →

March Book Discussion Information

Title: Excellent Women Author: Barbara Pym Publication Date: 1952 Synopsis:Excellent Women is one of Barbara Pym's richest and most amusing high comedies. Mildred Lathbury is a clergyman's daughter and a mild-mannered spinster in 1950s England. She is one of those "excellent women," the smart, supportive, repressed women who men take for granted. As Mildred gets embroiled in the … Continue reading March Book Discussion Information →

Monday Book Quote

Finding random works in the works of Jane Austen. Northanger Abbey is our source for 2020. action This bold surmise, however, she soon learnt comprehended but half the fact. The anxious affection, which she was accused of having continually watched in Isabella’s every look and action, had, in the course of their yesterday’s party, received … Continue reading Monday Book Quote →