Spool Beds popular in Jane Austen’s time

illustration by julia rothman Our Jane Austen, had probably spent a night or two in a spool bed, as they were a very popular type of furniture style during her time. The spool bed, named for its resemblance to sewing spools, is also known as a Jenny Lind bed.Here is a short history of Spool … Continue reading Spool Beds popular in Jane Austen’s time →

Jane Austen’s Story

Jane Austen exhibition reveals author’s life and brings new prominence to her final resting place. As the bicentenary decade of Jane Austen’s heyday and early death approaches, a new permanent exhibition at her resting place in Winchester Cathedral opened to unveil the life and times of the renowned author like never before.The exhibition and supporting … Continue reading Jane Austen’s Story →

SAVE THE DATE: June 12

On June 12, 2010, we will have a meeting focused on selected Austen letters at Mildred Younger’s home in Tinton Falls. Our plan is to have members choose selections of their favorite letters to focus on and read aloud to hear the “voice” of Jane Austen. More details to come....“I am sorry I have affronted … Continue reading SAVE THE DATE: June 12 →

CNJ JASNA Fundraiser

{Moonlight Court}, aka Meredith, is selling her jewelry, which has several pieces inspired by Jane Austen. Catch Meredith at the meetings or find her on Etsy. In the “message to seller” section mention CNJJASNA and Meredith will donate 15% of the item's purchase price to the chapter. Any item for sale will be part of … Continue reading CNJ JASNA Fundraiser →

Elena Kagan and Jane Austen

According to the NYTimes, Supreme Court nominee, Elena Kagan, reads P & P each year. If you haven't read the article, you can click here to read it.

Poetry Reading in Marlton by Janeite

We are pleased to announce that one of our own-Janeite Kelly will be the featured reader at the monthly Poetry in the Round event hosted at the Barnes & Noble location in Marlton, New Jersey. The reading will be held on Monday evening, May 17th, at 7:30 p.m. We are hoping that many of you … Continue reading Poetry Reading in Marlton by Janeite →

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Janeites who have ever been a mom, is a mom, or wishes to be a mom to child and fur-babies alike. PS. Follow this link and see how many typos you can catch on this Jane Austen inspired ad from Nook. Thanks to Janeite Donna for her keen eye.

"A Building She Admired so much…"

Just in case you don't visit, I love the website by Catherine Delors. She writes about many things in the 18th century, and often features an article or two, or three on our Jane. Here is her most recent post on the exhibit at Winchester Cathedral on Jane Austen.In 1817 Cassandra Austen was writing of … Continue reading "A Building She Admired so much…" →

NYT: Pride and Popularity

By SOPHIE GEEPublished: April 16, 2010 Jane Austen’s best-known phrase describing her own writing appears in a letter to her nephew, James Edward Austen-Leigh, an aspiring novelist and student at Winchester College. When she heard he’d lost some draft chapters, she jokingly announced that she couldn’t be accused of purloining his pages: “What should I … Continue reading NYT: Pride and Popularity →

Jane Austen’s History of England

Like the rest of her Juvenilia, this short work sparkles with wit and unconventionality. You may now view the whole manuscript on the site of the British Library. All the more precious and interesting because of the illustrations by Jane’s elder sister Cassandra Elizabeth.Much has been written on those, with Jane herself often being recognized … Continue reading Jane Austen’s History of England →