Update on Three Weissmanns of Westport

The Three Weissmanns of Westport is a playful, loose-jointed homage to Sense & Sensibility. The author is Cathleen Schine and you have to check out her website & read her blog. http://www.cathleenschine.com/. Her favorite book is Emma & her blog dated 2/12/10 Austenolatry talks about her visit to The Morgan Library. She writes, "To deny … Continue reading Update on Three Weissmanns of Westport →

JASNA-NY event

Registration is open for the Spring JASNA-NY Regional MeetingSaturday, May 1st at 2:00 p.m.Come hear our guest speaker, Arnie Perlstein, talk about "The Shadow Story of Emma: Jane Austen, the Secret Feminist"For more information and registration:Go to http://www.jasnany.org and click on this event.If you have any problem accessing the registration form, please email us at … Continue reading JASNA-NY event →

JA items for purchase at Bas Bleu

Always on the lookout for great items to celebrate our love of Jane, here are a few finds at Bas Bleu booksellers. These are great items for you, fellow Janeite, or for a true friend.

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 →

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 →

Brooklyn Book Festival

The Brooklyn Book Festival is September 12, 2010 and our sisters, JASNA - New York Metro region has again purchased a vendor table at the Brooklyn Book Festival. This is a fun event and they always need volunteers. Last year they had 150 people sign their email list. A number of them have become members. … Continue reading Brooklyn Book Festival →

Staged reading of Lady Susan

Save the Date : Monday, April 12, 2010For a staged reading of Lady SusanCheck out JASNA-NY's website under their Events page click here.

Chawton Cottage Slide Show

Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her life in a 17th-century house in Chawton, England. PBS presents a visit to Chawton Cottage while there--learn all about the need for improvements.

JASNA-NY announces upcoming events

JASNA-NY's March Regional meeting will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Manhattanville College's Reid Castle in Purchase, NYThis full day (9:30am to 4:00pm) symposium "Inspired by Austen" will feature speakers, discussions and a S&S musical adaptation preview as well as welcome coffee/tea and lunch.Transportation from New York's Grand Central Station will be available … Continue reading JASNA-NY announces upcoming events →