Jane Austen Society of North America

Is anyone surprised? Fellow Janites already know when the going gets tough, the tough read Jane Austen .

In case you missed todays episode of Austen Wednesdays. Quite an informative chat about portrait miniatures

Not just Pride & Prejudice - Persuasion and Northanger Abbey as well. The article is from 2018 in case you missed it. https://www.theatlantic.com//what-jane-austens-pri/578872/

I would have loved to be the one who opened the box - what a treasure to find!

Fantastic chat with Paula Byrne about Jane's love of the theatre - how it influenced her family and her writing. The discussion around Mansfield Park was excellent!

Have listen to Chawton's House latest podcast. This great house was home to Jane's brother Edward Austen Knight, where Jane spent time visiting and writing over her lifetime.

Check out all the fun we had at the November meeting by clicking the link below. If you'd like to join us next time, that information can be found on our website as well.

Bakers from across the world joined in the fun, crafting their own gingerbread creations inspired by Jane Austen’s life, house and novels. The challenge has now closed but you can still enjoy them in the online gallery!

In a letter to Cassandra (November 6, 1813) Jane reflects on aging. I for one totally agree with her. Happy 245th birthday dearest Jane! By the bye, as I must leave off being young, I find many douceurs in being a sort of chaperon for I am put on a sofa near the fire & can drink as much wine as I like.