Celebrating the Life and Legacy
In 2025 we'll mark the 250th birthday of Jane Austen—a literary icon who continues to entertain, delight, and inspire generations of readers. Join us as we celebrate her timeless works, remarkable life, and enduring legacy throughout the year with special events, activities, online tributes, and more.
Join us in honoring Jane at 250!
Why Do YOU Love Austen?
To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, we're collecting all the reasons her fans love her—and we want yours! Tell us what makes her special to you in our online tribute book.
Jane Austen’s Far-Reaching Influence
Unexpectedly Austen
A collection of tributes and reflections on Jane Austen and her work from notable public figures. We'll share more throughout 2025 as we celebrate Austen’s 250th birthday.
Austen at 250: "No check to my Genius from beginning to end"
Livestream/Virtual Registration Open
In-person registration for this year's conference October 10-12 is full, but you can get the next-best experience as a Livestream/Virtual attendee.
Limited-Time Offer
Free Student Membership
We're celebrating the anniversary of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday this year with a special offer for the next generation of Austen fans and scholars. Student Memberships are free through December 31, 2025!
The JASNA Post
September 4, 2025
Jane Austen & Her Teenage Writings: A Visit with Lesley Peterson
Drunken brawls, cannibalism, heroines behaving very badly—such mayhem may seem worlds apart from the sedate drawing rooms of Austen's novels, but it's par for the course in her teenage writings.
August 7, 2025
Jane Austen & Her Wild Side: A Visit with Devoney Looser
Think you know Jane Austen? In this episode, we explore the wild side of Austen’s writings, life, and legacy with noted scholar Devoney Looser, who makes the case for Austen…
July 2, 2025
Jane Austen & Gentlemen: A Visit with Brett McKay
We believe Jane Austen is for everyone, but it’s no secret that her modern fanbase is mostly female.
NEW: Jane Austen & Her Teenage Writings: A Visit with Lesley Peterson
Listen to Our Podcast
Our monthly podcast, Austen Chat, offers the company of clever, well-informed guests, who have a great deal of conversation!
Providing Context
Austen's World Up Close
JASNA members share their expertise in short videos that shine a light on aspects of life in Jane Austen's world.
JASNA Members on Jane Austen
Austen's Enduring Appeal
Why does Jane Austen inspire legions of admirers? JASNA members offer their thoughts in this video.
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