6 novels. 200 years. Millions of fans.
The Jane Austen Society of North America is dedicated to the appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. Join us in celebrating her life and works.
Limited-Time Offer
Free Student Membership
We're starting next year's celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday early with a special offer for the next generation of Austen fans and scholars. Student membership is now free through December 2025.
Austen, Annotated: Jane Austen's Literary, Political, and Cultural Origins
AGM Registration Is Open
Join us October 18-20 for JASNA’s annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We’ll focus on Austen’s origin story, exploring her world and how it influenced her novels, juvenilia, and letters.
New: Jane Austen & Her Bookshelf - A Visit with Susan Allen Ford
Listen to Our Podcast
Our monthly podcast, Austen Chat, offers the company of clever, well-informed guests, who have a great deal of conversation!
The JASNA Post
June 17, 2024
Introducing the 2024 JASNA Young Filmmakers Contest Judges
The deadline for JASNA’s 2024 Young Filmmakers Contest is coming up fast (June 24), and we’re excited to announce this year’s panel of distinguished judges.
June 6, 2024
Jane Austen & Her Bookshelf: A Visit with Susan Allen Ford
"The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.
May 2, 2024
Jane Austen & Movie Music: A Visit with Ruth Mudge
The delicate tinkling of a pianoforte. The clash of cymbals. The soothing strains of a harp.
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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Become a Member
Learn about the benefits of JASNA membership: our publications, regional events, conferences, and more.
Meetings & Events
Upcoming Events
Jul
6
Greater Phoenix Region: English Country Dance Workshop
Flagstaff, AZ
Jul
14
Massachusetts Region: Jane Austen Garden Party
Waltham, MA
“We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be.”
Mansfield Park
