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
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
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
Our monthly podcast, Austen Chat, offers the company of clever, well-informed guests, who have a great deal of conversation!
June 17, 2024
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
"The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.
May 2, 2024
The delicate tinkling of a pianoforte. The clash of cymbals. The soothing strains of a harp.
Providing Context
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
Why does Jane Austen inspire legions of admirers? JASNA members offer their thoughts in this video.
Join JASNA
Learn about the benefits of JASNA membership: our publications, regional events, conferences, and more.
Meetings & Events
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Flagstaff, AZ
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14
Waltham, MA
Mansfield Park