6 novels. 200+ years. Millions of fans.
More than 200 years after her novels were first published, Jane Austen continues to entertain, delight, and inspire generations of readers. Join us in celebrating her timeless works, remarkable life, and enduring legacy.
Explore Northanger Abbey and Persuasion with Us!
2026 AGM: Save the Date
Join us in sunny Tucson, AZ, for JASNA's 2026 Annual General Meeting Oct. 29-Nov. 1: four days of fresh insights, the "best company," and plenty of Austenian delights!
For an Austen-themed dinner, tea, or picnic
The Austen Table
Celebrate Jane with dishes from our curated collection of Austen family and Regency recipes adapted for today's kitchen.
The JASNA Post
June 11, 2026
JASNA News Summer Issue Now Available; Open to All
The digital Summer issue of JASNA News, our quarterly newsletter, has been released online—and for the first time, it's available as an open-access issue for everyone to enjoy.
June 4, 2026
Jane Austen: Material Girl — Paula Byrne and Hilary Davidson
It's Austen Chat's third anniversary! To mark the milestone, we're delighted to share Jane Austen: Material Girl—a conversation between authors Paula Byrne and Hilary Davidson recorded at JASNA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting.…
May 7, 2026
Jane Austen & Crime: A Visit with Susannah Fullerton
"Here I am once more in this scene of dissipation & vice, and I begin already to find my morals corrupted.
NEW: From Emma to Clueless: A Visit with Amy Heckerling
Listen to Our Podcast
Our monthly podcast, Austen Chat, offers the company of clever, well-informed guests, who have a great deal of conversation!
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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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“If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.”
Northanger Abbey
