JASNA is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, …

JASNA events—from regional meetings to annual conferences and tours—bring members together to celebrate Jane Austen's works and life. Discover what's coming up next!

JASNA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a literary conference, a celebration of Jane Austen, and a collegial gathering of JASNA members. Each autumn 700 to 800 JASNA members …

To renew a current or recent membership, log in to JASNA’s Member Portal and select "Renew Membership" from the dropdown menu to access a short renewal form. If you don't remember …

JASNA was founded in 1979 by Joan Austen-Leigh, Henry G. Burke, and J. David Grey. One hundred Janeites attended the society’s inaugural dinner on October 5, 1979, at the Gramercy …

Consider forming a new JASNA Region in your area or joining one of JASNA's Virtual Regions (see more below). To learn more, inquire about forming a new Region, or update Region …

Podcast › Austen Chat Podcast Welcome to Austen Chat, JASNA's podcast dedicated to exploring the life and wor…

Winners also receive one year of membership in JASNA, publication of their essays on this website, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen's novels.

2025 will be a milestone year as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, with Baltimore welcoming JASNA back for its first AGM since 1980. We are planning a diverse and …

Jane Austen's Works Jane Austen wrote six novels that continue to captivate readers almost 200 years after her death: Sense and Sensibility Pride and Prejudice Mansfield Park Emma …