By Linda Darden The North Carolina chapter of JASNA devotes one meeting per quarter to a book club, with the August meeting aligning with the theme for each year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year’s AGM will be in Denver, Colorado with the theme “A Rocky Romance” focusing on Pride and Prejudice. Accordingly, an energized group from across the country (welcome all…
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By Carolyn Brown In the “Acknowledgments” section of her novel By the Book, Julia Sonneborn describes her first foray into fiction as “a love letter to books” (Sonneborn 361). It truly is, as it closely resembles Jane Austen’s Persuasion in plot and character, but offers more knowledgeable readers a plethora of other literary allusions from the Regency period and beyond…
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A Collaboration between Betty Parker Ellis, Cathy Kawalek, & Sara Tavela Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, England, has been holding virtual book clubs this year, along with other noteworthy virtual events for the international community who love Jane Austen and her writing. We hope that this post will encourage you to participate in future virtual events for Jane Austen’s House…
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By Nancy Martin Young July sizzled with excitement as 26 eager trivia mavens Zoomed in to test their knowledge of Pride and Prejudice. The event served as preparation for the upcoming AGM, as well as a warm-up for the next book club selection. Undaunted by the challenges of new technology, the July Janeites triumphed over Slido, which might sound like…
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By Bill Gaither On June 25, 2023, members gathered via Zoom for the traditional summer idyll, “Tea & Miscellany,” along with highlights of the recent Jane Austen Summer Program (JASP) in Chapel Hill. Member Summer Plans Members shared their summer plans and named the Jane Austen characters who would be their guiding spirits. Three items were especially noteworthy: We are excited…
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