Welcome, gentle readers!

We meet in the San Francisco area quarterly in March, June, September, and December. At each meeting we strive to present a mix of information — from pure discussion of the novels, to details of Jane Austen’s life, to the historical and cultural context in which she lived and worked. Anyone with an interest in Jane Austen’s works, life, and times is welcome to attend. Our members come from all walks of life. Whether you’re a doctoral candidate working on a thesis on Jane’s Chawton years or you just can’t stop watching all 12 hours of the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, you’ll meet kindred spirits here. Our meetings are open to the public and — aside from our December gala or other special — free.

To become a member of our Northern California regional group, you must first join at the national level. Member benefits include invitations to meetings and events, the opportunity to meet and network with fellow Janeites, and access to our audio-visual circulating libraries.

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To fulfill JASNA’s mission of fostering among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, her life, and her genius, JASNA strives to ensure that all people are welcome and feel valued in its meetings, events, and community spaces. JASNA is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Society. There is no place in JASNA for discrimination or exclusion, including on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, ability, appearance, or education.

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JASNA is gearing up to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250^th birthday in 2025 with special events and activities, and we’re starting early with a special offer for students!