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Membership to the
Jane Austen Society of North America
Give the ultimate gift of all things Austen with an annual or lifetime membership to the Jane Austen Society of North America. Dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing, their mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, her life, and her genius. Local regional chapters meet regularly to learn and discuss their favorite author, her life and her works, and the Annual General Meeting is a festive and joyous event.
JASNA membership is open to everyone interested in the life and works of Jane Austen.
JASNA members receive
- A subscription to the society’s newsletter, JASNA News, published three times a year, which carries book reviews, news from JASNA regions, and feature articles;
- Persuasions, JASNA’s annual journal, a preeminent source for Austen studies, with essays from the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and scholarly articles;
- An invitation to attend the AGM, a three-day conference with an Austen theme held each autumn in a different North American city, featuring speakers, entertainment, tours, banquet, and Regency ball;
- The opportunity to join one of the more than 60 JASNA regional groups in the United States and Canada, which host lectures, book discussions, teas, and a celebration of Austen’s birthday, December 16;
- Participation in members-only tours to England, organized and led by professionals with special access to Austen sites.
Memberships range from an annual student rate of $18.00 to a life time family membership at $575.00. The application form can be printed from the JASNA website, so don’t hesitate. Give the gift that your Austen friend or loved one will be surprised and grateful to receive!
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