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Jan 29, 2020

Poll time: Your favorite sassy Jane Austen quote

Which one is your favorite?

Jan 8, 2020

‘Sanditon’ 101: What to know before the PBS series airs

“Sanditon” — the latest Jane Austen period adaptation to make its way from across the pond — hits the airwaves in the States on Jan. 12.

Dec 22, 2019

For N.C. JASP-ers: A special screening of ‘Sanditon’ in Research Triangle Park

If you live in the Chapel Hill/Durham/Raleigh area, we’ve got an invitation to a special event for you!

Dec 11, 2019

How to throw your own Jane Austen holiday party

Here are some ideas to get you started!

Nov 13, 2019

Recommended reading: Books on Regency life

For a deeper dive on what it was like to live in the Regency era, these publications are a good place to start.

Oct 30, 2019

A Halloween peek at Jane Austen’s letters

In the Halloween spirit, we searched through Jane Austen’s letters looking for words such as “fright” and “dead.” Here's a sampling.

Oct 23, 2019

Five things about mourning during the Regency era

Many of our customs and traditions have changed since the early 19th century, but some are not so different.

Oct 16, 2019

There’s something about Jane Austen: More biographies to read

While the 2020 JASP will focus on Claire Tomalin’s biography of our favorite author, there are several others you can check out.