The JASNA New York Metropolitan Region is a friendly and inclusive intergenerational community, united by our interest in Jane Austen and her novels. We are a regional division of JASNA, The Jane Austen Society of North America, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
JASNA held its first meeting in New York City in 1979 — and has since grown to more than 5000 members in 81 regions throughout the US, Canada, and beyond. JASNA’s mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Austen’s works, her life, and her genius.
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen brings people together: the astonishing breadth and depth of her fiction’s appeal, and the stunning variety of ways that readers find to engage with it, make it very satisfying to read in community with others.
JASNA New York Metro takes delight in helping Janeites connect. We create opportunities for curious, thoughtful individuals to exchange ideas, feel a sense of belonging, and continue learning throughout life.
Please click here to view the JASNA-NYM bylaws; click here to sign up for our mailing list; or click here to contact the current Regional Coordinators, Sarah Rose Kearns and Fran Winter.
“My idea of good company, Mr. Elliot, is the company of clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation.”
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