Meeting Report: Claire Bellanti and “You Can Get a Parasol at Witby’s: Circulating Libraries in Jane Austen’s Time”

We very much enjoyed welcoming former JASNA president Claire Bellanti for her illustrated talk on circulating libraries in Jane Austen's time. The talk was enjoyed by 23 attendees (and several new-to-JASNA-faces) with a lively Q&A following. Door prizes were offered by our committee and were bestowed upon Jill and Hillari. Afterward, Claire greeted several members…

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Happy Birthday, Jane! Our 2018 Celebration of Austenmas

A holiday party for Austenmas. . . with mulled wine! See our recipe inside!

Meeting Report: Discussion of “Northanger Abbey” on October 27, 2018

The Central California JASNAns welcomed 19 members and guests to discuss Northanger Abbey at the Woodward Park Library in October. A presentation outlining the elements of the Gothic Novel and how it fit with Northanger Abbey was given by committee member DeAuna Marks, with assistance from committee member Erin Connor. The guests enjoyed tea, tea…

The Jane Austen Society welcomes the author of “The Making of Jane Austen” for a discussion and Skype Q&A

A Q&A with Devoney Looser, also known as “Stone Cold Jane Austen,” followed by a lively discussion on how Austen became so famous and who her fans are today! Just how did Jane Austen become the celebrity author and the inspiration for generations of loyal fans she is today? How did she become one of…

Regency Picnic and Walking Party with JASNA Cen Cal

Our second Picnic and Walking Party was a raging success with 20 attendees, beautiful weather, and plenty of diverting company! We met in Woodward Park for our picnic, munched on tea sandwiches and fruit, enjoyed tea and beverages, and soaked up some sun in 75 degree weather! Several members of our group enjoyed lawn games…

Regency Picnic and Walking Party, 2018: All the Info Fit to Print!

JASNA Regency Picnic and Walking Party April 28th at Noon - 4 p.m. Woodward Park, Fresno. Tickets: $10 for JASNA Members/$12 general. MAP OF PARK AND PICNIC LOCATION GET TICKETS: Tickets are on sale online until 9 p.m. PST on Friday, April 27th. Or tickets can be purchased between 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the…

Meeting Report: Discussion on Mansfield Park – February 24, 2018

The Central Valley Region of JASNA welcomed 18 members and guests for our exploration of "Mansfield Park". Discussion ranged from the merits and demerits of Fanny Price and Mary Crawford, to the levels of self-involvement of the entire Bertram clan, to the general isolation and opportunities that were provided (or not) to all of the…