The JASNA Post
Announcements, News, and Observations
A Bold Reinterpretation of Sense and Sensibility
October 14, 2026
The new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is about to arrive in theaters in the US and Canada, and we had an early look.
Reading Between the Lines of Mansfield Park: A Visit with Patricia Matthew
October 8, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Patricia Matthew sits down with guest host Dr.
Rereading Jane Austen: A Visit with Elaine Bander
September 10, 2026
Rereading Jane Austen’s novels with an understanding of the literary conventions of her time can reveal new layers of meaning that modern audiences may miss.
2026 Essay Contest: The Results Are In!
August 17, 2026
JASNA's 2026 Essay Contest was another record-breaker! We received 675 entries from students across the United States, Canada, and 44 other countries.
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life: A Visit with Laura Piani
August 6, 2026
The first one, the very first one, is like opening a door to another portal somehow. ” —Laura Piani on reading her first Jane Austen novel.
From Emma to Clueless: A Visit with Amy Heckerling
July 2, 2026
As if we'd pass up the chance to talk with Clueless writer and director Amy Heckerling! We're delighted to share this conversation about the making of her totally awesome adaptation of Emma.…
JASNA News Summer Issue Now Available; Open to All
June 11, 2026
The digital Summer issue of JASNA News, our quarterly newsletter, has been released online—and for the first time, it's available as an open-access issue for everyone to enjoy.
Jane Austen: Material Girl — Paula Byrne and Hilary Davidson
June 4, 2026
It's Austen Chat's third anniversary! To mark the milestone, we're delighted to share Jane Austen: Material Girl—a conversation between authors Paula Byrne and Hilary Davidson recorded at JASNA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting.…
Jane Austen & Crime: A Visit with Susannah Fullerton
May 7, 2026
"Here I am once more in this scene of dissipation & vice, and I begin already to find my morals corrupted.
Jane Austen & Hypochondriacs: A Visit with Sarah Marsh
April 2, 2026
Jane Austen's novels feature a number of characters we might describe as "hypochondriacs" today: Mr. Woodhouse, Mary Musgrove, and Mrs. Churchill, to name a few.
