I hope I can tempt you to join me in June 2020 to read “The Jane Austen Society,” by Natalie Jenner.
It’s only a few months since the war ended but the little village of Chawton is about to be hit by another devastating blow. The heart of the community, the Chawton estate, and site of Jane Austen’s cherished former home, is in danger of being sold to the highest bidder.
Eight villagers are brought together by their love for the famous author’s novels, to create THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY. As new friendships form and the pain of the past begins to heal, surely they can find a way to preserve Austen’s legacy before it is too late?
These people―a laborer, a young widow, the local doctor, and a movie star, among others―could not be more different and yet they are united in their love for the works and words of Austen. As each of them endures their own quiet struggle with loss and trauma, some from the recent war, others from more distant tragedies, they rally together to create the Jane Austen Society.
Buy The Jane Austen Society on Amazon (affiliate link) or grab it from your local library.
We’ll discuss the book every week over at the Lovely Living University Book Club Group on Facebook.
Reading Schedule:
June 1 – 7: Chapters 1-7
June 8-15: Chapters 8-15
June 16-22: Chapters 16-22
June 23-30: Chapters 23-30
Reviews of The Jane Austen Society:
All Roads Lead to the Kitchen: Lemon Cake Recipe and Book Review
AustenProse.com: The Jane Austen Society Preview
Books of My Heart: The Jane Austen Society Review
BookTrib: Jane Austen Society Review
Goodreads: The Jane Austen Society
Jane Austen’s World: Interview with Natalie Jenner
Kirkus Reviews: The Jane Austen Society
Paperback Paris: The Jane Austen Society Review
Publishers Weekly: The Jane Austen Society
