When I started my own Jane Austen Book Club online back in
2010 it was because I couldn’t find like-minded fellows to create a real one in
my little hometown in Italy. But thanks to the web and the Internet, I could discover how many lovely,
devoted, enthusiastic Janeites are there all over the world.
While reading the newly released The Jane Austen Society, the charming debut novel by Natalie
Jenner, I was brought back to that initial passionate desire to spread the love
for Jane Austen and to be part of a community. I enjoyed it so much! I was brought back to Hampshire and Chawton, which I visited only once in my life,
but whose touching memories will stay with me forever.
Here are 10 reasons why you should read The Jane Austen Society.