A doctor, a lawyer, a teacher, a young girl, a farm worker, a Hollywood actress, and a relative of Jane Austen come together in this book to form the Jane Austin Society, so they can preserve the location and some of the artifacts of Austen's last home in Chawton, England. Each character is struggling with loss or grief of some sort. They are also loners in their own way, either through choice or circumstance.

You do not have to be a fan of Jane Austen to love and appreciate this story, but with all the references to her books and characters, it would help. I couldn't help but feel some of the characters in this book had "pride and prejudices" of their own, in terms of their perceptions of others and their inability to express their true feelings. I could easily see this book becoming a book club favourite! #NetGalley #TheJaneAustenSociety

I receieved an ARC of this book in exchange for honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed this read - it was lighthearted, the characters were realistic and loveable and the writing was excellent. This was an easy to read but very enjoyable novel!

”We love Jane Austen because her characters, as sparkling as they are, are no better and no worse than us. They’re so eminently, so completely human.”
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A quaint story about Jane Austen's quaint little town, where a group of literature lovers try to restore her memory and historical past in her previous home.
More than anything, this is a love-letter to Austen’s wonderful books. It is clearly very well-researched, imbued with her writing style, and told in such a way that it makes you want to read and reread her works.
When it comes to the plot and the characters, unfortunately, I had a bit of difficulty. I felt that the plot was very slow, and the characters a little bit too lacking in nuance. Although it handles subjects of trauma, loss, and pain fairly well, it was a little difficult for me to connect to any of the characters, and hence, really care for them. I mean, what are the odds that these Austen lovers can all quote her works from memory, and only ever have conversations about her books?

Overall, it was a sweet story, filled with a true love of all things Austen and that small-town charm.

I read this book in two days and absolutely loved it! Great characters, engaging plot with lots of fun references for Jane Austen fans, and a beautiful setting. I’m usually a little skeptical about books like this, but it did not disappoint!

I enjoyed The Jane Austen Society. I chose it because its description reminded me a bit of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which I enjoyed as well. This novel takes place in a charming small town in England just after World War II. The characters are endearing, and the novel frequently references the writing and life of Jane Austen so it helps if you are familiar with her works. I recommend this for people who enjoy British novels or those that are Jane Austen fans!

A tale about the residents of the village where the ancestral home of Jane Austin stood. The very unique people and their lives as well as how their lives intertwine was compelling. I enjoyed the Austin tie-ins as well as the characters and the town, which really came to life. It reminded me in some ways of the Guernsey Potato Peel Society as it drew on small village life and literature.

Round up to 3.5, not quite a 4. A charming, pleasant read that had a gracious feeling to it, given current events.

Despite not having read Jane Austen (I know, I know....) the premise of the book sounded so good, I had to request this. I was right, the premise *was* good, but it would have been better if I’d read at least some Jane Austen.

I also dinged this a bit because it took so long to get into. I was at the 35% mark before I felt we were really cooking along, and rather going where I anticipated. I can think of a few friends I would recommend this to - but I wouldn’t buy it for them, if that makes sense..

Quickly I realized this book is not for me.I had a really tough time following this story. I did not connect with the characters or the story line for that matter. I see I’m in the minority so maybe it’s just me? Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this complimentary book. All opinions expressed are my own.

As a YA I am more into the older YA/ New Adult genre of novels, but I was happily surprised by how much I liked this novel! I have already pre-ordered a physical copy for myself, my mom and my baba!

Cute cute cute! Loved this story! It takes place in the tiny village where Jane Austen lived at the end of her life. It follows the lives of villagers who find camaraderie in the works of Jane Austen and end up banding together to preserve her legacy. I loved the characters.

Set in Chawton, England, shortly after World War II. Jane Austen lived in Chawton, England and wrote while living there. There is a mixed bag of characters - an American actress, a doctor, a lawyer, a teenage girl, a teacher, a shy farm worker, and a descendant of Jane's. They all have one thing in common: they love Jane Austen. Working together against great odds, they form The Jane Austen Society. Much of the book is small town, conversations, gossip, the doctor who knows everyone and everything, the lawyer who failed at romance, the housekeepers who know even more and know when to tell and when to keep quiet.

Throughout the book, we find snippets of quotes from Jane Austen books, and how those relate to the people in this village many years later.

This was a lovely story. I wish it were not fictional because I loved the characters and their interactions throughout the story.

The author developed each character so fully that I felt I knew them all personally and loved them as if they were my neighbors and friends. Because of this precision to character development the reader is 40% into the book before the plot of establishing the Jane Austen Society is introduced.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone that loves a good clean romance whether they are Jane Austen fans or not. But Jane Austen fans don’t fret; their is plenty of JA quotes for reminiscing those stories as well.

My thanks to St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this ARC of the book in exchange for my honest review

It starts off a little slow but before you know it you are drawn into the little town of Chawton and all its residents. Multiple storylines are going on but it is very easy to follow and keep track of everyone. It was beautifully written and fans of Austen will truly enjoy.

The Jane Austen Society is a very sweet and cozy book—a perfect read for an Austen fan. I loved reading about how literature brings people together in all sorts of ways. And I loved all the literary references to Austen’s books. But this is not tremendously thoughtful literature itself—just a light treat for a rainy day.

In the Jane Austen society, we meet a handful of individuals who are ardent Austen fans, folks who are so into her work they quote passages and analyze the characters whenever possible. The story primarily takes place in England after WWII, though the first few chapters set the stage for the rest of the book.

Author Natalie Jenner captures the essence of Austen with her own characters as they each face their own obstacles in ways that reflect those in Austen’ books. There are both predictable and unexpected plots, heroes and villains, love stories with endings that fit the circumstances perfectly. Even if you are not overly familiar with Austen’s books, you will be able to enjoy this wonderful tale. It has made me want to read or re-read all of her books with some new insight and perspective.

I’m a huge fan of Pride and Prejudice.

With this in mind, I was ecstatic to read a book called The Jane Austen Society.

While a slow read at first, The Jane Austen Society builds itself around the lives of a movie star, a teacher, a doctor, a lawyer, a farmer, and a few single ladies. This is a story about love and loss, of hope and healing. It’s a story about what came before, and what the future holds as these strangers-turned friends build the aforementioned society in the small English town of Chawton. I say it was a slow read at first, because the story is slow building, and therefore was a bit difficult to really get into at first. However, like the town of Chawton and its residents, the story grows on you.

I adored the characters in this book, and how perfectly imperfect they are. This book felt like a Jane Austen novel. The writing is different, of course, but the way all these characters come together despite themselves and the messiness that humans are is so very Austen. It doesn’t matter what sort of walk of life they come from. They all share a bond over Jane Austen, and that is special. I also do appreciate that these characters get what they deserve in the end…take that as you will!

Overall, despite the slow start, I really enjoyed this book, and I can tell it was put together with a lot of love and care. If you’re a Jane Austen fan, you’ll be a fan of The Jane Austen Society as well! Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this book as an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Net Galley for providing me with the opportunity of reading and reviewing this book. I found this book to be very charming, it is the first time I read about the city of Chawton. I wish to visit this city one day so I can relive the words of Natalie Jenner. I liked the rhythm of the story because it is clear, precise, and there are many words that embellish the dialogues between the characters.

This story has several important characters that make up the Jane Austen Society, each one had special importance to this story. One of the important characters is Adeline Lewis, she is a woman who loves Jane Austen's books. Her family's house has an astonishing library with an immense collection of several important books. She spends much of her time in this lovely area of the house reading these works of art. Her favorite author is undoubtedly Jane Austen. Immediately Adeline's reading of Jane Austen is not enough, she wants to share this joy with other people who love her stories as much as she does. Eventually, they decide to form a Society where they would hold gatherings to talk about this amazing writer who marked English literature. I literally felt as if I was witnessing the conversation between the members of the great Jane Austen Society. This was for me the perfect book to enjoy with a good cup of tea.

Thank you to ST. Martin Press and Netgalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Can you imagine living or visiting the place where Jane Austen lived and wrote her novels? All I want to do is go see where Jane Austen lived and wrote her beautiful stories!

Just after WWII, in Chawton, England a like-minded group of desperate individuals come together to preserve Jane Austen's home but also her legacy. This group includes - a laborer, a widower, a doctor, a lawyer, a movie star and others. The one thing they all have in common is their love of Jane Austen.

Their common love of Jane Austen not only brought them together but also helped heal their pain from life's hurts. I enjoyed how the last few chapters took all their individual hurts and made everything right again. This hit home with me. I know there is healing when we come together with friends and fight for something we believe in.


The Jane Austen Society is the perfect book for anyone who is a fan of Jane Austen!

I can devour anything and everything that I get my hands on about Jane Austen. Even the name of the novel was enough for me to grab it like my life depended on it. The Jane Austen Society is a novel combining facts with fiction based on half-real characters. I learnt a lot about the village and the house Austen lived in and wrote, and also how her relics and ornaments change hands at auctions, which is kind of sad. However the society consisted of Austenesque literature fans cherish her memory and bring together the bits and pieces that they acquire.
This heartwarming story has lovable characters however it was a little overwhelming for me as every single page is about Austen, every character has a favorite book and quote and they are not shy to share them at every whim, they speak Austenesque language, and it is literally all they talk about. That was too much.
Overall a must-read for Austen lovers on a rainy day but it might disappoint if you have high expectations.

During the 1940’s this group of fictional characters was brought together by their love of Jane Austen.

The characters couldn’t be much more different, though most of them are from the same small town of Chawton. There’s a bit of magic in this particular small town because it’s where Jane Austen wrote a number of her books.

The story starts when Mary Anne aka Mimi visits Chawton. She is a huge Austen fan. She meets Adam, who is a farmer. She encourages him to read Austen, which he immediately starts doing.

The town doctor, Doctor Gray, is a widow still mourning his wife.
Adeline starts the story as a very feisty teacher trying to get her students to love Austen too.

Frances is the last in the Austen/Knight family line. She never had children and her father seems inclined to punish her for this. He is on his deathbed and Frances might lose the family home.

Evie was a gifted young student who was made to leave school to help bring in more income for her family. She starts working for Frances and enjoys going through the Austen family home library.
She is bound and determined to make the best of her life regardless of her situation.

This story definitely takes inspiration from Austen when devising its love stories. It’s not obvious at the beginning of the story who will wind up together.

I liked the characters but the story felt slow paced at times. Towards the end there was an interesting, rather unexpected twist that I enjoyed.

I got to read an early ebook edition from NetGalley. Thanks!