THE WIRE

Welcome to The Wire! In this blog, you will find event recaps, book reviews, and member commentary. We invite you to browse these offerings and, should you have any questions, please reach out to us!

JASNA Wisconsin

Jan 30, 2023
4 min

In Memoriam: Kathy Egstad

Kathy Egstad was a beloved member of JASNA-Wisconsin. Read more about her life and impact here.

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A Review of American Players Theatre's Sense and Sensibility

JASNA Wisconsin

Jan 30, 2023
2 min

A Review of American Players Theatre's Sense and Sensibility

JASNA-WI members and friends gathered at American Players Theatre for a champagne picnic before their production of Sense and Sensibility.

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Paula Byrne in Conversation with Bill Goldstein

JASNA Wisconsin

Jul 17, 2022
2 min

Paula Byrne in Conversation with Bill Goldstein

Read a summary of a virtual conversation between biographer Bill Goldstein and literary biographer and Austen scholar Paula Byrne!

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Stephanie Barron's Jane and the Year Without a Summer

JASNA Wisconsin

Apr 11, 2022
1 min

Stephanie Barron's Jane and the Year Without a Summer

Stephanie Barron (real name Francine Matthews) joined JASNA-Wisconsin to discuss her latest Jane Austen Mystery -- view the recording here!

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Wisconsin Regional Book Group: Reading Jane Austen

JASNA Wisconsin

Sep 12, 2021
3 min

Wisconsin Regional Book Group: Reading Jane Austen

From February to September, we read and discussed Austen’s six adult novels in the chronological order they were written.

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JASNA Wisconsin

Aug 23, 2020
6 min

Cocktails with Katie & Jane

Check out these session notes that bring together a variety of alcoholic beverages from around Austen's time!

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