The 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s history-making classics is just around the corner. And if you’re a Janeite looking for ways to celebrate, we have a roundup of ideas that are worthy of the occasion. From a luxurious 6-day trip to Bath, UK for an immersive Austen experience to a read-a-thon with your fellow book besties, here’s some of the ways you can dive into the world of one of literature’s greatest icons.

Strictly Jane Austen Tours

From April 7, 2025 – April 12, 2025, you could find yourself in the heart of Jane Austen country, exploring the place where she wrote by booking an immersive tour through Strictly Jane Austen Tours. Attendees will stay at the award-winning Gainsborough Hotel in Bath, UK, mingle with Austen experts, indulge in delights of the era and feel like they’ve been dropped into another time entirely. This luxurious literary trip is the ultimate celebration for those planning for spring travel.

Enjoy guided walking tours, a delightful Jane Austen dinner and the opportunity to meet fellow Janeites as you dive deeper into her world through a series of planned events and conversations.

A Marathon is a Must

Whether it’s a read-a-thon, or an adaptation binge, diving headfirst into all things Jane Austen will get you in the celebratory mood. Whether you dust off your copy of Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility or Keira Knightley do the story justice, soaking up all that Austen goodness is a great way to mark the occasions. You could even take it a step farther and enjoy retellings like Clueless or Bridget Jones’s Diary that put a modern day twist on the tale we all love.

Host a Themed Party

Whether you’re gathering with your book club or just having tea with some friends, you could host your own party to honor the literary legend. From stylish costumes, to era-specific food and decor, this could be the perfect excuse to gather your gals for some fashionably fun. Get some great inspiration here, and even consider a Pride and Prejudice bingo game.

Write Fan Fiction

If you have a penchant for penning your own stories, you might draw inspiration from Austen. Crafting a story influenced by some of your favorite novels can be a great jumping off point for a new story. If you’ve been a lover of this classic literature and think you have a romantic story to tell that resembles one of your favorites of her work, then consider writing fan fiction or a full-blown retelling that places the scenarios of one of Austen’s works in an entirely new setting, like Polite Society by Mahesh Rao or Mary B by Katherine J. Chen. You could also write a story about a character who loves Jane Austen and utilizes her wisdom to tackle problems in their own life, a la The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler. Or you could simply write a letter to the author, detailing what her work has meant to you and how its presence has impacted your life as authors did in Jane Austen Made Me Do It.

Support Women in Literature

Jane Austen marks a change in literature. The themes in her novels focused on domesticity, romance and social interactions. These topics may not have been as highly regarded when she wrote them as they are today, but she nonetheless wrote about the issues that mattered to her and the feelings that stirred in her own heart and those stories have withstood the test of time. As lovers of Austen’s work, the best thing we can do is to ensure that the voices of women continue to be uplifted. So whether you are purchasing a book by a female author or an author with a marginalized voice or you’re supporting an organization uplifts women writers, you can honor her memory by helping to ensure that more writers like her have the chance to make their voices heard.

Here are a few organizations you can consider contributing to or becoming a part of:

Girls Write Now: A nonprofit organization that provides mentorship and writing programs for young women, particularly those from underserved communities.

The Write Girl Program: A Los Angeles-based nonprofit that empowers young women through creative writing workshops, mentorships, and opportunities to work with professional writers.

VONA/Voices Workshop: ONA offers workshops for underrepresented writers, including young women, focusing on building literary careers.

There are also a number of Jane Austen-specific foundations and organizations that you could look into supporting, including The Jane Austen Society of North America, The Jane Austen Centre, The Chawton House Library and more!

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