What we’re about
Welcome to the Jane Austen & Beyond Book Club!
If 19th century literature and Jane Austen are your thing, come join us for literary analysis and spirited discussion over a nice of cup of tea or perhaps a meal!
The book club will meet at minimum once a month, typically on Friday evenings. We typically read 19th century British literature (not just Jane Austen!) On occasion, we will also plan fun themed events and cultural activities.
We'll discuss the book on the scheduled date, and ideally most members would have finished the book by then. You're welcome to attend if you haven't finished the book, but there will be spoilers!
If you'd like to connect with other like-minded people and make new friendships, this is the group for you!
Upcoming events
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📚 January 2026 Book: The Count of Monte Cristo
Urban Gate, 1158 A The High Street, Coquitlam, BC, CAFor this month's book, let's get together and discuss The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas.
About: Set during the time of the Bourbon Restoration in France, it tells the story of an unjustly incarcerated man who escapes to find revenge.
How to Find Us: Look for the table with the Pride & Prejudice tote bag.
Note: This is a long read! You're more than welcome to join us, even if you haven't finished, or made a lot of headway into the book (if you don't mind spoilers.) ☺️
Read or download the book for free here.8 attendees
📚 February 2026 Book: Mansfield Park
Urban Gate, 1158 A The High Street, Coquitlam, BC, CAWhether you've read it before or are reading it for the first time, let's get together and discuss Austen's Mansfield Park.
About: Ten-year-old Fanny Price is sent from her impoverished home to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle at Mansfield Park, where she endures years of mistreatment. As she grows into adulthood, Fanny navigates complex family dynamics, romantic entanglements, and moral dilemmas. Read or download the book for free here.
How to Find Us: Look for the table with the Pride & Prejudice tote bag!
📚 Book Swap 📚 Let's do another book swap this month! Bring a book in any genre that you’ve loved to the meeting (or one you’re ready to pass along) and trade it for something new to read.
Note: You're more than welcome to join us, even if you haven't finished, or made a lot of headway into the book (if you don't mind spoilers!) ☺️3 attendees
📚 March 2026 Book: Armadale
Urban Gate, 1158 A The High Street, Coquitlam, BC, CAFor this month's book, let's get together and discuss Armadale by Wilkie Collins.
About: Two young men share the same name and a dark connection: one's father murdered the other's. When they become close friends, a mysterious prophecy and a haunting dream suggest tragic fate awaits them. Enter Lydia Gwilt, a beautiful and dangerous woman with secrets from their families' past, who schemes to claim an inheritance through deception, manipulation, and murder. A tale of identity, destiny, and moral choices unfolds.
Read or download the book for free here.
How to Find Us: Look for the table with the Pride & Prejudice tote bag!
Note: You're more than welcome to join us, even if you haven't finished, or made a lot of headway into the book (if you don't mind spoilers!) ☺️3 attendees
Past events
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