Contemporary: Modern Takes on Jane Austen’s Wit and Insight
Once Persuaded, Twice Shy: A Modern Reimagining of Persuasion by Melodie Edwards
By the Book: A Book Club Recommendation! by Julia Sonneborn
The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet by Bernie Su - Kate Rorick
The Bennet Women by Eden Appiah-Kubi
A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King
Fantasy: Austen in Worlds of Magic and Imagination
Inspired by Austen’s timeless characters, these authors blend her classic themes with supernatural twists. From sea monsters to vampires to magical family sagas, they prove Austen’s influence can thrive in even the most fantastical worlds.
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austen - Ben H Winters - Eugene Smith
Jane and the Damned by Janet Mullany
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev
Heartstone by Elle Katharine White
Historical: Returning to Austen’s Regency World
Written by authors who adore Austen’s world, these novels return to the Regency era to expand, reinterpret, or imagine the lives of her iconic characters. They offer new perspectives and untold stories inspired by her enduring settings.
An Assembly Such as This by Pamela Aidan
Mr. Darcy's Diary by Amanda Grange
Private Diary of Mr. Darcy by Maya Slater
The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen by Syrie James
Modern Retellings: Austen’s Stories Reimagined for Today
These authors bring Austen’s plots and characters into the twenty-first century. With fresh voices and updated settings, their retellings explore modern love, ambition, and self-discovery while staying true to Austen’s original wit and insight.
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay
Polite Society by Mahesh Rao
This Motherless Land by Nikki May
Pride, Prejudice and Jasmin Field by Melissa Nathan
Prejudice & Pride by Lynn Messina
Multi-Cultural: Global Stories Inspired by Austen
Writers across the globe reinterpret Austen’s timeless stories through new cultural lenses. These novels celebrate diversity and showcase how her themes of class, love, and independence transcend place and time.
Much ADO about NADA by Uzma Jalaluddin
Her Own Happiness by Eden Appiah-Kubi
Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
Mystery: Secrets and Intrigue in Austen-Inspired Worlds
These clever reimaginings fuse Austen’s genteel world with intrigue and suspense. Inspired by her characters and settings, the authors add murders, secrets, and surprises — all while keeping her trademark intelligence and wit.
The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray
Persuading Annie by Melissa Nathan
Murder at Mansfield Park by Lynn Shepherd
RomCom: Love and Laughter in Austen’s Spirit
Contemporary authors take cues from Austen’s romantic tension and sparkling humor to craft stories full of heart and charm. These romcoms bring her matchmaking spirit into today’s dating dilemmas and family dramas.
Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza - Emily Harding
Meet the Benedettos by Katie Cotugno
Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne
Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron
Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne
LGBTQIA: Inclusive Retellings of Austen’s Legacy
These inclusive retellings honor Austen’s spirit through LGBTQIA+ love stories. The authors highlight courage, authenticity, and emotional growth in every heartfelt tale.
The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet: A Sapphic Regency Historical Romance of Forbidden Love by Lindz McLeod
Just as You Are by Camille Kellogg
Time Travel: Bridging Centuries with Austen’s Timeless Spirit
These inventive authors send readers across centuries, connecting modern lives with Austen’s Regency world. Blending history, romance, and imagination, their stories show just how timeless Austen’s influence remains.
Puck and Prejudice by Lia Riley
The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen A Flynn
These books inspired by Jane Austen are proof that her influence endures today. So brew a pot of tea, settle into your favorite reading chair, and enjoy these modern reflections of Jane Austen’s enduring world of wit, wisdom, loss, and romance.