52 Books in 52 Weeks (2022) (52 Book Club) - hosted by alexanderclamilton

Jane Austen inspired
Who is Jane Austen? Jane Austen is a famous English novelist from the 18th century. Her novels include Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Emma, Persuasion, Mansfield Park, and Northanger Abbey.

Many authors have been inspired by Jane Austen’s work. For this prompt, you could pick a spin-off or a modern retelling of one of Austen’s novels. It could be a memoir of someone who travelled around teaching about Jane Austen’s books or a non-fiction autobiography about Jane. You could also interpret this prompt as a book that inspired Jane Austen (check out this list of books Jane might have read), or read a book by an author who says Jane is one of their favorites. You could even read one of Austen’s own books. Mysteries, gothic, fantasy, romance, modern day or not, there are countless options for books inspired by one of the world’s most famous authors!

Goodreads List: Jane Austen Inspired
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Once Upon a Haunted Heart by Anna St. Claire

Once Upon a Haunted Heart

Anna St. Claire

76 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
Northanger Abbey by Val McDermid

Northanger Abbey

The Austen Project #2

Val McDermid

368 pages • first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary romance mysterious slow-paced
Must've Done Something Good by Cheryl Cory

Must've Done Something Good

Must've Done Something Good #1

Cheryl Cory

284 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction romance young adult lighthearted fast-paced
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn

To Sir Phillip, With Love

Bridgerton #5

Julia Quinn

372 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional lighthearted medium-paced
First Impressions by Debra White Smith

First Impressions

Jane Austen #1

Debra White Smith

327 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction romance lighthearted medium-paced
The Jane Austen Diet: Austen's Secrets to Food, Health, and Incandescent Happiness by Bryan Kozlowski, Jane Austen

The Jane Austen Diet: Austen's Secrets to Food, Health, and Incandescent Happiness

Bryan Kozlowski, Jane Austen

304 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction health history challenging informative reflective slow-paced
Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne

Pride and Protest

Nikki Payne

401 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional funny medium-paced
The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling

The Ickabog

J.K. Rowling

304 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous slow-paced
Lizzy and Jane by Katherine Reay

Lizzy and Jane

Katherine Reay

344 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional slow-paced
Paws and Prejudice by Alanna Martin

Paws and Prejudice

Hearts of Alaska #2

Alanna Martin

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

informative reflective fast-paced