Yahoo Lifestyle Pride, Prejudice, And Plenty Of Reimaginings: Fresh Takes On An Iconic Love Story
Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
Elizabeth Bennet is an aspiring lawyer, determined to prove herself at her father’s law firm. When Mr. Bingley is accused of murder, Elizabeth is quick to take on the case, but she finds herself up against the aloof and accomplished Mr. Darcy, who works for a competing firm.
Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Sittenfeld
Set in modern-day Cincinnati, Ohio, Elizabeth Bennet is a successful magazine writer in her late 30s, while her sister Jane is a yoga instructor and beauty, both struggling with their own romantic entanglements. The family’s lives are turned upside down when Chip Bingley, a wealthy bachelor and former reality TV star, returns to town, bringing with him his aloof friend, Darcy, a neurosurgeon.
Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
Set in a Muslim community in modern-day Toronto, where Ayesha, an aspiring poet, navigates family expectations while working as a substitute teacher. She develops an unexpected romance with Khalid, a conservative IT worker, as they both face cultural pressures and modern challenges in their personal lives
The Bennet Women by Eden Appiah-Kubi
Three friends at the all-female Bennet House at Longbourn University navigate love, career aspirations, and personal growth—EJ, a fiercely independent Black engineering student; Jamie, a transgender woman and theater major; and Tessa, a Filipina romance enthusiast studying art history. EJ’s pragmatic outlook is challenged when she meets Will, a wealthy but aloof grad student who disrupts her carefully organized life.
Being Mary Bennet by JC Peterson
Marnie Barnes, a high-achieving, somewhat awkward high school junior who begins to suspect she might be the "Mary Bennet" of her family—the overlooked, less glamorous sibling. Marnie is determined to rewrite her story and step out of the shadow cast by her more charismatic sisters.
Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal
A historical fantasy novel set in an alternate Regency-era England. The story follows Jane Ellsworth, a plain but talented woman who excels in the art of “Glamour,” a refined magical skill used to create beautiful illusions. When her family’s affairs are disrupted by romantic entanglements and misunderstandings, Jane’s skill in Glamour becomes not just an artistic outlet, but also a tool to reveal true character and navigate complex relationships.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
A Horror-comedy set in Regency-era England, the familiar story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy unfolds against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse. England is overrun by the undead, and Elizabeth — now a fierce, katana-wielding warrior trained in martial arts — must protect her family and community from the constant threat of zombies. Her growing attraction to the aloof and equally skilled Mr. Darcy is layered with the tension of their shared battles against the undead.
The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow
The Other Bennet Sister follows Mary Bennet as she grapples with feelings of alienation and inadequacy, often overshadowed by her more charming and beautiful sisters. Struggling with emotional turmoil, Mary embarks on a journey of self-acceptance, learning to value her intellectual and moral depth.
