CRRL My Librarian: Retellings and More for Jane Austen's 250thLike this list

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• Accomplished

  a Georgie Darcy Novel

  Quain, Amanda

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  Wish Georgiana had more air time in Pride and Prejudice? Check out this contemporary retelling that centers on Georgiana's perspective!

• Being Mary Bennet

  Peterson, J. C. (Jenny)

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  Mary Bennet often gets the short end of the stick in Pride and Prejudice adaptations and retellings, but this contemporary reimagining puts her front and center. Be sure to check out this book's companion, Lola at Last, for a Lydia-centric sequel!

• Emmett

  Rosen, Lev AC

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  This gay retelling of Emma amps up the romance and drama, following amateur matchmaker Emmett Woodhouse as he attempts to set up friends and classmates at Highbury Academy.

• For Darkness Shows the Stars

  Peterfreund, Diana

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  This post-apocalyptic take on Persuasion blends elements from Austen's classic Regency romance with light science fiction and a dystopian setting.

• Fresh

  Wood, Margot (Young adult author)

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  This loose retelling of Emma reimagines the original novel's main character as a bisexual college freshman named Elliot McHugh, and follows Elliot's adventures and misadventures as she learns how to navigate college life.

• In Want of a Suspect

  Price, Tirzah

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  More interested in murder than romance? This murder-mystery reimagining of Pride and Prejudice might be the perfect pick for you!

• I Shall Never Fall in Love

  Conner, Hari,

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  This sweet graphic novel mash-up of Austen's stories pulls elements from several of Austen's novels but freshens things up with a more diverse and inclusive cast of characters.

• Love, Decoded

  Yen, Jennifer

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  Emma with a high-tech twist--high schooler Gigi Wong creates a viral matchmaking app as part of her application for a prestigious tech internship, but she is stuck dealing with the fallout after the app causes more relationship drama than she…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Most Ardently

  a Pride & Prejudice Remix

  Novoa, Gabe Cole

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  While many retellings bring Austen's characters and plots into contemporary settings, this one keeps the Regency-era setting, but still brings a fresh (and thoroughly researched) perspective with a gender-swapped protagonist - Pride and Prejudice's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Northranger

  Terciero, Rey

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  This LGBTQ+ retelling brings the satirical energy of Northanger Abbey into a fresh contemporary setting with a horror-fanatic protagonist.

• Ordinary Girls

  Thornburgh, Blair

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  This modern retelling maintains the iconic humor and heart of Sense & Sensibility while exploring the central sisters' relationships in a contemporary setting.

• Pride

  Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

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  Brooklyn teen Zuri Benitez is dealing with gentrification in her neighborhood and finds herself forming a surprising relationship with an aggravating and wealthy new neighbor, Darius Darcy, in this beautiful Pride and Prejudice retelling.

• Pride and Prejudice

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  Widely beloved for good reason, this mini series stays remarkably true to the original novel.

• Sense and Sensibility

  Po, Tse

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  If you're short on time (or just a fan of manga), this adaptation might be for you! Austen's Sense and Sensibility retold in manga format.

• Sense and Sensibility

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  With a phenomenal cast, this movie is one of the best Austen adaptations for the screen!

• Where the Rhythm Takes You

  Dass, Sarah

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  Persuasion is often thought of as Austen's most mature novel, so it's perhaps not surprising that it doesn't have as many retellings in the teen section of the library, but this contemporary retelling set in Tobago does a beautiful job portraying…Read moreRead more of this annotation