Pride and Prejudice Fans - What You Should Read Next

There are, quite literally, hundreds of Austen fan fictions. There are imitations, additions, extensions, enhancements, and alterations. There are after the Austens, before the Austens, Austen with zombies, rather sexy Austens, time travelling Austens, miserable Austens, as well as happy Austens. Indeed, the options are endless!

How to choose your next "I loved that Austen but just want more" read?

Here is a guide before you dive in, some of my top picks.

A Darcy Perspective

 

 

Pamela Aiden's "An Assembly Such as This“, ”Duty and Desire" and "These Three Remain" allow the reader to listen to the beloved Darcy’s introverted thoughts and feelings.

 

This Darcy-perspective saga feels easy to read, and incorporates quotes and details from the original "Pride and Prejudice" making it a seamless complement. 

 

A Murder Mystery

 

 

P. D. James' "Death Comes to Pemberley" is a dramatic whodunit type story set at the home of none other than the beloved Darcys. 

Wickham is behaving badly once again, but can he really be found guilty of murder?

Good thing Darcy and Elizabeth have maintained their rock solid marriage relationship, which undoubtedly will help them weather this dramatic storm.

 

Mary Bennet Gets A Turn In The Spotlight

 

 

Colleen Mccolough's "Independence of Mary Bennet" tells the after Austen story of the stupidest Bennet sister. 

 

With men falling at her feet proclaiming love, Ms. Mary Bennett chooses to tromp off on a personal mission of educated enlightenment, only to be robbed, tossed in horse poop, and kidnapped not once but twice, then held hostage for weeks!

 

Good fun I say! 

 

Swashbuckling Darcy

 

 

Kara Louise's "Pirates and Prejudice" tells how the aftereffects of Elizabeth's refusal of marriage drives Darcy far away from Hartfordshire, until he finds himself on the docks of London, and suprisingly mistaken for a pirate escapee.

 

While Elizabeth, plans to tour the Lake District cancelled, finds herself sailing to Sicilly with her father only to be tossed about by storms, shipwrecked, and set upon by pirates, one of whom seems oddly familiar.

Modern-Day Austen Fan

 

 

Shannon Hale's "Austenland" tells of a modern-day Austen fan who checks out of real life, and checks in to a Austen-fan hotel, where she wears empire-waisted Regency gowns, learns proper etiquette, and flirts with real gentlemen.

Though obviously fantastical, will her time staying in this place help her find a Mr. Darcy of all her own?

 

So, those are my Austen-esque favorites... what are yours? 

Please leave a comment and let me know! :)