Pride and Prejudice is one of the most beloved love stories of all time. Whether you’ve seen the film or read the book, don’t we all love the change of heart between the prideful Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet, as they transition from enemies to lovers?
If you’re longing for more heart-thumping scenes and witty dialogue, it may feel difficult to find another book to love as much. Here in this post, we hope to give you a list of suggestions to satisfy your craving for similar stories.
Best Books Like Pride and Prejudice
Check out this list of books that share similarities with the well-loved classic:
1. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
If you loved Jane Austen’s writing, we highly recommend you try one of her other works. Sense and Sensibility seems to have the most in common with Pride and Prejudice, but this book follows the lives of two sisters, who each embody sense and sensibility, respectively, in the way they view and pursue love and marriage.
2. Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
Marianne Daventry, bored out of her mind and wanting to shake off the attentions of an undesirable suitor, gladly accepts her twin sister’s invitation to join her in the English countryside. But what happens when her best-laid plans come crashing right into an unexpected adventure with intrigue and romance to boot?
3. The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
If you loved the bantering and the language structure of Pride and Prejudice, try out another classic work, one of Edith Wharton’s most popular books. The story follows the life of Lily Bart, a socialite in New York who aims to find a husband and secure her place in high society.
4. Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
One of the winners of the Publishers Weekly Best Romance Books of 2019, this has been dubbed as a modern-day Pride and Prejudice with a Muslim twist. Featuring Ayesha Shamsi, the book follows her life with a flighty younger cousin who is approaching a hundredth rejected marriage proposal, while hoping for more than an arranged marriage herself.
5. My Fair Gentleman by Nancy Campbell Allen
Rough and ragged captain Jack Eliot has only one dream: to be the captain of his own ship. But the Earl of Stansworth is his grandfather, who makes Jack his heir under the condition that he impresses the aristocracy. To help him achieve this, Ivy Carlisle is hired to be his tutor in the ways of high society—but what if he ends up teaching her instead, even about romance?
6. Miss Darcy Falls in Love by Sharon Lathan
This spin-off inspired by Pride and Prejudice follows the life of Georgiana Darcy, Mr. Darcy’s younger sister, who enters the world of classical music while being pursued by two men who stir up her heart in totally different ways. How will she find her true identity and decide which man to pick?
7. Talk Sweetly to Me by Courtney Milan
The shy shopkeeper’s daughter Miss Rose Sweetly has math on her brain and stars in her eyes, and loves living in obscurity. But what happens when infamous advice columnist Stephen Shaughnessy moves next door to her and expresses interest in her math work?
8. The Convenient Marriage by Georgette Heyer
Book 1 of the author’s Regency Romances, this novel has won the acclaims of the likes of Nora Roberts and Lisa Kleypas, legends in the romance genre. When Horatia Winwood learns that the Earl of Rule proposed marriage to her sister Lizzie, who is in love with someone else, she offers to marry him herself.
9. The Secret Diary of Lydia Bennet by Natasha Farrant
In this spin-off, the author explores the life of the youngest Bennet girl, Lydia, portrayed in the original classic as a stubborn, headstrong girl who is bored with country life. She meets the dashing Wickham, whose charm wins her over. When they meet for the summer at a Brighton seaside town, Lydia finally believes she knows what she wants in life.
10. Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe by Melissa de la Cruz
This creative twist features the beautiful and brilliant Darcy Fitzwilliam, a successful woman who has never fallen in love. When she comes home for Christmas to spend time with her ill mother, she meets Luke Bennet, their neighbor’s son who is a sardonic slacker. How do they get over her pride and his prejudice against city girls?
11. Pride: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Ibi Zoboi
In this reimagining of the beloved classic, Zuri Benitez personifies pride, as she’s extremely proud of her family and her Afro-Latino heritage. The affluent Darcy family moves into the house across from hers, and Zuri’s sister, Janae, falls in love with one of the teenage sons. But Zuri cultivates a hatred for the arrogant and judgmental Darius Darcy.
Reading Books Like Pride and Prejudice
Classic books like Pride and Prejudice have a timeless appeal, because they tackle themes that are relevant to any generation. Add to that the incomparable artistic standard, and it’s no surprise that they continue to be favorites year after year.
You may have different reasons for enjoying Pride and Prejudice, but we hope you can find some books on this list that you can love just as much!
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Yen Cabag is the Blog Writer of TCK Publishing. She is also a homeschooling mom, family coach, and speaker for the Charlotte Mason method, an educational philosophy that places great emphasis on classic literature and the masterpieces in art and music. She has also written several books, both fiction and nonfiction. Her passion is to see the next generation of children become lovers of reading and learning in the midst of short attention spans.
