Hello Book Clubs!
I’m Sara Marks, the author of the 21st Century Austen series. I’m so excited your book club would like to read one of the books in this series. This page should give you everything you need for your club members to get the book and discuss it at your meeting.
The series
The 21st Century Austen series is an anthology series. This means you can read any book in the series in any order. They are all modernizations of Jane Austen’s classics. I focus on four: Pride & Prejudice, Persuasion, Emma, and Northanger Abbey. You don’t need to have read the original to enjoy these but it certainly won’t hurt. They are Rom Com books. There is low heat – no sex on the page but there is profanity.
Who will like these? I find readers who like a little drama with villains who get what they deserve and happy endings for our heroes. These are fast reads, perfect for a month when your club wants something lighter. These aren’t Jane Austen’s books. I look at how her themes fit into our modern world.
The Books
As of 2025, there are six published books and two more coming.
| Modern Persuasion |  | Adapted from Persuasion | Tropes: second chances | Takes place on an author’s book tour. | Great event idea: tea party! |
| Pride, Prejudice, and Pledging |  | Adapted from Pride & Prejudice | Tropes: enemies to lovers | Takes place in a university sorority. | Great event idea: ladies night! |
| Love and War in Woodhouse Hall |  | Adapted from Emma | Tropes: friends to lovers | Takes place in a university dorm. | Great event idea: pizza party! |
| Love From Northanger Parks, Katie |  | Adapted from Northanger Abbey | Tropes: Mistaken Identity | Takes place in a theme park like Disney! | Great event idea: theme park costumes! |
| Unraveling Carrie Woodhouse |  | Adapted from Emma | Tropes: friends to lovers | Takes place in a yarn shop. | Great event idea: crafting night! |
| Sweeten Up Ginny Darcy |  | Adapted from Pride & Prejudice | Tropes: enemies to lovers | Takes place in a candy store. | Great event idea: candy bar! |
| Romancing Mr. Tilney | coming summer 2025 | Adapted from Northanger Abbey | Tropes: | Takes place on a reality show | Great event idea: |
| I Still Love You (Citation Needed) | coming 2026 | Adapted from Persuasion | Tropes: Second chance at love | Features a heroine who uses a wheelchair | Great event idea: |
What I can do for your book club
I know not everyone can or wants to buy books. To help you all read in the format you like, I have options!
- A 10% discount on paperback copies.
- Free ebooks in epub format
- Free audiobook codes from Audible (no credit card required) if available
Those who want to buy the books can get all three formats on Amazon. I’ll also mail bookmarks, stickers and other swag as a thank you!
I’d love to chat with your book club. We can talk about the book or other topics:
- How I come up with ideas.
- Why Jane Austen still resonates today.
- How I research these books.
- The difference between Chick Lit, Rom Com, and Romance books.
Let me know if you want to schedule a visit!
Book Club Guides
- Modern Persuasion
- Pride, Prejudice, and Pledging
- Love and War in Woodhouse Hall
- Love From Northanger Parks, Katie
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