I think it time for another Austenesque Top Ten list, don’t you?
My first Austenesque Top Ten list was for my ten favorite Austenesque novels to read around Halloween. Today’s Top Ten list includes my ten favorite Austenesque novels inspired by Sense and Sensibility.
So if you are a fan of Elinor and Marianne and want to know what novels I’d recommend, check out the list below!
* These lists are based only on the novels I have read and are my top ten favorites.
**These lists are subject to change.
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A Modern Day Sense and Sensibility
Author: Kaitlin Saunders
Type of Novel: Modern Adaptation
My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Colonel Brandon’s Diary
Author: Amanda Grange
Type of Novel: Alternate Point-of-View
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Expectations of Happiness
Author: Rebecca Ann Collins
Type of Novel: Sequel, Minor Character
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Mr. Darcy Forever
Author: Victoria Connelly
Type of Novel: Austen-Inspired
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Sass and Serendipity
Author: Jennifer Ziegler
Type of Novel: Young Adult, Modern Adaptation
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sensing Jane Austen
Author: Kerri Bennett Williamson
Type of Novel: Austen-Inspired
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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The Dashwood Sisters Tell All
Author: Beth Pattillo
Type of Novel: Austen-Inspired
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay and Diaries
Author: Emma Thompson
Type of Novel: Nonfiction/Reference
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Three Colonels
Author: Jack Caldwell
Type of Novel: Sequel, Mature Audiences, Minor Character
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Willoughby’s Return
Author: Jane Odiwe
Type of Novel: Sequel, Minor Character
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Jane Odiwe’s ‘Willoughby’s Return’ is the only one on your list that I’ve read, but I read that one because I like author. I hope to read Caldwell’s book soon.
Oh yes, love anything by Jane Odiwe! I think you will love The Three Colonels, Leslie!
FUN!!! The only one I can recommend that isn’t on your list is Rifts and Restorations by Eucharista Ward. It’s not as good as her Mary Bennet story, but it does provide a very different and imaginative continuation from Margaret’s perspective. Have you read it? I think I remember having a hard time finding it.
I’ve just put Rifts and Restorations by Eucharista Ward on my wish list! Thanks for the recommendation!
Thank you for the recommendation, Alexa! I think I remember you reviewing it awhile back. I see it on amazon, but only when I searched by author.
Jane Odiwe’s books are some of my favourite Austen inspired novels. I haven’t read this one but I intend to get it now! Thanks for a great list!
(I also have the screenplay and diaries and love them – Alan Rickman was hilarious!)
Oh yes, do read it, Cassandra!! LOL! SO true about Alan Rickman!
I have read both of Jane Odiwe’s books and loved them. I read ‘Expectations of Happiness’ which I liked but initially had a hard time getting into. I loved Jack’s ‘Three Colonels’. I do want to get and read Beth’s book and Amanda’s. They are on my wishlist!
Glad to hear you enjoyed some of these reads, Carole! I think you will love Beth’s and Amanda’s books!
“Willoughby’s Return” and “The Dashwood Sisters Tell All” were both wonderful reads and, indeed, worthy of five stars. Next up for me is “The Three Colonels”. Thank you for every one of your lists – I’ve loved them all!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the lists, Lilyane! 😀 I’m pretty sure you will love The Three Colonels! 🙂
I love your lists Meredith! Your review inspired me to buy one of these, the Rebecca Ann Collins one, so hopefully I’ll enjoy it as much as you did 🙂
I’ve read three of those and loved them (3 Colonels, Col Brandon’s Diary and S&S Movie book). I just bought Sass and Serendipity on clearance for less than $2 at the Book Outlet if anyone is interested in checking out the sale. And those I don’t have are already on my wish list. 😉 Thanks for sharing your list, Meredith.
That’s a great bargain! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it!
I’ve just added Book Outlet to my Favorites, so that I can look for bargains too! Thanks Sophia Rose for the tip!
I’ve read 8 of the 10. However, I will have to really look over my personal notes in order to figure out what I appreciated about each one. Sensing Jane Austen doesn’t really appeal to me but the modern day might. Great choices.
Woot! That’s a good amount! You must be a fan of S&S, Suzan! 🙂
I haven’ t read any of the top ten but I think “Expectations of happiness” and “Willougbhy’ s return” seem to be a very good choice!. By the way, happy holidays in England! 🙂
Oooh! You have some lovely reads a-waiting for you, Teresa! I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did! Thank you for the kind wishes! 🙂
I’m surprised to realize I have 7 of your top 10. I’ve gotten so enthralled with P&P that recently I’ve neglected S&S. I just received The Three Colonels by Jack Caldwell, so will start reading it right away. I will probably reread some others after seeing your ratings. I always trust your reviews, Meredith!
Hope you and Mr Bingley are having a wonderful time in England.
7 out of 10 is very good! There isn’t as much published for Jane Austen’s other novels, not like P&P! I hope you love The Three Colonels! It was such an adventure! Thank you, we had such a fabulous time! Can’t wait to go again! 🙂
I have the Jane Odiwe book and I’ve read the Amanda Grange book. I really like their books. I have a book by Rebecca Collins, but it’s the Women of Pemberley. I’d like to read the Victoria Connelly and Jack Caldwell books (and maybe the others if they were to drop down in front of me!). I have A Weekend with Mr. Darcy by Victoria Connelly. I think it’s the first Austenesque book that I won a few years ago.