Curtis Sittenfeld’s new novel is
Eligible, a reimagining of
Pride and Prejudice. One of her ten books every
Pride and Prejudice fan must read, as shared at the B & N Reads blog:
Stiltsville, by Susanna Daniel
While taking place in a completely different time and place from Pride and Prejudice (late 20th-century Miami), I’d argue Daniel picks up where Austen left off, which is after the wedding vows have been exchanged. Stiltsville follows a marriage over many decades, from start to finish, and it’s incredibly wise, compassionate, and moving.
Read about
the other entries on the list.
The Page 69 Test: Stiltsville.
--Marshal Zeringue
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