Courting By the Book by Jeff Bigler

Courting By the Book is a dazzling, Jane Austen–inspired anthology that blends the wit of Pride and Prejudice, the alternate realities of The Midnight Library, and the transformative repetition of Groundhog Day into one unforgettable adventure.

When Darcy and Elizabeth are drawn into a mysterious collection of fictional Austen-inspired novels—each crafted by one of eleven authors—they find themselves swept through a series of wildly different worlds. Each story becomes a new reality: new settings, new tropes, new challenges. From sweeping romance and heart-tugging angst to high adventure, magic, and even the supernatural, every chapter tests their love in unexpected ways.

Though not a traditional time-loop tale, Darcy and Elizabeth follow a tangled thread, in which the life-shaping events of each chapter are but ephemeral memories, as if from dreams. Our heroes learn, grow, and confront their flaws, and each chapter must begin again and again—learning, growing, and confronting their flaws with each new iteration. Every reset offers another chance to choose better, love deeper, and become the partners they are meant to be.

With each chapter written in the distinct voice and style of its contributing author, this anthology guides our beloved couple through imaginative twists and daring reinventions, all leading toward the ultimate prize: their hard-won happily ever after.

Hold tight to your books, e-readers, or listening devices, and prepare for a Pride and Prejudice variation unlike anything you’ve experienced before. The journey through these pages is as unpredictable as it is enchanting—and once you step into the first story, there’s no turning back.

Proceeds will be donated to Jane Austen-related charities.