It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride and Prejudice is a timeless story, one that lends itself perfectly to creative and sometimes surprising adaptations. Jane Austen’s classic novel stands the test of time because no matter what century you live in, manners are still tricky, people are stubborn, and love is complicated (to say the least).

Basically, if you keep those ideas intact, the story of Pride and Prejudice could be set . . . anywhere!

Really, Penguin Teen, ANYWHERE?

Really, dear reader. Case and point—the new, contemporary YA novel The Season. Part She’s the Man, part classic P + P, The Season takes on the world of Dallas debutantes, with a Lizzie Bennet (Megan McKnight) who is much more interested in spending time on the soccer field than learning how to curtsey like a proper Texas lady.

Go ahead and put The Season on your TBR pile, and then check out our proposed settings for more awesome Pride and Prejudice adaptations:

The moon

Okay, doesn’t have the be the moon. Feel free to sub in your favorite solar system setting. But how cool would a sci-fi, space opera Pride and Prejudice be? We imagine an Elizabeth Bennet similar to Rey from The Force Awakens.

A Taylor Swift music video

Think about it for a second, it checks out.

Hogwarts

Just a suggestion, J.K.

Gender-swapped

Forget switching up the setting, we want to read an adaptation that reverses gender-roles. Make room for Ms. Darcy.

A musical

If the Schuyler sisters can make it on Broadway, so can the Bennets.

Ready to dive in to your new favorite Pride and Prejudice retelling? Start reading The Season!