Being Mary Bennet

It is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to be Lizzy Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.

A less acknowledged truth is that Mary Bennet might be a better fit.

For Marnie Barnes, realizing she’s a Mary Bennet is devastating. But she’s determined to reinvent herself, so she enlists the help of her bubbly roommate and opens up to the world. 

And between new friends, a very cute boy, and a rescue pup named Sir Pat, Marnie finds herself on a path to becoming a new person entirely. But she’s no Lizzy, or even Mary—instead, she’s someone even better: just plain Marnie.

With a hilariously sharp voice, a sweet and fulfilling romance that features a meet-cute in an animal shelter, and a big family that revels in causing big problems, this charming comedy of errors about a girl who resolves to become the main character of her own story (at any and all costs), is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Becky Albertalli…and Jane Austen, of course.

One girl’s quest for main character energy comes with unexpected footnotes:

Bookworm Protagonist: What happens when the side character from Pride and Prejudice decides she’s tired of being overlooked and ready to write her own chapter? Big Family Dynamics: With sisters who seem to have cornered the market on the spotlight, Marnie has to find a way to stand out in a family that loves causing chaos. An Animal Shelter Meet Cute: Her plan for reinvention definitely didn’t include a charming boy or an even cuter rescue pup named Sir Pat, but the best stories are often unscripted. Finding Your Voice: A heartfelt and hilarious journey about embracing who you are, whether you feel like a Lizzy, a Mary, or just plain Marnie.