Cover Design Contest and Giveaway!

Hi friends!

I’m so happy to be back on the blog today with something a little different. 🙂 Behind the scenes, I’ve been working on a bit of a passion project, and today, I get to share it with you!

I’m preparing to publish a brand-new edition of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice—and I could not be more excited. This is a project I’ve been thinking about for quite a while, and I finally decided there’s no time like the present to make it happen.

Now, I know there are countless editions of Pride and Prejudice already out in the world. But I also know that for many readers, especially those coming to Austen for the first time, classic literature can feel a bit intimidating. That’s why I’ve set out to create an edition that feels welcoming, beautiful, and accessible to a modern reader—while still preserving every word of Austen’s original 1813 text.

In addition to the unabridged novel, this edition will feature bonus materials to help readers engage more deeply with the story. These will include:

• An alphabetized glossary of Regency terms and expressions
• A list of character descriptions
• Fun and insightful facts about Jane Austen
• Historical and cultural context
• A curated list of favorite quotes
• And more!

But before I can finalize things, there’s one key piece I need your help with—the cover!

To give myself a range of possibilities, I decided to run a cover design contest. I’ve now narrowed down the finalists, and I’d love for you to help me choose the winner. Here’s how it works:

🗳️ How to Vote:

Click the link below to view all of the finalist covers and cast your vote(s).
👉 Pride and Prejudice Book Cover Contest! CLICK HERE

Please note: the designs are not yet final, so your comments and suggestions—about the colors, fonts, style, or anything else—are very welcome and may influence the final version.

And more good news: To thank you for helping me with this decision, I’ll be giving away three paperback copies of the finished edition once it’s published! The giveaway is open to all U.S. residents and winners will be chosen at random from the comment section of this post.

📚To Enter the Giveaway:

1. Click the link above and vote for your favorite cover(s).
2. Leave a comment on this blog post with the number of your favorite cover, which you’ll find right above each design. (Example: #274).
3. Tell me what you love about the cover(s) you chose: What caught your eye? What about that particular cover would make you want to read the novel for the first time, or add it to your collection?

That’s it! Your input means the world to me, and I truly can’t wait to see which designs resonate most with you.

Thank you so much for taking the time to vote, comment, and celebrate this new edition of Pride and Prejudice with me. 🙂

With heartfelt gratitude and excitement,
 Jennifer Altman