I Created a Modern TBR for Jane Austen - Would She Be on BookTok?

I Created a Modern TBR for Jane Austen - Would She Be on BookTok?

Author: Under the Covers Book Blog December 12, 2025 Duration: 8:00

What would Jane Austen read if she were alive today? We are celebrating her 250th birthday by building her perfect modern TBR and asking the big question: would she DNF YOUR favorite book?

In this episode of Reading Under the Covers, we're diving into:

✨ What romance books Jane would absolutely devour

✨ The non-romance picks that would blow her mind

✨ What Jane would write if she was an author today

✨ Whether she'd have a BookTok (spoiler: YES)

Drop in the comments which book you think Jane would DNF, I want ALL the hot takes!

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/IWAhj0aLhpo

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Talia Hibbert | Emily Henry | Cat Sebastian | Alexandra Vasti | Taylor Jenkins Reid | Fredrick Backman | Courtney Milan | K.J. Charles | Nalini Singh | Celeste Ng and more.

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https://youtu.be/sAvVlrq_PNg

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Would Jane Austen DNF Your Favorite Book?

00:38 Romance Books Jane Austen Would Love

02:10 Modern Romance Tropes Jane Would Absolutely Roast

02:48 Jane Austen's Non-Romance TBR

04:16 What Would Jane Austen Write in 2026?

05:15 Would Jane Austen Have a BookTok Account?

06:29 Jane Austen's Perfect Modern Reading List

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If you've ever stayed up far too late, utterly lost in the world of a romance novel, you're in the right place. Reading Under the Covers: A Romance Novel Podcast is that feeling, turned into a conversation. Hosted by the two friends behind the Under the Covers Book Blog, this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in your favorite bookstore café. Each episode is a deep, often hilarious, and always heartfelt dive into the books they can't stop thinking about. You'll hear genuine, spoiler-filled discussions that dissect everything from beloved tropes and character chemistry to the sheer craft of storytelling. It's a celebration of the genre in all its forms-historical, contemporary, fantasy, and everything in between. More than just reviews, it's about the shared experience of reading: the anticipation of a new release, the comfort of a re-read, and the joy of finding a perfect book boyfriend. This is a space for fellow enthusiasts who understand that a great romance novel isn't just a story; it's an escape, a comfort, and a source of genuine delight. Tune in for passionate recommendations, thoughtful analysis, and the kind of enthusiastic fangirling that only true friends and book lovers can share.
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