Before Pride and Prejudice Now Available
John's newest novel is now available in print and digital editions. A story of courtship, daughters, and the quiet choices that shape the lives of a family.
WELCOMEJohn LaRoy Stone
Author of Fiction and Nonfiction
Step inside. There are stories here worth knowing — about the choices we make, the families we become, and the lives that unfold as the pages turn.
Audiobook
In the Studio with Zara Ramm
Before Pride and Prejudice is coming to audio.
Go behind the scenes with British narrator Zara Ramm
as she records the Bennet family’s story at Chatterbox Audio.
“It has been an absolute pleasure to narrate Before Pride and Prejudice. John is clearly an expert on Jane Austen and his admiration and attention to period detail comes off the page effortlessly throughout the book.
I hope as listeners you enjoy this book as much as I have enjoyed narrating it.
Thank you John for making it possible for me to be a part of your journey with this story.”
— Zara Ramm, narrator of Before Pride and Prejudice
About the Author
John L. Stone became a published author later in life, following a career that included counseling, training & development, collaborative proposal writing, and leadership in nonprofit organizations. His books now range from historical and metaphysical fiction to nonfiction.
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Book Club
Reading with a Book Club?
Whether your group already knows Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice or is meeting the Bennet family for the first time, I’ve prepared questions to help begin the conversation.
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Recent News
The Story Finding Its Voice
Exciting news for the audiobook edition of Before Pride and Prejudice. Production arrangements with a distinguished British narrator and UK audiobook production company are now being finalized. More news coming soon.
Book Clubs Welcome
John is available to join book club discussions — in person or virtually. Reach out through the Contact page to arrange a visit.
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