Contemporary Writers and Their Old School Counterparts - Flavorwire
Including:
Zadie Smith and Jane Austen (Pictured here)
“Though stylistically the two writers are as different as their respective time periods, we think Smith, who has repeatedly cited Austen as one of her influences, has inherited Austen’s cheeky sense of humor, wry view of society, and interest in female characters working both with and against their social norms.”
so you should totes read Zadie Smith if you haven’t already!