By the Book is a cute, modern day take on Jane Austen’s Persuasion. Anne, a college professor, is intent on getting tenure at her college. However, a wrench is thrown into her plan when she finds out that the ex-fiance she hasn’t seen in over 10 years is the new president of the school. This doesn’t phase Anne because she’s over him…isn’t she? The more Anne sees of Adam, the more she wonders if she made the right decision in letting him go …