Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2016 discussion
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Mr. Bennet's Library 101+ Books
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I'll have to check out Tempt Me.
Yes, Tempt Me is a good read. I enjoyed it.
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Tempt Me is one to put up high on your TBR list, Sophia. Great story.
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Made it to 80!78. Unwilling: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary -3 stars
79. The Painter's Daughter - 5 stars
80. Prevailed On To Marry: A Pride and Prejudice Alternative Story - 3 stars
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I'm just glad it's number of books and not my age (yet)!
Congratulations, Debbie - you leave us in the dust. I was looking forward to reading Unwilling but you only gave it a 3. I will read your review and that of others before making any purchase.
Debbie wrote: "I'm just glad it's number of books and not my age (yet)!"LOL! And it's April, still. How many books will you read through the year?
Chapeau!
Last year I read 382, so I'm actually behind last year's pace. But I only rarely posted reviews so, aside from my rating, I often can't remember the specific plot or what I liked or disliked. This year, I post a detailed review for every book. I know it helps others who actually care what I think about them, but it helps me even more.
I set my personal goal for 150. I'll probably be slowing down this summer when it's golf weather, and my son and his wife will give me my first grandchild in the fall so I know THAT will take a lot of my attention off of reading!
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Oh cool! Yes, grandbabies are attention stealers and rightly so. :)
Amen, I have 4 (ages: 3.5, 3, 1 and 11 mos.) And I do babysit often. Debbie, I have read that amount the last several years and since you are past the half way point only three and a half mos. into the year I am sure you will far surpass it. Enjoy the new baby."If I knew how much fun grandchildren were, I would have had them first"....not my saying but one I found on a tea towel...LOL
I finished Manners, Merlin, and Meadows this week. It is very sweet and endearing. I think a lot of people here would enjoy it very much.I am also reading Classics Reimagined, Pride and Prejudice, illustrated. I love this edition. The paper is so thick. Love the margins and the illustrations are plentiful. It is fun to see what will be on the next page.
Just started Kidnapped and LOVE it. :)
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I couldn't find that first book you mentioned. Is it not published? M,M&M
Sheila wrote: "I couldn't find that first book you mentioned. Is it not published? M,M&M"Send me your email and I will send you the file.
Sheila wrote: "I couldn't find that first book you mentioned. Is it not published? M,M&M"Found your email so it should be in your mailbox. :)
Thanks. I have saved it as I am presently rereading Progression...volume 2 so that I can post a review on that. But I will get to M, M & M. Again, thank you.
Talia, I'm so glad you enjoyed Manners, Merlin and Meadows!! It's been awhile since I read it but I remembered I loved it!!! Are you enjoying the rest of the stories I sent you?
Erika wrote: "Talia, I'm so glad you enjoyed Manners, Merlin and Meadows!! It's been awhile since I read it but I remembered I loved it!!! Are you enjoying the rest of the stories I sent you?"I just finished reading Kidnapped by Babsy1221 that you sent. I loved it so much and hope if will become a paperback so I can put it next to my Darcy bust. It was fantastic! Thank you!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Nicole wrote: "GR Link for Meadows, Manners and Merlin: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2..."Thank you!
Nicole wrote: "Your welcome. GR link for Overheard: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2..."
Thank you! I looked and couldn't find it.
I try to keep up with the conversations and I add to GR (I am librarian). It was not added yet. Msg me if I miss one you want to post review on and I will add as soon as I am able.
Talia, Overhead was great as well!! You must be reading through the ones I recommended first!!!
I read two books yesterday. Darcy vs. Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation was the first one. I loved this book so much. It was terrific. I never want to give anything away so no details here. I only wish that it had ended differently instead of a "cop-out" type ending. I was hoping the opposite would happen but still loved it.The other book was Netherfield Park Quarantined. Another crazy one from this author but loved it because of the craziness. If you ever need an unexpected plot line and want everyone to die, this author is for you. I am a fan.
81. How to Save a Life - 5 stars82. Lady Bridget's Diary - 5 stars
83. A Good Memory - 5 stars
84. Love Never Fails: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - 5 stars
Great string of JAFF! They are so different from each other, yet all are really excellent IMO. My reviews for each are posted. Looking forward to reading Darcy vs. Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation later this month.
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Love seeing you enjoy some good books.
Netherfield Park Quarantined as a title just begs for a crazy plot line. :)
Sophia wrote: "This is great, Talia and Debbie!Love seeing you enjoy some good books.
Netherfield Park Quarantined as a title just begs for a crazy plot line. :)"
I need a JAFF Poseidon Adventure.
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Love seeing you enjoy some good books.
Netherfield Park Quarantined as a title just begs for a crazy plot line. :)"
I need a JAFF Poseidon Adventure."
Oh man....
Sophia wrote: "Talia wrote: "Sophia wrote: "This is great, Talia and Debbie!Love seeing you enjoy some good books.
Netherfield Park Quarantined as a title just begs for a crazy plot line. :)"
I need a JAFF Po..."
Mr Wickham could play the Telly Savalas role in the sequel.
Sophia wrote: "You are on a roll, girlfriend!"My husband and I recast P & P using the original cast of Dark Shadows a week ago. I have a helper in these things.
Beware - Netherfield Park Quarantined's author could steal that idea from you...
Debbie wrote: "Beware - Netherfield Park Quarantined's author could steal that idea from you..."I hope she does!
Nicole's 2016 Austenesque Lovers YTD Challenge Tracker: Continued...
33. Cassandra - 4 Stars ☆☆☆☆
34. Prevailed On To Marry: A Pride and Prejudice Alternative Story - 1 Star ☆
Overall… juvenile – the writing style, characterizations, dialogue, thought process, etc. Not juvenile as in meant for a younger audience, juvenile in the worst sense. I did not like this novella.
35. Progression Vol. 1: A Continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - 3 Stars ☆☆☆
Can view my bookshelf for this challenge at https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
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Yikes, Prevailed looks like it left a nasty taste for you.
Three more closer. :)
Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2016
Books mentioned in this topic
North and South (other topics)My Pride, His Prejudice (other topics)
Dear Father Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (other topics)
From This Day Forward - The Darcys of Pemberley (other topics)
An Inconvenient Courtship (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Michele Paige Holmes (other topics)Penelope Hughes-Hallett (other topics)
Penelope Hughes-Hallett (other topics)
Juliet Archer (other topics)
Jane Odiwe (other topics)
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29. Mr. Darcy and Mr. Collins's Widow: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story - 2.5 Stars ☆☆
Enjoyable read, but overall impression was just above "ok."
30. Tempt Me - 5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆
Second Read: Good paranormal JAFF is almost nonexistent - By far the best involving vampirism!
31. On Oakham Mount: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - 3 Stars ☆☆☆
32. The Keys for Love - 2 Stars ☆☆
Quick okay read
Can view my bookshelf for this challenge at https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...