Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2016 discussion
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Mr. Bennet's Library 101+ Books
@Anji...Kate narrates Jane and His Lordship's Legacy, Jane and the Ghosts of Netley, Jane and the Prisoner of the Wool House, Jane and the Stillroom Maid, Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrove Manor, besides the two others. If I see more, I'll let you know.
My weekend books:A Stitch of Life: Loved how this opens. If you like this author, you will like the book.
Darcy's Beloved Cousin: My love for the Colonel was evident. I got teary! I a such a pushover. One note, this was like watching Jerry Springer. Out of control!
Darcy and Elizabeth - A Promise Kept: I wish the author had given us more of what made her former employer "evil." We really never get the whole story. I love the author so maybe I need to read it again. Usually, as in the Count of her previous book, there was no need to explain.
On the Road to Ramsgate: This was my favorite, besides rereading Emma-still in progress, of the weekend. It was terrific with 13 deaths.
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You're really cooking!
Sophia wrote: "Wow, Talia!You're really cooking!"
It was Passover weekend so lots of time to read.
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Claudine wrote: "@Anji...Kate narrates Jane and His Lordship's Legacy, Jane and the Ghosts of Netley, Jane and the Prisoner of the Wool House, Jane and the Stillroom Maid, Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrove..."
I'd heard that there were differences between what books are available on Audible.com and Audible UK. Now I know it for sure. Here in the UK, the only two of Stephanie Barron's books available in that series are Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas and Jane and the Waterloo Map. I'll keep checking though, as I'm always on the lookout for new JAFF to listen to on my commutes.
I'm currently reading Capturing Miss Bennet's Heart and hmmmm. I'm trying my best to like it but I don't know... I really want to read The Windmills of Their Minds but I can't seem to find it on AHA? I found Ayden's other works, but not this one.
Nissa this one has been removed. I had word from Lory Lilian that Ayden was re-working it so removed the original version. But I'm not sure when that was and if she is ever getting back to it. I had been trying to search it out about a month and half ago.
Debbie wrote: "Please someone correct me if you know I'm wrong, but I believe I read in a blog that she has a learning disability. Whenever I've reviewed her stuff, I've always tried to be as positive as I can. I..."You were right. I had over on KaraLynne's FB page that she has dyslexia. This puts her even higher in my esteem.
I have "Windmills of Their Minds." Message me if you want it and send me your email address. I loved this one too, but her Regency era pieces are my favorites!
Claudine wrote: "The books narrated for Stephanie Barron's series are done by my favorite JAFF narrator. The only trouble is there aren't narrated version for the earlier books."Kate Reading? I LOVE her. I've listened to her Pride and Prejudice so many times.
Claudine wrote: "I have "Windmills of Their Minds." Message me if you want it and send me your email address. I loved this one too, but her Regency era pieces are my favorites!"Yay! Sent you a message. Thank you, Claudine!
Does anyone know if Linda Wells has a book in the works? Nothing new for awhile.
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Sophia wrote: "I've heard that she does, but it was second hand not officially from her."Thanks. I am glad she hasn't dropped off the map. I love her!
She's been posting one on A Happy Assembly for the past couple of years I think, set in WWII, so I assumed that would be her next. Isn't there also talk of a third Imperative book?
Ceri wrote: "She's been posting one on A Happy Assembly for the past couple of years I think, set in WWII, so I assumed that would be her next. Isn't there also talk of a third Imperative book?"Oh, the 3rd Imperative rings a bell which means I have probably asked this already! Thank you.
I was lucky enough to win Undercover - An Austen Noire-book. Can't wait to find out more about Slick Wick.
I just discovered and read the sample of Mrs. Bennet's Sentiments: Pride and Prejudice and Perseverance. I had to order it because "I understand." I came across it on Amazon and hadn't heard of it before so I wanted to share it here. Did anyone read it yet? My copy comes on Thursday May 5th so I will read it that weekend.
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I hadn't heard of that other one.
I will be excited if LW kicks out a third Imperative. :)
Talia wrote: "Does anyone know if Linda Wells has a book in the works? Nothing new for awhile."Have you read Keeping Calm which is very long and about WWII - starts pre-war? I have not finished it but I have liked it and I have read a number of her other books.
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Sheila wrote: "Talia wrote: "Does anyone know if Linda Wells has a book in the works? Nothing new for awhile."Have you read Keeping Calm which is very long and about WWII - starts pre-war. I have not finished i..."
I see that the last new portion of the story was put up in 2014. Was that the end or is it still a WIP?
Yes, LINDA is writing "Keeping Calm," and an Imperative 3 will be in the works, but it's a long-range goal, I believe. KC is a long book. Linda's wonderful!
Anji wrote: "@Eliza - I'm listening to Rumours and Recklessness on my commutes at the moment. Stevie Zimmerman is one of the really good JAFF narrators. I've also got all of Abigail Reynolds' audios and most were narrated by either Pearl Hewitt or Elizabeth Klett (both excellent, imo). Is the book with the awful narrator Mr. Darcy's Undoing, by any chance? I didn't like her either. "Sorry, somehow missed this a few days ago.
I'm really enjoying my Rumours and Recklessness reread during my commutes. So funny that we both ended up doing so at the same time! I managed to find the one with the narrator I didn't care for it, and it was Pearl Hewitt on What Would Mr. Darcy Do. I wasn't fond of her male voices. But, admittedly, I can be a bit of a snob in that regard. :-)
Re: Keeping Calm - I just checked the last page posting in February of this year and I does not say "finis" nor "the end" so I am thinking she is still at this. Obviously there is enough material there for a 3 or 4 or more book series.
Sheila wrote: "Re: Keeping Calm - I just checked the last page posting in February of this year and I does not say "finis" nor "the end" so I am thinking she is still at this. Obviously there is enough material t..."Thanks. So the next question is do I read it now or wait until it is complete. I got my new ebook Undercover today only to find out that my kindle needed a charge!
Read Undercover! I read Keeping Calm up to their marriage but have put it down until I reach my Mr. Bennet goal as I figure that book will take several weeks out of my reading time. But it is up to you whether you start KC.
Sheila wrote: "Read Undercover! I read Keeping Calm up to their marriage but have put it down until I reach my Mr. Bennet goal as I figure that book will take several weeks out of my reading time. But it is up to..."I am going with Undercover. This weekend is Mrs Bennet's Sentiments which I can not wait to read too.
BTW, I read the first chapter of P & P to my 8 yr old daughter. We have a collie named Nemorino so now she says to him all the time, "Mr Nemmet, you have no consideration for my poor nerves."
Talia wrote: "BTW, I read the first chapter of P & P to my 8 yr old daughter. We have a collie named Nemorino so now she says to him all the time, "Mr Nemmet, you have no consideration for my poor nerves.""That is PRICELESS. You have a super cool kid. :-)
Eliza wrote: "Talia wrote: "BTW, I read the first chapter of P & P to my 8 yr old daughter. We have a collie named Nemorino so now she says to him all the time, "Mr Nemmet, you have no consideration for my poor ..."She cracks me up every time she says it.
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Smart kid - rearing her in the correct manner. Keep up the good work!
Talia wrote: "BTW, I read the first chapter of P & P to my 8 yr old daughter. We have a collie named Nemorino so now she says to him all the time, "Mr Nemmet, you have no consideration for my poor nerves.""Talia, at what point will the words "obstinate, headstrong girl" be addressed towards your daughter, do you think? Or if she does something you don't approve of then it could be "I am most seriously displeased!"
Anji wrote: "Talia wrote: "BTW, I read the first chapter of P & P to my 8 yr old daughter. We have a collie named Nemorino so now she says to him all the time, "Mr Nemmet, you have no consideration for my poor ..."She is an interesting mix of Elizabeth and Jane. She is obstinate to Dad but sweet tempered like Jane to me. :)!
I've just tucked another one under my belt. 30. My Dear Cassandra edited, selected and introductions by Penelope Hughes-Hallett.
This is the most concentrated reading of Jane Austen's surviving letters that I've done. It's been absolutely fascinating to have even such a small insight into her everyday life.
I have that book, Anji, it's a lovely one. I've been meaning to re-read it for ages.
Thanks Anji and Ceri for bringing this book back to my attention!
Ceri wrote: "I have that book, Anji, it's a lovely one. I've been meaning to re-read it for ages."Yes, it is lovely isn't it Ceri? I love the illustrations that Penelope Hughes-Hallet chose too. I was reading the section of letters written from Southampton when we had a friend from Southampton visiting. So I was showing the illustrations to her and discussing the changes in the skyline and the city in general since Regency times. We were even mooching around on Google street view and bemoaning the fact that a lot of the old buildings and city walls no longer exist.
I believe the book is no longer in print but I was lucky enough to pick up my copy fairly recently at a second hand bookshop near one of the pharmacies I work at fairly regularly.
Anji wrote: "I've just tucked another one under my belt. 30. My Dear Cassandra edited, selected and introductions by Penelope Hughes-Hallett. ..."
Just realised that I've posted this in the wrong level of the challenge. It should have gone into Catherine Morland. My fingers must have tapped the wrong part of my iPad screen!
Mrs. Bennet's Sentiments: Pride and Prejudice and Perseverance: I loved this version of Mrs Bennet. I have a soft spot for her and her nerves. Mrs Bennet has a lot to put her nerves on edge having to marry off 5 girls with little dowry and we all know Mr Bennett prefers to close the door to his study to crack open a book than to do much of anything useful. No wonder Mrs Bennet is overcome with nerves. The author of this book did a fantastic job of showing how little respect Mrs Bennet receives. It is so refreshing. I think anyone who is in a committed relationship can understand her frustrations. Her kindness and wisdom are readily apparent to all but her own family members. Mrs Bennet follows the beat of her own drum in the end reminding us all to be true to ourselves.
I wanted to kiss the book when done.
Talia wrote: "Mrs. Bennet's Sentiments: Pride and Prejudice and Perseverance: I loved this version of Mrs Bennet. I have a soft spot for her and her nerves. Mrs Bennet has a lot to put her nerves..."Wow. I've got to move that one further up on my TBR pile, Talia!
Have you started Undercover - An Austen Noir yet?
Talia wrote: "Mrs. Bennet's Sentiments: Pride and Prejudice and Perseverance: I loved this version of Mrs Bennet. I have a soft spot for her and her nerves. Mrs Bennet has a lot to put her nerves..."$10 for a Kindle book...it must be a very very good and long book for me to pay that.
I also read Promises: This is one of the Darcy meets Elizabeth as a child stories. I usually am turned off by these because they kind of creep me out with the age difference. Ms Sotis did it justice though as Darcy found her delightful and unique but in a way that children do with each other without any sexual overtones. Mr Darcy, the father, is friends with Mr Bennet which is always nice. I read this before Mrs Bennet's Sentiments and remember thinking how much I liked it. But then MBS was read and all thoughts of other books went out of my head. A Royal Bennet: I read this one after MBS. Mrs Bennet is a nutter in this book in stark contrast to the previous one but I love this author so I knew what to expect. One of my favorite parts of the story comes by way of a tri-colored Collie and since we have a tri-colored Collie, named Nemorino, we all know that I loved this book. A lower body count than usual something like 7?! Maybe? I lost count.
Sheila wrote: "Talia wrote: "Mrs. Bennet's Sentiments: Pride and Prejudice and Perseverance: I loved this version of Mrs Bennet. I have a soft spot for her and her nerves. Mrs Bennet has a lot to ..."I bought the paperback after reading the sample because I thought I would like it. The paperback was a normal price.
Debbie wrote: "Talia wrote: "Mrs. Bennet's Sentiments: Pride and Prejudice and Perseverance: I loved this version of Mrs Bennet. I have a soft spot for her and her nerves. Mrs Bennet has a lot to ..."Yes, I did start Undercover and only got through the first chapter before Passover started again. I don't use my kindle on holidays so I switched to hardcopies. Hoping to read Undercover this week. My kindle reading has to fit into all the things we do during the week and homeschooling. So far, it is very enjoyable. Love the genre.
Sheila wrote: "$10 for a Kindle book...it must be a very very good and long book for me to pay that."I'm the same way. I do as much as my reading as possible with Kindle Unlimited, freebies, and discounts when I can find them. I have a monthly budget for the rest, and I'm way over until a couple of weeks from now. But if I know it's a good book, I'll splurge!
I haven't added to my book count on this thread for a while, and the books on my "Read" shelf are piling up a little. So here goes:93. Overheard - 5 stars
94. Undercover - An Austen Noir - 5 stars
95. Capturing Miss Bennet's Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - 1 star
96. Mr. Darcy's Vow: A Pride and Prejudice Story - 3 stars
97. Virtue & Victoria: A Pride and Prejudice Reimagining - 3 stars
98. Truth & Triumph: A Pride & Prejudice Reimagining - 4 stars
99. Love Lessons - 5 stars
Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2016
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@Claudine - I've got two of Stephanie Barron's books on audio, narrated by Kate Reading, but can't see any more JAFF from her on Audible UK. Are they done by someone else in the US? I know that happens sometimes.