Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2016 discussion
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Mr. Bennet's Library 101+ Books
Rumours & Recklessness: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: Finished this one yesterday. Loved it so much I want more!!
I really enjoyed Stan Hurd's book about Colonel Fitzwilliam.
Nice, Susan! It’s great to see someone focusing on stories outside the usual—and I’m glad more authors are doing so.If you like paranormal at all, I had fun with Mary Bennet and the Bloomsbury Coven; and of course, Stan Hurd is one of the best Austenesque writers, so you can’t go wrong with Colonel Fitzwilliam and the Countess of Sainte Toulours. Or even go further afield, trying one of the stories based on The Watsons or Sanditon!
Abigail wrote: "Nice, Susan! It’s great to see someone focusing on stories outside the usual—and I’m glad more authors are doing so.If you like paranormal at all, I had fun with [book:Mary Bennet and the Bloomsb..."
I have the Stan Hurd one to read, I have liked his other books so I am looking forward to reading it. I read the Mary Bennet book last year and enjoyed it.
I have read Emma and Elizabeth by Ann Mychal and will probably buy Brinshore soon as I have read some great reviews of it.
Jennifer Joy Colonel Fitzwilliam's Challenge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation, Stanley Hurd Colonel Fitzwilliam and the Countess of Sainte Toulours, Victoria Kincaid Pride and Proposals: A Pride and Prejudice Variation and Regina Jeffers The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy's Cousin: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery all wrote fairly recent ones about the Colonel but the one to beat all is Joana Starnes' The Unthinkable Triangle The Unthinkable Triangle: A Pride and Prejudice Variation. I wrote reviews of all.
Sheila has listed wonderful choices here... If you're looking for a triangle that has a strong focus on CF, "Darcy's Denial" is a great companion read to Joana's "The Unthinkable Triangle," because they're so different , yet both are well written.The sequel to "Darcy's Denial" is coming outstanding the end of this month, and the cover reveal is happening next week on my blog. I am beyond excited for it!
I have been waiting for that one to come out. Do you know the title?
"Darcy's Deliverance" is the title. The cover revel will be T the end of this week and then the book will release the last weekend in January, is all goes well. I'll have a review and giveaways on my blog right away. The cover is gorgeous, energetic and fresh... Carolyn is such a hard worker! She set that deadline and boy, did she write away!! I can't wait to read it. I hope it's a great ride... I really hope you enjoy it too!!
I will definitely have to have that one a.s.a.p.
Actually I am trying to finish A Breath of Snow and Ashes, book 6 in the Outlander series. I got about 1/2 way before Christmas and one of my resolutions is to finish various books I started but did not finish. I also went to see Mocking Jay Part 2 with a friend earlier today. And I want to read the two chapters you posted on your blog.
It's so funny, but you seemed a bit quiet on the JAFF front. Of course, that's because you read so much, any pause is felt... Lol! I have to get into Outlander. I bought it when you recommended it on sale. That's a great reading resolution to finish unfinished books.
How was the movie? I loved the books, we read them as a family a while back... I haven't finished the movies yet.
I hope you enjoy the next few books. I will review Elizabeth:Mistress of Pemberley soon... Haunting, thoughtful, still processing it...
I have been to the doctor a bit lately: on Friday had to see her b/c my right hand has some sort of painful injury...had x-ray, no results yet but was in lots of pain and avoided being on the computer as even typing hurt. Cancelled babysitting for tomorrow. The little typing I did was left handed and much slower than normal. Loved the movie but was in tears at times. Some parts are different from the books...no use of granddaughter to get at President Sno (?) - not remembering how to spell his name.
The first three Outlander books are the best so far. I have gone back and re-read parts of three over and over again plus I have an Outlander Pinterest Board.
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I thought Dearest Friends by Pamela Lynne had an interesting take on all the P&P folks and Mary's role is more prevalent than usual. The Unexpected Miss Bennet was a sweet story with Mary as the heroine. I like Jennifer Becton's books and she wrote a novella with Mary Bennet as the heroine.
There is Colonel Fitzwilliam and the Countess of Sainte-Toulours by Stan Hurd, Darcy & Fitzwilliam by Karen Wasylowski, and Colonel Fitzwilliam's Correspondence by DW Wilkens . I haven't read a ton of the others featuring Col. Fitz or Mary Bennet, but if you search using their names several pop up.
I'm sorry about your hand. I hope you feel better and find out what's bothering you. Keep me posted.I thought HG was such a great series , in part because it reminded me of our 13 colonies and of course, the battles of power people constantly engage in. Inequity, fame, love... I hate who she winds up with... I'm a Team Gale girl... All... The.. Way!! That kiss that President Snow sees... Intense stuff... It all started for her because of Prim and then by the end, I felt so empty... But I loved the journey!!
I have to check out your Outlander board. So many people love it. I bought season one on Black Friday, but then I tell myself to read the books first... Sigh... Wonderful problems to have!!
I know you will love that story. Jamie is so loyal, so true to all he loves and he takes such punishment. The first time he looks into Clair's eyes is pure...sigh...and she is just bandaging him up. The wedding night episode is ...do treat yourself soon.
Hi, Mr. Bennet group. I'm moving along with the challenge - already up to 9 books this new year. I am trying to be very conscientious about posting reviews, especially since most of the books I've picked up have been relatively new.
So far, I'd put James Austen Lives Again at the top to re-read.
I hope you read Elizabeth:Mistress of Pemberley because I need to talk about it some more and I think you'd appreciate it...
It's on my TBR list - I'm sure I'll get to it. I'm still working through the books I already have loaded on my kindle!
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I have heard fantastic things about Jane Austen Lives Again. I'll have to check out your thoughts on these. I've got a couple of them already on my pile.
I will lend it to anyone who wants to borrow it. It's such a different take on the Darcy's marriage... Hard to put all my thoughts into words but I think anyone who reads a lot of JAFF will be in for a unique read. The Amazon sample is pretty long, so if someone doesn't enjoy the sample, the book probably isn't their cup of tea...
Susan - Jan 10, 2016 09:55AMWell I am a tenth of the way towards the challenge and I have yet to read a Darcy and Elizabeth story. I think my next may be another Mary story or a Colonel Fitzwilliam one. I am open to suggestions.
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I just came across the above and wanted to suggest an oldie but goodie about Mary: Return to Longbourn by Shannon Winslow
Sarah Johnson has 5 books on sale from today to the 19th @ $.991.) Whispered Kisses
2.) Captain's Log:
3.) Snow Storms & Kissing Games
4.) Sweet Caresses
5.) Cupid's Traps: A Matchmaker's Tale
RIP Alan Rickman. Such a great actor,loved him in Sense and Sensibility. His voice was really something special and got to me every time.
Indeed. I'd actually forgotten how many other great roles he played in movies I'd seen until reading today's articles about him. He was a special actor, that's for sure.
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Debbie wrote: "Susan - Jan 10, 2016 09:55AMWell I am a tenth of the way towards the challenge and I have yet to read a Darcy and Elizabeth story. I think my next may be another Mary story or a Colonel Fitzwillia..."
Thanks, I have added it to my list
Concerning the book which has Darcy as a dragon...Suzan Lauder sent me this link: A Touch of Night http://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_2008...
I have not yet read it but do intend to as she recommends it.
OK, so in an effort to support the author I will buy it....if I find it is indeed a good book. I am not one who would usually buy a book with dragons in this genre. I will know very quickly if I like it. I will also read the reviews.
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I am sure I picked it up a while ago. The reviews are really good.
I reread Mr. Darcy's Refuge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation which has my favorite Jane variation, Mr. Darcy’s Noble Connections which was very good, and Mr. Darcy's Undoing: hubba-hubba. :)
Abigail Reynolds' books are always good for a reread! I try not to reread but sometimes I can't help it :)
Ceri wrote: "Abigail Reynolds' books are always good for a reread! I try not to reread but sometimes I can't help it :)"So true, as are so many other fave JAFF authors. Thank goodness for them all!
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Sophia wrote: "I am behind on Abigail's variations. I still need to read all of those. Glad they were hot stuff, Talia. :)"Really? I love Undoing and Refuge in that order. :) Undoing is too hot to handle.
Oh, I must read Undoing... Refuge was pretty intense... Love those scenes near the end... ;)!
I got out Refuge and re-read about 1/2 the book last night.
I read No Cause to Repine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation again today. I love this book. I think a lot of people here would enjoy it. It is clean so no naughty scenes in this one.I also read the new Crais novel. Definitely, not JAFF.
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Here's my reading challenge list so far::1.) Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls 3.5 stars
2.) Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 3 stars
3.) Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dreadfully Ever After 4.5 stars
4,) It Started with a Kiss: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
5.) Colonel Fitzwilliam's Challenge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4 stars
6.) The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy's Cousin: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery 5 stars
7.) A Spot of Sweet Tea: Hopes and Beginnings Short Story Collection 4 stars
8.) One More Chance 4 stars
9.) Sway 5 stars
10.) Snow Storms & Kissing Games 4.5 stars
11.) Emma and Elizabeth 5 stars
12.) A Chance Meeting: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
13.) Brinshore 4.5 stars
14.) Accusing Elizabeth: A Pride & Prejudice
Variation 4 stars
15.) The Journals of Thomas Bennet 3 stars
16.) A Little Whimsical in His Civilities 5 stars
17.) Sisters Bewitched: Pride and Prejudice and Witches 3 stars
18.) Yours truly, Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars
19.) Undeceived: Pride & Prejudice in the Spy Game 5 stars
20.) Darcy's Deliverance: A Pride and Prejudice variation 5 stars
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Whew, love seeing all those good ratings and there are a couple I'm not familiar with so now I need to check them out.
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