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Mr. Bennet's Library 101+ Books
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Aug 09, 2016 01:09PM
Yes, I always read the reviews. I've watched reviews by you, Debbie, Meredith and others for sometime when I was cruising Amazon. Now, when I look at reviews, I see other names I've noticed in GR. It is a good feeling. Like encountering friends in the mall or something.
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J. W. wrote: "Debbie, I doubt I will ever be in the league with you or Sheila. You guys are in a level of your own. In fact I am surprised there isn't additional levels to shoot for. After Bennet...where to next?"Mr. Darcy's Library, of course! Or maybe we should call it the Pemberley Library?
Oh, yes, with the massive collections and the additional spaces and furnishings and even the view from the windows...my, goodness, yes!
J. W. wrote: "Yes, I always read the reviews. I've watched reviews by you, Debbie, Meredith and others for sometime when I was cruising Amazon. Now, when I look at reviews, I see other names I've noticed in GR. ..."I like the analogy, Jeanne!
Thanks Debbie...as I wave across the mall.We could even have Longbourn Library, Netherfield Library, Rosings Park Library and then Pemberley Library. Notice I graded them according to how well they were supplied.
I noticed several gaps in the number of books read so these libraries could fill in the gaps. That way someone doesn't have to wait so long before advancing into the next library. Keeps up the excitement. Just a thought.
Oh, I do believe the Longbourn Library has more books than the Netherfield Library, Jeanne! *waving back*
You're probably right...because we never saw Mr. Bennet traipsing the three miles to get to the Netherfield Library...now that I think about it. Good catch!! ** waving fingers, as I look over my shoulder, while heading toward the book store**
Debbie-164?...Jeanne-127? I'm seriously impressed!! I think it's a great idea for other libraries to be available to those of us who need to sit in a beautiful space filled with leather bound books,comfy armchairs and an unlimited supply of tea!!!!
I have three very long unpublished books I have been wanting to read so you many not see me posting any reviews for a while. I am first reading A Pinch of Salt by Lucy S. It is a modern mashup of Top Chef and P&P...it at least uses some of our beloved characters. It have over 500 pages so see you around. I don't know if she will allow me to post a review but I can at least tell you all if I liked it or not. It is MA rated.http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
I have posted 167 reviews this year but that doesn't count all those very short ones a week or two ago.
Lucy S? Did she write Being Mrs Darcy or have I gotten the wrong author? I like the premise,it sounds good,so I hope you enjoy it Sheila.
Yes, It is the same one and she has other stories which I have read - all good/excellent.
Sheila wrote: "I have three very long unpublished books I have been wanting to read so you many not see me posting any reviews for a while. I am first reading A Pinch of Salt by Lucy S. It is a modern mashup of T..."Per author note on that story, cannot be added to GR.
I was going to ask her and that's OK. I am about 100 pages into it. That doesn't stop me from reading it or even from mentioning it and how I did or didn't like it. I just can't post a review.
I am not real excited about bringing up some issues with AHA after the last fiasco. A handful of authors there are adding "(cannot) discuss it at other websites” to their notes about not wanting stories to be added to GR. I do not believe they can dictate that. But are considering that "sharing," just like adding it to GR?Also, her particular note says you can contact her to discuss options. But this new AHA policy was not put into affect so an author can control good/bad reviews. If she lets one, then has to let all. The policy was put into affect for privacy reasons.
Still some issues to be ironed out. We shall see.
Thank you for letting me know. Her story seems to be a very good one and I have loved others by her so my review would not be a poor review at all. So maybe I will just mention it to her anyway.
Hi all. I'm posting an update on the books I've read. I'm outside Mr B's library looking in,in the faint hope that the 51 books I've read will miraculously double by the time I've finished typing!!! (Hope it's ok to post here!)43.Eligible 4*
44.The Coming of age of Elizabeth Bennet 5*
45.Mr Darcy's Noble Connections 5*
46.Summer of love 5*
47.A Willful Misunderstanding 5*
48. Implacable Resentment 4*
49.Darcy v Bennet 4*
50.The companion of his future life 4*
51.No cause to repine 4*
Congratulations - lots of good books there with 4s and 5s. Who is Summer of Love by? I tried to look it up.
It's a great string of books when they're all 4- and 5-star reads. Good choices, Mary!
Sheila-Summer of Love-Holidays with Jane #4 by Melissa Buell.
Sheila,Debbie-thank you for the comments.
Thanks for giving me the author(s) and you're welcome - well deserved when a person keeps reading.
Bowing down in awe to all of you in here. It's not likely that I'll get to join such august company but could you keep a cushion free on the floor in a corner somewhere, just in case?
Anji, you are such a sweet friend to all of us and we know you are busy and have had some physical difficulties so I am shoving the pillows out of the way so there is room at leisure on the divan...when ever you arrive.
Anji-did you read Sheila's comment? You're guaranteed a fab welcome,when,not if,you gain entry into the library. Perhaps you could spare a cushion for both Barb and I,who have read 51 books?!
You know all you dear people are eagerly awaited. It would not be the same without you. The doors are ajar and the butler will guide you in.
Mary @ 1519...we are waving you on...keep coming, every step counts. We are saving you the best seat. Anji @1525...got you covered...we have that cushion for you and will welcome you when you get here.
Happy reading guys.
Great to hear it!! Never doubted the warm wishes and thoughts! Cheers!
Anji - how sweet of you to keep me in mind, too!
I actually read two books in addition to the ones below this past week, but they are not JAFF so I didn't include them here:162. Fated to Meet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
163. Reduced Circumstances - 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
164. Jane Bennet in January - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
165. Searching for Captain Wentworth - 2 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And Anji and Barb, you can come in and hang with us whenever you want. Some of us may be residents, but we enjoy having guests share the library with us!
Thanks friends! I had my nerve block this morning, and although having needles stuck in my spine wasn't the best of experiences, I was actually quite comfortable lying on my front on the table of the CT scanner, as it was padded with some very soft pillows, which made me think of Mr. Bennet's Library and all my friends here. I was also thinking about The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen, which I finished just last night and thought was just wonderful.
Good luck with the treatment Anji. My brother suffers terribly with his back and I know the agony he's been in. Not nice for anyone.
Just checked out that book you read Anji. Sounds great. And time travel!! I love it. Must def check it out as I'm heading to Bath in a few weeks.
Oh, Anji - I do hope that whatever they can do to help has a long lasting effect.
I just finished reading A Pinch of Salt by Lucy S. She has a sequel in the works. I am not allowed to post a review but this story would get 5 stars from me. It is a modern day mash-up of Top Chef and P&P. I found the characteristics of the people taken from canon to be very well portrayed. I loved it. Stayed up late last night to reach a certain climax point. About 500 pages in all.http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
Cheers for the recommendation,Sheila!!
Good afternoon....Pardon me that this list is so long, as I have neglected to record my books since March...
21. How to Mend a Broken Heart
23. Rumours & Recklessness: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
24. The Great Game / Ayden
25. The Windmills of Our Mind/ Ayden
26. Ebb & Flow/ Ayden
27. Depths of Attachment
28. On Oakham Mount: A Pride & Prejudice VariationChaos Comes to Longbourn
29.Beyond Oakham Mount: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation
30. Lady Bridget's Diary
32. Unwilling: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary
33. Darcy vs. Bennet
34. When Mary Met the Colonel
35. Chaos Comes to Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
36. Fitzwilliam Darcy: An Honourable Man
37. Darcy and Elizabeth: A Promise Kept
38. Darcy's Journey
39. Shadows Over Longbourn
40. The Trouble to Check Her: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
41. Undercover - An Austen Noir
42. A Change of Legacies: A Pride & Prejudice Continuation
43. Sufficient Encouragement: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
44. The Elizabeth Papers
45. Sway
46. Miss Darcy's Companion: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
47. The Rainbow Promise: After Rainy Days
48. Willoughby's Return: A Tale of Almost Irresistible TemptationDarcy's Destiny: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
49. Eligible
50. Mr. Darcy’s Noble Connections
51. Mr. Darcy's Journey: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
52. George Knightley, Esquire: Charity Envieth Not
53. Darcy's Destiny: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
54. Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged
55. The Matters at Mansfield: Or, The Crawford Affair
56. A Dishonorable Offer: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story
57. Finally Mrs. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice NovellaQueen of the Desert: Pride and Prejudice in the Desert Concludes
58. 1876/ Michele M
59. Elizabeth & Van Gogh/ Michele M
60. Second Impressions
61. The Sheik of Araby: Pride and Prejudice in the Desert
62. Son of the East: Pride and Prejudice in the Desert Continues
63. Understanding Elizabeth/ Robin Helm/ TBR
64. A Remedy Against Sin: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
65. Stealing Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
66. Obligation and Redemption: An Alternative Journey Through Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
67. Courage Rises: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation
68. Pirates and Prejudice
69. Dearest Bloodiest Elizabeth
70. Temporary Mistress/Sophie Turner
71. The Coming of Age of Elizabeth Bennet
Love & Friendship: In Which Jane Austen's Lady Susan Vernon Is Entirely Vindicated
72. Side by Side, Apart
73. Kidnapped/ babsy1221
74. The Pemberley Ball: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary
Novella
75. The Road to Understanding: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary
76. Darcy By Any Other Name
Ok, that's all I can find... I shall add as I remember more titles and read more titles.
OMG!!! Did you eat or sleep? Excellent list!!!
Ceri and J.W., LOL! Unfortunately, yes to both. Thank you for your kind words. I always appreciate them!!
You are more than welcome in the Bennet Library. We have excellent company and comfy chairs. We will cheer you on as you reach each posting or milestone. Woohoo!!
I am overwhelmed: I do like to look carefully at what others are reading but this list is going to take a lot of contemplation. Good going, Claudine.
Teresa wrote: "Good luck with the treatment Anji. My brother suffers terribly with his back and I know the agony he's been in. Not nice for anyone."Sheila wrote: "Oh, Anji - I do hope that whatever they can do to help has a long lasting effect."
J. W. wrote: "Good Luck Anji."
Thanks for the good wishes, folks. Three days down the line and not noticed any difference yet. Still got everything crossed that the treatment will kick in eventually. Apparently it's one of these things that might take a while.
Hang in there Anji. My brother had a big operation on his back. His doctor told him he'd be three months out of work. A guy he knew told him not to expect to be back at work for six months. It took eleven. At first he was sorry he had the surgery but now two years on he's great. He can't do all the things he used to love. Gardening is a big no no, but at least he has no pain and he says it's worth it for that alone. Sorry to go on a bit but it might give you some hope.
Yes, Anji... Take good care of yourself. You can only take one day at a time.
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