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[Eliza]

Debbie wrote: "You can come in as my guest anytime, Eliza!"

My hero! :-) Don't mind me. I'll just be sitting in the corner behind a giant stack of books.

[Lenora]

J. W. wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Thank you for the enlightening comments. I have to really resist the urge to put more on my pile. I have so many I want to read NOW....published and unpublished.

I had a recommenda..."

well I might as confess I to am from ky. and have an aunt who married at 13 and had 4 kids by 20 and grandchild by 29

[Lenora]

Eliza wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Always looking for intrigue, aren't you, Mary? And it was before the party started and Jeanne hadn't even reached the magic 175 number to get her own set of keys, so she wasn't here ..."

wow i didn't get my keys when i hit 175 what you keeping me out debbie

[Debbie]

Purely an oversight, Lenora. I'll send them to you express!

[J. W.]

Well Lenora, it is just the way it was back then. Due to mother's early foray into marriage, I was not allowed to even think about dating until I was 16. The ground rules were set and were firm. She didn't have a change to finish school... and wanted to make sure I did,. Bless her heart.

[Teresa]

Thought some of you might like this. Hope the link works.
http://www.historyextra.com/article/b...

[Teresa]

Another one guys which I found very interesting. Hope I'm putting these in the right place. (Otherwise I'll be waiting for the rap on the knuckles)!!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/artic...

[Mary]

I thought the first article very interesting and quite thought provoking,Teresa. I agree with the author when they days that Jane,the dutiful daughter accepted the marriage proposal,but Jane,the aspiring writer rejected him.

Also agree with the person who stated that Cassandra didn't colour literary vandalism by destroying Jane's letters,she did what she thought her beloved sister would want. She shielded her reputation from the public and their all seeing eyes,something that today,more than ever,we should understand.
Thanks Teresa for posting the link.

[Teresa]

Your welcome Mary. I thought they were quite interesting and I never get tired of reading about our beloved Jane!

[Debbie]

Definitely really interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing, Teresa!

[Lenora]

178 Colonel Darcy: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story

Was a good book very different.

[Barb]

Sick in bed in a hotel in Bochnia Poland this weekend. But, getting a chance to read! Next book is number 101. I will make it to Mr Bennet this year. But now, Pemberley Library? You authors better keep writing...

[Sheila]

Oh, so sorry to hear you are sick and in a hotel! How awful...one needs the comforts of home if one is sick. Hope you get better very quickly. Enjoy your book....101 books is Mr. Bennet so sounds like you have that for sure. And I don't think you have any problem with more books to read...I don't know of anyone who is able to keep up with the production of books being published in this genre.

[Sophia]

Barb wrote: "Sick in bed in a hotel in Bochnia Poland this weekend. But, getting a chance to read! Next book is number 101. I will make it to Mr Bennet this year. But now, Pemberley Library? You authors better ..."

Sorry to hear that, Barb. Tough being sick especially away from home. But glad you have your books to distract and comfort you. :)

[Ceri]

Big hugs Barb! Hope you feel better soon.

[Lenora]

179 Longbourn's Interrupted Wedding


Was a different type of book. Was ok

[Mary]

Being sick,like Sheila said,is bad enough when you're in the comfort of your own home,but being away,in a strange hotel must make it so much worse. Hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself,Barb. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[J. W.]

Sorry you're sick Barb, get well soon.

[Teresa]

Ditto Barb!!

[Lenora]

180 Lizzy's Novel: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Started out slow but started to pick up steamabout a third of the way in.

[Sheila]

Great, another step up the ladder.

[Mary]

Lenora-180 books? Wow!!! Well done!

[Ceri]

'Lizzy's Novel' sounds a little like 'Sylvester' by Georgette Heyer crossed with P&P, I wonder how similar it is.

[J. W.]

Excellent Lenora...great job

[Debbie]

Just checking in here. I managed to do a bunch of reading over the past 4 days or so, but no opportunities to write reviews so I'm way behind! I hope to catch up today, but the problem with reading so quickly and moving from one book immediately to another is forgetting details about the individual stories! My reading was interspersed with rehearsals and music performances-- I had two concerts with the classical choir I belong to and a show with my doo-wop group over the weekend. I have a day of R&R today, but tomorrow I head to Charleston for "gramma duty!" (Not that I would EVER complain about THAT!)

[J. W.]

Woohoo on the grandma duty...what a blessing that will feel like after the whirlwind you have endured. Take your time and we will enjoy your reviews when... when you have time. No rush Debbie, baby comes first. Enjoy!!!

[Mary]

Debbie,enjoy every second on gramma duty!! Savour every gurgle,burp and smile-real or imagined!!

[Sheila]

Debbie wrote: "Just checking in here. I managed to do a bunch of reading over the past 4 days or so, but no opportunities to write reviews so I'm way behind! I hope to catch up today, but the problem with reading..."

I know what you mean about forgetting details when reading so quickly. I use my kindle app on my PC a lot b/c it allows me to copy and then paste into a document so I have notes and names to use for a review.

Enjoy that grandson...as they say "turn around and they're grown".

[Barb]

I hit number 101 with Love Letters from Mr Darcy. Thank you all for your well wishes. I am feeling better but still recovering, only now in Krakow. My presentations at the 12 schools are now complete so I can relax and enjoy a few more days in Poland before heading to London. Have a great week everyone!

[Barb]

Debbie, have fun with the grand baby. I am not doing reviews while in Poland and no way could I remember enough to write when I get home, so I completely understand.

[Sheila]

Barb wrote: "I hit number 101 with Love Letters from Mr Darcy. Thank you all for your well wishes. I am feeling better but still recovering, only now in Krakow. My presentations at the 12 schools are now comple..."

Please take care and don't overdo it. But, then, I also hope you can enjoy the rest of your trip.

[Mary]

London,Barb? Enjoy every minute of your precious time there!

[Lenora]

Ceri wrote: "'Lizzy's Novel' sounds a little like 'Sylvester' by Georgette Heyer crossed with P&P, I wonder how similar it is."

It was more of Lizzy was Jane Austen and her novel was more along pride and prejudice.

[Lenora]

Barb glad you are feeling better.

181 Mr. Darcy's Christmas Carol

This was a cute remake of dickens and very well done

[Eliza]

I've worked my way into some amazon gift cards through a rewards program at work, and I've decided there would be no better way to use it than to treat myself to some books that aren't available through KU. Any particular recommendations? I'm going to have to comb through my list and find the expensive ones I've been avoiding! :-)

[Sheila]

All I would say is that if there is someone whose reviews you have liked and then the books did in fact rate high with you then trust that person's selections and go through their list of books and pull out the one's they rated the highest.

[Eliza]

Sheila wrote: "All I would say is that if there is someone whose reviews you have liked and then the books did in fact rate high with you then trust that person's selections and go through their list of books and..."

Oh, good plan! I started going through my list and pulling out any that were not KU...and that list was rather larger than the amount of gift card I have, haha! Your way sounds much more reasonable for narrowing it down...though probably also large, considering how many some of you ladies around here have read. :-)

[Lenora]

182 Kitty Bennet in Love

Cute little story only 9pages long

[J. W.]

Lenora, I went to Amazon and this is not listed.

[Nicole]

J.W. ---
FREE read from Austen Variations
http://austenvariations.com/wp-conten...

[Debbie]

Finally got caught up on reviews, though it means I haven't gotten a lot of reading done for the past few days!

204. Great Misfortunes - 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

205. An Unwelcome Guest at the Netherfield Ball: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

206. The Tenant's Guest: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

207. Guilty Conscience: A Conscience Series Novelette - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

208. To Love Mr Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

209. When He Comes Back - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Also started but DNF Mr. Darcy and the Bennets of Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Love Story

[J. W.]

Nicole wrote: "J.W. ---
FREE read from Austen Variations
http://austenvariations.com/wp-conten..."

Thanks Nicole :-)

[Lenora]

J. W. wrote: "Lenora, I went to Amazon and this is not listed."

Jw were you able to bring the book up. I fou d it by going under the author.

[Lenora]

Yes thank you Nicole

[Lenora]

183 A New Beginning

A good book it left me wanted more

[J. W.]

Update: J.W.'s 2016 Challenge:
184) For Darkness Shows the Stars 3-stars
185) Northanger Abbey 5-stars
186) The Muse: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5-stars
187) Elizabeth Bennet's Deception: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary 3.5-stars
188) Perfect Fit: A Modern Tale Of Pride And Prejudice 3-stars
189) The Essence of Love: A Pride & Prejudice Novella Variation 3.5-stars
190) The Perfect Bride for Mr. Darcy 4-stars
191) Kitty Bennet in Love 3-stars
192) Mary Younge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Novella 3.5-stars

[Debbie]

Lenora wrote: "183 A New Beginning

A good book it left me wanted more"

I haven't finished reading it yet, but did you find the epilogue, Lenora? If not, here's the link:
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...

[Nicole]

Nicole's 2016 Austenesque Lovers YTD Challenge Tracker: Continued...


59. The Many Lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy - 4 Stars ☆☆☆☆

The Many Lives of Fitzwilliam Darcy begins with four chapters of events occurring within Pride and Prejudice, but from Mr. Darcy’s point-of-view. If I was editing this, I would recommend they be condensed into one chapter to introduce and set the timeline. Readers would not be reading this variation if not lovingly familiar with the original classic. Due to this, I was worried throughout the beginning. Chapter 5 is where things really start and become interesting after the disastrous proposal at Hunsford.

As the day repeats, we are witness to Mr. Darcy’s transformation…
beginning by feeling blessed that he could correct his errors and move on with the knowledge of Elizabeth’s true feelings, to fleeing, to feeling the futility of it all and trying to change as much as possible to see how it affects the outcome, to even passing the time pulling pranks on his relations in something close to madness.

It is an enjoyable journey all the way to Mr. Darcy affecting the needed change and our beloved couple coming together. This variation is unique and a worthy read for all Pride and Prejudice lovers.

Can view my bookshelf for this challenge at https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Sheila]

Congratulations to those above who are making strides in their goals or in just surging ahead in reading good and so-so books.

[Nicole]

Debbie wrote: "Lenora wrote: "183 A New Beginning

A good book it left me wanted more"

I haven't finished reading it yet, but did you find the epilogue, Lenora? If not, here's the link:
http://me..."

GR link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...