Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2016 discussion
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Mr. Bennet's Library 101+ Books
Debbie wrote: "Talia wrote: "It is National Rationalization Day so I ordered 11 books from Amazon. 2 P & P's and the rest are JAFF. Shhhh! Don't tell."You mean you need a National Rationalization Day to do that..."
I have no book budget. I have been really good at not spending money but I won't argue with NR day! Not me.
Sophia wrote: "Talia wrote: "It is National Rationalization Day so I ordered 11 books from Amazon. 2 P & P's and the rest are JAFF. Shhhh! Don't tell."LOL, Talia! I like how you think."
You are welcome to celebrate this grand holiday with me. The more the merrier.
Eliza wrote: "I greatly approve of this holiday."Me too. Why did we not know of it before? Other good news, 2 of the books I gave a free kindle version with purchase.
I haven't ready Consequences either (even though it has been on my Kindle for quite a long time now). The premise makes me wary to read it but I really should stop being a wimp and just do it.I got through a couple more books:
Re-Read His Good Opinion: A Mr. Darcy Novel - 3.5 Stars
16. Loving Miss Darcy - 4 Stars
17. Against His Will - 4 Stars
Currently taking a break on JAFF. I am not sure what I will read next actually but I am going to wait until my book budget resets in March to decide :) I missed out on National Rationalization Day haha.
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Enjoy your book break with a good one. At least your new budget month starts soon.
I finished Entanglements of Honor: A Pride & Prejudice Variation. Loved it! The best part is that this is the first book I have read by this author so I have more to look forward to in the future. Even my husband liked this storyline.
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I know. It's nice that there are so many, but also a bit frustrating as I know there are good ones I'll never get to!
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Exactly, Ceri!
A few years ago I was able to keep up with the new JAFF authors and books, but now its impossible.
Ceri wrote: "I know. It's nice that there are so many, but also a bit frustrating as I know there are good ones I'll never get to!"I've read most of them. For whatever it's worth, my favorites are Poor Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Novella , The Scandalous Stepmother: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Novella, and Pride & Prejudice Villains Revisited - Redeemed - Reimagined: A Collection of Six Short Stories
I just grabbed The Inconsistency of Caroline Bingley and Anne de Bourgh Manages with Kindle Unlimited, which are short stories of hers I haven't read yet.
I just posted my review for A Death At Rosings in my YTD tracker list. I loved this one by Renata McMann!!!
Erika wrote: "I just posted my review for A Death At Rosings in my YTD tracker list. I loved this one by Renata McMann!!!"That one's great, too. I'd given that one 5-minus stars instead of 5 or 5-plus!
A slew of updates! A few of these are probably going on my reread list. (I also reread Bluebells in the Mourning, Ardently: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, and Ardently: A Pride and Prejudice Variation...and also the audiobook of The Last Man in The World...but I'm not counting those toward my 101.)36. Apprehension And Desire: A Tale Of Pride And Prejudice - 2 stars
37. Steady to His Purpose: A Variation of Pride and Prejudice - 3 stars
38. The Last Waltz: . . . another pride and prejudice journey of love - 4 stars
39. Rumour and Reprisal - 2 stars
40. Snow Storms & Kissing Games - 2 stars
41. Expecting His Proposal: A Darcy and Elizabeth Short Story - 3 stars
42. A Pemberley Bride - 3 stars
43. Entanglements of Honor: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - 4 stars
44. To Conquer Mr. Darcy - 4 stars
45. Obsession: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 4 stars
A few of them are short stories and novellas, so I can't claim to be that skilled, hehe. Also having an 8-hour road trip to finish some audio books helped. :-)
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Just so you know, re-reads can count as long as they are the first time through this year. :)
I read Heiress to Longbourn last night. I really liked it. The Lydia storyline was wonderful to me. She stayed true to JAFF characterizations. It was a fun and short read.
Sophia wrote: "That's quite the pile, Eliza! Way to go!Just so you know, re-reads can count as long as they are the first time through this year. :)"
I've been debating whether I should add a shelf to track them, but I'm trying to encourage myself to read new stuff. I'm an obsessive re-reader. ;-)
Talia wrote: "I read Heiress to Longbourn last night. I really liked it. The Lydia storyline was wonderful to me. She stayed true to JAFF characterizations. It was a fun and short read."
Oo, I'm curious about this one. It might be next. :-)
Eliza wrote: "Sophia wrote: "That's quite the pile, Eliza! Way to go!Just so you know, re-reads can count as long as they are the first time through this year. :)"
I've been debating whether I should add a sh..."
You can read it in an hour. It is short but worth it.
Eliza wrote: "A slew of updates! A few of these are probably going on my reread list. (I also reread Bluebells in the Mourning, Ardently: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, and [boo..."Oops, I linked Ardently twice. That third one should have been [book:Suddenly Mrs. Darcy|25273436] .
Nicole's 2016 Austenesque Lovers YTD Challenge Tracker: Continued...
11. A Respectable Man: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - Rated 2.5 Stars ☆☆☆
The premise of this variation is actually quite unique and intriguing. Unfortunately, the execution was disappointing. Desperately needs a good editor! The point of view transitioned between characters in a sporadic and clumsy sort of way. I also had the annoying feeling that parts were missing. I could not tell if this was an editing issue or if entire events were just skipped and then referenced to later to suit. Was the author protecting our sensibilities by eluding to certain events? If so, it did not work - just left me confused. If we are to understand why this Elizabeth is not JA's vibrant Elizabeth, we need to experience some of those glossed over scenes. Due to this, I was left wondering what Mr. Darcy saw in her besides a pair of fine eyes. Were we to assume that scenes from original canon still transpired and fueled his admiration? I digress... A good editor and/or re-writes by the author would help the flow and storyline tremendously. Moreover, the ending left me unsatisfied. This variation has great potential, but needs work!
I rounded my rating of 2.5 up instead of down star-wise because despite the above, I enjoyed the story and recognize how great this variation could have been.
*** Received a copy in exchange for an honest review ***
12. The Last Waltz: . . . another pride and prejudice journey of love -
Rated 4.5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆
13. Obsession: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - Rated 4 Stars ☆☆☆☆
14. Entanglements of Honor: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - Rated 4 Stars ☆☆☆☆
A quick enjoyable read.
Can view my bookshelf for this challenge at https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
My new books came and I wanted to share that the Classics Reimagined, P & P is a really cool version. http://smile.amazon.com/Classics-Reim...
The cover has raised letters, there are flowers on the page edges when shut, charming illustrations, and even a fold out middle. That is a lot of special for under $18.
Wow, that really is a gorgeous a book! Thank you for sharing it with us. I must own this one day.
Claudine wrote: "Wow, that really is a gorgeous a book! Thank you for sharing it with us. I must own this one day."It was on my wish list for awhile and I am glad I didn't let it pass me by. It is very impressive.
The other P & P I got was this one just for the cover:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/18...
I LOVE this cover!! It's smoking!! Lol! Thanks for sharing. I must own these one day!!
Ever since my husband and I downsized and now live in a significantly smaller home, I've had to stick with kindle editions because there's very literally no place to put books. Seeing these two with the flashy covers gives me book envy!
Debbie wrote: "Ever since my husband and I downsized and now live in a significantly smaller home, I've had to stick with kindle editions because there's very literally no place to put books. Seeing these two wit..."I know the feeling. Book space is something we always run out of. I only buy books that I will read over and over again. These two are keepers. The Colin Firth cover makes me laugh.
Claudine wrote: "I LOVE this cover!! It's smoking!! Lol! Thanks for sharing. I must own these one day!!"My husband talked me into that one. He said it would look good next to my Darcy bust.
I was thinking the same thing! I try to buy mainly ebooks but if I can display these in my house, they could be keepers... That smoking Darcy/Colin kills me! Lock up your daughters!! Imagine if Darcy came to town when you were a teenager!! Lol!!
Lucky your husband is so thoughtful!
Yep. No way my husband would go for a Darcy bust in the house! He just doesn't get the JAFF obsession I have and hopes I'll grow out of it. AS IF!!!
LOL!! Not even my mom understands. She asks me, " Does this book have those same characters again?" "Yes, mom..."
Claudine wrote: "LOL!! Not even my mom understands. She asks me, " Does this book have those same characters again?" "Yes, mom...""So not a fan of serials in general then, your mom. It is ok. We get it.
Debbie wrote: "Yep. No way my husband would go for a Darcy bust in the house! He just doesn't get the JAFF obsession I have and hopes I'll grow out of it. AS IF!!!"Oh, he bought it for me as a present. He also grows Darcy sideburns for me. Oh yes.
Debbie wrote: "Yep. No way my husband would go for a Darcy bust in the house! He just doesn't get the JAFF obsession I have and hopes I'll grow out of it. AS IF!!!"You just need to explain the benefits of encouraging your interests to him.
Claudine wrote: "I was thinking the same thing! I try to buy mainly ebooks but if I can display these in my house, they could be keepers... That smoking Darcy/Colin kills me! Lock up your daughters!! Imagine if Dar..."I love the lock up your daughters. It is like the Rolling Stones articles from the '60s.
Claudine wrote: "Lucky your husband is so thoughtful!"My husband is very nice.
Talia, you're very fortunate! Love that he grows sideburns for you!
Talia wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Yep. No way my husband would go for a Darcy bust in the house! He just doesn't get the JAFF obsession I have and hopes I'll grow out of it. AS IF!!!"You just need to explain the be..."
He worries that I read too much and exercise too little, despite the fact that he can sit and watch TV for hours on end. When I talked to my doctor about my frustration of being more absent-minded now that I'm getting older, she encouraged me to read as much as I can because it helps keep the mind engaged far better than watching TV. HAH! Take THAT, couch potato husband!!
Besides which, I've let him know that sometimes the more amorous book scenes often "inspire" me in ways that he appreciates. ;-)
Oh, Debbie!! How true... Sometimes they don't know how lucky they are ;)!
Debbie wrote: "Talia wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Yep. No way my husband would go for a Darcy bust in the house! He just doesn't get the JAFF obsession I have and hopes I'll grow out of it. AS IF!!!"You just need to ..."
I am smirking at that comment - well, at least that is one form of exercise. How many calories does that burn? I know I read it somewhere.
Sheila wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Talia wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Yep. No way my husband would go for a Darcy bust in the house! He just doesn't get the JAFF obsession I have and hopes I'll grow out of it. AS IF!!!"Yo..."
I use www.myfitnesspal.com to help me maintain my weight, and it tracks calories burned for different activities. For example, you can burn 44 calories washing dishes for 15 minutes. Anyone who's fighting the battle of the bulge, it's a great web site. Has helped me to weigh considerably less than I did 15 years ago.
Sadly, it doesn't include my favorite activity, so I can't answer your specific question. From my research, apparently it depends upon how much enthusiasm one enters into the activity with. Being a proper Regency wife and just lifting your skirt while laying still won't burn many calories.
...and I can't believe I just posted that!
Me neither Debbie, but I am laughing so hard!! So funny we can all relate to each other... I do love Fitness Pal too but I'm not as diligent as you. I love that it syncs with my Fitbit but I'd have to actually wear it first... ;)!
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You mean you need a National Rationalization Day to do that? I've done that way too many times and then wonder why my book budget is shot to hell at the end of the month!