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Mr. Bennet's Library 101+ Books
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Mar 04, 2016 12:09PM
Wow, guys! This is a lot to sort through. No more, please. You have given me so many to look up that I should be good to go. :) Thank you!
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I haven't had a chance to update my reading list in a while, but I just have to say that I love reading the conversations on here... Love this group!
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Talia, I'm with you on the modern day stuff. I've only read two so far - Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star (which I hated), and a YA one Epic Fail (which I loved). I've got quite a few on my to-read list, but I haven't been able to make myself read any others yet. You'll have to let me know if you like any of the suggestions, and maybe I can try those, too. :-)
Oh, you must read Cat Gardiner's modern day take-offs of Pride and Prejudice. They are so good. And then there is The Muse: A Pride and Prejudice Variation and Boots and Backpacks: Pride & Prejudice on the Appalachian Trail, Roughly. I didn't want to read modern ones until Anji convinced me to read some of these and now I find I really like so many of them. And Undeceived: Pride & Prejudice in the Spy Game is so freaking good!!! Give it a try.
Sheila wrote: "Oh, you must read Cat Gardiner's modern day take-offs of Pride and Prejudice. They are so good. And then there is The Muse and Boots and Backpacks. I didn't want to read modern ones until Anji conv..."Are the Cat Gardiner ones all stand alone books?
Yes, they are and she publishes play lists on Spotify and Pinterest boards to go with each book. I posted reviews on all of them and they were all 5 stars for me.
Sheila wrote: "Yes, they are and she publishes play lists on Spotify and Pinterest boards to go with each book. I posted reviews on all of them and they were all 5 stars for me."I added them all to my list. :-)
Sheila wrote: "Oh, you must read Cat Gardiner's modern day take-offs of Pride and Prejudice. They are so good. And then there is The Muse: A Pride and Prejudice Variation and [book:Boots and Backp..."Thank you for the compliment, Sheila. I'm so glad you decided to try some modern JAFF. There's some really good stuff about, isn't there?
Yes, and there are so many I didn't mention.
I read Elizabeth Bennet's Excellent Adventure: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary. I am a fan of Regina Jeffers but I expected more "adventure" from EB's Excellent Adventure. I would give it three stars for dullness but I went with four because Regina writes so well that it is always a pleasure to read her books. Not much happened in the story to give it the title but it was ok anyway. I think I am used to more than ok from this author. That is a good thing.
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Sophia wrote: "That is a surprise, Talia. I've read a handful of her books and you're right, they are generally not dull. But glad it was well-written."I mean an excellent adventure should be pretty excellent but Elizabeth's was not so much. Lots of potential and I just wanted something more. It is always nice to read one of her books though.
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Talia wrote: "I read Elizabeth Bennet's Excellent Adventure: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary. I am a fan of Regina Jeffers but I expected more "adventure" from EB's Excellent Adventure. I would give..."I felt exactly the same when I read it, Talia, and gave it 4 stars instead of 3 for the same reason. Although, to be fair, for an unmarried gentlewoman in that era, her choices would be considered adventurous and definitely peculiar.
Debbie wrote: "Talia wrote: "I read Elizabeth Bennet's Excellent Adventure: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary. I am a fan of Regina Jeffers but I expected more "adventure" from EB's Excellent Adventure..."Very true but since she is fictional, I say go for it!
Time to update my list again:51. The Improvement of Her Mind - 5+ stars
52. To Conquer Mr. Darcy - inspired to reread yet again after all the discussion in this group! - still 5+ stars
53. The Rule Of Reason - disappointing alternate version of my #52 - 3.5 stars
54. Ebb and Flow - 5+ stars
55. Mr. Darcy's Kindness: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation - 3 stars
56. Darcy and Elizabeth: Timeless: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 3 stars
My reviews are posted for each of them.
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I enjoy seeing your list and checking out the books I don't recognize.
Two more books read: Mr. Darcy to the Rescue: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: I love this book. I want to read everything else by this author now.
Oxford Cottage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: An interesting idea written by an author that writes sweet JAFF. Not a lot of angst but a happy book. Worth the time but maybe it won't be so memorable.
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Glad they were two more.
I have read all you marked as 5 stars...except Ebb and Flow, Debbie and Talia - E&F is on my soon-to-be-read list.
Talia wrote: "Two more books read: Mr. Darcy to the Rescue: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: I love this book. I want to read everything else by this author now.
[book:Oxford Cottage: A Pride..."
Good books, Talia. Victoria Kinkaid does write some good ones. Check out Pride and Proposals. Bingley pursues Elizabeth rather than Jane in that one!
Talia wrote: "Two more books read: Mr. Darcy to the Rescue: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: I love this book. I want to read everything else by this author now"
Victoria Kincaid has a new book coming out very soon, Talia, from what I've read on her blog and Facebook. More JAFF loveliness to enjoy!
Anji-on a totally unrelated matter...saw on Claudine's blog that you intend to listen to North & South as an audiobook read by Julia S. Would be very interested in hearing your thoughts on her narration. Apologies for 'hijacking' a JAFF site with an unrelated comment.
Debbie wrote: "Talia wrote: "Two more books read: Mr. Darcy to the Rescue: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: I love this book. I want to read everything else by this author now.
[book:Oxford Co..."
Whah?! Going over to check it out! Thanks.
Anji wrote: "Talia wrote: "Two more books read: Mr. Darcy to the Rescue: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: I love this book. I want to read everything else by this author now"
Victoria Kincaid..."
Great news!!
Mary wrote: "Anji-on a totally unrelated matter...saw on Claudine's blog that you intend to listen to North & South as an audiobook read by Julia S. Would be very interested in hearing your thoughts on her narr..."Need Richard Armitage to read it. Le sigh!
Debbie wrote: "Talia wrote: "Two more books read: Mr. Darcy to the Rescue: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: I love this book. I want to read everything else by this author now.
[book:Oxford Co..."
Wait! I have read it. I can't remember it but I said I loved it. I am pretty sure it was on my kindle so those books kind of blend together. I am going to go buy a hard copy of it to reread.
I read two books today. Compromised! - A Pride & Prejudice Variation: I read this on kindle and then bought it as a hard copy as well because I loved it. There were so many things to like. Lots of surprises.When Mary Met the Colonel: A Pride and Prejudice Novella: I like Mary Bennett stories and Col Fitzwilliam stories as well so this was a winner from the start. I liked the book but as usual with a short book, it left me wanting more. I don't mind waiting the extra time it takes to flush out a good story to its full potential. It is worth doing. Good read but disappointing, too. Could have been great.
Wow, 2 books in one day - a luxury. I sometimes can do that but not often. I am reading A Death at Rosings: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - about 1/2 way done.
Sheila wrote: "Wow, 2 books in one day - a luxury. I sometimes can do that but not often. I am reading A Death at Rosings: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - about 1/2 way done."The only large amount of time I have guaranteed time to read is on Saturdays. It is the day I get to rest! Yeah!
Sheila wrote: "Wow, 2 books in one day - a luxury. I sometimes can do that but not often. I am reading A Death at Rosings: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - about 1/2 way done."That one is on my list. How is it?
I read it before I was writing full reviews, but I did give it 5 stars. I remember the plot - it was unusual. Nice to have Anne more involved in the story.
Erika wrote: "Talia, I loved A Death at Rosings. My review is posted, https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."It is now on my list for sure!
Debbie wrote: "I read it before I was writing full reviews, but I did give it 5 stars. I remember the plot - it was unusual. Nice to have Anne more involved in the story."So good to hear!
I am about 85% done so will probably post my review tomorrow. Yes, Anne has her own little ways and takes a fancy to some of the Bennet girls, (as a mentor - imagine that).
Nicole's 2016 Austenesque Lovers YTD Challenge Tracker: Continued...
15. Heiress to Longbourn - Rated 2 Stars ☆☆
16. Undeceived: Pride and Prejudice in the Spy Game - Rated 4 Stars ☆☆☆☆
17. Over You - Rated 4.5 Stars ☆☆☆☆
*** Warning: ADULT content - for Mature Audiences (over 18) Only ***
18. The Longbourn Will: A Pride and Prejudice variation - Rated 4 Stars ☆☆☆☆
Can view my bookshelf for this challenge at https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
A brief update:19. A Pride and Prejudice: A Royal Disposition - 3.5 Stars - I *really* had a hard time moving forward with the idea that Elizabeth would break an engagement with Darcy because of Lady Catherine's "Polluted Shades" speech. The writing felt a bit off (mostly in the beginning) as well. Once I opted to just roll with it the book was more enjoyable.
20. George Knightley, Esquire: Charity Envieth Not (re-read) - 4.5 Stars - Posting my thoughts on the group read forum throughout the month :)
21. George Knightley, Esquire: Lend Me Leave (re-read) - 5 Stars - Same as above.
Currently reading Entanglements of Honor: A Pride & Prejudice Variation and will probably read Mr. Darcy's Kindness: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation next.
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Oh boy, I have P&P: A Royal Disposition and was hoping it would be exciting. Oh well.
And I really need to get to Longbourn Will. Another high rating. :)
On the cusp of 60:57. Desires: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 4 stars (read in February, but I forgot to post it)
58. The Great Game - 5 stars
59. The Windmills of Their Minds - 5 stars
Talia wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Wow, 2 books in one day - a luxury. I sometimes can do that but not often. I am reading A Death at Rosings: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - about 1/2 way done."That..."
OK, I broke down and bought this one. You guys convinced me. I need to get through All or Nothing which maybe my new favorite of all time.
Talia wrote: OK, I broke down and bought this one. You guys convinced me. I need to get through All or Nothing which maybe my new favorite of all time. "This All or Nothing? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
You do know Talia that All or Nothing has an alternate ending too, right? Just making sure you have both.
Debbie wrote: "Time to update my list again:51. The Improvement of Her Mind - 5+ stars
52. To Conquer Mr. Darcy - inspired to reread yet again after all the discussion in this gr..."
I have read To Conquer Mr. Darcy, and I thought I owned it. But, checked my list and I don't have it! So, I borrowed it from Kindle Unlimited and I am going at it right now! Love Abigail's writing.
Talia, I knew you'd like All or Nothing!!!! Doesn't it just rip at your heartstrings?? All the miscommunication!!!!
Claudine I sent Talia the alternate ending!
Nicole wrote: "Talia wrote: OK, I broke down and bought this one. You guys convinced me. I need to get through All or Nothing which maybe my new favorite of all time. "This All or Nothing? https://www.goodreads..."
It is by At Leisure (www.FanFiction.net).
Claudine wrote: "You do know Talia that All or Nothing has an alternate ending too, right? Just making sure you have both."Oh yes, got it. I am about 40% through. It is super long and super good.
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