Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2017 discussion
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Mr. Bennet Level 101-199 Books
I find that using the Kindle app on my PC to read a book allows me to copy and paste sections onto a separate document so I have notes for reviews. It also allows me to make permanent notes on the Kindle copy as to misspellings or awkward phrases, etc. I don't know if the author can read my notes but at least I have them on record and I get a sense of whether there are a lot of problems with editing or just a few.
149.) Beauty Slays the Beast: Pride & Prejudice Inspired, as Influenced by the Classic Fairy Tale, 'Beauty and the Beast' 2 stars
91 Mr. Darcy Dances: A Pride and Prejudice Variation92 For Pemberley: A Pride & Prejudice Novella
I happen to like both books. mr darcy dances had me cracking up and for pemberley had me in tears at the begining
Approaching that big number Lenora. You will soon be in Mr. Bennet's Level. Great progress!!
Lenora wrote: "91 Mr. Darcy Dances: A Pride and Prejudice Variation92 For Pemberley: A Pride & Prejudice Novella
I happen to like both books. mr darcy dances had me cracking up ..."
Good work...approaching that door!
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Lenora wrote: "91 Mr. Darcy Dances: A Pride and Prejudice Variation92 For Pemberley: A Pride & Prejudice Novella
I happen to like both books. mr darcy dances had me cracking up ..."
I completely agree! Really good books for very different reasons!
Yes, he was funny...hard to imagine but amusing.Good work on progressing up to Bennet's bookroom lately.
Thanks, though I'm in awe of the number of books you and Sara have racked up. You're well ahead of your pace at this time last year, aren't you, Sheila?
I read 277 last year. So I would say I am about the same. I want to read Linda Wells Keeping Calm but wish she would finish it so I can count it as ....maybe 5 books. LOL
151. ) Friends and Enemies: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5stars152.) The Second Mrs. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Novella 5 stars
Well done Sheila. Those numbers keep piling up.
Moving on Lenora... it won't be long when you reach your goal of Mr. Bennet's level. Yeah!!
Sheila and Lenora, you just keep on keeping on! You rock!
For those interested, I decided to do a YTD tracker so I can officially post my list of JAFF. It's here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... if you want to check it out. It's still not finshed (up to date) yet but I hope to catch up tomorrow. As of now it's 1-200. Enjoy! I hope you find some good books to read on there.
Sara wrote: "For those interested, I decided to do a YTD tracker so I can officially post my list of JAFF. It's here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... if you want to check it out. It's still not fin..."I'm impressed with your dedication -- Just to look up all those books at once frightens me!
wosedwew wrote: "Sara wrote: "For those interested, I decided to do a YTD tracker so I can officially post my list of JAFF. It's here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... if you want to check it out. It's ..."I know, But then I thought it would be nice to have it all in one place. Doing it has made me realize that Goodreads is not 100% accurate.
I get so disheartened here reading about all the books you all have actually under your belt. I love reading and read as much as I can and I'm still no where near any of you here. I think I'll have to retire from life and just leave the family to themselves and just read read read. Yeh. Like that's going to happen!!
Remember Teresa, it is not a marathon... and not even a race... it is for the simple pleasure of reading. Every step is a forward step and when I was busy with life I didn't get to read like I wanted to. Just enjoy what is before you. We support each others progress... whatever it is. Enjoy...
Teresa,we're all,if you will,touring the Lake District! While we all started out at the same time,some of us,(you and I),pleaded with the bus driver to stop and pull over,so enchanted were with with the passing scenery we felt we had to walk around and admire it personally!!! Well teach the destination,enjoy the picnic when we get there,it may just be a little later than the rest!!!
As Jeanne said, it's not a race, though it's easy to get caught up in thinking of it like that when you see some of us with high numbers. Participating in life is better than sequestering yourself away from the world to read all the time. Some of us have more free time than others. Also, some have the ability to read very quickly, while others don't. Everyone in this group shares a love of reading this particular genre, and it's fun to share and discuss. That's the purpose: to encourage each other. Period. No one is thought less of by the others for "not keeping up." Love you, Teresa! Your participation here is as valuable as anyone else's!
Teresa, trust me it is not a race. I had given up pleasure reading after i completed my post-graduate degree because I was so sick of reading due to my work. After having my 2nd daughter, I found of love of pleasure reading again. So now, I read all the time on my phone's Kindle App. I read while stuck in traffic, while getting ready in the morning, after putting my girls to bed, on my lunch break, while waiting to be called for my case in court, (basically as much as I can when i can). However, it's not a race!! I only post so that others can find other books that they might enjoy reading. I started out not participating on GR or in this group because i was scared and intimidated. But I realized that it's much more enjoyable to read with friends who enjoy reading the same books. Just read what you can and do not be shy to share your opinions! I love hearing other thoughts on a book. Just keep on reading when you can. It's all about YOUR love of reading, not ours! :)
156.) Darcy's Melody by Jen Redlarczyk, unpublished, 6/7/17 to 6/8/17 Will post review when it is published.
I have to say "ditto" to all who affirm that this is not a race...why on earth would anyone think that. Many have very busy lives: jobs, children, illnesses or loved ones who are ill. I never posted reviews until I retired and didn't even find this site until I retired. I just hope that in sharing and in reading what others have read I/they give us hints as to new and very good reads and also ones which might not be to our tastes.
Thanks for the pep talk guys. Thing is I love reading. I'm in my mid fifties Sheila and life just doesn't seem to be slowing down at all. Somewhere along the way things went wrong. But sure everyone has problems. I'll keep going and fit in as many as I can this year. I really really want to complete my challenge. I've found some great books since I joined GR and this group keeps me going.
Teresa wrote: "Thanks for the pep talk guys. Thing is I love reading. I'm in my mid fifties Sheila and life just doesn't seem to be slowing down at all. Somewhere along the way things went wrong. But sure everyon..."Back then I didn't have a Kindle so bought the stories in paperback so my budget didn't allow what I can buy now for my Kindle PLUS I use my subscription to Kindle Unlimited a lot so that increases the number I can buy and read. I have also been fortunate in that friends lend me e-books. When I had children still at home and when I was working I read very little. Just didn't have the time.
I still have two living at home who are in their late twenties. I've been a carer for one for the past seven years but that's getting easier now. Books keep me sane!
Amazing you have time at all, Teresa. Until I was an empty nester, I was happy if I read about 2 books a year! Not sure how sane I was at that time!
I've had a few days of leisure in a row, so I was able to get caught up on some of my reviews. Here are some new additions to my list:114. Are You Fond of Dancing?: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Romance - 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
115. More Sport for our Neighbours - 4.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
116. Friends and Enemies: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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@Debbie glad you could share these with us. I'm adding More Sport... to the list. :)
Great list Debbie. I'm still considering More Sport. I read the first one and it was a really different side to Mr. Bennet. Sort of an in dept study of the man. It made me a bit more sympathetic to him and even less so for her. I didn't take away all his culpability toward his responsibilities [in my mind], but I did see him in a new light.
I liked it more than the first, as I said in my review. No romance, though, so it may not appeal to everyone.
Yeah, I suppose any book from Mr. Bennet's POV would be 'no romance' as he observes life rather than experiences it. There certainly was no romance with Mrs. Bennet. Since you liked it more than the first... I'll have to put it on my wish-list. Thanks :-)
Sheila wrote: "158.) Implacable Resentment 5 stars"I remember that book. It was a good one. I can't remember why I didn't rate it higher.
94 Courage Requires: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation 5 stars very good95 Shadows Upon Netherfield: A Pride and Prejudice Variationanother 5 star read
96 A Required Engagement: Book Two of A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 star. It just ended to short for me
97 Through The Window, Book One: A Pride and Prejudice Variation another good read
98 Death Comes To Netherfield did not like this
Just to far from reality
And I wanted to join the others by sayind this a great group and extremely supportive to all member's. It doesn't matter if you read 1 or 500 we just love a good book and good friends
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Oh, Courage Rises. I've got that series on the wish list. Glad it was good. Bummer Death Comes to Netherfield didn't work for you.
159.) 1837 by dolly1891 unpublished 3 stars very short with a question to answer at the end. http://www.meryton.com/mrr/dolly1981/...
160.) Elizabeth Doe: No-Name Person unpublished by Karenmc 5 stars http://www.meryton.com/mrr/KarenMC/NN... Karen Cox's early writing and I loved it. A modern story of when Elizabeth Bennet is hit by Liam Darcy's car while she jogs and then experiences amnesia.
161.) Pride and Imagination unpublished 3 stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11448814... By: Astonishment? Darcy walks out looking for Elizabeth after she is absent when he and the colonel go to the parsonage to take their leave the morning after his proposal.
Wow! You, Debbie and Amy have given this baby 5-stars. I have got to read this. Excellent numbers by the way.
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Debbie@ 696 Wow, you are moving right along there Debbie. You know I keep a notebook handy and write little notes or reminders of what I am reading... what jumped out at me or a problem and either page number or % progress when I am reading. Sometimes by the time I finish a book, I have forgotten something I had intended to comment on when it came tome to write the review. Hope that helps.