Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2017 discussion
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Mr. Bennet Level 101-199 Books
Mary wrote: "Quite a way with words!!!! Well done!!"Ahhh...thx!!!!
Interesting...catches one's attention. 101...Mr. Bennet's level, indeed...congratulations.
Sheila wrote: "Interesting...catches one's attention. 101...Mr. Bennet's level, indeed...congratulations."Thx!!!!
OMG!!! Kirk... you're just plain evil. I laughed my head off. What a farce... OMG!! That was simply hilarious. Thank you for this funny moment just before I leave the house for a family reunion. I hope no one goes to jail this year... or the hospital. Yeah, Dad and his brothers are a rowdy bunch. He's 91 and they are in their 80s... bunch of old farts. Yeah, it's gonna be fun.
J. W. wrote: "OMG!!! Kirk... you're just plain evil. I laughed my head off. What a farce... OMG!! That was simply hilarious. Thank you for this funny moment just before I leave the house for a family reunion. I ..."Enjoy the reunion!!! Phil and Paul have been in my head for so many years it was such fun to do. Maybe it will unchain my muse....
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Jane Austen's Little Advice Book
Michon, Cathryn
Here is how it happened according to my favorite cycling announcers Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen...moments..."
You made me laugh until the tears came. An inspired update to be sure. :) I'll try not to make sport of your sensibilities over Mr. C in future years. LOL Congrats on reaching this momentous level.
Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Up to #101 with...Jane Austen's Little Advice Book
Michon, Cathryn
Here is how it happened according to my favorite cycling announcers Phil Liggett and Paul Sher..."
Thanks!!!!!! Lol, there's much crying in JAFF reading. Mr Who??? Grrr!
Still plugging away at JAFF. Read a few non-JAFF over the past few weeks, too. Still attempting to get through my June Someone-Pick-It-For-Me book (chosen by Kirk), but it may end up being a DNF. Jane Austen and Mozart: Classical Equilibrium in Fiction and Music is just not keeping my attention. Pretty dry stuff. More of a college text than anything entertaining.Didn't get reviews posted for everything this time around, either. It was another busy period away from my computer much of the time.
123. Unequal Affections: A Wedding Day Vignette - 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
124. If only I had Learnt - 4 stars
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125. A Quest for Mr Darcy - 5 stars
126. The Inseparable Mr. and Mrs. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - 5 stars
127. Foiled Elopement: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 5 stars
128. Feather in the Wind: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 3 stars
129. Love's a Funny Thing: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Romance - 3 stars
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130. A Matter of Timing: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 2 stars
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131. The Companion's Secret: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 2.5 stars
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Kirk, you certainly have made an impressive entrance into Mr. B's Library. I'm sure he was as amused as the rest of us!
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Hey, you still got a ton read. Bummer the music one isn't holding your interest. Moving right along, Debbie. :)
Debbie, good work and some great books there. Congratulations.
Debbie wrote: "Kirk, you certainly have made an impressive entrance into Mr. B's Library. I'm sure he was as amused as the rest of us!"Lol, thx!!!!! Sorry about the music...laugh at myself...the local orchestra will be playing one of the pieces at their summer home...and it will be shown on a big screen on Boston Common. Normally I'd sleep thru the piece....
Wow! Debbie, you got a lot read... excellent numbers... great selections. Although I see some low numbers... I do see a few 5's. That is always like finding a rose among the thorns.
...and Sheila keeps chugging along near the head of the pack!! You go, girl! You'll be joining Sara in Mr. Darcy's library before we know it!!
122 Wish Upon a Star123 My Mr. Darcy & Your Mr. Bingley
124 Listen to Your Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
these were all good reads
Lenora, you have been busy... great that they were good reads.
I can't keep up! I was out of town for a week and all the posts are amazing. So many to add to my "to read" list!
Lenora wrote: "122 Wish Upon a Star123 My Mr. Darcy & Your Mr. Bingley
124 Listen to Your Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
these were all good reads"
Glad you enjoyed these as you make further progress.
182.) The Caroline Complication: a Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet Variation 4 stars 183.) A Valentine for Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
Only 45 books behind Sheila!!!132. Darcy's Wife Search - 4 stars
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133. Such Beautiful Weather: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Romance - 3.5 stars
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134. And Never a Cross Word - 5 stars
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135. A Fortunate Alliance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 3 stars
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136. Darcy, Lizzy and Lady Susan: A Pride and Prejudice Regency Variation - 4.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
137. Stranded at Pemberley - 2 stars
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138. From Admiration to Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation- 2.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Wow, Debbie... way to to!! I've had my eye on some of those.
Debbie wrote: "Only 45 books behind Sheila!!!132. Darcy's Wife Search - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
133. [book:Such Beautiful Weather: A Pride and Prejudice Variati..."
Excellent progress.
Jeanne, I highly recommend Barbara Silkstone's book with Lady Susan. Absolutely unique storyline, and the best writing from this author of all her books that I've read. It's pricy ($7.99 in the U.S.), but it's worth it.Thanks for the encouragement, ladies!
Looks like you found some good ones Debbie! Thanks for the reviews and updates!
Sheila, Mrs. Reynolds knows that you are on your way to Pemberley and is making preparations for your convenience. When you arrive, a footman will direct you to the correct hall that leads to Mr. Darcy's Library. Several GR friends are already there and they are awaiting your entrance. You will be most welcome.
Thoughtful of you to make sure of preparations. My heart is a flutter. My nerves won't quit in anticipation.
You are getting there Sheila! Keep up the good work!
Thank you, Sara. I am thinking I won't see you as you will be into the next level...what ever it is named.
Sheila wrote: "Thank you, Sara. I am thinking I won't see you as you will be into the next level...what ever it is named."Nah, I'm just going to stay and haunt Mr. Darcy's library. It's been my goal all along. To haunt him that is.
Well, you and Wose are doing a wonderful job of haunting, Sara!
Hey Jeanne! Have you found your way there yet? I know you're a certified member of Mr. B's library, but I'd expect that you're close to official entry to Mr. D's library by now, if you're not already there!
Debbie wrote: "Well, you and Wose are doing a wonderful job of haunting, Sara!"Thanks. I'm wiling to do anything to be near Mr. Darcy. (Swoon!)
Madenna wrote: "Haunting Darcy sounds wonderful 😀"Have you tried it??
Haunting Mr. Darcy - A Spirited Courtship
wosedwew wrote: "Madenna wrote: "Haunting Darcy sounds wonderful 😀"Have you tried it??
Haunting Mr. Darcy - A Spirited Courtship"
Yes, fabulous book! 5 stars from me.
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Jane Austen's Little Advice Book
Michon, Cathryn
Here is how it happened according to my favorite cycling announcers Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen...moments before the start of the Tour de France...
Phil: He's driving those reading gears really hard, I think..maybe...my goodness...YES HE's DONE IT!!! He's crossed the reading line into the Mr Bennet jersey...This is amazing!!! Paul, how did he do it this half year after being the hobgoblin of foolish TBR reading consistency with 72 in '15 and 73 in '16??????
Paul: Well you know Phil....as with bike racing...a really good start sets the tone for the entire season. The "wicked" fast start in January gave hope to a successful campaign. His teammates deserve a huge amount of credit too with finding so many of those short and mostly sweet reads that kept the reading machine operating at maximum power. Of course, the reading organization deserves credit too. And TBR reading director gets credit and thanks for many thing including the change in 76-100 category name from Crayfish(grrr) to Capt H. While our reader might not of reached 101 the past years, the thought of landing(as petty as this is!!!!!) in the Crayfish zone was not something our reader wanted to do. Future years could result in team and reading changes, so this really was the year, Phil.
Phil: What does the future of reading year hold, I wonder?
Paul: Our reader has been predicting a drop off for a few months but it hasn't happened yet. Maybe it will happen now but who knows. I feel confident in saying that there will be reading but given various outside factors may drop the reading pace line back to '15 and '16 levels.
Phil: Do you think he's been on the reading "special sauce"?
Paul: No, Phil, I really don't think so. His reading times seem to line-up with prior years. Certainly there has been a drop-off in non-TBR reading this half-year.
Phil: Thanks for tuning in to this bit of reading drivel. Tune in(don't drop out) later in the year for a full year recap....maybe.
Paul: Bye!