Someone Else Pick It For Me- August

[Sophia]

Sheila wrote: "So glad to hear when others take time to "smell the roses". Books and nature. I am sure Elizabeth would endorse the same."

Yes, exactly. It's been neat to get away, Sheila.

[Abigail]

You should definitely take it in if life ever takes you to the Lake District! Miniature maps hidden inside pencils and issued to the British troops dropping from planes into occupied France during the World Wars! Who knew?

[Sophia]

Abigail wrote: "You should definitely take it in if life ever takes you to the Lake District! Miniature maps hidden inside pencils and issued to the British troops dropping from planes into occupied France during ..."

Amazing bit of WWII knowledge. I can see why you found the museum and stories like this captivating.

[Kirk]

Sophia wrote: "J. W. wrote: "Hope you are enjoying your 'out and about'. So glad you jump in every once in a while to say hello. Hope your creative juices are flowing and you are having an opportunity to recharge..."
Wow!!!

[Sheila]

Abigail wrote: "You should definitely take it in if life ever takes you to the Lake District! Miniature maps hidden inside pencils and issued to the British troops dropping from planes into occupied France during ..."

How very interesting!

[Erika]

Sara, you had a great, yet hard, list to choose from. But I would love to hear what your thoughts are on The Courtship of Edward Gardiner. I haven't read it yet, but the Gardiners tend to be one of my favorite couples in JAFF. Enjoy your reading and I can't wait for your review.

[Erika]

Thanks for the pick Kristen

[Sara]

Erika wrote: "Sara, you had a great, yet hard, list to choose from. But I would love to hear what your thoughts are on The Courtship of Edward Gardiner. I haven't read it yet, but the Gardiners tend to be one of..."

Thanks Erika, I've been so curious about that book but reluctant to choose it since it's not D & E but i do love those characters. This is the push I've been needing to read it. :)

[Teresa]

You'll enjoy it Erika. It was a great read. I love the Gardiners so it was lovely to read about how they met.

[J. W.]

I loved Courtship... I loved seeing how the Gardiners met and how their relationship with the young Lizzy, and Jane was established and how Darcy and Bingley met their future wives. Yeah, our dear couple is there, but oh so cute. Delightful.

[Patricia]

Anji for you I chose wendi sotis foundation of love gypsy blessing 2.

[Anji]

Patricia wrote: "Anji for you I chose wendi sotis foundation of love gypsy blessing 2."

Thanks for choosing that one for me, Patricia. I loved The Gypsy Blessing so much, so it's more than time I got around to reading the sequel.

[Sheila]

I loved both books. Enjoy, Anji.

[J. W.]

Oh yes, The Gypsy Blessing was one of the first books Sheila ever recommended to me. I loved it and the second one also. They are so creative. Enjoy.

[Lenora]

Sophia wrote: "I'll put my list down now so I don't forget while I'm on my trip. :)

1. Meryton Vignettes: Tales of Pride and Prejudice
2. [book:House of Daughters: A Romance Set in 1920s Ottoman ..."

Sophia I pick House of Daughters for you. You will have to let me know how it is

[Sophia]

Lenora wrote: "Sophia wrote: "I'll put my list down now so I don't forget while I'm on my trip. :)

1. Meryton Vignettes: Tales of Pride and Prejudice
2. [book:House of Daughters: A Romance Set in..."

Thanks, Lenora! I will report back. :)

[Victoria]

Thanks Sara! I snagged that one at a used book store a couple of years ago so I'm glad to take it off my TBR pile!

Kirk, for you I've picked "North by Northanger by Carrie Bebris" because I love the series and am a bit biased. Have you read the first two?

[Kirk]

Victoria wrote: "Thanks Sara! I snagged that one at a used book store a couple of years ago so I'm glad to take it off my TBR pile!

Kirk, for you I've picked "North by Northanger by Carrie Bebris" because I love ..."
Thx!!!! No, I've read Emma, MP(grrrr), and I loved loved her Sanditon.

[Victoria]

I read North by Northanger first, before reading the other two, and it was what made me discover the series. I hope you love it!

[Kirk]

Victoria wrote: "I read North by Northanger first, before reading the other two, and it was what made me discover the series. I hope you love it!"

Thx!!!!

[Kirk]

Victoria wrote: "Thanks Sara! I snagged that one at a used book store a couple of years ago so I'm glad to take it off my TBR pile!

Kirk, for you I've picked "North by Northanger by Carrie Bebris" because I love ..."
Thank you Victoria! I enjoyed the book... I only wish Mrs Catherine Tilney had made an appearance!!!! Cheers!

[J. W.]

Kirk, thanks for the August pick for me. I've finished the Meryton Matchmakers Series. There were 5-books in all. Whew! Two were very short so it wasn't too bad. It felt like there was a book missing though. I don't know what happened to several of the characters. Dang! Thanks again for the pick. That helped clean out part of my TBR pile.

[wosedwew]

Anji -- Wow, The Madness of Mr. Darcy is a GREAT BOOK!

Thanks for the push to read it!

[Mary]

Wosedwew-did you read the sequel that Sheila offered to send you? It's short but completes the whole story really nicely!

[Kirk]

J. W. wrote: "Kirk, thanks for the August pick for me. I've finished the Meryton Matchmakers Series. There were 5-books in all. Whew! Two were very short so it wasn't too bad. It felt like there was a book missi..."
Great... except for the missing book part!
Not sure I'll give it a go. Hmmmm.... cheers!

[Anji]

wosedwew wrote: "Anji -- Wow, The Madness of Mr. Darcy is a GREAT BOOK!

Thanks for the push to read it!"

I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

[wosedwew]

Mary wrote: "Wosedwew-did you read the sequel that Sheila offered to send you? It's short but completes the whole story really nicely!"

Not yet -- I want to get it.
I understand the happy ending becomes even happier.

[Mary]

Yes,it's a lovely story with a very HEA for ODC!!
Sheila very kindly emailed it to me so I still have it if you'd like to read it.

[Lenora]

JW I did complete A Matter of Time and enjoyed it very much

[wosedwew]

Mary wrote: "Yes,it's a lovely story with a very HEA for ODC!!
Sheila very kindly emailed it to me so I still have it if you'd like to read it."

Yes -- please send it to me. Thanks

[Victoria]

I finished my August read (thanks Sara!), it wasn't as good as the last few "SOEPIFM" choices, but I'm so glad to have finally read it.

My review of Vanity and Vexation is here.

[J. W.]

Lenora wrote: "JW I did complete A Matter of Time and enjoyed it very much"

Excellent Lenora... I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Anji]

Patricia wrote: "Anji for you I chose wendi sotis foundation of love gypsy blessing 2."

Thanks so much for choosing this for me, Patricia. I finished it just last night and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Love the connection between the Regency and modern Darcy and Elizabeth.