Colonel Brandon Level 101-199 Books

[wosedwew]

Chortle Chortle

Two books; very similar names; out at about the same time --

Elizabeth Adams is getting good reviews

Kate Speck not so much
November Twenty-Seventh: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

[Debbie]

The different ways Lizzy tries to get out of the repeating loop get pretty outrageous. Not one to take seriously, obviously, considering the basic premise. I think the author pulls it off nicely.

[wosedwew]

I want to read that one -- trying to catch up on a few others first.

Thanks for your recommendation!

[Teresa]

Glad you're well Debbie and back on track.

[wosedwew]

Yes -- it's good to hear Debbie is on the mend.

And Teresa, I hope your medical procedure was a success. Feel better fast!

[Mary]

Debbie,how are you? Hope you're feeling better now you're on the road to recovery. 😊🎈

[Mary]

Teresa,hope everything went according to plan on Tuesday and that you're home and not in too much pain. ☺️🎈

[Teresa]

Everything went fine. Mine was minor compared to Debbie's. I had a gastroscopy. I've been having a lot of trouble with my stomach. It seems to be ok. Have to go back to clinic in eight weeks for results of biopsy. I didn't have any sedation, just a throat spray so it wasn't the most pleasant of experiences. But I was fine afterwards.

[Debbie]

It's all good news here! I knew my recovery from the first hip went very well, and that was the best outcome I thought to expect. But I was a zombie for at least 5 days right after the surgery in March. This time, I woke up in the recovery room and felt relatively clear-headed within a half hour. It was the same surgeon and the same anesthesia practice, but maybe they gave me less sedation for this go-round. Whatever the reason, I'm not complaining! Already had my first PT appointment, and my therapist is pleased with the amount of flexibility I have this soon after surgery. It helps that I know from experience exactly how to move to minimize discomfort--you'd be amazed how challenging it can be just to get into/out of bed or shift position when I'm trying to sleep at night! Overall, my pain level seems to be lower, and I don't have the shakiness I had previously for the first 1-2 weeks. Feeling very blessed! Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts!

[Sheila]

wosedwew wrote: "Chortle Chortle

Two books; very similar names; out at about the same time --

Elizabeth Adams is getting good reviews

Kate Speck not so much
[book:November Twenty-Seventh: A Pride and Prejudice..."

Ah, that explains it. Thanks for catching that misunderstanding.

[Debbie]

wosedwew wrote: "Chortle Chortle

Two books; very similar names; out at about the same time --

Elizabeth Adams is getting good reviews

Kate Speck not so much
[book:November Twenty-Seventh: A Pride and Prejudice..."

Kate Speck is an author I've learned to avoid.

[Sheila]

Debbie wrote: "It's all good news here! I knew my recovery from the first hip went very well, and that was the best outcome I thought to expect. But I was a zombie for at least 5 days right after the surgery in M..."

So glad to hear you are doing much better this time around. I do understand about feeling like a Zombie. I could neither read nor listen to any books for a long time after my operation last August.

[Debbie]

Teresa, may your biopsy report be completely clean!

[Teresa]

Thanks Debbie. Always a bit of an anxious time these waits but the doc seemed to think things looked good.

[Sheila]

Teresa wrote: "Thanks Debbie. Always a bit of an anxious time these waits but the doc seemed to think things looked good."

I, too, hope things are better for you.

[Teresa]

Thank you Sheila.

[Marlene]

Teresa wrote: "Everything went fine. Mine was minor compared to Debbie's. I had a gastroscopy. I've been having a lot of trouble with my stomach. It seems to be ok. Have to go back to clinic in eight weeks for re..."

Teresa, I had one of those when I was 16-ish. I didn't like it at all even though I fell asleep almost immediately when they began the procedure. They must have given me something. Have you tried probiotics? Maybe something to try for the time being if nothing has been found.

[Teresa]

Thanks Marlene. I think I've tried every remedy known to man at this stage but they might be worth another shot. I'm watching what I eat at the moment. All bland stuff and I love my food so not easy.

[Sophia]

Yay for both Teresa and Debbie to come through the surgery fine. Still thinking of you through recovery time.

[Teresa]

Thanks Sophia for your kind thoughts.

[Debbie]

Love you, Sophia, and all my supportive GR friends!

[Sheila]

175.) Mr. Darcy’s Struggle: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4.5 stars

[Debbie]

I've been really lucky with my reading choices while I'm convalescing! All of these are wonderful stories told well by their respective authors.

171. A Different Intelligence - 4.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

172. A Storm Over Netherfield: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Romance - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

173. Lady Catherine Decamps - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

174. An Unexpected Turn Of Events - 5+ stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sophia]

Oh, look at that! You sure have, Debbie.

And, Sheila got a good one, too. :)

[Kirk]

Debbie wrote: "I've been really lucky with my reading choices while I'm convalescing! All of these are wonderful stories told well by their respective authors.

171. A Different Intelligence - 4.5..."
Great!!!

[Kirk]

Debbie wrote: "It's all good news here! I knew my recovery from the first hip went very well, and that was the best outcome I thought to expect. But I was a zombie for at least 5 days right after the surgery in M..."
Fantastic!!!!

[Sheila]

Congratulations, Debbie, some good books in that group.

[Sheila]

176.) Proof of Love - A Pemberley Tale 5 stars - a reread

[J. W.]

Great progress Debbie.

[Debbie]

Well, one thing about recuperating from surgery: Can't do much besides sit and read!

175. To Save and Protect: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

176. Through Pemberley Woods: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

177. Half-Right - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

178. The Correction of Folly - 3.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Since I AM in Colonel Brandon's library, I feel it's appropriate to mention that my #178 is a story that focuses on his character as much as Elinor Dashwood (who marries Colonel Brandon in this version). There is even a dash of Pride and Prejudice thrown in for good measure.

[Sheila]

Oh, that sounds like one I would like to read but you only gave it 3.5 stars so I must read your review first.

Great progress, Debbie. I have to check out the other two: Half-right and Through Pemberley Woods.

[Sheila]

177.) The Obligations of Love and Duty 5 stars

[wosedwew]

Sheila wrote: "177.) The Obligations of Love and Duty 5 stars"

Hmmm … the link to this book doesn't work and I can't find it with a search ...

[Sheila]

178.) Half-Right 4 stars

[J. W.]

The battle of the titan readers... woohoo... you guys are awesome.

[Debbie]

179. And Then The Murders Started - by PemberleyFan (Elaine Owen) - 4 stars
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12418540/1/
Absolutely crazy, tongue-in-cheek, 6-chapter short story. One innocent young lady and several of the most hated P&P characters mysteriously turn up dead. Fun stuff! Check it out!

[J. W.]

Oh Debbie... I quickly read your #179. That was an absolute scream. OMG!! Macabre doesn't even come close. I loved it. What a hoot.

[Debbie]

Isn't it, though?

[Debbie]

180. What's Past Is Prologue - 3.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Disappointing and kind of strange-- at least that's how I felt reading it.

[Sheila]

179.) The Meryton Murders: A Mystery Set in the Town of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice Audible version - a second time through this story...I won an audible copy on a blog raffle.

[Anji]

Debbie wrote: "179. And Then The Murders Started - by PemberleyFan (Elaine Owen) - 4 stars
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12418540/1/
Absolutely crazy, tongue-in-cheek, 6-chapter short story. One innocent young lady ..."

Oh my goodness, that was such a riot! Thanks for pointing it out to us, Debbie.

[Debbie]

Always happy to point others to good JAFF, Anji!

[Debbie]

Sheila wrote: "179.) The Meryton Murders: A Mystery Set in the Town of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice Audible version - a second time through this story...I won an audible copy on a blog raffle."

Cool!

[Sheila]

180.) A Higher Education: A Modern Retelling of Pride & Prejudice 4 stars

[Sheila]

181.) And Then The Murders Started by PemberleyFan
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12418540/1/
With Debbie's recommendation I had to read this. "Offing" is now in season, ladies and gentlemen.

[Sheila]

182.) What's Past Is Prologue 4 stars

[J. W.]

"Offing" What a hoot... loved it.

[Sheila]

183.) What Comes Around: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3.5 stars

[Debbie]

I'm honestly not TRYING to keep pace with Sheila-- it's just turning out that way!

181. A Proper Introduction to Dragons - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

182. Yearning For You: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

183. Mansfield Restored: Miss Crawford's Return - 4.5 stars
(This is my July Dusty Shelf book. Buried treasure!!)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[J. W.]

Step-by-step... closer and closer to that wondrous mark we all strive for... well done.