Sign Up For 2018 Austenesque Lovers Challenge Is Open

[Sophia]

I've got the 2018 Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2018 Group live and ready for a warm and friendly group to come make themselves at home. We won't start that challenge until Jan 1st, but feel free to join, introduce yourself, set up your challenge, and poke around in all the discussions.

Would love to have you back!
Here's the link to the new group page:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

[Abigail]

I’m so delighted you’re hosting again! Such a lovely group and you set the tone. Heading off now to sign up!

[Lenora]

I was happy to join again for 2018. I have a huge amount of books to be read thanks to your little band of readers. Many I would never have found on my own.

[Barb]

Thank you again for hosting this, Sophia! I look forward to another year.

[Sophia]

Ahhhh, you gals make it so much fun. I never imagined making so many on-line friends when I got a whim to set up a challenge like this. It's the best part of being in a book club. :)

[Anna]

Thank you for hosting! I know I disappeared over the last several months, but I've been plugging along in the challenge. I look forward to starting fresh and delving in next year.

[Sophia]

Anna wrote: "Thank you for hosting! I know I disappeared over the last several months, but I've been plugging along in the challenge. I look forward to starting fresh and delving in next year."

No sweat, Anna. I know how real life can need some attention. Yay, glad you're still working on the challenge and so glad you'll be back in the New Year. :)

[Patricia]

trying to add group and having difficulties

[Sophia]

Patricia wrote: "trying to add group and having difficulties"

Oh no, Patricia! Did you click on the link and it not go to the new group site?

[J. W.]

I can't believe we are about to start a new year and a new challenge. Man... where did the time go? Thanks Sophia, you are the best and we appreciate you. Blessings on the new year.

[Sophia]

J. W. wrote: "I can't believe we are about to start a new year and a new challenge. Man... where did the time go? Thanks Sophia, you are the best and we appreciate you. Blessings on the new year."

Ahhh, you all are the best-est, too. I really don't think I'd want to be doing the group without you all. Wishing you a joyful New Year, too!

[Paige]

Thank you for everything you do, Sophia! Add me to the I Can't Believe It's Time For Another New Year gang! And what a splendid gang we are, eh? :-)

[Sophia]

Paige wrote: "Thank you for everything you do, Sophia! Add me to the I Can't Believe It's Time For Another New Year gang! And what a splendid gang we are, eh? :-)"

It's easy when its for a fun cause. Oh yes, its been a fast year and can't believe its nearly time to start fresh again. :)

[Teresa]

I'm in! Failed dismally this year but I'm going for Anne Eliott again. I have a few non fiction Austen I want to get to this year so fingers crossed I'll make it.

[J. W.]

Not failed Teresa... every book is a step forward. So, we rejoice with you in all the books that you have read. No looking back and no putting shade on your progress. Woohoo, in what you have accomplished!!

[Teresa]

Thanks for the pep talk J W. I'm determined to do better though this year. Not putting my 2018 total challenge so high so that I can enjoy my reading more. Finally getting sense in my old age!!

[J. W.]

Enjoy every book you open, my dear. That is the joy of reading.

[Sophia]

Teresa wrote: "I'm in! Failed dismally this year but I'm going for Anne Eliott again. I have a few non fiction Austen I want to get to this year so fingers crossed I'll make it."

That's wonderful that you're going for it again, Teresa. I'll be keeping you company in the Anne level. :)

[Teresa]

Mary had sent me some short Austenesque stories. Can they be included or would it be cheating as they are just shorties?

[Sophia]

Teresa wrote: "Mary had sent me some short Austenesque stories. Can they be included or would it be cheating as they are just shorties?"

Yes, shorties count. There is no page requirement. Enjoy your stories, Teresa. :)

[Teresa]

Great. Thanks Sophia, I might just make it this year.