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Elin's reading list 2019
I am sorry to say I agree, Elin. I did enjoy bits and pieces and just as it was getting good... it either ran out of steam or veered off the road completely. Too bad.
March summary:Jaff read: 15 (T: 71)
Arc: 1 (A ball for Lady Catherine) (T:4)
Non-jaff: 4 (T:4) The Monk, Paradise Lost, Lyrical Ballads, Songs of Innocence and Experience.
Written: 7500 SW - 7500 (48000)
71 Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife, Linda Berdoll, K, reread. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/83...This has not happened to me before... Halfway through, I am giving up on a previous favourite. The adjectives and flavourful language combined with the utter lack of emotions, made it very hard to connect with the characters. I am not changing my review or rating but my taste must have altered profoundly since reading this 2-3 years ago...
72 The Darcy Madness, Steph-nixon, AHA, 283k, M, Paranormal
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 5*
73 The end of the Beginning, Maisedoat, 2k ,FF, M, the wedding night...
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/5135566/1/... 3*
74 A Most Civil Proposal, C.P. Odom, K http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17... 2.5*
75 His Frozen Heart, Christie Capps, K. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44... 5*
It happens sometimes, Elin. Shake it off and continue on to the Miss Fanny Price Level. Welcome, pick out a comfy chair and we'll send for tea and other refreshments.
J. W. wrote: "It happens sometimes, Elin. Shake it off and continue on to the Miss Fanny Price Level. Welcome, pick out a comfy chair and we'll send for tea and other refreshments."Wlecome indeed, Elin. And we need a nice warm fire, too. Frost and 1°C in the UK this morning!
We will need a fire indeed. We have another 'Bomb Cyclone' that is hitting our midwest and they are expecting blizzard conditions and feet of snow. Those poor people are getting hammered. We missed the snow this year; however, we had the record-breaking rains. If it had been snow, we would still be digging out. So... a good roaring fire it is. Come on in guys and enjoy. Miss Fanny will see to our comfort. She may be quiet but she is friendly and does not tolerate fools. We should be safe in her care.
A fire sounds nice Anji and Jeanne. It was -5°C this morning but it gets warm during the day, 10°C and sunny. The snow is melting and in two more days, we have Easter break, Yay! Very happy I do not have a blizzard coming my way. I am in spring mood and the sun is shining, I am feeling very blessed.
Thank you Sara and I will stay warm. We are chopping wood for the fire, like crazy these days. The next couple of years seems safe by the monstrous pile we have so far😁
76 Mr. Bennet's Daughter: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44... 3.5*77 Darcy and Elizabeth - Lost in Love, M. L. Simonsen, K http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25... 4*
78 Darcy and Elizabeth - Behind Pemberley's Walls, M. L. Simonsen, K http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25... 4*
79 Darcy and Elizabeth - Answered Prayers, M L Simonsen, K, reread. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26... 4*
80 Darcy and Elizabeth at Pemberley: A Short-Story Collection Inspired by Pride and Prejudice, M L Simonsen, K http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44... 4*
Great list there Elin. Looks like you are having a Simonsen marathon. Well done. I enjoyed those.
There are a lot of Simonsen I haven't read yet but want to... Currently digging into my unpublished pile though.
Unpublished stories that I have found recommend on Facebook and my TBR on Kindle:81 Saved by Love, ElizabethAnneSoph, FF, 57k, M for child-abuse. I gave it 2* for the intriguing premises of E as Lady C's daughter. The writer had no knowledge of how to build a story or how to engage or draw a reader in. It jumped all over the place. In addition, the story had sever plausibility issues. Example: D&E are betrothed from E's birth because they suited each other in intellect, interest and temper. That was a tall order for a newborn... She was whipped for years until she passed out, without anybody noticing??? Modern language put the last nail in the coffin for this story. It was utter rubbish with a great premise. https://m.fanfiction.net/s/9005996/29/ 2*
82 A time Remembered, Kathy Taylor, 57k, Rated: all. An accident during ODC's first encounter gave E amnesia and she reverted back to the age of 5 then 8 in behaviour and understanding. The long period of the child like E, grated severely on my nonexistent patience. Meh...
I take offence when an author finds it necessary to explain the meaning of her dialogue, it makes it seem like she is expecting her reader to be stupid.
https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200... 2*
83 A letter of denial and a letter of goodbye, CohlinEhle, FF, 2k http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45... 5*
84 Sometimes a great notion, Judy-Lynne, 108k
E&D reunite in London, funny moments but superficial, E a little too soapy - running away from D more than once, Hunsford unchanged but altered events before and after. Great set down of CB by D. 2.5*
https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/olde/ju...
85 Sarah's Story, StacyB, short, rated:k http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33... 5*
86 Elizabeth Bennet's Wedding, Olivia Kane, K http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39... 2.5*
87 A Compromised Compromise, Timothy Underwood, K http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42... 5*
88 The Missing Prince, Timothy Underwood, K, R: T http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38... 5*
89 THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DERBYSHIRE COUNTY: A Short Interview with Sir David Frost, Karen Wasylowski, K http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44... 2.5*
90 New Beginnings, Lily Bernard, K http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39... 2.5*
Sounds like some stinkers. I’m reading one that has E as Lady C’s daughter. It’s pretty good so far but this author has been good before. You may enjoy it. “Her Mother’s Favorite wish”.
I have read that, do not remember if I liked it though. My memory is the none stick kind, LOL. Makes me frequently reread fics that I am halfway through before I recognize it ;)Unfortunately got some stinkers, it is my own fault really, as I rarely quit them. Must get better at abandoning the tedious ones, sigh...
Elin wrote: "I have read that, do not remember if I liked it though. My memory is the none stick kind, LOL. Makes me frequently reread fics that I am halfway through before I recognize it ;)Unfortunately got s..."
I totally hear you. Sometimes I finish becuase i want "credit" for what I already trudged through. Great progress!
91 Molly, JoanHall, FF, 3k, R:all http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35... 4*92 Henry's legacy, jmiracchi/jfb, AHA/FF, 92k, reread http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 5*
93 Darcy's Secret Marriage, Zoe Burton, K http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45... 5*
94 Read a story on AHA that the author does not allow to be added or discussed on GR or any other site. Note to self: Excel, Fanfiction-list 21.04.19
95 With Courage Arising, ktebid, AU, 43k, rated: M sexual assault and violence.
http://austenunderground.com/forum/in...
I cannot rate it as it was beyond my comfort zone. E was kidnapped and sold as a whore and it went beyond what I am able to stomach.
96 The bet/Secret revealed, Linda Blanchette, AHA, 125k, M
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?s=f0... 3,5*
97 A better man, Leab , AHA, 106k,
Check out this book on Goodreads: A Better Man http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43... 4*
98 Dirty English,Ilsa Madden-Mills, K, M http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27... 4*
99 Longbourn's Trustee, PrHood, FF, 10k, A. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36... 4*
100 A Trifling Cold, Lory Lilian, K, Chaste. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45... 4*
Great progress! i'm super curious about 94. Like almost wanting to bribe you curious. any hints? I'm on AHA.
Elin wrote: "91 Molly, JoanHall, FF, 3k, R:all http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35... 4*92 Henry's legacy, jmiracchi/jfb, AHA/FF, 92k, reread http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show......"
Fantastic!
Thank you! And check your message box Sara ;)
Oo, could you message me as well please, Elin? I'm really intrigued by your comment about no. 94, too!
I will Anji, when you have accepted my friend request. I cannot message you if we are not friends (I use my phone so my options are limited).
Elin wrote: "I will Anji, when you have accepted my friend request. I cannot message you if we are not friends (I use my phone so my options are limited)."Friend request accepted! Thank you.
Elin -- tell me too, please! What was your rating?
The Colonel extends his welcome to you, Elin. Well done!!
Thank you Jeanne, I am looking forward to my summer with Colonel (blush).
April Summary:JAFF read: 31 (T:102)
ARC: 0 (T:4)
None-jaff: 0? (T:4)
Written: 2500 SW (T:50500)
Audio: 0 (T:1)
101 Desire and Honor, k http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45... 1*102 An unforgiving temper, Gail H, dwiggie, 498p, https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
MODERN VARIATIONS:
103 Emma the Matchmaker, Rachel John, K, Chaste http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45... 5*
104 Engaging Mr. Darcy, Rachel John, K, Chaste. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40... 3.5*
105 In which N takes M, Sadarticle, FF, 3k, After reading a lot of PnP smut I had not thought I would be utterly embarrassed by a story of Emma and Mr Knightly's wedding night... It was not the story's fault, because that was sweet, no it was the thought of Emma and Mr Knightly. Strange...
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/7443674/1/... 3.5*
106 Pride, Prejudice, and Cheese Grits, Mary Jane Hathaway, Audible, Chaste. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17... 3*
107 Pride and Prejudice and Passports: A Modern Retelling, Corrie Garret, K, Chaste http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44... 4*
108 Pride and Precipitation, Heather Horrocks, K, Chaste, http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18... 5*
109 Scar, Maegmel, FF, Emma, 38k, M for violence. FC proposed to Emma and Knightly challenged him to a duel that went awry and Emma was shot. Tedious, unbelievable, lacked Regency knowledge.
://m.fanfiction.net/s/9764633/1/Scar 2*
110 Almost Fabulous, JillIsMe, FF, 30k, modern Emma, fun, entertaining and messy with a lot of different POV's
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/7320718/1/... 3,5*
Elin wrote: "101 Desire and Honor, k http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45... 1*102 An unforgiving temper, Gail H, dwiggie, 498p, https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_200...
MODERN ..."
Fantastic progress!
110 Pride, Prejudice, and Personal Statements, Mary Pagone, K, http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42... 2*111 Ruined Forever, DL Carter, K, Chaste http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35... 2.5*
112 What Lingers In the Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Sweet Variation http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36... 2.5*
113 Still Waters, Vaarin, 52k, 2.5*
114 Stage Fright, K, Abandoned reflection-heavy and boring modern. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17... 2*
115 Chocolate, curls and dragon, Anette, AHA, Chaste, An encounter between ODC when young. Short story.
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 4*
116 The nature of the beaste, Autumn2005, AHA, 188k, unfinished in 2014 only 10 chapters Thrilling werewolf story, 4.5*
117 Ebb and Flow, Ayden, MD, modern 82k, listed on GR. Lot of sex, little story. Pregnant Elizabeth
http://ayden.mrsdarcy.com 3*
118 Love Unsought, I found my Mr Darcy, FF, T, 143k http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34... 4*
119 The black oyster, I found my Mr Darcy, FF, T, modern, 1k Short one shot. Liz is heart broken and drunk on scotch when she calls her boss Darcy. https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12696957/1... 3.5?
120 I shall know how to act, I found my Mr Darcy, FF, 3k, Lady C came to Longbourn to help plan the wedding.
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/12108920/1... 3*
116 Here is a link to the entire story at Dwiggi. Thrilling werewolf story that held my attention from start to finish. Followed the timeline of canon but with a lot of twists and turns, as you can well imagine. Heartily recommend! 5*+https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/autumnd...
Elin wrote: "110 Pride, Prejudice, and Personal Statements, Mary Pagone, K, http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42... 2*111 Ruined Forever, DL Carter, K, Chaste http:/..."
Fantastic!
Elin wrote: "110 Pride, Prejudice, and Personal Statements, Mary Pagone, K, http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42... 2*111 Ruined Forever, DL Carter, K, Chaste http:/..."
Interesting stretch. Looks like a bunch of stinkers. Thanks for vetting and great progress again!
Elin wrote: "110 Pride, Prejudice, and Personal Statements, Mary Pagone, K, http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42... 2*111 Ruined Forever, DL Carter, K, Chaste http:/..."
Wow, Elin.
MichelleH wrote: "Elin wrote: "110 Pride, Prejudice, and Personal Statements, Mary Pagone, K, http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42... 2*111 Ruined Forever, DL Carter, K, ..."
Oops! And thank you for the star ratings.
Thank you Michelle!121 Friends and Lovers, DarcyDeFirth, FF, 83k, rated: K (should have been M due to explicit sexual descriptions). 29 chapters, of those were the first 16 introduction! That is the longest introduction I have ever read, it is practically novel length. Enters pre-canon with Darcy meeting Bingley and a twist to Anne de Bourgh. Loved the banter between D&B. No insult at the assembly and no obstacles for ODC. Long winded. 3*
122 Georgiana's Friend, C.P. Odom, download, M, 183k. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44...
123 Compromised, TJ, PL, M, A compromise at the Netherfield ball, steamy and boring. 3*
124 The Muse, Jessica Evans, PL, M, modern PnP http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24... 5*
125 Nefarious, Nicole Clarkston and J.W. Garrett, K, epic, T http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45... 5*
126 It's Always Been You, L.L. Diamond, K, modern PnP, M. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46... 5*
127 Caroline Bingley, Mistress of Pemberly, very short, AHA, chaste
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 3*
128 Lamb to the slaughter, jancat, MRR, chaste
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 3*
129 The most interesting man, MRR, T.
PnP from Bingley's POV filling in the blanks from canon, no ODC pagetime.
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show... 4*
130 New understanding and a good game of chess, lady geek chick, FF, 2k
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/13297588/1/
2,5*
Elin wrote: "Thank you Michelle!121 Friends and Lovers, DarcyDeFirth, FF, 83k, rated: K (should have been M due to explicit sexual descriptions). 29 chapters, of those were the first 16 introduction! That is ..."
Fantastic progress, Elin. Some of those are for sure on my list (your 5's). They look so good!
Thank you! Highly recommend all three Sara!
May Summary:Jaff read: 32
ARC: 1 (T:5)
None-jaff: 0 (T:4)
Written: 24000, SW:1500 (F:52000) HEA:22500 (T:22500)
Audio: 1 (T:2)
Elin wrote: "May Summary:Jaff read: 32
ARC: 1 (T:5)
None-jaff: 0 (T:4)
Written: 24000, SW:1500 (F:52000) HEA:22500 (T:22500)
Audio: 1 (T:2)"
A good month's reading there! May I ask what it is that you're writing?
Elin wrote: "Thank you Michelle!
121 Friends and Lovers, DarcyDeFirth, FF, 83k, rated: K (should have been M due to explicit sexual descriptions). 29 chapters, of those were the first 16 introduction! That is ..."
Excellent progress, Elin. I loved The Muse. I was lucky enough to win a copy when it was first published and thought the world of ballet fitted into the story extremely well. Must get around to Nefarious and It's Always Been You.
Thank you Anji!Still Waters is the first novel that I have finished. It started out as "what would change if Jane died at Netherfield" but ended more as a "lust is not love and you can love someone that does not deserve it..." kind of plot. I am writing several though as the plot bunnies are disturbing my reading if I do not write them down. Mainly focussing on HEA at the moment. It is a continuation of the 2005 movie and will be several books. It started with "what if Elizabeth had brown eyes and M&M Bennet had blue". I am also writing a modern, set in England on an explosive factory and a Regency farce of "what if ODC entered a platonic marriage".
Elin wrote: "Thank you Anji!Still Waters is the first novel that I have finished. It started out as "what would change if Jane died at Netherfield" but ended more as a "lust is not love and you can love someon..."
Wow! I have a plot bunny for a sci-fi P&P running around in my head, but when I try to write it down, the words just dry up! So I'm currently left with a series of disjointed fragments that I can't even call chapters. Maybe one day, I'll sit down and thrash it all out with my muse!
Are you planning to publish at some point, or post online?
You should write it down, even if it is just a scene or even a snippet of an idea. I do and I have always found use for it.I have no plans of publishing, it is not good enough. I have grazed the thought of putting it on one of the fanfiction sites but I have not decided. I send the word file to those who want to read it and 6 people have requested it. Only one have given me feedback and she called it an "absolutely fabulous" story which was made my day but she also mentioned its dire need of editing. I am not English or English speaking so the grammar are thereafter...
I'm trying to get through it, too! Taking it a chapter at a time, one every few days. So I'll probably still be reading it at Christmas! There are some characters who've appeared and then disappeared and I'm wondering if I'll ever see them again. If not, why were they there? I do want to find out how it all pans out, but I'm not invested into it enough to read it to the exclusion of other works.