Mr. Bennet Level: 51+ Books

[Sheila]

Are you talking about the Dixon trilogy? or the Triangle?...I am thinking you are referring to the former one.

[Sheila]

There are no reviews posted on Goodreads or Amazon of the Dixon book...as of yet.

[Claudine]

The Dixon "Have His Cake" series. I really enjoyed them but the end left me a bit muddled...

[Talia]

Mary wrote: "Talia-you're reading the unthinkable triangle this weekend??? What a fantastic story you've chosen to while away your time. Stock up your fridge because when you start this book you won't be able t..."

I am hoping too!! The book comes on Friday.

[Deborah]

Talia wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Talia...give The Unthinkable Triangle a go! I still love the Colonel & Darcy & Elizabeth."

Are you sure? I want to order the paperback based on her previous books but am afraid!"

Yes. I am sure. You will love the journey to the HEA and still love the Colonel.

[Deborah]

I just finished As Good as a Lord: Pride and Prejudice by P O Dixon. It was low angst and enjoyable.

[Talia]

I finished The Unthinkable Triangle: A Pride and Prejudice Variation today. As predicted by everyone here, I loved it. I only hope that Col Fitz realizes later that he did not love E as much as he thought. I am assuming we are supposed to gather that from the ending but I wish it was written specifically. I love him so much. I hate to think of him hurting. So, he isn't real! I love him still!

[Sophia]

@ Debbie- I didn't know about that one. I'll have to check it out.

@Talia- Yay, glad it ended up being good and Col Fitz was handled well if not fully explained in the end.

[Deborah]

I just finished book 53 Mr. Darcy's Fault: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Novella.

[Talia]

Debbie wrote: "I just finished book 53 Mr. Darcy's Fault: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Novella."

Well done! What did you think of that one? I was thinking of reading it.

[Talia]

Claudine wrote: "I really enjoyed the series as a whole... I'd love to hear what you think at the end... I had some angst of my own by the conclusion!"

Yikes, reading slow down. We are getting a 9 wk collie puppy today.

[Sophia]

@Talia- Haha! Yes, a puppy will definitely bite into the reading time. But how fun, too!

[Deborah]

Talia wrote: "Debbie wrote: "I just finished book 53 Mr. Darcy's Fault: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Novella."

Well done! What did you think of that one? I was thinking of reading it."

I thought the story was good, but, I thought the situation Elizabeth was in near the end of the story ended too conveniently and left me dissatisfied.

[Kirk]

Sailing the sweet breezes of fan fiction and the canon with #59-64 read books! I discovered(and it isn't 1492...and now I should go to the ocean blue...sorry!)....

The Introduction of a Gentleman
Brothers, Heather



Emma: 200th-Anniversary Annotated Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)



Fair Winds and Homeward Sail: Sophy Croft's Story
Smith, Sherwood *


The Annotated Emma
Austen, Jane
(great book, terrible cover!)

Lady Susan [with Biographical Introduction]
Austen, Jane

[Sophia]

Well, no wonder, you're waxing sailor eloquence! Fair winds indeed, Kirk.

Nice pile of books you read this month. Love seeing so many folks re-reading the originals over the last few months.

I'm looking forward to that 200th Ann Ed of Emma and the Sophie Croft story is definitely going on my list of reads.

Still some time left in the month for another good book. ;)

[Talia]

I read The Companion of His Future Life today. I love this author and this book did not disappoint. Terrific read.

[Claudine]

Glad to hear it. I haven't read his work yet!!

[Sophia]

That's good to know, Talia. I've read a couple of Jack Caldwell's books and loved them. I'll have to add this one to the list.

[Sheila]

I have read several by Jack. I have not started his newest, the trilogy set in Louisiana. I do recommend his stories and you can check out my reviews.

[Talia]

Sheila wrote: "I have read several by Jack. I have not started his newest, the trilogy set in Louisiana. I do recommend his stories and you can check out my reviews."

I read the first one of the trilogy and passed on the next two. I seem to prefer the more traditional timeline to P & P when it comes to Jack as I was not a big Pemberley Ranch fan. But that again, is a personal preference and nothing bad about the author. I want my Darcy British and in breeches whenever possible. ;)

[Sheila]

You will enjoy this one then:

Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner

[Talia]

Sheila wrote: "You will enjoy this one then:

Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner"

One of my faves!

[Talia]

I woke up early and finished Darcy's Denial: A Pride and Prejudice variation. I loved this book. It was terrific right until the end...where I see it will continue. Anyone know when the second book is out?!

[Sophia]

Talia wrote: "I woke up early and finished Darcy's Denial: A Pride and Prejudice variation. I loved this book. It was terrific right until the end...where I see it will continue. Anyone know when..."

Grrr, a cliffhanger, right? :) Still, glad you enjoyed the book.

[Deborah]

I just finished listening to Emma Tennant's Pemberley. Avoid it if you can. It is so unfaithful to the characters. anyway....I gave it a 1*. I rarely award any book less than 3*s.

[Sheila]

Thanks for the warning. Glad you are honest.

[Sophia]

Always sad to have such a bad experience with a book. Hope the next one is fab, Debbie!

[Sophia]

Here's my monthly update which moved me up a level to Mr. Bennet's Library. I'm so excited to be here. :)

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[Kirk]

Sophia wrote: "Here's my monthly update which moved me up a level to Mr. Bennet's Library. I'm so excited to be here. :)

Total YTD: 58

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Congrats!! Glad to see you liked Jane Fairfax!!! (Laugh at myself...I tried a Jane Fairfax day yesterday but it wasn't very popular....maybe 15 images in 4 posts....3 likes...ugh!)

[Sophia]

For some reason, a lot of people agree with Emma about Jane Fairfax so she's not as well liked. I actually like her as much as Emma to be honest. ;)

A Jane Fairfax day actually sounds fun to me. I love when the minor characters get their day in the sun.

[Carmen8094]

@Sophia : Congrats, Sophia! :D
@Debbie : Pemberley by Emma Tennant is one of the few austenesque books translated in Italian, my language, but I haven't read it yet because I never find one good review. What a pity!

[Georgiana]

Carmen8094 wrote: "@Sophia : Congrats, Sophia! :D
@Debbie : Pemberley by Emma Tennant is one of the few austenesque books translated in Italian, my language, but I haven't read it yet because I never find one good re..."

They choose abominably the books to translate, actually!
And now they are not translating Carrie Bebris and Stephanie Barron anymore! :(

[Sophia]

Thanks, Carmen!

And that's awful, Georgiana! No more Carrie Bebris and Stephanie Barron? Ugh!

[Deborah]

Sophia wrote: "Always sad to have such a bad experience with a book. Hope the next one is fab, Debbie!"

! out of 54 isn't too bad. the other 53 were good to great.

[Deborah]

Just finished book 55, Yours Forevermore, Darcy. A fabulous book. One of KaraLynne's best, if not her best.

[Sheila]

I am reading Longbourn's Songbird and it is better than 5 stars. Such depth, heartbreak and imperfect human beings talking at last about their feelings. A MUST read! But I am not done yet.

Longbourn's Songbird

[Sophia]

@Debbie- I loved Yours Forevermore, Darcy, too.

@Sheila- I can't wait to read that one. Yay for depth, heartbreak, and flaws.

[Ceri]

Congratulations on making your target and reaching Mr Bennet's Library, Sophia!

[Claudine]

Sheila, it is so haunting so far... Glad to enjoy this with you!

[Sophia]

Thanks, Ceri!

Feels good!

[Georgiana]

Congratulations, Sophia! I wish I could read more Austenesque Books!
I was just enjoying my Pride and Prejudice, when they sent me two urgent books to review! And none of them is Austen related! :(

[Sophia]

Thanks, Georgiana!

I understand the frustration of that one. I have a hard time reading my review books when there is another one 'calling' to me. :) I still want to re-read Emma for the big December anniversary.

[Erika]

Happy Halloween everyone!!! Okay here is my month end pile of books I finished in October. You can read my reviews on my page.

1. None But You - Susan Kaye - 5 star
2. For You Alone - Susan Kaye - 5 star
3. Mr Darcy's Love - Zoe Burton - 5 star
4. Darcy at Last - Jane Grix - 5 star
5. Bound by Love - Jann Rowland - 5 star
6. The Annotated Persuasion - David Shapard - 5 star
7. Compromised! - J. Dawn King - 5 star
8. Captain Wentworth Home from the Sea - Mary Lydon Simonsen - 5 star
9. An Unpleasant Walk - C. Rafe Carlson - 5 star (re-read)
10. It Started with a Kiss - Beth Wood - 5 star
11. An Unwavering Trust - L.L. Diamond - 5 star
12. Earning Darcy's Trust - Jennifer Joy - 5 star
13. Mystical, Magical Lizzy - Melanie Schertz - 5 star
14. Chasing Mr Darcy - Lori Lipps - 5 star

Lots of great books to select from!!! I'm trying to lessen my TBR list, but no matter how many I read, more keep getting added on!!! LOL I guess that's the life of a bookaholic!!!

[Sheila]

Wow, you certainly enjoyed this month's reads. All 5 stars! I have read some of these and made a note of those I did not read as recommendations for the future.

[Sophia]

Amazing list of reads, Erika!

Glad to see all those five stars.

[Talia]

This morning I was lucky enough to finish The Longbourn Will: A Pride and Prejudice variation. I loved it. I would have given it 5 stars if the author gave us more of a certain storyline that was left hanging. My only complaint!

[Sophia]

All the way to the end only to be left hanging. Not fun. At least the rest was good, right Talia!

[Talia]

Sophia wrote: "All the way to the end only to be left hanging. Not fun. At least the rest was good, right Talia!"

Yes, very, very good.

[Claudine]

Carolyn's a great new JAFF voice... Can't wait till her next book!

[Deborah]

I just finished book #56. Jennifer Joy's Darcy's Ultimaum. Very good. Darcy's dad is still alive and says he has to marry before the end of the season. Lizzy does too, or she will have to marry Collins. Love how it comes about. So very, very sweet.