It's Not Jane, But It's Really Good

[Sophia]

I got it. It sounds good, Debbie.

[Christina]

Thanks for this rec, Debbie! It’s been on my Kindle for a while...looking forward to reading it one of these days!

[Patricia]

abmom wrote: "For all the Regency fans, you should try Blackmoore https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
And Edenbrooke https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1.... Very well written..."
ive read edenbrooke, one of my favorites! her prequel to it is good too! Heir to Edenbrooke

[Patricia]

Not book related

I came across a couple games, on my phone, not sure if its available elsewhere.

One is pride and prejudice solitaire ( havent played it yet)

the other, which I am currently addicted to is the matching game
storyngton hall. (think candy crush game) I see so many similarities between the storyline in the game and jane austen , takes place in late georgian early regency era, some of the characters personalities etc.

[J. W.]

Thanks for the plug, Debbie. I too have it on my TBR list. Looking forward to reading it now with your rec.

[Abigail]

Having read Wives and Daughters by Mrs. Gaskell last year, I am now watching the BBC production of it and absolutely loving it. I think any fan of Jane Austen would also really enjoy this adaptation.

[Sheila]

I bought the DVD and also read the book. Truly enjoyed it.

[Abigail]

I’ve rented it on Netflix but am also thinking of buying it.

There’s something in Mrs. Gaskell’s writing that keeps me at arm’s length, but in the filmed version I feel the emotion of the story much more. It’s very well acted! And some familiar actors, including Michael Gambon (the second Dumbledore) and Rosamund Pike.

[Marlene]

Loved it also.

Rosamund Pike is all over the place!!!

[J. W.]

Poldark fans: box-set at $3.99 includes books 1-3:

The Poldark Saga: Books 1 - 3

122 reviews: 78% 5-stars & 15% 4-stars

[Abigail]

Over my years on Goodreads, several people have suggested I read Margery Sharp, and I have finally begun. What a revelation! She has that most elusive of gifts, the one typified by Austen, an elegant brevity of witty insight. I’m reading her first book, written in 1930 when she was only twenty-five: Rhododendron Pie. Run, don’t walk!

[Sophia]

Woohoo! I got the opportunity to review one of her books and it was a fab experience. You are so right about the author voice. Pitch perfect. I need to read/listen to more.

Thanks for the reminder, Abigail!

[J. W.]

North & South Fans: countdown deal [6-days left] $0.99 deal from Elaine Owen:

Common Ground: A North and South Continuation

82 reviews: 53% 5-stars & 24% 4-stars

[Sheila]

J. W. wrote: "North & South Fans: countdown deal [6-days left] $0.99 deal from Elaine Owen:

[book:Common Ground: A North and South Continuation..."

I did read and enjoyed this story.

[J. W.]

Great, thanks for letting us know.

[J. W.]

Freebie: from Glynnis Campbell: the bundle includes book 1 from four of her Highland series.

Love’s First Kiss

[Sophia]

I snagged it. Thanks, Jeanne!

[J. W.]

$0.99 price from Summer Hanford on her 3-book bundle from her Under the Shadow of the Marquess Series that launched in March:

Under the Shadow of the Marquess Collection

There are no reviews at this time for the collection: see the individual book for reviews.

Summer is part of the writing team Renata McMann & Summer Hanford.

[Debbie]

In honor of World Book Day, Amazon has ten kindle books available for free. All are translations from different countries, and all have thousands of high ratings and reviews:

https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&...

[Sheila]

Thanks for letting us know, Debbie.

[Christina]

Debbie wrote: "In honor of World Book Day, Amazon has ten kindle books available for free. All are translations from different countries, and all have thousands of high ratings and reviews..."

Yes, thanks, Debbie! I picked up A Single Swallow by Ling Zhang, which I likely would not have found otherwise. Who knows when I'll get to it, but I'm excited to read a WWII novel from a Chinese-born author's perspective.

[Debbie]

I plucked three freebies from that list. (Who knows when I'll get to them, but I got 'em!) There's really something for everyone - even kids.

[Sophia]

Thanks, Debbie!

I will definitely check it out. I recently read one that I got from their World Book Day freebies a few years ago and it was fab.

[J. W.]

Leenie Brown [JAFF] and several authors [Non-JAFF] are having great deals [$0.99] at this link ... it will take you to Amazon.

https://books.bookfunnel.com/cravingc...

[J. W.]

I love a good deal. Freebie: a 7-book deal from Regency Romance author Tammy Andresen.

A Rake's Ruin: Seven Regency Romances

Note the cover on Amazon is different.

75 reviews: 69% 5-stars & 22% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Dragon Lovers & Fantasy junkies... Maria Grace and friends have a slew of books available. She had a link in her latest newsletter. Check it out. Easy access for BookFunnel users or you can check them out at your favorite book provider.

https://books.bookfunnel.com/dragon-f...

[J. W.]

May Mashup: Fantasy lovers Galore: Maria Grace and fellow authors have additional book offers.

Maria Grace will send a free copy of 'A Dragon for Elizabeth' when you click on her book cover and sign up for her newsletter. It's free.

https://books.bookfunnel.com/may2021m...

[J. W.]

Leenie Brown posted a link on her newsletter for a Promotion sale [May 22 ~ May 24] on Regency Romance books: many $0.99: check your book provider for prices. Check it out.


https://books.bookfunnel.com/historic...

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal on book 1/3 fairy tale inspired modern Highlander love story:

The Lass Who Lost a Shoe

55 reviews: 78% 5-stars & 15% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Summer sale for Series Starters $0.99 includes Leenie Brown [JAFF author] and other Historical Romance authors: Check it out.

https://books.bookfunnel.com/seriesst...

[J. W.]

Freebie: Book 1/6 in the School of Magic series:

Lessons in Enchantment

80 reviews: 56% 5-stars & 32% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Bridgerton fans: Collection Volume 1 [books 1-3]: at $6.99

Bridgerton Collection, Volume One

8,368 reviews: 79% 5-stars & 15% 4-stars

[Marlene]

Remember Sunday

clean movie recommendation

lovely, definitely some angst, very unique!

My husband, daughter, and I all really enjoyed it.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2770480/

[Patricia]

Talk Bookish to Me I am seeing traces of persuasion and pride and prejudice in it

[Sam]

I have this on my audiobook list! It looked good.

[writer...]

*Currently Free Regency
Unmasking Lady Caroline
Pubd 2019
by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
Series: Belles of Christmas #1
Anyone reading #ChristmasinJuly?

[Sophia]

Neat, I have a Christmas in July Readathon starting next week.

[Dawn]

Artemisia - a Humorous Regency Novel is free this weekend!

[Abigail]

That looks like a fun one, Dawn, and from the sample it seems well written!

[Dawn]

For those of you who enjoy Mary Kingswood, Stranger at the Dower House is free until friday!

[Sophia]

I've never tried her books. Thanks, Dawn!

[Patricia]

stranger at dower house i was unable to buy due to "geographical distance"

[Sophia]

That's weird! Sounds like Amazon thinks you are outside the country. Maybe try logging out and logging back into Amazon to see if that fixes it.

[Dawn]

I’m sorry you are having problems purchasing this. I’ve never heard of that, do you live in the US?

[Lenora]

i have that book if you would like to borrow

[Patricia]

Sophia wrote: "That's weird! Sounds like Amazon thinks you are outside the country. Maybe try logging out and logging back into Amazon to see if that fixes it."

yeah i do thats makes it so weird

[Katja]

I was able to buy Stranger in the dower house from outside the US

[J. W.]

Tolkien fans: $1.99 deal:

The Complete Tolkien Companion

308 reviews: 84% 5-stars & 13% 4-stars

[Abigail]

For those of you who enjoy English fiction from between the two world wars, I highly recommend Nightingale Wood by Stella Gibbons (author of Cold Comfort Farm, but I liked this a lot more). She has an Austenesque gift for skewering characters with a phrase, but I would not call this Austenesque at all. For those who like fairytales woven into their fiction, there are echoes of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, done with a light touch.

My review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

[Elin]

The stand-in Christmas date by Rachel John is free the 19-20th of August. I haven't read this one (yet) but John is one of my favourite sweet authors. Her books are excellent to reset one's equilibrium after a particular angsty read :)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9GK55M?...