Kirk’s Comments (group member since Nov 25, 2022)

Kirk’s comments from the Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2023 group.

J. W. wrote: "Sheila, it just missed my area. As it swung by, it clipped northeastern KY and headed north. I thought of you and all my friends in PA, Boston, and the east coast. Hang in there."

Thanks! Well stocked w charged devices for reading. :) But here in Boston proper we are forecast for less than 3 inches...but if the snow ❄️/rain line moves slightly....

Elin wrote: "DECEMBER:

189.
Darcy’s Christmas Scheme, Zoe Burton
D arrived late and brought Georgiana to Netherfield. Fall in love at first sight but Elizabeth had been hurt/jilted and was sceptical. Sugar he..."
Yeah!!!

Anji wrote: "Just managed to poke my head around the door here and say hi to Miss Fanny.

76. Persuasion Fan Fiction posted on FB ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Crofts’ Reaction to Frederick’s Announcement
The Musgroves’ Reaction..."

Great!!!

Anji wrote: "And I finished this level, courtesy of some fan fiction pieces I’d seen in other posts and I’ve just a couple more to add by putting my head around the door of Miss Fanny’s room.

71. Pleased with..."
Great!

Craftyhj wrote: "My final batch for the year .... did I make it to Pemberley?

175) Another Chance at Love by qltngrl (AHA) - 2.5*

A widowed Elizabeth story. All going pleasantly until a rather ridiculous compromi..."

Great and Happy New Year 🎊

Anji wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Closing the book(and it was a very good book overall!) with...

227)Jane Austen's Wardrobe 5


228)Mr Knightley in his own words 3.5-3.75
[bo..."
Thank you!!! The same to you!

Linda wrote: "Here are my last JAFF reads from 2023.
266. Second Impressions: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4*
267. The Better Master https://meryton.com/aha/index.php?/to......"
Great!!!

wosedwew wrote: "A few days ago, I said I wouldn't reach the "700-club" this year, but I was closer than I thought!

I will finish the year as I began, with a re-read of [book:Nameless: A Pride & Prejudice Variatio..."
Wowsa!!!

Shelley wrote: "Wonderful progress, Kirk!!📚"

Thank you!!!

J. W. wrote: "Great progress, Kirk. Looking forward to seeing you in the new year."

Thank you and same to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Katja wrote: "that last one must be good if you reread it so often :)"

YES...a thousand times...the Margaret Dashwood story....moves me to 100,000 tears and it's not even a romance!! And yeah for Cate and Anne and Emma and Franny(with help from THE Author) and I'm drawing a blank on the Elizabeth story.

Craftyhj wrote: "well done Kirk. 230 is a most impressive total"

Thank you! The 230s seem to be my sweet spot lo these many yrs. :)

Sophia wrote: "Yes, you had a fab reading year, Kirk. Way to go!

Happy new Year!"
Thank you!! Happy New Year and 2024 I'm coming for you! :)

Ryan wrote: "I made it! #10 Holidays with Jane: Christmas Cheer.

Now to start thinking about my goal for next year…"
Yeah! I met two of the authors briefly at the JASNA AGM and reread it too! Cheers and happy 2024 reading.

Closing the book(and it was a very good book overall!) with...

227)Jane Austen's Wardrobe 5


228)Mr Knightley in his own words 3.5-3.75


229) Obstinate Heart JA bio 2.5


230)Holidays with Jane: Christmas Cheer reread!


Hoping be on the flip side! Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sam wrote: "Not sure what else will get read in the next few days, so I figured I would post my to date now.

651-699

651 - Letters from Cheapside (FF) 4
652 - [book:Faults of Understanding: A..."
Outta sight!!!!! :)

Jen wrote: "FREE on amazon today:


Elizabeth’s Rush to the Altar: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Bella ..."
Thank you!!!!

J. W. wrote: "December has been busy but I managed to make it in my GR Challenge. I did a barrage of one-shots but that put me to my goal. I still have several things on my reading list but I didn't want the pre..."

Great!!!

Ryan wrote: "Nothing like waiting until the last minute to get on the board 😅 but I did a lot more JAFF reading than I expected over the year!

1. Mr Darcy Takes a Wife
2. Death Comes to Pemberley
3. Jane and t..."

Great!!!

2nd read: Holidays with Jane: Christmas Cheer


At JASNA AGM in Denver, I had the great delight of meeting two of the authors all too briefly.