Sophia’s Comments (group member since Nov 22, 2023)

Sophia’s comments from the Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Challenge 2024 group.

Debbie wrote: "Well, I just eked my way into Mr. Darcy's Library over the past two days - JUST made it to 200 books early yesterday (Dec 30)! I'm a slouch compared to you ladies racking up your piles upon piles o..."

Getting there and finishing strong! Woohoo, Debbie!

Nina wrote: "Here is my final list for 2024.
My favorites of the bunch are Windswept by J Dawn King and Pemberley Ranch by Jack Caldwell.
250) A spirited exchange - Jessica L Jackson - 4 stars - audio version
h..."

Smashing finish, Nina!

Christina wrote: "Happy 2025, everyone! First off, congratulations to all of you great readers out there! You read so many books! Yay for readers!

As usual, I disappeared for most of the year, but I barely, just ba..."

Yay for making your goal. I agree that moving and the busy life things you have going on would make a big reading year hard to do this past year. Hopefully 2025 will get you back to your usual pace.

I am unsurprised that your last book was a stretch and subjective in the connections with that sort of title. Glad you gleaned a few interesting tidbits from it.

Katie wrote: "It looks like I'm finishing the year with Colonel Brandon. Hopefully I'll make it to the next stage in 2025.

Colonel Brandon: Books 101-150

101. [book:Quite the Opposite: A Pride and Prejudice V..."

You finished strong, Katie! Cheering you on to making it higher in 2025!

Kimbelle wrote: "Sophia wrote: "I have arrived to visit the Colonel for a very brief stay. I arrived earlier in the month to spend a few precious days in the Colonel's library..."

I am glad to have sat in the room..."

Yes! We must both make it to Colonel Brandon's level, Kimbelle! :)

Craftyhj wrote: "Sophia wrote: "I have arrived to visit the Colonel for a very brief stay. I arrived earlier in the month to spend a few precious days in the Colonel's library.

YTD: 103/150 books

[bookcover:The B..."

A Pleasure, Heather!

Nicole wrote: "I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year. Don't forget to vote for/add your favourite JAFF reads published this year.

Jane Austen Variations Published in 2024: https://www.goodreads.com/list/..."

Happy to!

And, have a Happy New Year, Nicole!

wosedwew wrote: "Checking in at the end of 2024 -- a good year for reading!


649 -- JAFF BOOKS on GOODREADS
094 -- JAFF BOOKS not on GOODREADS
016 -- NON-JAFF BOOKS
759 -- TOTAL BOOKS FOR 2024


All the Best to Al..."

Tossing virtual confetti for the fab finish, Rose!

Sam wrote: "My last batch for 2024!
501 +


501 Zoe Burton Letter (Member freebee) 4

502 Her Grace: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary - Reread, U 3

503 [book:Pemberley in Peril: A Pride and Prejudi..."

Smashing finish, Sam! I really love seeing all the books you've discovered and have added a few to my list.

Linda wrote: "My last for 2024
151. A Family of their Own https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13602859... 4.5* E has amnesia story
152. A Stolen Moment https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14264724......"

You sure climbed high for 2024, Linda!

Sheila wrote: "And to end the year:

154.) To Marry for Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
155.) A Return at Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Short Story 3.5 stars
156..."

Finished strong, Sheila!

Craftyhj wrote: "My final reckoning for 2024,

178) Love by Turns: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Novella by Kimbelle Pease - 3*.

Well written but it just wasn't really for me - I s..."

Your 2024 reading year definitely ended on a high note, Heather! Way to go!

I have arrived to visit the Colonel for a very brief stay. I arrived earlier in the month to spend a few precious days in the Colonel's library.

YTD: 103/150 books


4.5 stars


AUDIO Edition
4.5 stars


4 stars

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! See you in 2025 group! :)

Kimbelle wrote: "Colonel, dear Colonel, thank you for saving me a chair in your library and for setting aside a most enjoyable collection this year. I hope to visit you again to equal pleasure in the year coming......"

Wowsers! Looking good with your year end finish, Kimbelle!

Happy holidays, all! I am tickled to report that I finished off Fanny Price level and actually took leave of her earlier in the month to head out for a brief call on Colonel Brandon.

Here's what I finished for Fanny Price level:
A Christmas Miracle At Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Catherine Bilson
4 stars

Jane Austen in Scarsdale: Or Love, Death, and the SATs by Paula Marantz Cohen
4.5 stars
December Challenge Read

A Mortal Heart's Desire: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lyndsay Constable
4.5 stars

Checkmate, Mr Darcy: A Regency Novel inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier
4 stars

Jen wrote: "Sophia wrote: "Jen wrote: "This is probably it for the year - I have a few ARCs to read before the end of this year.

612 A Shared History: A Pride and Prejudice Variation [ARC] by..."

Oh, good to know. I do like to read a serial in order. And, good to know it gets better with this part 2. :)

Linda wrote: "I finished this level. I've been reading a lot of non-JAFF this year.
131. So Forced a Relinquishment https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/suzo14.htm 4* Persuasion pre-canon when Anne gives up Wentworth
1..."

Smashing finish, Linda!
I'll have to look up one with Caroline going crazy. :)

Sheila wrote: "I have reached my goal plus several:

151.) The Wrong Brother: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
152.) [book:A Perfect Stranger: A Pride and Prejudice Vari..."

Woohoo, Sheila! Way to go hitting your goal with a few to spare.

Happy Holidays! See you in 2025!

Jen wrote: "This is probably it for the year - I have a few ARCs to read before the end of this year.

612 A Shared History: A Pride and Prejudice Variation [ARC] by Abigail Sheffield (2024-12..."

An amazing year of reading for you, Jen! Happy Holidays and see you in 2025!

Jen wrote: "602 Mr. Darcy's Redemption: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Cassie Fairfax (2024-12-21) 2.75* : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

603 [book:Elizabeth Fro..."

I will try lots of things, but Lady C in a vampire sapphic erotica? LOL, don't blame you for needing to cash out of that one. :)