Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2017 discussion

Anne Elliot says, “I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.”

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No one has posted yet. So, I wish to say welcome to all who strive for this level. We cheer you on and wish you a Happy New Year's Challenge. Go Team Anne Elliot!!

Thanks, Jeanne!

I'll start from here, too. Hoping to go beyond the Catherine Morland level, this year!

Cheering you on, Georgiana. Onward to Catherine Morland level. :)

I'm hoping to surpass Anne Elliot in reading but it all depends on my own writing and how much I have going on over at darcyandlizzy.com where I am a moderator. Lots of fun read are waiting for me on my LONG list. Jen Red

Wishing you well on your challenge efforts, Jennifer. Always a balancing act to stay on top of things. :)

I'm going to star small with Anne Elliot level - my favorite character. :)

Sounds like a plan, Patricia. :) I love Anne best, too.

I've finished my first book for 2017.

(Trans: A Muslin Christmas)

It's a contemporary novella in Italian. Unfortunately, I sensed it was written by two Italian girls even though the main characters were English. Besides it's about everything that irks me of impromptu Janeites, so... And I would have liked another conclusion, because I found this one too obvious and even silly. The heroine pretended to be Emma, so I would have appreciated a Mr. Knightley for her! ;)

Well done,Georgiana!!! One done,many more to read!

Happy that you got your first book toward the challenge done and it was by Italian authors, but sad that it was disappointing.

Congratulations on this one down - but sad it was not up to standards. I also read one yesterday which was disappointing.

Sheila wrote: "Congratulations on this one down - but sad it was not up to standards. I also read one yesterday which was disappointing."

Sophia wrote: "Happy that you got your first book toward the challenge done and it was by Italian authors, but sad that it was disappointing."

Mary wrote: "Well done,Georgiana!!! One done,many more to read!"

Thank you!

Great Georgiana!!! Sorry it was a bust :-(

books 1 and 2

Two down and off to a good start, Patricia! :)

Patricia-2 books already under your belt? Well done!

Great start, Patricia!

Anne Elliot Level 11-20 Books

11) Matches Made at Netherfield: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation 4-stars
12) Return to Hertfordshire 3.4-stars
13) Mr. Collins' Deception: A Pride & Prejudice Variation Short Story 4-stars
14) [Unpub] Sarah's Story 5-stars
15) A Lie Universally Hidden 4-stars
16) Mr. Collins's Last Supper: A Short Story Inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice 3-stars
17) [1/3] The Darcys of Pemberley 4-stars
18) [2/3] Return to Longbourn 4-stars
19) [3/3] Miss Georgiana Darcy of Pemberley 4-stars
20) A Twist of Fate 3-stars

My books for this level.

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Good work, both of you. Moving on ahead. Look at you, Jeanne!

Nicely done, Jeanne! You're really tearing up the field. :)

Are you sure that first one isn't about Hartfield with the whole 'matchmaking' thing? LOL

That's a new to me, Patricia!

One more down. :)

Thanks guys. I've not gone through the levels before and I'm enjoying myself.

Sophia wrote: "Anne Elliot says, “I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.”

Please post your challeng..."

Starting with my fav and will see how I do...
Level Three Anne Elliot: 10-20 books

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One down!!!!

A lovely holiday pretty, too.

There you go writer...dive right in.

J. W. wrote: "There you go writer...dive right in."
Sophia wrote: "One Down!!..."

Thanks for the encouragement ! ;)

That... my friend... we have in abundance. I think you will like the journey.

And she sinks a two-pointer. Rah-rah, Patricia! :)

Do you want us adding other JA style / period novels ? and where would you prefer us to post [eg bookshelf or topic] if you do ;) ...

You're welcome to post in either or both places whichever you like.

As to what counts for this group, it's any book you've read that is by Austen, about Austen, about the Regency/Late Georgian Period, JAFF, Austenesque, or (and this is the shady area) any books that have an Austenesque flavor for you.

Hope that helps. :)

Sophia wrote: "You're welcome to post in either or both places whichever you like.."

Definitely, Sophia - thanks for the quick notice - I'll add to my ytd tracker to begin ...

writer... wrote: "Do you want us adding other JA style / period novels ? and where would you prefer us to post [eg bookshelf or topic] if you do ;) ..."

does this also include books that were printed then, such as charles dickens, wordsworth, byron and so on

You could count books that Jane Austen herself referenced as reading like Samuel Richardson or Regency Gothic writers for instance, but probably not others like Dickens.

ok just wanted clarification for myself thank you

Yeah, I'm not going to be a stickler if you read something written classic or contemporary that really feels Austenish. Just go with your gut is how I feel about it. :)

J. W. wrote: "Thanks guys. I've not gone through the levels before and I'm enjoying myself."
Wow - you are whipping right along there, Jeanne! Great job. I am a bit behind you, but I promise to be hard at your heels!

Barb, I can hear your foot steps right behind me. No worries... we'll keep each other company. Great job!!

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Fun! A Barbara Silkstone series binge for you, Patricia! :)

Congratulations to all of you making progress on this level.

There's number 10 for me:
Undone Business: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation 3 1/2 round up to 4 stars. A little disappointing as it had so much potential.

Yes, that is disappointing when you can see it could have been better, but still at least it had some good bones to be a 3.5-4 rating.

Barb, #10 completes the Marianne Dashwood Level!!! Woohoo!! You are now moving into the Anne Elliot Level with your next book. The welcome mat it out and we left the light on for you. So, make yourself comfortable.

So long Barb!!! Hope to see you sitting in one of those comfy armchairs in this next level!

11. At Darcy House: A Pride and Prejudice Variation solid 4 stars. I really enjoyed this story. The key to the variation was the changes that take place within Jane and Elizabeth due to their living in London and working with the Gardners in their business. Jane is especially a more interesting characters. 4 instead of 5 as there are some things that feel a little contrived. But, I really liked this story.

Oh, that does sound fascinating, Barb. Glad you got a good one for #11.