Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2017 discussion

Marianne says, “The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!”

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I'm back!!!!! Team Marianne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back and better than ever, right? :)

Sophia wrote: "Back and better than ever, right? :)"
Lol! Well, back anyway....

Kirk may need a bit of encouragement in order to build up his enthusiasm, bless his heart.

Way to go Kirk!! Woohoo!!! We cheer with you.

I started out at this level last year, but I bumped down to the Caroline Bingley level. I'm determined to start strong and stick with the Marianne Dashwood level in 2017.

Wishing you happy reading for your 2017 Challenge. don't worry, we all will start at the beginning so we are in the boat together.

Hey glad to see you go at it again, Amanda.

Team Marianne:

6) Legally Darcy: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice 4-stars
7) Passages: A Pemberley Tale 4.5-stars
8) Remorse and Reconciliation 3.4-stars
9) Then Comes Winter 4-stars
10) The Best Part of Love 5-stars

I've enjoyed my stay in the lovely level of Marianne Dashwood. The decorations were lovely, the chairs comfy and the company delightful. However, I must forward on. Until we meet in another level...

Whew! Lookit you go, Jeanne!

Thanks Debbie :-)

Great job,Jeanne!

Looks like you had a comfy coze with Marianne, but off you go to Anne. Woohoo for you, Jeanne!

Mary & Sophia, onward and upward. Thanks for your support.

My first read here in Marianne's Libarary!

6. In the Neighborhood of Buckthorn Green - A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I hope to join you soon,Debbie! Glad you enjoyed no.6!

Yeah Debbie!!!

Another two really good reads in a row. Yay, me!

7. The Whisky Wedding: A Mr. Darcy & Elizabeth Bennet Story - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

8. Jane & Bingley: Something Slightly Unsettling - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Hey, looks like it was great reading for you, Debbie, with two five stars toward the challenge.

Hi all! Just arrived at this levels and thought I'd update my books!

6.The Road to Understanding- R.Jeffers. 5*.
7. A Very Darcy Christmas- V.Kincaid. 5*.

Howdy, Mary!

Happy to greet you for your visit with Marianne here.

I see that Kincaid title and I laugh because that was a hilarious one. Glad you loved it.

Cheers,Sophia!!

Moving right along Mary!!

Cheers,Jeanne!

Best wishes to all of you. It appears the team Marianne group is jumping in and out of the room pretty quickly. I just wrapped up my 9th book, and am working on number 10. TBH, many of these have been pretty short. But, I will make up for it with a few longer titles, I am sure. On to number 10. My titles are in my challenge tracker, but I will post them here, too.

6. A Very Mary Christmas A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Leenie BrownA Very Mary Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 4*
7. Mr. Darcy's Regret (The Men of Jane Austen, #1) by W.E. DashwoodMr. Darcy's Regret 2*
8. Miss Bingley's Christmas by Renata McMannMiss Bingley's Christmas 5*
9. Matches Made at Netherfield A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe BurtonMatches Made at Netherfield: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation 3*

Awesome, Barb and Mary! Impressive how quickly you're adding books to your shelves!

Barb,great job! You're making great progress!

Cheers,Debbie!

Barb wrote: "Best wishes to all of you. It appears the team Marianne group is jumping in and out of the room pretty quickly. I just wrapped up my 9th book, and am working on number 10. TBH, many of these have b..."

Yes, I agree. I'll read a few short ones, but those eventually balance out with the really long ones on my list.

Oh nice, that you're catching up on some of the holiday releases.

Yeah team Marianne!! You guys rock.

Great progress.

Alas Marianne level....I only knew you a fortnight. My tears flow like waterfalls after spring rains(ouch!)....

Janeites: Austen's Disciples and Devotees
Lynch, Deidre Shauna


Mr. Darcy's Christmas
Aston, Elizabeth *


Miss Bennet and Mr. Bingley
Miller, Fenella J.



Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters: A Family Record
Austen-Leigh, William


The Improvement of the Estate: A Study of Jane Austen's Novels
Duckworth, Alistair M.


Pemberley's Christmas Ghost: A Pride And Prejudice Variation
Wood, K Scott


Miss Bingley's Christmas
McMann, Renata


Admiral Wentworth's Christmas Rose (Austen Roses Book 1)
John, Jolene St.


Lizzie Bennett: Pride and Prejudice Revisited 1943-1946: A Short Story
Carr, Onna


Jane Austen's Country Life
Le Faye, Deirdre

Wow, great progress.

Marianne will feel your absence long after you're gone, I'm sure, Kirk! (But congrats on heading to the next library!)

Farewell Marianne, indeed, Kirk!

Fantastic start for the challenge year. :)

I'll have to check out that The Improvement of the Estate.

Kirk, Marianne stands in the doorway waving good-bye and wiping the tears with her handkerchief. She then turns and greets the new comers as she replaces a sad countenance with a joyous smile.

Marianne is so flexible in that regard. She wishes those passing through a fond welcome upon arrival and then a fond farewell as they exit to the next level.

Kirk,you're flying!!! Well done!!

Boy howdy, Kirk, for a staunch member of Team Marianne, you certainly are the love-her-and-leave-her type! You wasted no time getting out of her library!

Sheila wrote: "Wow, great progress."

Thanks!!! Will have to slow down due to book clubs but glad to make a goal!!! Cheers!

Debbie wrote: "Marianne will feel your absence long after you're gone, I'm sure, Kirk! (But congrats on heading to the next library!)"

Thanks!!! It raining here...perhaps I ought to go out in it and mourn the Marianne level! :)

Sophia wrote: "Farewell Marianne, indeed, Kirk!

Fantastic start for the challenge year. :)

I'll have to check out that The Improvement of the Estate."

Thanks!!! I hope you enjoy the MP section of The Improvement!!

J. W. wrote: "Kirk, Marianne stands in the doorway waving good-bye and wiping the tears with her handkerchief. She then turns and greets the new comers as she replaces a sad countenance with a joyous smile.

Ma..."

Hmmm, that must the "Brandon" influence on Marianne? :) It raining here, so I should go out and mourn the Marianne level... :)

Abigail wrote: "Boy howdy, Kirk, for a staunch member of Team Marianne, you certainly are the love-her-and-leave-her type! You wasted no time getting out of her library!"

...but I'm going out in the (cold)rain to mourn leaving!!!! As much as I love the Marianne level....to get one year goal down is just tooooo much temptation....plus a blizzard of non-Austen bookclub books(ok, 4) is about to hit me hard. And sweet Catherine is calling in the distance(and maybe witty Emma)....although I'm so very happy to talk books, poetry and prose, with graceful Anne for a spell....but I will forever miss Marianne.....:)

Mary wrote: "Kirk,you're flying!!! Well done!!"

Thanks!!!!! I'm about to be grounded by non-Austen bookclub books...so glad have a "wicked" good start. :)

I'm graduating to Anne Elliot's library with these:

9. Mr Darcy's Resolve: A Pride & Prejudice Variation - 3.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

10. Passages: A Pemberley Tale - 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Kirk @ 44...we'll be waiting for you when you return. No worries.

@45... Debbie woohoo!! Another level earned. We are waving you on, the door is open, you get your choice of chairs and location. The beverages are on the sideboard with a tasty selection of treats. Welcome.

Hi all,just thought I'd post an update as it seems I'm taking my leave of you all in this level!
No doubt I'll see ye soon.

8. Jane and Bingley-Something Slightly Unsettling. A.Adams. 3*
9. Proud and Prejudicial-A Modern Day Reimagining. J.Case. 4.5*
10. A Twist of Fate. B.Webb. 4*

Woohoo Mary!! Moving right along. We have reservations for you at the next level. Don't worry about your luggage, we have someone taking care of that for you. Come on in to the hospitality room for your welcome reception.

I'm easily pleased,Jeanne!! Only a strong,hot cuppa,some choccy bikkies,a comfy armchair and sufficient lighting and I'm good to go!!
Cheers for such the heartwarming welcome!!!
I feel right at home already!☺️