Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Challenge 2018 discussion

“There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do if he chooses, and that is his duty; not by manoeuvring and finessing, but by vigour and resolution.:" - Mr. Knightley from Emma


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Welcome Mr Knightley!!!! Great great choice! Lol, he is my favorite Austen male... although sadly in real life I'm more likely his grumpy brother John.

Kirk wrote: "Welcome Mr Knightley!!!! Great great choice! Lol, he is my favorite Austen male... although sadly in real life I'm more likely his grumpy brother John."

And here would be my second favorite. :) LOL, well we all can't be a George- what a boring world that would be.

Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Welcome Mr Knightley!!!! Great great choice! Lol, he is my favorite Austen male... although sadly in real life I'm more likely his grumpy brother John."

And here would be my second fa..."Hmmmm...but oh so very much a better one
if there were more of them. Yup..Aunt Gardiner says that smacks of disappointment.

Kirk wrote: "Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Welcome Mr Knightley!!!! Great great choice! Lol, he is my favorite Austen male... although sadly in real life I'm more likely his grumpy brother John."

And here would ..."

True, lots of Georges with a good seasoning of the rest would be just right. :)

Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Welcome Mr Knightley!!!! Great great choice! Lol, he is my favorite Austen male... although sadly in real life I'm more likely his grumpy brother John."

An..."Yes!!!!!!

Hi folks. This is where I'm hoping to end up in 2018, provided that pesky thing called "real life" doesn't keep interfering too much!

Anji wrote: "Hi folks. This is where I'm hoping to end up in 2018, provided that pesky thing called "real life" doesn't keep interfering too much!"

Splendid, Anji! We can't know what real life will bring, but its always fun to make goals and go for them. :)

Thanks to tons and tons (Ton?) of one shots have stunningly brought me to this great level. I'll be here for a while.

#51 Kiss by Jannet Doe 3.0

Kirk wrote: "Thanks to tons and tons (Ton?) of one shots have stunningly brought me to this great level. I'll be here for a while.

#51 Kiss by Jannet Doe 3.0"

Another level? Neatly done, Kirk. Mr. Knightley is glad of the company, I'm sure, after seeing all the other hosts getting so many visitors. :)

Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Thanks to tons and tons (Ton?) of one shots have stunningly brought me to this great level. I'll be here for a while.

#51 Kiss by Jannet Doe 3.0"

Another level? Neatly done, Kirk. M..."
Thx so much!!!

#52 Mr Darcy's Christmas Angel by Katy Green #52 3.5

#53 In the Steps of Jane Austen Walking Tours of Austen's England by Anne-Marie Edwards 4.0
#54 Dashwoods Through the Snow 4.0 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12771418...

#55 Away in Northanger 4.5 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12770801...

#56 Mr Rushworth's Coming Soon 2.5 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12770771...

#57 Mansfield Karaoke 2.5 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12561723...

#58 A Single Smile 2.5 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12413175...

#59 Unexpected and Highly Scandalous 3.0
By Fictional Candy
http://archiveofourown.org/works/324769

#60 A Lesson In Patience
By: Emerald Lilie 4.5 An excellent alt Mansfield ending
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11838806...

#61 Breathe like you by Athon M 3

#62 Brave Jane Austen Reader, Writer, Author, Rebel by Lisa Pliscou

#63 Rumors by withered

#64 Until Tomorrow by RafeDurk 3.5

#65 Jane Austen's Transatlantic Sister The Life and Letters of Fanny Palmer Austen by Sheila Johnson Kindred 4.0

#66 Pride comes before the fall 3.5 by Jannete Doe
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8425681/...

#67 Thoughts of Past Things Emerald Lillie 3.0 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11526904...

#68 A Passive Affection by Emerald Lillie 4.0
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11887801...

#69 Wake into a Dream by Emerald Lillie 4.5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9926439/...

#70 Mansfield Park Rewritten Ending by admotto 2.5 NO NO NO
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12533930...

#71 The Private Life of Miss Fanny Price by EBGansteve One chapter of ? Incomplete.... https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11411919...

#72 And the sky was bright with a holy light by Rosa Cotton 4.0 Super short and very sweet.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9804768/...

#73 Reactions to an Engagement 3.75 by La Apricot Take that Crawfords!!!
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8081109/...

#74 Not Emma by La Apricot 4.0
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7369118/...

#75 You Will Always Be My Bestfriend 4.0 by RosalindAnnaBorelli https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12712367...

*warmly shakes George Knightley's hand* Me: I'm so sorry my stay here at Donwell has been so short. I've loved every second of it. I hate to leave...
GK: Thank you for visiting Donwell. Don't worry about that, I have other guests and more importantly Miss Price needs company! Have a baked apple for the road. Cheers.
Me: Thank you great sir. Cheers!

Kirk wrote: "#52 Mr Darcy's Christmas Angel by Katy Green #52 3.5

#53 In the Steps of Jane Austen Walking Tours of Austen's England by Anne-Marie Edwards 4.0
#54 Dashwoods Through the Snow 4.0 https://www.fanf..."

Some of those have such clever titles. Love it! Oh, the Walking Tour, Brave Jane, and Transatlantic Sister look good.

Ah, you really didn't stay long on your visit with our Mr. Knightley, but he's a gentleman through and through so he understands.
Fantastic start to the year, Kirk! :)

Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "#52 Mr Darcy's Christmas Angel by Katy Green #52 3.5

#53 In the Steps of Jane Austen Walking Tours of Austen's England by Anne-Marie Edwards 4.0
#54 Dashwoods Through the Snow 4.0 htt..."
Thanks!!!! I'm gonna need a big nap after that riding but not in front of Miss Price! Yes, the Walking Tour is good..and more than just "right at the small tree...left at the hedgerow..etc"

Kirk wrote: "Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "#52 Mr Darcy's Christmas Angel by Katy Green #52 3.5

#53 In the Steps of Jane Austen Walking Tours of Austen's England by Anne-Marie Edwards 4.0
#54 Dashwoods Through t..."

Ha, yes, that would be dry reading, for sure. Glad there's more to it. I'll let you get back to your surreptitious nap in the deep winged chair by the fire.

Love the title Dashwoods through the Snow! Still full speed ahead, Kirk!

Abigail wrote: "Love the title Dashwoods through the Snow! Still full speed ahead, Kirk!"
Yes, that was a fun one! I hope my "I Saw Three Captains(and an Adm)" is a 1/8 as fun...if I ever write it. Thx!

Woh! You're breezing through these levels like a buzzsaw, Kirk! Lots of fanfics on your list look good. Will get around to them eventually. Maybe. Lots on my TBR shelf already. Do I REALLY want to add more, even if they're short?? Not sure.

Debbie wrote: "Woh! You're breezing through these levels like a buzzsaw, Kirk! Lots of fanfics on your list look good. Will get around to them eventually. Maybe. Lots on my TBR shelf already. Do I REALLY want to ..."
Thanks!!! Lol...many of them probably aren't worth your 5-15 min reading time. And I went wild with non P&P ones a couple of days ago. :)

Just wanted to say hello. I'm finally here. I'd like a nice cup of tea before i swoon upon seeing George! (sigh).

Neatly done, Sara!

I think Mr. Knightley has a little repast set up for you to share in his library to greet his latest visitor. :)

Sophia wrote: "Neatly done, Sara!

I think Mr. Knightley has a little repast set up for you to share in his library to greet his latest visitor. :)"

Thanks. Hard to say if i want to stay here or go visit Mr. Darcy. I noticed Elizabeth does not have her own level so I'm assuming she shares Mr. Darcy's library. LOL!

Congrats on entering swoony George Knightley's Library, Sara! Enjoy the view!

Sara wrote: "Just wanted to say hello. I'm finally here. I'd like a nice cup of tea before i swoon upon seeing George! (sigh)."
Congrats!!! Happy teaing and swooning! :)

Or "fainting and swooning," as the young ladies in Austen's Love and Freindship are apt to do!

Anyone got any good recommendations for a valentines day read for P&P? Thanks.

Sara wrote: "Anyone got any good recommendations for a valentines day read for P&P? Thanks."

Have you read the Holidays With Jane Valentine edition?

Sara wrote: "Anyone got any good recommendations for a valentines day read for P&P? Thanks."

Here's one from last year: Ribbons, Lace and Verse: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

and
A Valentine for Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

and
Mr. Darcy's Valentine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Dang! I've read both of those. i think I found one by Anne Marie Grace. Going to try that. Mr. Darcy's Valentine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Sophia wrote: "Sara wrote: "Anyone got any good recommendations for a valentines day read for P&P? Thanks."

Have you read the Holidays With Jane Valentine edition?
[bookcover:Holidays with Jane: Will You Be Mine..."

No, is that one good? Thanks!

Sara wrote: "Sophia wrote: "Sara wrote: "Anyone got any good recommendations for a valentines day read for P&P? Thanks."

Have you read the Holidays With Jane Valentine edition?
[bookcover:Holidays with Jane: W..."

I've only read the Christmas one, but it was cute and swoony so I figure this one probably is much the same.

Sara wrote: "Dang! I've read both of those. i think I found one by Anne Marie Grace. Going to try that. Mr. Darcy's Valentine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation"

Looks cute, but 53 pages for $4.00 ???

Better be really, REALLY cute!!

Debbie wrote: "Sara wrote: "Dang! I've read both of those. i think I found one by Anne Marie Grace. Going to try that. Mr. Darcy's Valentine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation"

Looks cute, but 53 p..."
It's free for me with my 30 day trial on Scribd. So WIN FOR ME!

Sophia wrote: "Sara wrote: "Sophia wrote: "Sara wrote: "Anyone got any good recommendations for a valentines day read for P&P? Thanks."

Have you read the Holidays With Jane Valentine edition?
[bookcover:Holidays..."

I've enjoyed it twice!!! :)

Debbie wrote: "Sara wrote: "Dang! I've read both of those. i think I found one by Anne Marie Grace. Going to try that. Mr. Darcy's Valentine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation"

Looks cute, but 53 p..."

Yeah, it's not. Don't waste your time. i posted my review.

I need to post: Sorry, I keep forgetting...

George Knightley Level: Books 51-75

51. [Unpub] An Ardent Refusal of Wedlock: Jannet Doe: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12560764...
52. [Unpub] [Re-read] The Strange Disappearance of Lizzie Bennet: HelenaMira: 5-stars http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
53. [Unpub] With a Little Help from the Colonel: Jannet Doe: 3-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9228415/...
54. [Unpub] In the Still of the Night: Pamela D: 4-stars
http://www.meryton.com/mrr/pamelad/IT...
55. [Unpub] [Reread]: The Duchess of Devonshire: fancyface8105: 5-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12276851...
56. [Unpub] A Treatise on Domestic Harmony: FeliceB: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12327342...
57. [Unpub] Fancy That: thenightingale17: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10645004
58. [Unpub] Family Traditions: Igordon: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12703499...
59. [Unpub] Darcy after the proposal: elag: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12756693...
60. [Unpub] The Maleficence of Jessabelle: Alex9903: Amy D’Orazio: 4-stars
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?show...
61. [Unpub] Mrs. Bingley: Kent: 3-stars
https://www.dwiggie.com/derby/kent4.htm
62. [Unpub] Rumors: withered: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12175858...
63. [Unpub] A Rush of Blackbirds: (a.k.a. Speak Not Against the Sun): 4giveMeJane: 3.5-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5768833/...
64. [Unpub] Until Tomorrow: RafeDurk: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8417682/1/
65. [Unpub] Moments in time: elag: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12250666...
66. [Unpub] The Deeply Dastardly Mrs. Caroline Darcy: BelleEpoquer: 2.5-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8247667/...
And the Oscar for bad acting goes to…
67. [Unpub] Review: Must Add Mush: Elsa: 4-stars
http://www.meryton.com/mrr/elsa/MustA...
68. *[Unpub] [One-shot] Relief: 3-stars
http://austeninterlude.com/hl/relief/...
Short, one-shot, getting frisky at the Y. I hope they know there probably are cameras in the public areas. Oh, and I don’t think I’ll be using that hot tub anytime soon.
69. [Unpub] Most Delightfully Situated Through Her Means: Ms Pimprenelle: 4-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12766162...
70. [Unpub] Review: Pride: Jelach: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12301671...
71. [Unpub] Immovable Dislike: Astonishment: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12401134...
72. [Unpub] Not of her choosing: molgor: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5885738/...
73. [Unpub] Kiss: Jannet Doe: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9909103/...
74. [Unpub] Breathe Like You: Anton M: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11959702...
75. [Re-read] [Unpub] Letters from Derbyshire: Lucrezia: 4-stars
http://meryton.com/aha/index.php?&...

Thus ends my stay in the George Knightley Level. Good-by my friends.

J. W. wrote: "I need to post: Sorry, I keep forgetting...

George Knightley Level: Books 51-75

51. [Unpub] An Ardent Refusal of Wedlock: Jannet Doe: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12560764......"

*whistles appreciatively* You're the (wo)man, Jeanne!

... and away you go!

Thanks guys... where's a bicycle when you need one? Kirk buzzed passed me so fast... he was a blur. You can always tell a happy cyclist... by the bugs in their teeth when they smile.

Fantastic update! Lol... except for the comment about bugs...now if the comment had been about Bugs Bunny.... hopping a long...:)

My uncle preferred motorcycles and that was his favorite comment.

J. W. wrote: "My uncle preferred motorcycles and that was his favorite comment."
Lol...ok... supposed to be 70 here on Weds... I hope to avoid early bugs and bees too (yup have a story...ouch! Thankfully not allergic like my sister!).

Bless your heart Kirk. My uncle had stories. You guys have to worry about dogs, things falling from trees, kids, falling rocks [thrown rocks] sudden rain showers and hail. Yeah, I bet you do have stories.

Woh! Look at Jeannie speeding along! Nice list, girl!

Sara, thanks for the Mr. Darcy's Valentine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation warning. Read your review, too. Will not waste my time or $$. Glad you were able to read it for free.

I've been reading a bunch but have had no time to write reviews on the most recent books, as you'll see in this list. I'll try to get reviews up sometime in the not-too-distant future.

I'm in the middle of three weeks of Hunchback of Notre Dame performances. Just in the choir that supports the production, but it's still taking up a lot of time and I haven't been able to get in much computer time!

Anyway, here goes:

51. Darcy's Bodie Mine: A Pride & Prejudice Western Variation - 3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

52. A Life Apart: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation - 2 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

53. Breathe Like You - 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

54. Northern Rain: A North & South Variation - NOT JAFF - 5 stars

55. Building Mr. Darcy - 4.5 stars

56. The Rose and the Mask: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling - NOT JAFF - 5 stars

57. News Comes to Pemberley - 2 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

58. The Forgotten Bonnet: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation Short Story - 4 stars

59. One Good Gentleman: Rules of Refinement Book One - sort of JAFF - 5 stars

60. Mr. Darcy & Elizabeth: London in Love: a Pride and Prejudice Variation Romance - 3.5 stars

Debbie wrote: "I've been reading a bunch but have had no time to write reviews on the most recent books, as you'll see in this list.

I'm in the middle of three weeks of Hunchback of Notre Dame performances. Jus..."
Who is flying??? You are flying!!!!!!! :)

Well, yeah, but I haven't posted anything in more than 2 weeks! They do pile up on me when I take that long!

How fun to be in the Hunchback chorus. Congrats, Debbie.

Oh wow, and congrats on a big stack of reading done. I loved Northern Rain, too. I need to read more of her books.

Nope, after just commenting on your final post in Catherine's library, I don't think I will catch up with you here. Great going!