Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2019 discussion

Ready to up the stakes on your reading challenge? Need a little extra difficulty to attack your book pile? Then, do join us.

Sophia will post up a Scavenger Clue (theme) from those submitted by the members and that will determine what you choose to pull off your shelf (or the local library's shelf) to read.

This will be a difficult (but not too difficult) challenge in that your book has to meet two qualifications.
1. It has to match the Scavenger Clue Theme.
2. It has to have been published over 2 years ago.

That's right! We're aiming at those oldies, but goodies that have been left behind to gather dust for the bright and shiny newer releases.
Any format may be admissible.

Your Clue: A minor Austen character Gets to Shine

I'm defining this one to mean any character from Austen's novels, unfinished, juvenilia, or her own family (including books about her family) who receive a large portion of your chosen book's focus.

And yes, you know me, my response when you're not sure is go with your gut if your book qualifies. This is meant for fun and to get books dusted off your shelf so I'm good with wide interpretations of the rules. LOL

If you're game, leave a comment with your choice by March 1st and then begin reading after the 1st.
As you read or when you complete your read, stop back by and update everyone.
If you run into something in your book that you want to discuss or ask about, sure thing, leave a comment so we can hash it out with you.

hmmmm ... Must give a thought to this and report back with a title. Definitely a good direction to take - thanks for the intrigue ;)

I'm aiming for when Jane gets mad book though I might finish that before March begins

At the moment, I'm leaning toward Caroline Bingley by Jennifer Becton

Jane and Georgiana are minor characters, right? Lol...for this one I might gave someone a reading whirl...

Kirk wrote: "Jane and Georgiana are minor characters, right? Lol...for this one I might gave someone a reading whirl..."

Yes, either of those count. :)

Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Jane and Georgiana are minor characters, right? Lol...for this one I might gave someone a reading whirl..."

Yes, either of those count. :)"
For most people! :) For me, major characters. :) :)

You know, that is not a startling piece of news. LOL

Sophia wrote: "You know, that is not a startling piece of news. LOL"
:) :) :)

The Pursuit of Mary Bennet

Yay a Mary book!

Sophia wrote: "Yay a Mary book!"

:)

I've discovered that I have both Kindle and Audible copies of Caroline Bingley: A Continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Jennifer Becton, so I'll probably run them in parallel in March. I quite like a tale where Caroline is redeeemed, at least somewhat, so I'm looking forward to this one.

We'll be reading twinsies, Anji. :)
Neat that you'll be able to go back and forth between print and audio.

Sophia wrote: "We'll be reading twinsies, Anji. :)
Neat that you'll be able to go back and forth between print and audio."

So we will, Sophia. Hadn't realised you'd already thought of that one!

The book that has been on my TBR the longest actually fits the clue. That just works out nicely for me. I will be reading:

Oh, that one has me curious. I'll be glad to get your thoughts on it, Ahnya.

I'm going to join Sophia and Anji - I've been meaning to read Caroline Bingley for a long time, and I already own it. Quasi-group read!

Super! Glad to have a third partner for Caroline. :)

Yay! Glad you can pull down a book from far back on your Kindle shelves, Judy!

I think I'm gonna give Assumed Obligation by Kara Louise a second go. I'd started it back in November after reading the first book, Assumed Engagement, but couldn't get through the first couple chapters for reasons I can't remember, so I stopped and put it back on my to-read pile.

It has ODC in it, but it's also about Georgiana... or so I'm led to believe.

Hopefully it will work out the second time, Aly. :)

Yes, that one is perfect for this, Cathy! :)

I remember thinking it was a sweet, tender story though it did take a while to build.

Aly wrote: "I think I'm gonna give Assumed Obligation by Kara Louise a second go. I'd started it back in November after reading the first book, Assumed Engagement, but couldn't ge..."

I did the same thing -- just seemed so slow. I did prefer the first in the series even after I finished both.

I'm going to read when Jane got angry. I might be done with it before the month is out

Sounds good, Patricia!

Early is good. :)

OK -- I want to play

Her Father's Choice: A Pride and Prejudice Novella
I read the first of Leenie Brown's Choices series but never finished the series … so

No Other Choice: A Pride and Prejudice Novella -- Mary Bennet
His Inconvenient Choice: A Pride and Prejudice Novella -- Kitty Bennet
Her Heart's Choice: A Pride and Prejudice Novella -- Anne de Bourgh

Welcome to your sandbox, Rose!

You are most welcome to come play. :)

I’ll set a tentative goal of reading Lady Susan Plays the Game.

Sure thing, Abigail!

I'll have to check that one out since its new to me.

EDIT: Holy Cow! No wonder you said tentative. That one's a doorstopper with all those pages. :)

Ahnya wrote: "The book that has been on my TBR the longest actually fits the clue. That just works out nicely for me. I will be reading:
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I enjoyed this one .. good humour + set in Canada and by Canadian author.. Samantha Adkins

Sophia wrote: "Oh, that one has me curious. I'll be glad to get your thoughts on it, Ahnya."

Enjoyed Samantha Adkins Suspiciously Reserved - Emma - witty 😊 and KU free ebook reading along with
2 others of her jaff novels suitable for this challenge are available for KU reading...
Banff Springs Abbey: Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey Reimagined
Expectations: A Sequel Inspired by Pride and Prejudice

Sophia wrote: "Sounds good, Patricia..

Early is good. :)"

So its ok to read ahead? If so then i'll move this challenge ahead on my reading ... thanks for confirming Sophia..

Author Karen Aminadra's current Free ebook Gift for newsletter signup is Wickham
Pub'd 2014 if this fits the challenge ?

Her award winning Charlotte: Pride & Prejudice Continues (Large Print Edition) is excellent - another KU reading option along with Rosings

Thanks for the recs, Writer! :)

Sophia wrote: "Thanks for the recs, Writer! :)"

Most welcome Sophia .. happily have chosen my minor character. Loving the listening. The Courtship of Edward Gardiner: A Pride & Prejudice Prequel in audio version. Nicole Clarkston author.

Any other readers of this novel feel free to have their share ...😊

That's a sweet one, isn't it, Writer?

Abigail wrote: "That's a sweet one, isn't it, Writer?"

Yes, definitely, Abigail 5🌟 and Loving it 💙 !

finished when Jane got angry and love it!! there really should be more sequels/variations with Jane and Mr Bingley!!

Glad you loved it, Patricia. I do love to see what authors can do for this pairing, too. I have an older one on my TBR pile that I really need to get to.

I'm going with Mary Bennet and the Longbourn Heiress

Looks like a good one, Mwsogl! The title sounds intriguing.

which book is,that Sophia??

Oh! It's Miss Bennet and Mr. Bingley by Fenella Miller, Patricia.

Mwsogl wrote: "I'm going with Mary Bennet and the Longbourn Heiress"

Sounds good...

Patricia wrote: "... there really should be more sequels/variations with Jane and Mr Bingley!!"

Agreed!

Kirk wrote: "The Pursuit of Mary Bennet
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Loved it! 5.0! All 4 March Book Club books finished! :)

Well, look at you! That's fabulous. :)

Kirk wrote: "Kirk wrote: "The Pursuit of Mary Bennet ..
Loved it! 5.0! All 4 March Book Club books finished! :)"

Well done 🌟