Austen Lovers TBR Challenge 2021 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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Team Marianne!!!!

Sensational, Kirk!

I'm sure Marianne will be giving you a farewell curtsey in no time. :)

Team Marianne for me, too!

Looking forward to seeing what you read for Team Marianne, Georgiana. :)

I didn't do too well this past year. Got to number seven I think. I'll try and do better this year so I'm starting here again.

LOL, I won't make mine either this past year, but yay for a new one to start over. Go get 'em, Teresa!

I would think you're way ahead of me though Sophia :) I'll try and do better next year. I need to reread the novels and I have a few non fictions I want to read as well. Something to look forward to. They're predicting another lock down in January for us here in Ireland so plenty of reading will be needed to get through it!!

Yes, LOL. I want to read some of her Juvenlia and have a rework of one picked for January.
Ugh, yes, I wouldn't be surprised if we all are in another lock down. At least I have a stack to read and distract me, too. :)

It's about all we can do Sophia. We opened up here last Tuesday for the Christmas period. We were in level 5. I don't know how much more I can take though!!

One breath at a time; one step at a time. That's what I have to tell myself so I don't get overwhelmed. I'm keeping it on the down low for Christmas, but yeah, it can be frenzied around here, too. Wishing you well, Teresa! :)

Sophia wrote: "Sensational, Kirk!

I'm sure Marianne will be giving you a farewell curtsey in no time. :)"
Ha... indeed. I do love the sound of an early completed goal. "Sherman...crack the way forward machine to ten one-shots. :)

Halfway through my

6th read though 2nd audio listen of Persuasion to check out a different narrator Beth Kesler

7th a new 2 me, Don Jacobsen's audio Of Fortune's Reversal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

6.) Port and Proposals 5 stars

Yay for a five-star, Sheila!

Thanks - excellent book.

Oooh, I LOVED that one! Nice, Sheila!

Thanks.
Yes, I read your review. It got a lot of high ratings.

Weep ever more you sad fountains for me as I depart this Marianne level. :( See at Delaford....maybe?!? And Miss Anne is requesting less JAFF/JA non-fiction in my reading diet for a longer stay at her level!

6)A Groom's tale 4.5
A Groom's Tale -- a Not So Silent Contribution

7)From Delaford to Barton 3


8)Jane Austen: Writing 4.75-5


9)Baa Baa White Sheep 4.75
Baa Baa White Sheep

10)Darcy's Abduction 3.75-4
"By: QuietDaisy
This story is on my website. I am posting it here for those who have not yet read it. What happens when Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet are kidnapped during a stroll at Rosings Park?"
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13664534...

6 Wish Upon a Star 4
7 Brain Games - Jane Austen Word Search: How Well Do You Know These Timeless Classics? 5

Just finished my 6th austenesque book (out of 11 this year) - another Mary Bennet paperback I received for Christmas - a re-read

Kirk wrote: "Weep ever more you sad fountains for me as I depart this Marianne level. :( See at Delaford....maybe?!? And Miss Anne is requesting less JAFF/JA non-fiction in my reading diet for a longer stay at ..."

I see you have not let down in your speedy leading out of the gates. Well done, Kirk.

Susan wrote: "Just finished my 6th austenesque book (out of 11 this year) - another Mary Bennet paperback I received for Christmas - a re-read"

Great, Susan. Hope you are enjoying all those books.

Lenora wrote: "6 Wish Upon a Star 4
7 Brain Games - Jane Austen Word Search: How Well Do You Know These Timeless Classics? 5"

Well done, Lenora. You're off to a great start also.

Lenora wrote: "6 Wish Upon a Star 4
7 Brain Games - Jane Austen Word Search: How Well Do You Know These Timeless Classics? 5"

Great!!

Sheila wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Weep ever more you sad fountains for me as I depart this Marianne level. :( See at Delaford....maybe?!? And Miss Anne is requesting less JAFF/JA non-fiction in my reading diet for a lo..."

Thanks!!!

Susan wrote: "Just finished my 6th austenesque book (out of 11 this year) - another Mary Bennet paperback I received for Christmas - a re-read"

Great! What is the name of the book? I try to read as many Mary Bennet books as I can. :) ....*Update*...just checked your GR list...I really enjoyed that book too! Definitely hope to reread that one some time during the year.

Nicely done, Kirk! Taking leave of Miss Marianne and leaving your card at Miss Anne's.

I like the sound of that one, Susan, and way to go getting right on those Christmas books. :)

That Brain Games sound fun, Lenora. Two more closer to a new level already. :)

Sophia wrote: "Nicely done, Kirk! Taking leave of Miss Marianne and leaving your card at Miss Anne's."
Thanks!!! So nice to make at least one goal! Laugh at myself...the song associated with my overall Goodreads goal is currently playing on a set list. :)

Thanks everyone and congratulations to everyone else. Sophia that book was fun but I didn't want to write in the book so I copied the puzzles and used them.

Then you can do them again after a while. Good idea, Lenora!

Susan wrote: "Just finished my 6th austenesque book (out of 11 this year) - another Mary Bennet paperback I received for Christmas - a re-read"

What is the name of this one, Susan? I've become quite fond of Mary Bennet stories.

Marianne is well met and done!

6. No Ordinary Life: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation 4
7. The Lost and Found Bookshop (non-JAFF)
8. Betrothed to Mr Darcy 4
9. A Fall at Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5
10. A Magic Word: A Pride and Prejudice Vignette 5

(btw, had so much fun trying to work out the html tag-link) LOL

Susan wrote: "Just finished my 6th austenesque book (out of 11 this year) - another Mary Bennet paperback I received for Christmas - a re-read"

I must check out your page for some Mary recommendations.

Kirk wrote: "Weep ever more you sad fountains for me as I depart this Marianne level. :( See at Delaford....maybe?!? And Miss Anne is requesting less JAFF/JA non-fiction in my reading diet for a longer stay at ..."

Well done! To quote (loosely) Anne, we might do with adding a bit more prose to our selection...

Sam wrote: "Marianne is well met and done!

6. No Ordinary Life: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation 4
7. The Lost and Found Bookshop (non-JAFF)
8. [book:Betrot..."

Well met, indeed. Safe journeys on your way upward. Have that glass of port while you wait for others not far behind to join you.

Sam wrote: "Marianne is well met and done!

6. No Ordinary Life: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation 4
7. The Lost and Found Bookshop (non-JAFF)
8. [book:Betrot..."

Great!!!

Sam wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Weep ever more you sad fountains for me as I depart this Marianne level. :( See at Delaford....maybe?!? And Miss Anne is requesting less JAFF/JA non-fiction in my reading diet for a lo..."
Thanks!!! Yes indeed. I saw a JA group in CA is discussing a Hornblower book Saturday so reading that. I read the entire series north of 20 years ago!

Kirk wrote: "Thanks!!! Yes indeed. I saw a JA group in CA is discussing a Hornblower book Saturday so reading that. I read the entire series north of 20 years ago!"

Hornblower?

Sam wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Thanks!!! Yes indeed. I saw a JA group in CA is discussing a Hornblower book Saturday so reading that. I read the entire series north of 20 years ago!"

Hornblower?"



A series of around 30 books. Okish writing. The A&E miniseries of about 8 episodes a joy....many Austen/Period drama actors....lol Lydia Bennet '95 marries Hornblower.

Kirk wrote: "Sam wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Weep ever more you sad fountains for me as I depart this Marianne level. :( See at Delaford....maybe?!? And Miss Anne is requesting less JAFF/JA non-fiction in my reading d..."

I have the set of Hornblower DVDs but have not read the books. I enjoyed the movies.

Sam wrote: "Marianne is well met and done!

6. No Ordinary Life: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation 4
7. The Lost and Found Bookshop (non-JAFF)
8. [book:Betrot..."

Shazam! You're doing fabulous, Sam. :)

8th- today's listen Pride and Prejudice enjoying Kate Beckinsale's performance

Sounds like you found a very good one...wonderful!

Sheila wrote: "Sounds like you found a very good one...wonderful!"
Thanks Sheila.
Definitely .. recommended!

writer... wrote: "8th- today's listen Pride and Prejudice enjoying Kate Beckinsale's performance"

I had no idea Kate Beckinsale did narration work. This sounds fab, writer!

Sheila wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Sam wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Weep ever more you sad fountains for me as I depart this Marianne level. :( See at Delaford....maybe?!? And Miss Anne is requesting less JAFF/JA non-fiction in..."

The Hornblower movies are better than the Hornblower books in my view.

Sophia wrote: "writer... wrote: "8th- today's listen Pride and Prejudice enjoying Kate Beckinsale's performance"

I had no idea Kate Beckinsale..."

Yes! And def a winning listen for this reader 😉