Explore the Many Genres of Jane Austen Spinoffs 2012 Reading Challenge discussion

We can post our reviews here and then be sure to add your completed book to our group bookshelf so we can see what all we read at years end. Happy reading!

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Here's my review for

First item completed! by P.O. DixonTo Have His Cake (and Eat It Too): Mr. Darcy's Tale

Fulfilling my variation requirement. Will probably end up reading tons more variations! LOL


Here is my review: http://janeaustenreviews.blogspot.com...

Here is my review of Dreaming of Mr:Darcy by Victoria Connelly :)
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Here is my review of a Weekend with Mr. Darcy by Victoria Connelly

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Second item complete: Dear Jane Austen: A Heroine's Guide to Life and Love by Patrice Hannon Which I didn't know it at the time, but is a book with Jane Austen as the main character! Hosting a giveaway of this on my blog right now! It will end January 22nd.

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First book review is on Mr. Darcy's Little Sister by C. Allyn Pierson. Quite enjoyed it!

Will have a review of Austentatious soon! LOVED that one!

I read A Weekend with Mr. Darcy and LOVED it.

Here is my review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I also wanted to do everyone the favor of encouraging them to avoid Death comes to Pemberly if they haven't already had the misfortune of reading it. it was truly the worst Austen thing I've ever read or seen.
here is my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

My second book
Rude awakenings of a Jane Austen addict by Laurie Viera Rigler
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Rachel wrote: "I also wanted to do everyone the favor of encouraging them to avoid Death comes to Pemberly if they haven't already had the misfortune of reading it. it was truly the worst Austen t..."

I heartily agree! I read this at the end of last year and was sadly disappointed. I like JA sequels and I like P.D. James' mysteries, but this one failed on both levels.

Rachel wrote: "I also wanted to do everyone the favor of encouraging them to avoid Death comes to Pemberly if they haven't already had the misfortune of reading it. it was truly the worst Austen t..."

Thanks, I've been on the fence about this book and so far I haven't heard anything good. Plus I think for kindle her book is a little expensive.

Oops! I've been forgeting to post my completed items up here!

Here are three books I've reviewed recently. One paranormal and two variations:

Austen-tatious

MY REVIEW:

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Captain Wentworth Home from the Sea

MY REVIEW:

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An Arranged Marriage

MY REVIEW:

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I highly recommend them all!

And I forgot to mention that I'm hosting a giveaway of An Arranged Marriage on my blog right now!

Come try your luck! http://janeaustenreviews.blogspot.com...

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Check out my review for SoulFire by Robin Helm! Great book for the Paranormal category!
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Need a book for supporting characters? Check out any of Jennifer Becton's books. Who would think I would empathize with Caroline or that Charlotte gets a happy ending.
Here is my review for Caroline Bingley:
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I have two more reviews:

Mr. Darcy's Letter by Abigail Reynolds:
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Dreaming of Mr. Darcy by Victoria Connelly:
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You can also check all of these reviews out on Amazon & Goodreads.

I just posted my review of Compulsively Mr. Darcy on Mary Simonsen's blog. Check it out. It's a must-read modern!
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This book technically doesn't fall under any of the categories since it is a retelling of Emma from Mr. Knightley's point of view, but I just wanted to put my recommendation up because it is an extremely well-written series!

Charity Envieth Not
Lend Me Leave
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Reviewed Austentatious by Alyssa Goodnight! Loved it!! :)

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Hi! Here is my review for Fitzwillian Darcy Rock Star. I loved it!

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Here is the review for my second book I read for the challenge. It falls in the variations category.

Captain Wentworth Home from the Sea by Mary Simonsen

http://candy-m.blogspot.com/2012/02/c...

I sort've made a progress post on my blog to keep track of how many categories I have completed.

Eventhough I've read 8 books so far I've only completed 3 categories! LOL!

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Candy wrote: "Hi! Here is my review for Fitzwillian Darcy Rock Star. I loved it!

http://candy-m.blogspot.com/2012/01/f..."

Great review! :) It's definitely on my TBR pile now

Brenda, thank you!

Another Variation for me. That makes 4 variations! This one is by Abigail Reynolds. I just love her!

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Need to find a book to complete the SEQUEL requirement? I highly recommend: The Three Colonels: Jane Austen's Fighting Men. My one word to describe it is: epic!

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I'm on it!!!

Have added :)

My Review of Austentatious!

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Here is my review of Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife.

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My review of Death Comes to Pemberley! I realized all over again why I'm not a fan of mysteries, haha

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Hello, my name is Meredith and I'm addicted to Pride and Prejudice variations! #5

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I just read both volumes of George Knightly Esquire "book" a retelling of Emma from Mr. Knightley's perspective.

Here is my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The story was good. Watch out if you think you need to just buy this one, though, because the story stops halfway through and you "need" to buy the other volume to finish the story.

The author added interesting detail about what Mr. Knightley did when Emma wasn't around. Emma isn't my favorite Jane Austen novel, but I enjoyed this book. I might have enjoyed this story more than the original (strike me down!)

Here is a my review of Charlotte ~ Pride & Prejudice Continues By Karen Aminadra.

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This completes my Supporting Characters category.

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My review of Imperfect Bliss!

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Broken hearts, matchmaking and deception, P O Dixon delivers another great P&P adaptation!
My review of Bewitched, Body and Soul is up:

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Bewitched, Body and Soul: Miss Elizabeth Bennet

Are you too busy to read the latest reviews, but want to know more about an Austenesque book? Then check out my YouTube vlogs! Short videos with fun excerpts!

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Review: Darcy Goes to War by Mary Simonsen! Great read for any P&P lover, WWII enthusiast, or historical romance fan!

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