Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2016 discussion

If you are willing to place one of your October reading choices in the hands of another person, just leave a comment here with at least five books and no more than ten from your TBR shelf. Participants need to leave comments no later than September 25th.

Here's how it will work:
Sophia will match people up and leave a comment with a list of who will choose for whom.
When you see the person you are to pick for, then just look at their list in the above comments and leave a new comment with their name and the book you chose for them by October 1st.

You also need to watch and see what book your person chose from your list for you.
You have the rest of the month to read the book.

So if this sounds like something you would like to do, just comment below leaving your name and list of book choices for someone to pick your October book.

I'm in! I enjoy the feeling of accountability that I just have to finish my book when someone chooses it for me. :)

1. The Last Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernell by Jack Caldwell
2. The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen by Ada Bright & Cass Grafton
3. The Red Chrysanthemum by Linda Beutler
4. Love & Friendship by Walt Whitman
5. The Coming of Age of Elizabeth Bennet by Caitlin Williams
6. Jane Austen's England by Roy Adkins
7. From This Day Forward by Joana Starnes
8. Holidays With Jane: Trick or Treat by Kimberly Tisdale...
9. Bespelling Jane by Mary Balogh...
10. Northanger Abbey and Angels and Demons by Vera Nazarin

I'm in, too. Here are a few that have been on my pile for a bit:

1. Hope For Mr. Darcy
2. The Trouble to Check Her: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
3. The Elizabeth Papers
4. Colonel Darcy: An Elizabeth and Darcy Story
5. Mister Darcy's Templars
6. From Longbourn to Pemberley
7. The Mistress of Longbourn
8. Of Fortune's Reversal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

I would love to be paired up to read...I am swamped with four classes all going (and a 5th begins in October). My selections tend to be acapella (as in what was published in the last 30 days).

Thanks again and again@3.1456.....

1)Aerendgast by Rachel Berman
2)Pen and Prejudice
3)Mount Hope
4)The Elizabeth Papers
5) The Journal of Miss Jane Fairfax by Ronald McGowan

Sophia, your list gave me a few chuckles—Autocorrect was working overtime! No SUCK Thing as Luck? Love & Friendship by WALT WHITMAN? How I would love to read either of those books!! :-)

As I work my way to the belated end of my August read, I’m thinking that a return to fiction is called for. So here’s my list:

1. Sherwood Smith, Rondo Allegro
2. Barbara Cornthwaite, George Knightley, Esquire: Lend Me Leave
3. S. K. Rizzolo, On a Desert Shore (period though not per se Austenesque)
4. Jack Caldwell, Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner
5. Don Jacobson, The Keeper: Mary Bennet's Extraordinary Journey

Abigail wrote: "Sophia, your list gave me a few chuckles—Autocorrect was working overtime! No SUCK Thing as Luck? Love & Friendship by WALT WHITMAN? How I would love to read either of those books!! :-)

As I work ..."

Buahaha! This was a case of typing at one in the morning. Okay, I'll be fixing that. Good thing there's an edit option here. ;)

Don wrote: "I would love to be paired up to read...I am swamped with four classes all going (and a 5th begins in October). My selections tend to be acapella (as in what was published in the last 30 days)."

That's fantastic, Don! Ouch, busy schedule. Be sure to drop back in with any particular new release book titles you want someone to pick from. :)

Ok... Here goes my list...

1. The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen
2. A Fitzwilliam Legacy (Volume I): Seasonal Disorder
3. One Thread Pulled: The Dance with Mr. Darcy
4. Meryton Matchmakers: Book 1: A Modern Pride and Prejudice Variation
5. Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor
6. Jane Austen Lives Again
7. Affinity and Affection
8. The Phantom of Pemberley
9. The Netherfield Phantom: Pride and Prejudice and
Witches
10. Trick or Sweet

Hoping to add another post or two to my upcoming event in October, "Haunted Austen." Some of these reads may help...

Thanks, Sophia, for putting this all together!

I'm in again!

1. You Won't Admit You Love Me
2. Great Misfortunes
3. Repressed Feelings
4. Marry In Haste
5. The Recovery of Fitzwilliam Darcy
6. Unequal Affections: A Wedding Day Vignette
7. Mendacity and Mourning: The Grieving Groom and The Gleeful Gossip
8. The Secret Garden of Pride & Prejudice
9. Plan B
10. London Outskirts

Trying to finally get at least ONE unpublished work outa my massive TBR pile!

I am far too behind with my planned reading to join in, unfortunately, but I'll look forward to seeing what you all put on your lists :)

I'm going to throw my hat in this month! I'm way ahead on the number of books I planned to read this year--my goal of 25 was completed months ago, and I'm on the road to exceeding the revised goal of 50. Even so, my to-read list is huge, and I haven't included a ton of books that look like second stringers to me, even though they could be great. List to follow!

Great news, Suzan. I can't wait to see your list!

Ceri wrote: "I am far too behind with my planned reading to join in, unfortunately, but I'll look forward to seeing what you all put on your lists :)"

:-( Sorry you're not participating, but can't find fault in your reasoning. Hope our lists entertain you!

I haven't been able to participate the last couple of months, but I got caught up on my other reading so I can this month. Here is my list:

Suspiciously Reserved: A Twist on Jane Austen's Emma by Samantha Adkins
The Three Colonels: Jane Austen's Fighting Men by Jack Caldwell
The Muse: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jessica Evans
Steampunk Darcy by Monica Fairview
Undercover - An Austen Noir by Cat Gardiner
Austensibly Ordinary by Alyssa Goodnight
Pen and Prejudice by Claire M. Johnson
Epic Fail by Claire LaZebnik
Pride, Prejudice and Jasmin Field by Melissa Nathan

Hi guys! I'm in. I'll post my list in a day or so. Just got back from my trip to Bath and I am TRULY exhausted. I walked the length and breathe of it for the three days. I swear I'm two inches shorter. My legs are worn away. But seriously it was AWESOME!!!! I was in Heaven. I took lots of photos and hope to transfer them to a pinterest board (if I can manage it) and I'll post the link here. My daughter had one last surprise up her sleeve. On the way back to the airport she took a detour and I found myself standing at Jane Austen's grave in Winchester Abbey. I felt really emotional. I have to say it was one of the best weekends of my life without a shadow of a doubt.

Teresa wrote: "Hi guys! I'm in. I'll post my list in a day or so. Just got back from my trip to Bath and I am TRULY exhausted. I walked the length and breathe of it for the three days. I swear I'm two inches shor..."

That is wonderful, Teresa. Look forward to seeing all the pictures with your Bath experience. What a wonderful daughter to do that for you. :)

She really is Sophia. She had everything organised to a 'T'. Tickets booked for everything so no waiting in queues to enter anywhere. Our very first evening we had a champagne tea in the Pump Rooms. And yes I did try the waters!!! I didn't mind them actually but my second daughter thought they were disgusting. The Country Ball on the Saturday evening was tremendous fun. Have lots of pics of that and everyone we met were so nice.

Teresa wrote: "She really is Sophia. She had everything organised to a 'T'. Tickets booked for everything so no waiting in queues to enter anywhere. Our very first evening we had a champagne tea in the Pump Rooms..."

:) Even better!

Sophia wrote: "Don wrote: "I would love to be paired up to read...I am swamped with four classes all going (and a 5th begins in October). My selections tend to be acapella (as in what was published in the last 30..."

Will do. Been powering through Wendy Sotis. Great and intricate plot developments.

OK. I am in again. Here is my list:

1. The Last Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel
2. The Rainbow Promise: After Rainy Days
3. Darcy Chooses: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
4. On Oakham Mount
5. Sufficient Encouragement: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
6. The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen
7. The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen
8. Hope For Fitzwilliam
9. Family Portraits: A Dearest Friends Continuation
10. Mr. Darcy to the Rescue: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

Teresa,I'm so glad that you'd such a fantastic time!!! Winchester is such s pretty little town,isn't it? And to see Jane's final resting place was the icing on the cake for you,despite really enjoying all the delights Bath had to offer!!

Oh Mary I can't even begin to describe how I felt standing at her grave and touching it. My daughter took a pic of me standing there without me knowing (I avoid photos at all costs) and sent it to me last night. I'm glad now she did. We were caught for time but I would have loved to spend the day in Winchester. Beautiful place.

You'll always remember your visit there,no matter how short.
But having the photo will make it extra special!!

So pleased for you that you were able to take such a special trip with your daughter! Sounds just awe-inspiring, Teresa !

Thanks Debbie. My two daughters were with me. The one who organised most of it lives in London now and the other girl is the one I've been caring for the last few years. It was her job to make sure I got on the plane as I absolutely dread flying :). It was a great girly weekend visiting places where our idol had been!!

Teresa, it sounds like a wonderful trip, I'm so glad you had such a lovely time :)

Teresa wrote: "Thanks Debbie. My two daughters were with me. The one who organised most of it lives in London now and the other girl is the one I've been caring for the last few years. It was her job to make sure..."
What a great trip!

I'm in!
Here is my list:
A weekend with Mr. Darcy
Colonel Brandon's Diary
Dancing with Mr. Darcy
Jane Austen's Town and Country style
At home with Jane Austen
There are many I haven't got my hands on yet but this is a start

I thought I'd make a list of books that loosely had a dark/scary/Halloween theme for this month!

1. All Hallow's Eve by Wendi Sotis
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
2. Steampunk Darcy by Monica Fairview
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
3. The Vampire of Northanger by Bryce Anderson
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
4. The Mysterious Death of Miss Jane Austen by Lindsay Ashford
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
5. Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld, because I've heard it's scary.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
6. The Prosecution of Mr. Darcy's Cousin by Regina Jeffers
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
7. Suicide Stitch: Eleven Stories by Sarah L. Johnson
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Now I remember why participating in this is difficult. I add more to the TBR after looking at all your lists. It feels defeatist!

I know the feeling Ahnya!!!!

Sorry it took me awhile to post my list, RL has been so crazy!!! In my first month and half in my new home I have changed out the water heater, installed a water softener (there wasn't one here before), took down the old aluminum screened in patio, and on and on!!!! I am trying to catch up on all my reviews I haven't written!!

But I want to join in for my favorite month so I will try and make my selections appropriate for October!!!

1. Pride and Platypus: Mr. Darcy's Dreadful Secret by Vera Nazarian
2. Emma and the Werewolves: Jane Austen's Classic Novel with Blood-Curdling Lycanthropy by Adam Rann
3. All Hallow's Eve by Wendi Sotis
4. Pulse and Prejudice: The Confession of Mr Darcy, Vampire by Colette Saucier
5. Vampire Darcy's Desire: A Pride and Prejudice Adaptation by Regina Jeffers
6. Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange
7. Mansfield Park and Mummies: Monster Mayhem, Matrimony, Ancient Curses, True Love, and Other Dire Delights by Vera Nazarian
8. Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H Winters
9. The Vampire of Northanger by Bryce Anderson
10. Trick or Sweet by Kimberley Truesdale

Okay someone, pick me a scary one!!!

I love your list, Erika!

OK...here's my list! Beats doing Title IX training. All Kindle Unlitd. Noticed that my links did not go through.

1. The colonel Takes a Wife
2. Lady Carpathian and the Bennets
3. The Mistress of Longbourn
4. One More Chance
5. Matter of Trust: The Shades of Pemberley
6. The Elizabeth Papers
7. Mary Bennet
8. Shadows of Longbourn
9. Promises
10. Second Impressions

Don wrote: "OK...here's my list! Beats doing Title IX training. All Kindle Unlitd. Noticed that my links did not go through.

1. The colonel Takes a Wife
2. Lady Carpathian and the Bennets
3. The Mistress of L..."

Haha! Glad you could find a fun distraction instead of a boring training, Don!

Just absorbing the grey day here in Seattle area. Got our first real Pacific gully-washer of the season this AM. Listening to Pandora on my Alexa (it can read my books on Kindle to me!)...Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo Radio (His recording of "Over the Rainbow" is classic!)

Don wrote: "Just absorbing the grey day here in Seattle area. Got our first real Pacific gully-washer of the season this AM. Listening to Pandora on my Alexa (it can read my books on Kindle to me!)...Israel "I..."

Perfect background for a stormy day.

Send some of that rain down our way, Don! (To the Bay Area)

Abigail wrote: "Send some of that rain down our way, Don! (To the Bay Area)"
And to Boston too!!

I can send you loads of it from Ireland!! It never does anything else here. Was lovely yesterday afternoon and nearly threw a party to celebrate.

Ok finally here's my list.

1) The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen
2) Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen
3) Northanger Abbey
4) Mount Hope: An Amish Retelling of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park
5) Haunting Mr. Darcy - A Spirited Courtship

Don wrote: "Just absorbing the grey day here in Seattle area. Got our first real Pacific gully-washer of the season this AM. Listening to Pandora on my Alexa (it can read my books on Kindle to me!)...Israel "I..." sounds like a wonderful day

It's that time we've all been anticipating...
The Someone Pick List is ready.

For those who are new to this, Sophia draws the names randomly. Find your name and then look where the arrow points to the other name. Then go back through this discussion posts to that person's list and choose a book from it for them to read. Leave a comment here for that person with your choice. Don't forget to watch for the comment from the person who has your name and book choice.

Have fun with this, you guys and happy reading! :)

Sophia ---> Patricia
Barb ---> Deborah
Kirk ---> Gretchen
Abigail ---> Suzan
Claudine ---> Erika
Debbie ---> Don
Ahnya ---> Teresa
Patricia ---> Ahnya
Deborah ---> Debbie
Gretchen ---> Claudine
Suzan ---> Abigail
Erika ---> Kirk
Don ---> Barb
Teresa ---> Sophia

Make your picks by October 1st and if you need to bow out let Sophia know promptly so we can shuffle the picks so everyone is covered.

Howdy Patricia!

I drew your name. And I picked The Phantom of Pemberley so you can have a little thrills and chills for October (plus I want to know if it's good). ;)

Good evening, Erika.

For you I choose Vampire Darcy's Desire by Regina Jeffers. I loved this story, but Regina is in the process of rereleasing the ebook, so you will have to wait a week or two to purchase the ebook.

If that doesn't work for you, I select Pulse and Prejudice, by Colette Saucier, which I really enjoyed and the sequel is even better, IMO!

Happy haunted JAFF reading, Erika!

Hi Gretchen,

I choose for you Jane Austen's Town & Country Style. Enjoy!

Hi Ahnya!

For you I am choosing I have been eyeing it for awhile and wonder how it is. :)

Abigail wrote: "Sophia, your list gave me a few chuckles—Autocorrect was working overtime! No SUCK Thing as Luck? Love & Friendship by WALT WHITMAN? How I would love to read either of those books!! :-)

As I work ..."
I pick for Abigail #2, Barbara Cornthwaite's Emma fic! Have fun and report back, Abigail!