Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Reading Challenge 2017 discussion

Although 2016 has not ended and I am still reading away, I am looking forward to 2017. This year I really want to focus on the books that have been on my list forever, especially if they are books I already own! 2016 I kept adding new books to my list and read them immediately. I hope to be a bit more balanced in 2017 to get those old books off the shelf.

Great plan, Barb! Go get 'em, Tiger! :)

I'm the same as you Barb. I'm compiling a spreadsheet of all my JAFF in all formats. It's a long, slow old job trawling through purchase histories but I'm getting there!

Anji wrote: "I'm the same as you Barb. I'm compiling a spreadsheet of all my JAFF in all formats. It's a long, slow old job trawling through purchase histories but I'm getting there!"
Anji - I was so surprised to find some of the books I had on my TBR list were already also on my Kindle. That is where I am starting. Best wishes!

1. Jane Fairfax 4*
2. A Short Period of Exquisite Felicity 5**
3. A Merry Darcy Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 1/2 **
4. Worthy of Being Pleased: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 1/2 **
5. Love Lasts Longest: Alternate Short Tales of Pride and Prejudice 4*

One book read already,Barb? Great job!

Great start Barb. Haven't come across this one before. That's what's so great about this group!

I read this one way back before I retired in paperback but I don't think I ever posted a review. I will have to reread it to do so.

Great start Barb! I've got that one on my list but I don't think I'll get to it this year.

Anji wrote: "Great start Barb. Haven't come across this one before. That's what's so great about this group!"
I had it on my list for yearrrrrrrs, Anji. Finally had to buy it used on Amazon in order to read it. Luckily, it was picked for me for the December read. I am so glad to have it finished. It just was a burr in my b*tt, you know? lol

6. A Very Mary Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 4*
7. Mr. Darcy's Regret 2*
8. Miss Bingley's Christmas 5*
9. Matches Made at Netherfield: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation 3*
10. Undone Business: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation 3 1/2 round to 4 stars.

Book 11 takes me to the Anne Elliot level:

11. At Darcy House: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 *
12. What He Would Not Do: Mr. Darcy's Tale Continues A reread... 4*
13. Lady Harriette: Fitzwilliam's Heart and SoulA Twist of Fate 5*
14. Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues Reread - changed rating to 5*
15. Impertinent Strangers: A Pride and Prejudice Story 5*

Great progress. Early in the year and you are moving right along!

Sheila wrote: "Great progress. Early in the year and you are moving right along!" Thanks, Sheila. I think I will be able to do more now during the winter months.
But, look at you! You are well on your way. Hope you are feeling well now...

I am presently reading an unpublished book of 2117 pages and loving it. I am not attempting to rack up the number but looking for enjoyable books to read. This book will take me another 3 days at the rate I am going...553 pages in one day.

Good lord, 2,117 pages?? Who has the time to write that much? It takes an assiduous reader like yourself to go there, Sheila.

NOTICE: I went to the source and copied this for myself and it is half that number of pages when I did it....but that still is about 1000 pages.

16. Teatime Tales: Short and Sweet Austen-Inspired Stories 3 1/2 *
17. The Light of Dawn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5*
18. Holly in Their Hearts 4*
19. Passages: A Pemberley Tale 4*
20. A Twist of Fate 5*

21. Mr Darcy's Resolve: A Pride & Prejudice Variation 4*
22. Darcy and Elizabeth: A Beau Bon-Bon Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Winter's Tale 3 1/2*
23. A Lie Universally Hidden 3*
24. Never So Bewitched By Any Woman: A Pride And Prejudice Variation 3*
25. Mr. Darcy's Obsession: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4* reread

23 books read,Barb? Wow!

Mary wrote: "23 books read,Barb? Wow!"

Winter in Minnesota, Mary, and I am retired. Housework, card-making, reading and making travel plans. Guess which one keeps winning? LOL

I hope reading and travel plans would take priority!! Who needs a clean house?!

Mary wrote: "I hope reading and travel plans would take priority!! Who needs a clean house?!"
Thank You! That was exactly the response I needed to hear! LOL

That's what we're here for,Barb!!

Mary wrote: "I hope reading and travel plans would take priority!! Who needs a clean house?!"

I like the way you think. I don't travel much except to visit my children and grandchildren but reading is surely up at the top of the list of pleasures in my retirement.

26. Desperate Hearts: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 2*
27. Before a Fall: A Pride and Prejudice Reimagining 4*
28. Mr. Darcy Goes Overboard: A Tale of Tide & Prejudice 3*
29. Another Darcy: A Collection of Pride and Prejudice Variations 5*

Good progress!

29 books under your belt,Barb? Well done!

Nice going, Barb. Just been catching up on your YTD to see what you've been reading. You've reminded me of several books I've got lurking on my Kindle.

Thank you!

Here are 36 more titles that I just can't get around to entering separately, but that I have read since February:

A Better Impression: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Bradshaw, E
For Peace of Mind: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Brown, Leenie
Darcy and Elizabeth: The Faces of Love Cake, Arthel
Mr. Darcy Came to Dinner Caldwell, Jack *
For Pemberley: A Pride & Prejudice Novella Capps, Christie
Mr. Darcy's Bad Day: A Pride & Prejudice Novella Capps, Christie
In the still of the night D, Pamela
Miss Elizabeth Bennet: Where the Heart Lives Dixon, P.O.*
To Be Mistress Of Pemberley: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Elliot, Charlotte
Words Spoken in Anger: A Pride and Prejudice variation Gale, Margaret
A Moment Forever Gardiner, Cat *
Snowbound at Hartfield: A Sweet Tea Novella; Pride and Prejudice sequel (Sweet Tea Stories Book 4) Grace, Maria *
A Love Requited: A Pride & Prejudice Sensual Variation (Nights with Fitzwilliam Darcy Book 7) Grace, Sophia
All Night with Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Grix, Jane *
Darcy's Spotless Reputation: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Grix, Jane *
A Dance with Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Jeffers, Regina
Mr. Darcy's Match: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Jennings, Katherine
The Indomitable Miss Elizabeth: A Pride & Prejudice Variation (Meryton Mystery, #2) Joy, Jennifer *
Friends and Enemies: A Pride and Prejudice Variation King, J Dawn
A More Gentlemanlike Manner: A Pride and Prejudice Variation King, Sophia
Compromise and Obligation: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Regency Variation Knowles, Harriet
Affectionate Hearts: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Leigh, Cassandra B.
A Man with Faults Lilian, Lory*
Pride, Prejudice & Pygmalion: A Pride & Prejudice Reimagining M., Michelle
Stronger Even Than Pride McEwen, Gail
Believing in Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation McMann, Renata
In Want of a Wife: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Middleton, Julia *
Unequal Affections: A Pride and Prejudice Retelling Ormiston, Lara S. *
Courage Requires: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation (The Courage Series Book 2) Rachel, Melanie
Darcy's Melody Redlarczyk, Jen
All That This Entails S., Noell
Conversations with Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Simonsen, Mary Lydon *
Attending a Ball Thomas, Gianna *
Mistress: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, with Parts Not Suitable for Those Who Have Not Reached Their Majority Turner, Sophie *
By Consequence of Marriage (The Moralities of Marriage #1) West, Elizabeth Ann *
Even More Ardently Williams, Caitlin *

This brings me to 29+36 = 65 as of today.

Wow, giant steps upward and onward. Good work.

Thanks, Sheila. I have been kind of MIA on this group, but I have still been reading!

66. Unwilling: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary 4*
67. Discovering Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 4*
68. Affairs of the Heart: The First Twelve Years 2*
69. At Pemberley: 3 Pride & Prejudice Short Stories 4*
70. Mr Darcy's Discovery 3*

71. Wish Upon a Star 3*