Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Challenge 2018 discussion

“He listened to her with silent attention, and on her ceasing to speak, rose directly from his seat, and after saying in a voice of emotion, 'To your sister I wish all imaginable happiness; to Willoughby, that he may endeavor to deserve her,' took leave, and went away.” Sense & Sensibility

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Welcome Colonel Brandon!!!! Yea! While it is unlikely I'll make it here this year...it is a worthy goal!!!!!!!!

Kirk wrote: "Welcome Colonel Brandon!!!! Yea! While it is unlikely I'll make it here this year...it is a worthy goal!!!!!!!!"And Team Marianne approves!!!!

:) Glad she approves.

Sophia wrote: ":) Glad she approves."
:) :) :)

Hi all. This is going to be my goal this year. I am going to have to start varying my reading a little more. I am just too stuck on my P&P obsession. So, my goal will be to cut back on the JAFF while still allowing myself the enjoyment.

Hi, Barb! You can always read some JAFF based on the other novels as a way to ease yourself out of your obsession. Think of it as reading methadone! ;-)

Abigail wrote: "Hi, Barb! You can always read some JAFF based on the other novels as a way to ease yourself out of your obsession. Think of it as reading methadone! ;-)"

(Grin) What a helpful idea, Abigail! LOL Methadone it is then!

Hi everyone!!!

I hope I can meet the challenge this year!

Teresita-best of luck in your reading challenge!! You never know,you might even surprise yourself by surpassing your target! 😉

Teresita wrote: "Hi everyone!!!

I hope I can meet the challenge this year!"
Happy reading!

Teresita wrote: "Hi everyone!!!

I hope I can meet the challenge this year!"

Yay! Teresita's back. Cheering you on for the challenge! :)

Best of luck, Teresita!

Great goal Teresita and Barb. We cheer you progress as you work through the levels toward this goal. You can do it.

Puts the bike aside...Col and Marianne Brandon(she can be at two places at once...her own level and here!)....so great to see you both! I fear my duration here will be of a long one. But such delightful surroundings and I'm so looking forward to meet the family members I've heard so much about.

#101 Love at First Site 3.0
By: DeadManHBK
The moment Col. Brandon meets Marianne. Sense and Sensibility
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6857898/...

Kirk wrote: "Puts the bike aside...Col and Marianne Brandon(she can be at two places at once...her own level and here!)....so great to see you both! I fear my duration here will be of a long one. But such delig..."

Sensational how you are visiting with so many of our host and hostessses already, Kirk. I'm sure the Colonel won't mind some company for as long as you wish to spend here.

Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Puts the bike aside...Col and Marianne Brandon(she can be at two places at once...her own level and here!)....so great to see you both! I fear my duration here will be of a long one. B..."
Thank you! It has been fun visiting this lovely new lot. I will have to rewatch the Delaford brief scenes in S&S '08.

#102 Regulated Hatred and Other Essays on Jane Austen by Denys Clement Wyatt Harding 3.0

#103 Writing Jane Austen by Elizabeth Aston 4.0
Writing Jane Austen


#104 The Mysteries of Portchester 3.5
By: brynnjour
A Very Northanger Honeymoon. [One-Shot]
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12667759...

#105 A Nuisance At Netherfield! Sailor Meryton and the Battle of the Ball 3.5 (alas, incomplete)
By: brynnjour
P&P meets Sailor Moon in this crackpot "Crack Fic." And yes, it's exactly as nonsensical as it sounds. You have been warned. [AU (obvs), HEA, general insanity, too much wine]
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12667775...

#106 Such a Creature 2.5
qweeronion
Lady Catherine thinks about her daughter. - set shortly after the Collins' marriage, before Lizzy comes to visit Hunsford. Stand-alone fragment, could fit into canon.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12382945...

#107 Superior is as Superior Does 4.0
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12336661/1/
qweeronion
Caroline at the Netherfield Ball does not let the matter of Lizzy's fondness for Wickham rest. One shot from a plot bunny that wouldn't go away. Rated T for mention of sexual assault.

#108 A different reaction 4.5
By: Katzenpfote
What if, after Elizabeth's very clear answer to his disastrous proposal, Darcy does not flee the premises but stays and berates himself and his substandard social skills? They might come to an earlier understanding... This was originally meant to be humorous, but turned out quite plausible, I think. Not to be taken too seriously. Oneshot. Now spelling and punctuation corrected.
https://www.fanfiction.

#109 I Saw Three Captains(and an Admiral) Come Sailing into Kellynch -Can't rate it as I "know" the "author". :)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12839507...

#110 http://archiveofourown.org/works/1366...
Tweet by Irislim 3.5

#111 By the Book A Novel by Julia Sonneborn
4.25
By the Book: A Novel


#112 The Third Austen Summer Rose in Bloom
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... Another one from "dear" old Boxhillboo00

#113 Moments in Time 3.5
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Well, look at all that. Motoring along steadily, Kirk.

Oh, nice to see the good score on By the Book. I've got that one for review, eventually. I'm going to have to look up The Mysteries of Porchester. Yay for I Saw Three Captains. ;)

Sophia wrote: "Well, look at all that. Motoring along steadily, Kirk.

Oh, nice to see the good score on By the Book. I've got that one for review, eventually. I'm going to have to look up The Mysteries of Porche..."

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Lol, riding at a steady pace now. I hope you love By the Book!!

See, now the secret is revealed: it’s a motorized bike! Makes sense now.

Abigail wrote: "See, now the secret is revealed: it’s a motorized bike! Makes sense now."

Buahaha!

You're gonna need new tires dude... you are burning up rubber pretty fast.

Abigail wrote: "See, now the secret is revealed: it’s a motorized bike! Makes sense now."

No, no, no, no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

J. W. wrote: "You're gonna need new tires dude... you are burning up rubber pretty fast."

Lol!!! As the saying goes in Top Gun...I felt the need...the need for speed! Soon...the need for slow!

LOL!!

Sophia wrote: "Abigail wrote: "See, now the secret is revealed: it’s a motorized bike! Makes sense now."

Buahaha!"

no, no, no, no, no...and no!!!

Kirk wrote: "Sophia wrote: "Abigail wrote: "See, now the secret is revealed: it’s a motorized bike! Makes sense now."

Buahaha!"

no, no, no, no, no...and no!!!"

Is that a no?

I think that is a no... but he seems to hedge just a bit... only three explanation marks.

Sorry, didn’t mean to impugn your macho or anything! :D

J. W. wrote: "I think that is a no... but he seems to hedge just a bit... only three explanation marks."

I used them on Abigail's comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And no*533467+78*665443333*445555!!!

Lol...not macho(ok maybe when someone cuts me off etc...grrrrrr)but as a cyclist and cycling fan...it so very pains me the actions of so many pros

We'll definitely avoid cutting you off in here, Kirk.

Debbie wrote: "We'll definitely avoid cutting you off in here, Kirk."
Lol....pass as you will but never cut off...always use your turn signal...never ever be closer than arm's length when passing....etc etc etc. :) Never read a book while driving...you might miss some important plot points! :)

Riding at a steady pace(reading wise...didn't get outside riding despite warmer temps......grrrrrrrr) with.....

114 Falling for Elizabeth Bennet
Falling for Elizabeth Bennet, A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Debra-Ann Kummoung


#115 Jane Austen and her World 3.0
Jane Austen and Her World by Josephine Ross


#116 Angel of Waterloo 4.0
Angel of Waterloo Jane Bennet, War Nurse A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel by Emma Osborne


#117 News Comes to Pemberley 2.5
News Comes to Pemberley by Margaret Lynette Sharp


#118 Immovable Dislike 3.75
Immovable Dislike by Astonishment


#119 Happy Eleventh Birthday, You're A Witch! 5.0
By: RionaMeave
What happens when Jane Austen's Margaret Dashwood finds out she's a Muggleborn?https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4584967/...

#120 Gryffindors and Slytherins 3.0
By: HarleyPimms
"My first ever story. Dramione. loosley based on jane austen's pride and prejudice"
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5187836/...

#121 Northanger Abbey: A Short Story 4.5
By: lilsparkingauthor
A short story written for my English Literature class on Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8900429/...

#122 Poor Emma 4.0
By: GinevraEowynUndomiel
Jane Austen finished Emma’s tale before her marriage. This is the story of what happens after the novel. Join Emma and Mr Knightley in their new marriage and the start of a new family. Takes place in Jane Austen’s time and place.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4820864/...

#123 The Moth to the Flame...Incomplete
By: Emily-in-the-glass
Modernized Persuasion.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726784/...

#124 What Might Have Happened? 3.0
By: Di12381
Henry's thoughts when he reads that an heir has been born at Mansfield Park.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4787546/...

#125 The Proposal 4.5
By: YesIEatQuiche
Oneshot. Mansfield Park. What was actually said when Edmund proposed to Fanny? Read to find out! This is mainly for my own amusement, but I hope you enjoy it as well.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5197605/...

#126 The Tramp 1.25
The Tramp by Brian Egan


#127 Webster's Jane Austen Picture Quotes 2.0
Webster's Jane Austen Picture Quotes by Penelope Webster


#128 Pyeongchang and Prejudice Only one chapter is up. Hopefully there will be more soon.
AMarguerite
http://archiveofourown.org/works/1376...

There you go, zooming ahead of everyone at breakneck speed. Careful, Kirk!

Debbie wrote: "There you go, zooming ahead of everyone at breakneck speed. Careful, Kirk!"

Lol....I feel the need...the need for speed!! Highway to the reading zone!

Sorry you didn't get the chance for a ride during the break in the weather, but yay for getting to cycle through lots of books and stories. Oh wow, someone's doing an Olympics P&P- love it!

Sophia wrote: "Sorry you didn't get the chance for a ride during the break in the weather, but yay for getting to cycle through lots of books and stories. Oh wow, someone's doing an Olympics P&P- love it!"
Thx! The Darcy in the story is interesting.

Wow!! Kirk... great progress! Sorry about not getting to ride. Take a deep breath... you will be OK and soon on the road again.

J. W. wrote: "Wow!! Kirk... great progress! Sorry about not getting to ride. Take a deep breath... you will be OK and soon on the road again."
Thanks!!! Spring fever spring fever spring fever....

#129 The Lovesick Maid 3.0
The Lovesick Maid by Mark Brownlow


#130 A Chance Meeting 5.0
Gooo Jane Bennet!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've long associated Jefferson Starship's Jane with Jane Austen or Jane Fairfax....I'm going to have to come with a Jane Bennet version!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

#131 Married! A Persuasion Alternative 4.0
Married! A Persuasion Alternative by Laura 001


#132 Liberty in Jane Austen's Persuasion 3.5
Liberty in Jane Austen's Persuasion by Kathryn E. Davis


#133 Camp Austen 3.5-3.75
Camp Austen My Life as an Accidental Jane Austen Superfan by Ted Scheinman


#134 Hark! the Highbury Angels Sing
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Hark! the Highbury Angels Sing by Boxhillboo00


#135 Jane Austen's World 4.25
Jane Austen's World The Life and Times of England's Most Popular Author by Maggie Lane


#136 A Rambling Fancy 3.75
A Rambling Fancy In the Footsteps of Jane Austen by Caroline Sanderson



#137 Marrying Well reread 3.5
Marrying Well for Fun & Profit Persuasion's Sir Walter Elliot advises the Upwardly Mobile Miss by Laura Hile


#138 The Gentleman's Daughter 3.25
The Gentleman's Daughter Women's Lives in Georgian England by Amanda Vickery


#139 Eos Anton M 3.0
Eos by Anton M


#140 Rescuing Lydia's Reputation 3.75
Rescuing Lydia's Reputation by Laura 001


#141 Holidays with Jane: Spring Fever reread 4.0
Spring Fever (Holidays With Jane #2) by Jessica Grey


#142 The Sweetest Ruin 2.75 MA
The Sweetest Ruin by Amy George

OMG!! Kirk... you've been busy... I figured with spring in the air... you would have pumped up the tires on your bike and would be out and about. Great reading list. Well done. If you keep up this pace, you'll be arriving at the next level way ahead of us. Excellent.

J. W. wrote: "OMG!! Kirk... you've been busy... I figured with spring in the air... you would have pumped up the tires on your bike and would be out and about. Great reading list. Well done. If you keep up this ..."

Thx!!! I need to get out and ride but...spring has not been in the air in Boston! Blizzard last Tuesday/Weds...cold air...March Lionness! (the guess for April is warmer than ave...here's hoping!!!!) I'll be passed soon enough...probably well before reaching the next level....but has been fun being a "pathfinder"(one of my favorite historical nicknames....John C Fremont) for a bit. :)

Spring is around the corner... best check out your equipment. Glad to know you all survived those nor'easters.

You’ve read some serious stuff there amid the lighter fiction—well done, Kirk! I’m very impressed with your steamroller imitation.

Abigail wrote: "You’ve read some serious stuff there amid the lighter fiction—well done, Kirk! I’m very impressed with your steamroller imitation."

Thank you! I hope your trip went very well indeed! The K-Train has been rolling. Soon, a slow down...I hopefully I don't head off the track completely!

It was a lovely trip, thank you! Everyone was so kind and enthusiastic, and people were remarkably helpful. The archivist at the Dorking Museum even gave up an entire day to take me to the Surrey History Centre and help me through their processes, then drive me around to various places where characters live, showing me all about where the old roads ran, and so on, along the way. And I got to do lots of reading; a slew of reviews to appear shortly. Nice break!

Abigail wrote: "It was a lovely trip, thank you! Everyone was so kind and enthusiastic, and people were remarkably helpful. The archivist at the Dorking Museum even gave up an entire day to take me to the Surrey H..."
Great!!!!!

OMG!! You so deserve an excellent trip and it sounds like you got one. Very good. We are all so happy for you.

Thank you both!