Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2020 discussion
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Colonel Christopher Brandon 101-150 Books
Such a great line by Colonel Christopher Brandon! I've used that line once or twice....:)
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:-) I have a bumper sticker that says: "I randomly quote Jane Austen!"
Clearly you have found your spiritual home in this group!
I'm just curious to know how my fellow Brandonites are doing? I'm at 52 books, but should hopefully slow down soon as I have more time at home (for writing) rather than sitting in waiting rooms with the kiddie-winks doctor's appointments.
Godspeed on everyone's reading!
Mod
Glad you'll be out of the waiting rooms soon, Momtoten! :)
Momtoten wrote: "I'm just curious to know how my fellow Brandonites are doing? I'm at 52 books, but should hopefully slow down soon as I have more time at home (for writing) rather than sitting in waiting rooms wi..."
Wishing best health! 52 is awesome! While this level isn't necessarily a goal (although I believe I and others pushed to add this level) I'm at 46 but will probably slow down as well (not a great health yr so far). Happy writing! I have a couple of one shots floating in my wee noggin.
Kirk wrote: "Momtoten wrote: "I'm just curious to know how my fellow Brandonites are doing? I'm at 52 books, but should hopefully slow down soon as I have more time at home (for writing) rather than sitting in..."
God speed Mr Kirk on getting those One-Shots out of your noggin and at least out into cyber-space!
Momtoten wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Momtoten wrote: "I'm just curious to know how my fellow Brandonites are doing? I'm at 52 books, but should hopefully slow down soon as I have more time at home (for writing) rather th..."
Thanks!!!
Doing another check-in on my fellow Brandonites? Sure enough, I've slowed down some. Been focusing more on novellas since I don't have as long to read, but my word count has climbed.
I'm at 86. How is everyone else doing?
How are you doing, Mr Kirk? Your health improving?
Mod
You are cruising along well.
Momtoten wrote: "Doing another check-in on my fellow Brandonites? Sure enough, I've slowed down some. Been focusing more on novellas since I don't have as long to read, but my word count has climbed.
I'm at 86...."
Thanks! Yes improved health. :) One-shots... not so much. Soonish.... maybe! Hopefully less appointments for you and the wee ones. Low 80s for me. Will be in the East Room for a while unless I hit another fanfiction.net jackpot.
Congratulations, Kirk! I just made it to our dear Colonel's myself. Delaford is so lovely this time of year! How are my fellow Brandonites?
I'm at 102, reading more slowly now as I've been writing and editing my current WIP. (I've been rereading some stories, which is what I do when I don't have enough time to finish a book before bedtime.)
What about you? How are your TBR goals?
Godspeed!
momtoten
Cherith
Momtoten wrote: "Congratulations, Kirk! I just made it to our dear Colonel's myself. Delaford is so lovely this time of year! How are my fellow Brandonites?
I'm at 102, reading more slowly now as I've been writ..."
Thanks!! Congrats about reaching 102!! Yes indeed about Delaford. With all do respect to Fanny and the East Room, I'm very very glad to be at Deleford at this difficult time. Hmmmm...I smell one-shots...I've so far failed to "write" anything. Congrats on working on your WIP!
To fend off a reading slump, I've been mixing and matching various books at the same time ie 5% Scottish bandits, 15pgs of Civil War book, 10% JA book etc Lol...the pile is going up up and away with all the recent freebies. Cheers!
Kirk wrote: "Momtoten wrote: "Congratulations, Kirk! I just made it to our dear Colonel's myself. Delaford is so lovely this time of year! How are my fellow Brandonites?
I'm at 102, reading more slowly now ..."
Ah! The mix and match. I was suffering a bit of writer's burnout last weekend - and was simply tired of JAFF - so I indulged in three days of murder mystery delight!
Then I finally had an idea of where to go next in my WIP, so I was back at the keyboard.
Godspeed on your Scottish bandits and Civil War!
(PS Do you have any good recommendations for Scottish History? I'm needing research for a future story.)
Momtoten wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Momtoten wrote: "Congratulations, Kirk! I just made it to our dear Colonel's myself. Delaford is so lovely this time of year! How are my fellow Brandonites?
I'm at 102, reading mor..."
Thanks!!!
I've been enjoying Alistair Moffat's books. Lots of info, occasionally gets off track. I've read his shorter, specific ones ie Bandits(Reivers), The Wall, lost roads, and Tuscany. He has a longer overall Scottish history book that I might try.
Farewell to Delaford .....parting and sorrow and all that!!!102) Veritas: A Retelling of Jane Austen's Emma
4.0
103)Scones and Sensibility 2.75-3
104)Crossed in Love
By: Astonishment
"Summary: What if Jane Bennet met James Morland during her visit to London? Would she still hold Charles Bingley in high esteem? A Pride and Prejudice / Northanger Abbey crossover."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13527225...
So far, seven chapters have been posted.
105)Pride and Pudding 4.0 (reread I think...)
By: Astonishment
"What is Stir-Up Sunday and what did our favourite characters wish for? (One-Shot)"
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13129187...
106)Jane Austen's Little Instruction Book 3
107)I criticize because I Care 1.25-1.5
Disjointed and odd. Horrible ending or as I like to write....NO NO NO NO!!!!!
108)Fancy That! Reread 3.0
109)with each step a flower blooms 4.25 (reread?)
By: dearemma
"Yes, George Knightley is familiar with this look, and one would think that after years he would become immune to it, and though he will probably lecture her when she finishes explaining it, there is no doubt in his or hers mind that he will help her complete it. Emma Woodhouse and George Knightley have some fun when their nephews and nieces come to visit and save themselves some..."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13263604...
110)Match Made in Heaven 3.5
By: Rosa Cotton
"Handsome. Clever. Rich. It was obvious, was it not? 2020 movieverse, AU."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13502107...
111)Ready for Love 4.0
By: Rosa Cotton
"Happiness, insecurity, ire, regret… Ten moments between Charles Bingley and Jane Bennet. No chronological order. Bookverse, 1980 BBC-verse, 1995 BBC-verse, 2005 movieverse, LBD-verse, PPZ-verse, AU."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12603833...
112)A Third Proposal reread
113)Northbound Squared 4.0
By: Rosa Cotton
"Sixty glimpses into the relationship between Catherine Morland and Henry Tilney. No chronological order. Webseries-verse, book-verse, AU."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11715988...
114)A Mistletoe Kiss 4.0
By: Rosa Cotton
"Catherine Morland finds herself under the mistletoe."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12795291...
115)Shall i compare thee to a summer's day? 3.75
By: Rosa Cotton
"Declaring one's feelings was never an easy thing (even if the gentleman was an Austen hero). Mansfield Park 2007-verse, Pride and Prejudice 2005-verse, AU."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12343569...
116)Book of Days 3.75
By: Rosa Cotton
Ten Frankie and Edmund moments. No chronological order. [From Mansfield With Love webseries]
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11708135...
117)Water Balloons and Peach Popsicles 3.5
By: Rosa Cotton
"Catherine and Henry share another Labor Day together. [Northbound web series]"
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11494752...
118)And the sky was bright with a holy light 5.0
By: Rosa Cotton
"Edmund and Fanny share a kiss under the mistletoe."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9804768/...
119)An Angel from Heaven 5.0
By: Rosa Cotton
"Mr. Bingley recalls his meeting Miss Bennet for the first time."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2601734/...
120)A Defining Visit 5.0
By: Rosa Cotton
"Upon his return to Netherfield Park Mr. Bingley, worried his foolishness has cost him all chance of a future with Jane, visits the Bennet family."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2712316/...
121)A Husband's Regard 4.0
By: FanficAddictGal
"Edmund reminisces on how Fanny and him finally found one another. Based on the 1986 BBC miniseries. Edmund/Fanny Part of the Austen Marriage Series."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12999548...
122)A Husband's Worry 4.0
By: FanficAddictGal
"Colonel Brandon's concern for Marianne leads to a very different and happy conclusion. Part of the Austen Marriage Series."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12314426...
123)Mr Darcy Learns a Lesson 4.25
By: pulsifer
"Mary overhears Mr. Darcy talking about Lizzy at the Meryton assembly, and she decides to take matters into her own hands."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12664253...
124)Jane Austen 3.0
125) Letters from Bath 3.0
126) Find Wonder in All Things 5.0
127)Aunt Jane and the Missing Cherry Pie reread
128)The Younger Sister 3.5
129) According to Jane 4.5
130)The Cottage in a Cornish Cove 5.0
Not strictly speaking JAFF but with MP and P&P
echoes, counting it here!!
131)No Secrets in Creedence 4.0
132)my hair is bold, like the chestnut bur 2.75
By: jomiddlemarch
"She looks very well, and her hair is done up with an elegance to do credit to any education." – Jane Austen, 1813 The simplest explanation for Charlotte's hair is the lack of a lady's maid. Who ever wanted to read the simplest explanation?https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13539237...
133)Jane Austen from the Great Writers series 3.0
134) Personal Aspects of Jane Austen
135)Pride and Precipitation 4.0
136)What Matters in Jane Austen? Third read
137) Discovery 5
Discovery
And that's why I read JAFF!!!!
138)Voices from the World of Jane Austen 2.5
139) Persuaded 3.5-3.75
140)A Night of Serendipity 3.5
A Night of Serendipity
141)Not Just Another Tuesday 3.5
Not Just Another Tuesday
142))Say it with flowers 3.75
By: Owlmemaybe
"Oneshot. A few moments in the budding relationship between Georgiana and Elizabeth."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11009130...
143)Elizabeth's Guardian Drake 4.0-4.25
By: thunderful
Elizabeth has a special pet that helps her see Darcy in a new light.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6998930/...
144)A Most Comfortable Pillow 4.0
By: thunderful
"Elizabeth finds herself a pillow that she is reluctant to part with."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6963431/...
145)Reverence 3.25
By: thunderful
"A married Darcy and Elizabeth reunite after a week apart. A fluffy one-shot"
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6767267/...
146)Agony 3.0
By: thunderful
"A sightly different Hunsford proposal and a forgetful Darcy allows for an earlier resolution. One-shot."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6640410/...
147)Robbery 3.5
By: thunderful
"P&P sequel- Darcy finds out about something Elizabeth stole. Fluffy One-shot"
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6551963/...
148)Falling for You 4.25-4.5
By: Luv22
"Lizzy Bennet does not consider professional football (soccer) player, Fitzwilliam Darcy, handsome enough to tempt her into behaving like a fangirl, yet she accidentally finds herself trespassing on his property. Modern Sport AU. One-shot."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13095441...
149)A dreadful nightmare 3.5-3.75
By: l.write.sins.not.tragedies
"Fitzwilliam Darcy wakes up- only to find his wife has disappeared. One-shot."
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13559155...
150)The Cut 4.0
By: JRTT
"A salacious Newspaper gossip article dated April 20, 1813"
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13558577...
Kirk wrote: "Farewell to Delaford .....parting and sorrow and all that!!!102) Veritas: A Retelling of Jane Austen's Emma
4.0
103)Scones and Sen..."
Argh! Kirk! How could you?
I thought you were supposed to keep Marianne distracted for me?
Congratulations on your reading; you've officially left me in the dust. I am but at 110. Godspeed on your remaining trek to Pemberley!
Momtoten wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Farewell to Delaford .....parting and sorrow and all that!!!102) Veritas: A Retelling of Jane Austen's Emma
4.0
103)S..."
Hahahaha... thanks!!! The siren call of Emma Watson was very strong indeed. :)
Abigail wrote: "Look at you go, Kirk!"Thanks!!!
Most of us are eating your dust right now, Kirk! Excellent progress.
Kirk wrote: "Momtoten wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Farewell to Delaford .....parting and sorrow and all that!!!102) Veritas: A Retelling of Jane Austen's Emma
4.0
[bookcover:Veritas: A Retelling of Jane Austen's Emma..."
Did you ever read "The Younger Sister", the continuation of The Watsons written by JA's great-niece, Mrs Anne Austen Hubback?
I'm unsure if siren is the best way to describe Emma Watson. (Though I prefer her to Marianne!)
Godspeed
Anji wrote: "Most of us are eating your dust right now, Kirk! Excellent progress."Thanks!!!! There are a few folks well ahead of me and I'll fade in the future but for now....wheeeeee! Riding like I was 20 yrs ago(which wasn't so fast except in my head)....:)
Momtoten wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Momtoten wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Farewell to Delaford .....parting and sorrow and all that!!!102) Veritas: A Retelling of Jane Austen's Emma
4.0
[bookcover:Veritas: A Retelling of Jane ..."
Lol...I think I found The Younger Sister via your list. Her name is actually Catherine Austen Hubback...she has a FB page. I was recommending the book to someone else on this group. Too wordy to be sure but not bad! I think she has a variety of other books as she needed to support her family as her husband had serious mental health issues.
Momtoten wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Momtoten wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Farewell to Delaford .....parting and sorrow and all that!!!102) Veritas: A Retelling of Jane Austen's Emma
4.0
[bookcover:Veritas: A Retelling of Jane ..."
Well...perhaps Emma Watson's page on this page...:)
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102) Veritas: A Retelling of Jane Austen's Emma
4.0
103)Scones and Sen..."
Sensational pile of reading, Kirk!
Guess I had better get Discovery. :)
Sophia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Farewell to Delaford .....parting and sorrow and all that!!!102) Veritas: A Retelling of Jane Austen's Emma
4.0
103)S..."
Thank you!!!!!! :) Jane Bennet JAFF rules!
104. What was he thinking? by: elag: “A glimpse inside the head of Fitzwilliam Darcy towards the end of Elizabeth and Jane's stay at Netherfield Park. I apologise for his arrogance, but remember that he had yet to be properly humbled by Miss Elizabeth Bennet. One-shot.” https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13538101/1/105. Mr. Darcy's Clan 3.5 stars
106. May The Rain Fall Softly On Your Fields, by: Elin Eriksen “Sequel to the 2005 movie, asking what if Elizabeth had brown eyes and Mr & Mrs Bennet had blue... A mashup with Sanditon although characters from other books of Jane Austen may turn up.” https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13543134...
107. Spirited Away: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 4.5 stars
108. With My Whole Heart Forever 4.5 stars
109. Gentlewoman Urgently Seeks Husband 4.5 stars
110. The Love Letter of Mary Bennet, Longbourn by Rose Servitova 6 pages
111. A Quarantined Proposal by Nicole Clarkston: https://austenvariations.com/a-quaran...
Saw this on Anji’s list and copied her blurb about it: “A lovely, and extremely topical, modern short story featuring a touching (definitely NOT Hunsford-style) proposal from Will Darcy.” One-shot
112. The Precipitous Marriage by Sarah Courtney https://authorsarahcourtney.wordpress... Another one from Anji’s list with her blurb: “Darcy's parents are still alive, he's 23, Elizabeth is 18, they meet in London and he decides to annoy his parents, who control every aspect of his life, by proposing marriage to her. However, he doesn't propose directly to Elizabeth but to her father.” (Read for the second time.)
113. A Lively Companion 4 stars
114. These Dreams: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5 stars (a reread)
115. The Chambermaid by: Shaelenina “After an unfortunate carriage accident, Elizabeth Bennet becomes separated from her family. She eventually finds herself working as a servant in Derbyshire. While working as a chambermaid, Elizabeth is able to help Fitzwilliam Darcy, who has suffered a severe trauma. Note: this story contains references to sexual assault.” (23 chapters posted but incomplete.)
116. The Bennet Affair: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
117. Prince Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 4 stars
118. What Lingers In the Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Sweet Variation 3 stars
119. Convenience of That Kind by: Elin Eriksen “A platonic marriage to love farce.” 6 chapters https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13561007/1/
Steaming right along, Sheila. Good job.
Sheila wrote: "104. What was he thinking? by: elag: “A glimpse inside the head of Fitzwilliam Darcy towards the end of Elizabeth and Jane's stay at Netherfield Park. I apologise for his arrogance, but remember th..."Dynamite!
Thank you, Abigail. I have slowed down recently due to an eye problem...need to see my ophthalmologist but have delayed calling due to quarantine. I can see fine but there is a pain on one side of right eye which gets worse as I wear my glasses during the day. First thing in the morning/now it feels fine.
Kirk wrote: "Sheila wrote: "104. What was he thinking? by: elag: “A glimpse inside the head of Fitzwilliam Darcy towards the end of Elizabeth and Jane's stay at Netherfield Park. I apologise for his arrogance, ..."Thank you, also, Kirk.
How frustrating, Sheila. I hope it may resolve on its own.
Thanks, Abigail, I am hoping it does as I really don't want to break quarantine.
Sheila wrote: "Thanks, Abigail, I am hoping it does as I really don't want to break quarantine."Does painkiller provide any relief? I'll say a prayer for you right now, Sheila.
The acetaminophen did help and today the pain seems gone. I have been still reading less and taking my glasses off when I am not reading. Thank you for the prayers and I have been also sending up thanks for the relief.
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Oh man, wishing you well with the eye difficulty and the complication of waiting for treatment.
My eye cleared up yesterday although I am trying to wear my glasses less so there is less pressure on the area that was hurting so. Thanks for the wishes.
Sheila wrote: "My eye cleared up yesterday although I am trying to wear my glasses less so there is less pressure on the area that was hurting so. Thanks for the wishes."Wonderful!
I am glad you are feeling better Sheila.101 Duchess 4
102 The Second Set by Aubrey Anderson 4
103 Falling for Elizabeth Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5
104 The Courtship of Mr Darcy 4
105 A Father's Sins: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5
106 The Child 5
107 A Summer in Scarborough: A Pride & Prejudice Sequel 4
108 Mr. Darcy’s Noble Connections 4
109 What Happened in Lambton: A Pride and Prejudice Short Story 3
110 With My Whole Heart Forever 5
111 The Unwilling Mistress of Longbourn 4
112 Lizzy's Dilemma 3
What a happy stretch of reading, Lenora! Only one 3-star.
Lenora wrote: "I am glad you are feeling better Sheila.101 Duchess 4
102 The Second Set by Aubrey Anderson 4
103 Falling for Elizabeth Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5
1..."
Excellent!!!
Sheila wrote: "My eye cleared up yesterday although I am trying to wear my glasses less so there is less pressure on the area that was hurting so. Thanks for the wishes."Great news indeed!!!
Lenora wrote: "I am glad you are feeling better Sheila.101 Duchess 4
102 The Second Set by Aubrey Anderson 4
103 Falling for Elizabeth Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5
1..."
Thank you, Lenora, and congratulations on your great progress here.
Mod
101 Duchess 4
102 The Second Set by Aubrey Anderson 4
103 Falling for Elizabeth Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 5
1..."
I love seeing your fabulous books and ratings, Lenora. You are really clipping right along.
Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2020
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Mr. Darcy's Comfort: A Pride and Prejudice Novella (other topics)Mr. Darcy's Imperfect Past: A Short, Secret Variation of Pride & Prejudice (other topics)
Mr. Darcy's Imperfect Past: A Short, Secret Variation of Pride & Prejudice (other topics)
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