Austen Lovers TBR Challenge 2021 discussion

If you are willing to place one of your February reading choices in the hands of another person, 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 January 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 January 31st.

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 February book.

Thanks Sophia. I'm in ..will be checking my JA tbr...

writer... wrote: "Thanks Sophia. I'm in ..will be checking my JA tbr..."

Hmm, projecting way ahead so this list will likely change as we get closer to the date. But, here are some for my list. Pick me a good one. :)

1. Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
2. Jane Austen's Best Friend: The Life and Influence of Martha Lloyd by Zoe Wheddon
3. The Reluctant Baronet by Jane Gillespie
4. Mr. Darcy's Clan by Lani Ann O'Dell
5. Strong Objections to the Lady by Jayne Bamber
6. Sons of Pemberley: A Pride & Prejudice Reimagining by Elizabeth Adams
7. The Suspicion at Sanditon (Or, The Disappearance of Lady Denham) by Carrie Bebris
8. Mary: To Protect Her Heart by Leenie Brown
9. The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler
10. First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austen by Charles Lovett

Hopefully I'll come up with 5 closer to the date...

Update

1) Persuading the Captain


2)Fanny, A Mansfield Park Story
Out on Feb 1, not here on GR yet

3) Emma the Matchmaker


4)Holidays with Jane: Spring Fever(reread)


5)The Year In Between

Hi, Friends!

Here's my list for the February "Someone Else Pick It for Me":

--Thaw
-- Letters from the Heart
--Mr. Darcy's Enchantment: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
-- Port and Proposals
-- Being Mrs. Bennet

Thanks!

Hi friends, my list for February -

1. Being Mrs. Darcy by Lucy Marin
2. Wild goose chase by Sophie lynbrook
3. Journey home to Pemberley by Joana Starnes
4. Silver buckles by Grace Gibson
5. Beswitched Karalynne Mackrory

Great list enjoy.

Sophia wrote: "Hmm, projecting way ahead so this list will likely change as we get closer to the date. But, here are some for my list. Pick me a good one. :)

1. Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah ..."

Enjoy your reading.

Kirk wrote: "Hopefully I'll come up with 5 closer to the date...

Update

1) Persuading the Captain


2)Fanny: A Mansfield Park Story
Out on Feb 1, not here on GR yet
..."

where can i find fanny book? i dont see it on amazon

Thanks for the reminder to get in our lists, Sophia! Here’s mine:
1. In Plain Sight: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Don Jacobson
2. A Remedy Against Sin: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Christina Morland
3. Cake and Courtship by Mark Brownlow
4. The Longbourn Letters: The Correspondence between Mr Collins & Mr Bennet by Rose Servitova
5. Amelia Webster: A Novel After Jane Austen by Jane Austen and Robert Rodi

Patricia wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Hopefully I'll come up with 5 closer to the date...

Update

1) Persuading the Captain


2)Fanny: A Mansfield Park Story
Out on Feb 1, not he..."

Sorry, I copied the info incorrectly...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SKRCQDQ/...

I'm in. Here's my list:

1. All That This Entails, by Noell Chesney
2. Cake and Courtship by Mark Brownlow
3. Fathers Know Best, by Iris Kim
4. So This Is Love, by Laura Hile
5. Anyone's favorite best Jann Rowland book published recently in the past year +
6. Lady Darcy's Bluestocking Club, by Rose Fairbanks

Great, Michelle. Hope you enjoyed those.

Sheila wrote: "Great, Michelle. Hope you enjoyed those."

Yoiks! Was I supposed to have read them already?? Cuz I haven't.

That's my mistake. I wasn't paying attention to which group you posted these under and had been reading other posts of "books read"...mea culpa! Sorry.

Sheila wrote: "That's my mistake. I wasn't paying attention to which group you posted these under and had been reading other posts of "books read"...mea culpa! Sorry."

Whew! So glad. BTW, that is soooo my speed, so if I laugh I'm laughing WITH you, okay??

I am smiling...no problem. I did not take offense.

I am in and here is my list.

1.A Twist at Netherfield: A Pride and Prejudice variation
2.Beauty and Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
3.Elizabeth Bennet's Wedding: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
4.A Sister's Sacrifice
5.Mr. Darcy & Elizabeth: Breathtaking: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Romance

Sorry, I read the instructions above, but I still don't get how it works. Please help?!?

It’s fun—
* you leave a list here of 5-10 Austenesque books you’d like to read.
* in a few days, Sophia will post here a list pairing up names. Find your name in the left-hand column and follow the arrow to the name of the person you’re picking for: for example, Sam ===> Abigail
* look for that person’s list of books in this thread, and choose a book you would like that person to read. Post your choice.
* someone else will have been chosen to suggest a book from your list for you to read. Read that book, and then come back to this thread and let us all know how you liked it!

What a nifty scheme! It will befit the dichotomy of my person; like Bingley I love when hard choices are made for me, and yet like Lady Catherine I enjoy to give unsolicited advice. This will suit me well!

1.The Falmouth Connection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
by Joana Starnes
2.This Disconcerting Happiness: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
by Christina Morland
3.Being Mrs Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
by Lucy Marin
4.The Mistress of All: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
by Lory Lilian
5.When We Are Married: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
by Caitlin Williams
6.Taken: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
by Mary Anne Mushatt

Yours in anticipation,
Shifra

ahh, cool! thank you so much. That does sound exciting.

Excellent description of the game’s appeal, Shifra!

I'm in! Here is my list:

1. A life worth choosing -Anngela Schroeder
2. Darcy Sails after her- Laraba Kendig
3. Pemberley's Heir- Jeanna Ellsworth
4. Accusing Mr. Darcy -Kelly Miller
5. All that this entails -Noell Chesney
6. Fallen - Jessie Lewis
7. The price of pride -Abigail Reynolds
8. Wickham's second attempt - Monika Barbara Potocki
9. An unwavering trust - L.L.Diamond
10. Lovers meeting -Catherine Lodge

I want to play this time.

1. Murder at Northanger Abbey: Sequel to Jane Austen's Spoof on the Gothic Novel
2. The Year in Between: A Sense and Sensibility Variation
3. The Steele Sisters: A Sense and Sensibility Tale
4. The Other Bennet Sister
5. The Jane Austen Society
6. The Elizabeth Papers
7. Experience

Hi Sophia,

I hope I’m not too late to join this. I haven’t done it in ages. Thank you.

Here’s my list-
1. Accusing Mr Darcy. K. Miller.
2. Fallen. J. Lewis.
3. Far from the tree. J. Peneaux.
4. Lovers’ meeting. C. Lodge.
5. Fair stands the wind. C. Lodge.

You're perfectly on time, Mary. Glad you can join. :)

Howdy, everyone! I'm so glad you could join our first 'someone else pick it' for the year.

I have randomly drawn names from those who submitted a list of books and will put those just below.

For those who are new to this fun activity, here is what you do next:
1. Find your name in the left hand column and then go to the right hand column to see whose name you drew.
2. Go back up in the discussion thread and find that person's list. Choose a book from that list. And, then make a comment to that person of what book you chose for them. Do this by JANUARY 31st, please.
3. Watch for the person who drew your name to post their pick from your booklist.
4. Start your books on or after February 1st and feel free to come back and leave a comment of what you thought of the book. If you want to discuss as you're reading, you can comment on your impressions as you go. Just make sure to mark any spoilery comments at the beginning of your comment.


The List from the drawing:
Michelle > Shifra
Abigail > Sam
abmom > wosedwew
Christina > Mary
Patricia > Lenora
Kirk > Michelle
Sophia > abmom
Lenora > Abigail
Shifra > Sophia
Sam > Kirk
wosedwew > Christina
Mary > Patricia

Enjoy your February reading, everyone!
Oh, and if you have a question or are confused, no worries, just ask.

Howdy, abmom!

Phew! You have more than one I've heard great things about so it was a tough pick.
But, Silver Buckles keeps drawing my eye from your list so I chose that one for you.
Crossing my fingers it is a good one.

Mary, all of your choices look really good. I've heard such great things about Fallen; I enjoyed Peneaux's earlier book; I've long been wanting read something by Kelly Miller; and I just read Debbie, Sheila, and Rose's glowing reviews of C. Lodge's Lover's Meeting. So, this is a really tough choice!

Since I'm so torn and such a bad decision maker, I put the numbers 1-5 in a random number generator and it told me... #2! That's Fallen on your list. Enjoy!

Hi, Sam! I haven’t read any of the books on your list so I have to go by reputation. I know both Fallen and All That This Entails have received a lot of praise. For sheer fantasy-wish-fulfillment potential I’ll pick for you All That This Entails. Hope you enjoy it!

Hi MichelleH!

I'm a huge fan of Mark Brownlow. So the choice is....

2. Cake and Courtship by Mark Brownlow

Happy reading!!

Thank you,Christina.

Hi Patricia,
For you I choose ‘Mr Bennet’s Daughter’. Enjoy. 📖☕️

Sophia,

Elizabeth Adams rarely disappoints, so
Sons of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Reimagining is my pick!

Bon appetit,
Shifra

Kirk, you have totally stumped me. Have not heard of any of those. I will do research tomorrow and back to you with my pick.

Shifra wrote: "Sophia,

Elizabeth Adams rarely disappoints, so
Sons of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Reimagining is my pick!

Bon appetit,
Shifra"

Yay, can't wait to dive in, Shifra!

hi lenora! for you i choose beauty and Mr Darcy. I'm a huge beauty and the beast fan. please let me know how you like it. it's,on my tbr pile

Christina, you have given me a tough choice. I have 5-Starred all of your options.

What to do? What to do?

I am going to recommend Being Mrs. Bennet

Enjoy

wosedwew wrote: "Christina, you have given me a tough choice. I have 5-Starred all of your options.

What to do? What to do?

I am going to recommend Being Mrs. Bennet

Enjoy"

Thanks so much! I've had that one for a while and this will be a great chance to read it.

Sam wrote: "Kirk, you have totally stumped me. Have not heard of any of those. I will do research tomorrow and back to you with my pick."

Ok, great. Laugh at myself...I usually only stump people when talking. :)

Kirk wrote: "Sam wrote: "Kirk, you have totally stumped me. Have not heard of any of those. I will do research tomorrow and back to you with my pick."

Ok, great. Laugh at myself...I usually only stump people w..."

LOL!

Here it is: Persuading the Captain Because as you know Persuasion is my fave! Enjoy!!!

Abigail wrote: "Hi, Sam! I haven’t read any of the books on your list so I have to go by reputation. I know both Fallen and All That This Entails have received a lot of praise. For sheer fantasy-wish-fulfillment p..."

Fantastic! Looking forward to reading it. Thanks!

Sam wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Sam wrote: "Kirk, you have totally stumped me. Have not heard of any of those. I will do research tomorrow and back to you with my pick."

Ok, great. Laugh at myself...I usually only s..."

Sam wrote: "Kirk wrote: "Sam wrote: "Kirk, you have totally stumped me. Have not heard of any of those. I will do research tomorrow and back to you with my pick."

Ok, great. Laugh at myself...I usually only s..."

Great, thanks! Persuasion is my 3rd favorite (not a fan of the Captain...*ducks*) but I do love a modern Persuasion. I thought the Holidays w Jane gang did an especially good job with the concept. The Halloween one, I think in the book Holidays w Jane Tricks or Sweet, was quite memorable.

Shifra, Oh boy this is tough...so many great ones on your list! And so many favorite authors. I decided to pick The Falmouth Connection, by Joana Starnes because it's the oldest one on your list. And yes. Favorite author, favorite book.

How's that for logic. I had to come up with some criteria. I hope you get the chance to read them ALL sometime soon.

Kirk wrote: "Hi MichelleH!

I'm a huge fan of Mark Brownlow. So the choice is....

2. Cake and Courtship by Mark Brownlow

Happy reading!!"

Thanks for the 'thumbs up' on Mark Brownlow, much appreciated.

I am much obliged Michelle,
I have only read two of Joana Starnes other works, but I loved them both dearly and I suspect this one I shall too.
And yes, I do intend to read them all! I have been working my way through JAFF (at an alarming speed) since November when I first got addict- ehem, I mean interested in the genre.

-Shifra

Shifra wrote: "I am much obliged Michelle,
I have only read two of Joana Starnes other works, but I loved them both dearly and I suspect this one I shall too.
And yes, I do intend to read them all! I have been ..."

LOL, I like your, ehem. No worries, we don't judge how much JAFF you devour here or toss onto your TBR pile ...

Abigail wrote: "Thanks for the reminder to get in our lists, Sophia! Here’s mine:
1. In Plain Sight: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Don Jacobson
2. [book:A Remedy Against Sin: A Pride and Prejudi..."

Abigail I pick for you In Plain Sight