Austenesque Lovers TBR Pile Challenge 2024 discussion

I'm trying to make it to Emma Watson level this year. Books will be listed below, hopefully reviewed on Goodreads, and logged on my spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

My Star Scale:
5 - Great, will read again
4 - Good, probably won't read again
3 - Alright, not too bad but nothing to get excited about
2 - Struggled to finish, not great
1 - Didn't like at all, struggled to finish/did not finish

Cover Displays - https://www.canva.com/design/DAF1qhWm...

Charlotte Heywood: Books 1-5

1. Wits & Wagers: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Amy D'Orazio (4 stars)
2. Snowbound by Joana Starnes (4 stars)
3. The Travelers by Amy D'Orazio (4 stars) - Kindle freebie through the newsletter, can also be found here: https://austenvariations.com/the-trav.... (Darcy time travels forward during a snowstorm to meet an Elizabeth of the future with a parallel relationship with her Darcy...)
4. Darcy or Lizzy?: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Cassandra B. Leigh (4 stars)
5. The Diary: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck (5+ stars)

Marianne Dashwood: Books 6-10

6. Cassandra by Jann Rowland (4 stars)
7. Love Potion, Darcy's Mine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Violet King (4 stars)
8. Mr. Darcy and Mr. Collins's Widow by Timothy Underwood (4 stars)
9. Not Without Affection: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Caroline Cartier (4 stars)
10. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Master Spy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jennifer Joy (5 stars)

Anne Elliot: Books 11-20

11. Master of Longbourn: A Regency Novel inspired by P&P by Syndey Salier (5+ stars)
12. One Winter's Ball: A Pride and Prejudice Christmas Story by Corrie Garrett (4 stars)
13. Master of Longbourn: A Sequel to Mr. Darcy's Comfort by Leenie Brown (5 stars)
14. With Love, Mr Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Valentine Short Story Collection Anthology (4 stars)
15. A Bouquet of Bennets, Mary's Story: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation by Victoria Lynn (5 stars)
16. An Endeavour to be Worthy by L.L. Diamond (4 stars)
17. A Precarious Excursion by Wendi Sotis (4 stars)
18. Darcy's Continental Escape by Melanie Schertz (5 stars)
19. Happier in her Friends than Relations: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jayne Bamber (3 stars)
20. To Save and Protect: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Paisley James (4 stars)

Catherine Morland: Books 21-50

21. To Love and Cherish: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Paisley James (4 stars)
22. The Wrong Arrangement by Melanie Schertz (3 stars)
23. A Bouquet of Bennets, Jane's Story: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation by Victoria Lynn (4 stars)
24. Dear Sir, - Volume I: A Pride and Prejudice variation novel by Kinga Brady (5 stars)
25. Dear Sir, - Volume II: A Pride and Prejudice variation novel by Kinga Brady (5 stars)
26. Mr. Darcy's Bluestocking Bride: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Rose Fairbanks (4 stars)
27. A Golden Opportunity: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by J. Marie Croft (3 stars)
28. Where Love Resides: A Pride and Prejudice variation by Elin Eriksen (4 stars)
29. Fathers Know Best by Iris Lim (4 stars)
30. Drawn To Love: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation by Lyr Newton (4 stars)
31. Ramsgate Rescue: A Ramsgate Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig (4 stars)
32. Heartbroken: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laura Moretti (3 stars)
33. A Plethora of Peers: A Regency Romp inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier (4 stars)
34. Chasing Elizabeth by Jennifer Joy (5 stars) (re-read)
35. Alias Thomas Bennet: Special Anniversary Edition by Suzan Lauder (5 stars)
36. A Royal Bennet by Melanie Schertz (4 stars)
37. A Different Impression: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melissa Anne (4 stars)
38. An Old Acquaintance: A Modern Pride and Prejudice Novella by Cat Andrews (4 stars)
39. Assessing Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novel by Leenie Brown (4 stars)
40. Scarlet Fever and Scarlet Coats: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Anne Morris (4 stars)
41. A Reason to Hope: A Pride & Prejudice Novella by Christie Capps (4 stars)
42. When Given Good Principles: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by M. J. Stratton (5 stars)
43. Sense of Worth: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Deborah Ann Kauer (3 stars) - VERY LONG
44. The Olive Branch by Sarah Courtney (3 stars)
45. The Holly and The Ivy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Christmas Novella by Mary Alice Alexander (4 stars)
46. Lost to the Ocean: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melanie Schertz (3 stars)
47. The Mistress of Longbourn by Jann Rowland (4 stars)
48. Mr. Darcy's Poetry of the Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Charlotte Weatherby (2 stars)
49. The Duke's Daughter Part 1: Assumptions and Consequences by Shana Granderson (5 stars)
50. The Duke's Daughter Part 2: Highs and Lows: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson (5 stars)

George Knightley: Books 51-75

51. The Duke's Daughter Part 3 - Conclusions: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson (5 stars)
52. As Fate Would Have It: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Kimberly McBride (3 stars)
53. So Very Unexpected by Leenie Brown (4 stars)
54. The Tenant's Guest by Leenie Brown (4 stars)
55. At All Costs: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel by Leenie Brown (4 stars)
56. Mr. Darcy and the Island: a Pride and Prejudice variation by Valerie Lennox (3 stars)
57. Pride, Prejudice, and Reconsideration : Volume 1 by A. L. Ward (4 stars)
58. Pride, Prejudice, and Reconsideration: Volume 2 by A. L. Ward (5 stars)
59. Mr Darcy's Bond: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jackie Wellman (4 stars)
60. Rising from the Ashes by Sydney Salier (4 stars)
61. You asked for it...: A Pride & Prejudice Variation with a Twist by Sydney Salier (4 stars)
62. Tact: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jeannie Peneaux (5 stars)
63. Reverie & Rancour: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary by S. E. Granger (4 stars)
64. The Second Mrs. Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Catherine Bilson (5 stars)
65. Remember the Past by Maria Grace (5 stars)
66. Lady Fetton's Longbourn Legacy by Victoria Lynn (5 stars)
67. Hopes of a Letter: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Francesca Pulcini (4 stars)
68. Georgiana's Savior, A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melanie Schertz (5 stars)
69. Elizabeth's Deception: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck (5 stars)
70. Friendship and Fortitude: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Amelia Westerly (4 stars)
71. My Brother, Your Sister: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson (4 stars)
72. The Bachelor Mr Darcy by Julie Cooper (4 stars)
73. Darcy Overhears: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe Burton (3 stars)
74. Fanny Bennet Takes Charge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson (5 stars)
75. The Melody of Longbourn by Selene Garrou (5 stars) (RE-READ)

Fanny Price: Books 76-100

76. The Lyrics of Longbourn (The McKnight Family Saga #2) Pride and Prejudice Variation by Selene Garrou (5 stars)
77. Dearest Friends by Pamela Lynne (4 stars)
78. Family Portraits: A Dearest Friends Continuation by Pamela Lynne (4 stars)
79. Leasing Longbourn by Victoria Lynn (4 stars)
80. Of Beauty and Blessings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jae George (4 stars)
81. Of Gates and Grace: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jae George (4 stars)
82. Blended Bennets by Victoria Lynn (4 stars)
83. Death Takes a Holiday at Pemberley by Kelly Miller (4 stars)
84. Roots and Reversals: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kimberlyn Wyn (4 stars)
85. The Bennets Take on the Ton by Perpetua Langley (4 stars)
86. A Most Handsome Gentleman: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Suzan Lauder (3 stars)
87. Diversions and Desires by Ophelia Black (4 stars)
88. Tempting Mr. Darcy: Steamy Pride and Prejudice Variation by Demi Monde (4 stars)
89. One Last Chance: to begin again by A. L. Ward (5 stars)
90. Two More Days at Netherfield by Heather Moll (3 stars)
91. Teachings of His Father: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck (5 stars)
92. Unknown Family Connections: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson (5 stars)
93. Admiral Thomas Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice Adjacent Story by Shana Granderson (5 stars)
94. A Curate's Daughter: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson (5 stars)
95. Face the Music: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Harriet Knowles, (3 stars)
96. A Rare Ability: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation by Harriet Knowles (3 stars)
97. Darcy's Highland Fling: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by M. A. Sandiford (4 stars)
98. The Dignity of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy: a Pride and Prejudice variation by Valerie Lennox (4 stars)
99. Blessing or Burden: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Elaine Burkett (5 stars)
100. Summers at Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Retelling by Jennifer Kay (5 stars)

Colonel Brandon: Books 101-150

101. Quite the Opposite: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jadie Brooks (4 stars)
102. The Red Chrysanthemum: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Linda Beutler (4 stars)
103. The Scarred Duchess: A Saga Based on the Characters of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Barry Richman (4 stars)
104. A More Agreeable Man: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Jan Ashton (3 stars)
105. Mr. Darcy's Matchmaker by Summer Hanford (5 stars)
106. Darcy's Favorite: A Pride & Prejudice Novella Variation by Zoe Burton (4 stars)
107. Handsome Enough to Tempt Him: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig (4 stars)
108. An Epic Surprise: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary by Shana Granderson (5 stars)
109. My Dear Friend: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Heather Moll (4 stars)
110. The Challenge of Entail by Jann Rowland (4 stars)
111. The Dread Mr. Darcy: a Pride and Prejudice variation by Valerie Lennox (3 stars)
112. Georgiana Darcy's Magical Meddling by Leah Page (4 stars)
113. Mark of Character: A Pride and Prejudice Soulmark Story by Sarah Courtney (3 stars)
114. A Christmas Miracle At Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Catherine Bilson (4 stars)
115. Mr. Darcy's Refuge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Abigail Reynolds (3 stars)
116. In a dream: A book based on the characters of Pride and Prejudice by Miranda Flan (5 stars)
117. A Familiar Face: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by AnnaMarie Wallace (3 stars)
118. To Catch a Poisoner: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Mystery by Renata McMann (5 stars)
119. Handsome, Clever, and Rich by Jayne Bamber (3 stars)
120. The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Regina Jeffers (4 stars)
121. Battle of the Dragons: A Regency Romp inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier (5 stars)
122. The Wolves of Longbourn: The Bennett Wolves a Pride and Prejudice Variation by Selene L. Garrou (4 stars)
123. A Father's Sins: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by J. Dawn King (4 stars)
124. The Bennet Inheritance by Jann Rowland (5 stars)
125. Elizabeth is not a Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig (4 stars)
126.Out of Obscurity by Jann Rowland (4 stars)
127. A Most Attentive Father: A Regency Novel inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier (5 stars)
128. Darcy's Blunder: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Robert Francis (3 stars)
129. Just Between Us: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jayne Bamber (3 stars)
130. A Proper Form of Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jaeza Rayleigh (5 stars)
131. FOR THE SAKE OF HER HAPPINESS : A PRIDE AND PREJUDICE VARIATION by Marley Fulton (3 stars)
132. A P&P Christmas Carol: A spirited romp through P&P by Sydney Salier (5 stars)
133. A Midsummer Night's Carol: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck (3 stars)
134. A Return at Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Short Story by Melissa Anne (3 stars)
135. The Christmas Heiress by Melanie Rachel (5 stars)
136. Superior Connections: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lory Lilian (4 stars)
137. The Forgiving Season: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Renata McMann (4 stars)

Emma Watson: Books 151-200

Mr. Darcy: Books 201+

Group Reads

January (Going Classic) - Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (4 stars)

February (Someone Else Pick For Me) - Picked by Patricia
1) Mr. Darcy and Mr. Collins's Widow by Timothy Underwood (4 stars)
2) The Wrong Arrangement by Melanie Schertz (3 stars)

March (Dusty Shelves - Modern Austen) -
An Old Acquaintance: A Modern Pride and Prejudice Novella by Cat Andrews (4 stars) (Not old enough but I only remembered Modern Austen and not the dusty shelves part LOL)

April (All About Jane) - n/a

May (Someone else pick for me) - n/a

June (Dusty Shelves - Back to Nature) - Elizabeth's Deception: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck (5 stars) (Trees on the cover)

July (Six Degrees of Separation) - A Curate's Daughter: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson (5 stars) (listed by J.W.)

August (Someone else pick for me) - I didn't participate but I went back and found a book I read that month that had been on Nina's list as an option so I just listed that.
The Red Chrysanthemum: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Linda Beutler (4 stars)

September (Dusty Shelves - Never Have I Ever) - n/a

October (Word Association) -
1. Jane
2. Society
3. Weather
4. Diversity
5. Unpublished tale
6. Minor Character - Georgiana Darcy's Magical Meddling by Leah Page (4 stars)
7. Autumn
8. Mysterious - To Catch a Poisoner: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Mystery by Renata McMann and Summer Hanford (5 stars)
9. Compromise
10. Estate

November (Someone else pick for me) - A Father's Sins: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by J Dawn King (4 stars)

December (Austen Gold) - The Christmas Heiress by Melanie Rachel (5 stars) (on Sam's list)