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Old Friends and New Fancies: An Imaginary Sequel to the Novels of Jane Austen | Sybil Brinton

@BarkingMadRead I'm doing the Audible/ Kindle Combo for June #HastingBrigade. Particularly like the teacup photo on audio. 27 Chapters so Chapter A Day with some wiggle room.

It's my Birthday this month. I celebrate for as many days as I am years old. While there are a few big things mostly it's small treats like spending time with #Pemberlittens. I call it Days of Fun. Up to 57 Days!

🎉 Day 1/57 #57DaysofFun

Bookwormjillk Love that idea! 1w

BarkingMadRead Happy birthday month!! 1w

kspenmoll I love your idea for your birthday! 2d

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Spring: An Anthology for the Changing Seasons | Melissa Harrison

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Wide variety of books read in May. Classics, favorite comfort reads, and several ARCs. 📖📚🤓 #mymonthinbooks

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Jane and the Madness of Lord Byron: Being a Jane Austen Mystery | Stephanie Barron

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#Pemberlittens posting this month's
#JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong discussion early. Tomorrow is the busy day after a 3 day weekend. Today I'm lounging on the porch.

🌟 SPOILERS IN COMMENTS!🌟

Crinoline_Laphroaig 1️⃣ Chapter 1. ?
2️⃣ Henry. He's such a good brother in this one. Plus I loved this: "Ah,” Henry said knowledgeably. “And at the cold collation that is certain to follow—not even the General could be so remiss in what is due to his daughter as to forgo the cold collation!

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Crinoline_Laphroaig 3️⃣ “Worthing?” His tone of revulsion was not propitious. “Jane, only such relicts of the country gentry as are tottering on the edge of their graves, seek to be known in Worthing.”

"Let it be the taffeta, my dearest Jane."

Not from book but rather from @stephaniebarronfrancinemathews interview included at the end. "I like the realm of possibility; it‘s the bedrock of all my writing, and far more interesting than the known world."
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Crinoline_Laphroaig 4️⃣ I would quickly tire of fashionable crowd at Brighton. Give me quiet rambles along the Cobb at Lyme.

5️⃣ Google tells me Avg May sea temperatures off Brighton are 11.6°C / 52.9°F. 🥶 Surely there will be tea at the cold collation!

6️⃣ As long as Bryon doesn't dump us in the sea, I rather be above ground and in the fresh air.

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Crinoline_Laphroaig 7️⃣ While I know quite a bit about Eliza de Feuillide, I didn't know she died of breast cancer. I would like to read a biography of her.

8️⃣ Everyone is aging and it shows "The Autumn of my life is come— my hopes of happiness long since buried in an unmarked grave— and how long, pray, shall the sun endure, before Winter?"
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Crinoline_Laphroaig In June we are off to Godmersham Park, Kent in the autumn of 1813 with Jane and the Canterbury Tale. Counting down to Release of last in the series: Jane and the Final Mystery.

As always this is Read at Your Own Pace. So jump into Discussion whenever you want. 🎩
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kspenmoll 1) stand out- when she met up with Desdemona, the Rogue‘s niece. 2) Fav character-Henry. Felt I got to know him & their close relationship in depth. 3) “Mad. A poet touched by the insane. A diabolical figure of licence and flame, armed with a pen.”(50) 4) a solitary ramble along the Cobb 5) cold sea bathing 6) exploring the tunnels 7) I love the detail of all the clothing, but I learned about their bathing machines- they fascinated me, along 🔽 (edited) 1w

kspenmoll 🔼 the whole prudishness of the Victorian Age. 8) This took me awhile to get into but once I was engaged it was a wonderful ride, especially the characterization of so many characters. Looking forward to the Canterbury Tales. 1w

kspenmoll Tried to mark as spoiler- not sure it worked 1w

Crinoline_Laphroaig @kspenmoll Henry really shined in this one! 1w

Crinoline_Laphroaig @kspenmoll after our solitary rambles, we can meet for tea. 1w

TheBookHippie Finishing today I‘m a bit behind 😅😵‍💫 5d

TheBookHippie 4- I SO AGREE. I just could not do it. 😵‍💫 2d

TheBookHippie 7- I agree I think that would be a fascinating read. I admit I googled I really didn‘t have a grasp on who she was. 2d

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Jane and the Madness of Lord Byron: Being a Jane Austen Mystery | Stephanie Barron

#JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong is spending May 2023 in the Brighton of May 1813. Jane and her favorite brother Henry are taking the sea air in Jane and the Madness of Lord Byron. As we Countdown to October 24th release of Jane and the Final Mystery.

Discussion Post on May 30th. Remember this is a Read At Your Own Pace Book Club so pop on to any of the Discussion Posts at anytime. Tag me @Crinoline_Laphroaig so I see them. 🌊 #Pemberlittens

Crinoline_Laphroaig Of all the Being a Jane Austen Mystery Series, this one and June's Jane and the Canterbury Tale I've read the least. Having only read for #JaneAndTheYear2020 so looking forward to reading a 2nd time.
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TheBookHippie I am picking up my copy at the library tomorrow! They have TWO copies! There is no rhyme or reason as to which books in this series they carry! So bizarre!
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Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie my Library has none in print and only No. 12 & 14 digitally. 🤷‍♀️ 3w

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Cranford | Elizabeth Gaskell

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For some reason I thought this was book was much longer! I was surprised to see it was the last Chapter this morning of #Pemberlittens . But I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet story. @BarkingMadRead thanks for the #HashtagBrigade! It was fun! 😊

BarkingMadRead It went by so fast! I‘m glad you had fun! 3w

Ericalambbrown I‘ve got her North and South in my TBR list. 2w

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Big Gay Wedding: A Novel | Byron Lane

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Right combination of hilariously funny but also had sad moments. I appreciated that it showed that you are never to old to grow as a person. It made my heart happy.

*I received an advance review copy from NetGalley and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.

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Cranford | Elizabeth Gaskell

I've got audio and Kindle free versions.

Loved the cow in flannel and "though she knew, and we knew, and she knew that we knew, and we knew that she knew that we knew, she had been busy all the morning making tea-bread and sponge-cakes."?

#Pemberlittens
#HashtagBrigade
@BarkingMadRead

Ruthiella I thought the “she knew we knew…” was hilarious. 😆 1mo

dabbe Who remembers Friends, too? “They don't know that we know that they know that we know.“ 🤣🤣🤣 1mo

rwmg I'd forgotten that. Maybe it's time for a re-read 1mo

BarkingMadRead @dabbe I was totally thinking that! 1mo

peanutnine @dabbe 🙋🏼‍♀️my first thought! 🤣 1mo

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Excellent Women | Barbara Pym

I scrolled through my List feed and my Goodreads to see how many #Pemberlittens Readalongs I've done in the last 3 yrs.

#ExcellentWomenandBoiledPotatoes remains my favorite Hashtag. 🥔🥔🥔

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Cranford | Elizabeth Gaskell

Facebook Memories reminded me that May 1st was start of the #Pemberlittens Readalong of Sense & Sensibility.

Will always be grateful for @sprainedbrain for asking 'Who wants to read Jane Austen?' It's what got me through the Pandemic. Knowing everyday I could meet up with friends to discuss books.

I love hosting #JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong and joining in other Readalongs. Today I'm off to Cranford w/ @BarkingMadRead #HashtagBrigade.

Bookwormjillk Here here! 1mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig Later when I have a little more time I want to look back and see how many group reads Ive done. 1mo

rubyslippersreads Even though I can‘t always keep up, I ❤️ this group. (I also can‘t believe it‘s been three years.) (edited) 1mo

BarkingMadRead Love this!! 1mo

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Jane and the Barque of Frailty | Stephanie Barron

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#Pemberlittens It's time for #JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong Discussion Post! This is a Read At Your Own Pace Book Club so feel free to join in anytime. Tag me @Crinoline_Laphroaig so I make sure and see your posts.

*SPOILERS IN COMMENTS*

Crinoline_Laphroaig 1️⃣ That this story was a bit darker. While we know that women were at the mercy of men, Julia Radcliffe's story really showed how bad if could be.
2️⃣ I wasn't liking Eliza at the first of the story with her lack of common sense and getting huffy at Jane but she totally redeemed herself at the end. Loved that she was just drinking champagne and dancing the night away and then, tumbled to the truth. 1mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig 3️⃣"One should always have a decorative young man about the room, and well- bred if one may contrive it; it lends so much tone to the display."

"Had Willoughby been short, fat, and ill- favoured, Marianne would rather have limped home." 1mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig 4️⃣ I would struggle with being respectable in Jane's time. I'd be a little too loud. Anti-Almacks would be a better fit personality wise. I'm one you always know what I'm thinking so mask would be good. Plus I could paint my toenails gold. I hate not having polish on my toes.

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Crinoline_Laphroaig 6️⃣ “Sandals, I think— and we shall paint your toe- nails with gold leaf, as it is considered very fast." I thought painting toenails was a modern thing. Google it. It's fascinating.
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Crinoline_Laphroaig 7️⃣ Even though I read this back in #JaneAndTheYear2020 I had forgotten the meaning of Braque of Frailty. And that there were so many euphemisms: The Muslin Company...."but the present age held such women in something like admiration, as might be divined from the euphemisms commonly applied to them: High Flyers, Fair Cyprians, Birds of Paradise, Snug Armfuls, Barques of Frailty, Demi-reps."⬇️
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Crinoline_Laphroaig Enjoyed that story takes place at the end of April 1811 and that I was reading in April. That's always fun. Also that we are to Jane's books being published.

In May #JaneAndTheExcellentReadAlong is off to Brighton with Jane and the Madness of Lord Byron. As we countdown to

Jane and the Final Mystery

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Ruthiella Still catching up! I‘ve only just finished

Jane and the Ghosts of Netley

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Crinoline_Laphroaig @Ruthiella 👍 1mo

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Jane and the Barque of Frailty | Stephanie Barron

#Pemberlittens This is one of my absolute favorite #JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong Quotes. Plus I just love the covers of this edition @kspenmoll 😍

kspenmoll This makes me want to reread S & S! Aren‘t those shoes the perfect cover?! 1mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @kspenmoll I so want them! 1mo

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Unfamiliar | Haley Newsome

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"Cauldron Cauldron, Boiling Hot ~ Take These Things I Have Bought ~ Combined, Refine, And Put It Together, Delicious, Nutritious In Every Weather ~ Strong As The Sun's Full Light In The Day Make This The Greatest - PB&J!" -

Sad that I don't have Kitchen Witch skills. Had to make this PB&J by hand.

My only complaint, is book abruptly ends. BUT then I learned it's a Webtoon and I can read more here: https://m.tapas.io/series/unfamiliar/... ?

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Pride and Prejudice: The Complete Novel, with Nineteen Letters from the Characters' Correspondence, Written and Folded by Hand | Barbara Heller

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#Pemberlittens Beautiful gift from a friend. Book people are the best!

This was not one I had in my previous collection. It has all the characters letters! I'll let let you read book description to see how wonderful it is.

In my original Library I had 15 print copies. This makes No. 11. Most of which where gifts from kind, wonderful people in my life. 💛💙💛💙💛

CaramelLunacy I have been eyeing this edition covetously! 2mo

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The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi | Shannon Chakraborty

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Are you in need of an Swashbuckling

Adventure story featuring Badass 40-something Retired Woman Pirate with a bum knee? With a best friend who's known as the Mistress of Poisons? With magical creatures? Then this is the book for you. 🏴‍☠️

Full Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5466075881 or https://www.instagram.com/p/CrJEbbILQtp/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Crinoline_Laphroaig * 📖 vs 🎧 Note. I started reading Book of the Month copy and then got Library Audiobook. Amina is actually telling her story to a young Scribe named Jamal. Audiobook makes this into a PERFORMANCE! And while if you buy audio copy you get PDF to download, Print has Maps and Artwork you can look at. Honestly combo of print/audio is way to go. If you can't do that, then pick your favorite format. 2mo

Ruthiella I love doing a print audio combo! 👍 2mo

marleed I do print/audio whenever I can - I love the stereo effect! 2mo

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Jane and the Barque of Frailty | Stephanie Barron

#Pemberlittens Cover for Jane and the Final Mystery! Release Date is October 3rd.

Continuing our Countdown Readalong this month with Jane and the Barque of Frailty. Jane is off to London and awaiting the publication of her first novel, Sense and Sensibility.

Discussion Post will be up on April 30th. No worries if you get behind. Tag me @Crinoline_Laphroaig & pop in anytime to leave your thoughts. 🎩

#JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong

Crinoline_Laphroaig @BarkingMadRun @mollyrotondo @TheBookHippie @TheAromaofBooks @kspenmoll @MoonWitch94
@julieclair @sprainedbrain @Librarybelle
@StayCurious @janeycanuck @suvata @Ruthiella @Bookwormjillk @nanuska_153 @AllDebooks @MoonWitch94 @rubyslippersreads @Sparklemn @quietjenn @Graciouswarriorprincess
@jenniferw88 @SarahBookInterrupted @katy4peas
@mklong @DanaManiac @mom2bugnbee
@Blackink_WhitePaper @DebinHawaii
@Deblovestoread @suvata 2mo

TheBookHippie I‘m still trying to find this months book! Ughhh. This cover is gorgeous!!! 2mo

Librarybelle Yay for the final cover reveal! I‘m so behind on this #buddyread , but with any luck, I‘ll be caught by the time the last book is released 😂 2mo

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Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie when I was looking for print copies this one and next were the hardest to find. And I couldn't ever find Hardbacks. Finally found Trade size. Mostly Mass Market. 2mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Librarybelle So many books. So little time. 2mo

TheBookHippie @Crinoline_Laphroaig I will not be denied 🤣🤣😅 it‘s weird the others were so easy! 2mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie there's some Mass Markets on Ebay for about $4. 2mo

TheBookHippie @Crinoline_Laphroaig one is enroute to me now!!!! Yay!!!!!!! 😘 2mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie 👏 2mo

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Betsy and the Great World | Maud Hart Lovelace

It's been a tough few days. Finishing up Content Lists for Insurance Company. Just reliving over and over again all the things we lost in the house fire. And then these arrived!

Stumbled upon 1st Editions on Ebay. Excellent condition with just a few marks and tears.

Betsy Book Mail was just what I needed to cheer me up. 📖📚🤓

#betsytacy #newlibrary #bookmail

julieclair Those covers are the best! 2mo

Ruthiella Beautiful editions! A little retail therapy. ❤️ 2mo

LeahBergen Ooo, gorgeous! 2mo

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Jane and His Lordship's Legacy | Stephanie Barron

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Discussion Post for Jane and His Lordship's Legacy. Counting down to the October Release of last in the series: Jane and the Final Mystery.

My answers in the comments.
#JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong

Crinoline_Laphroaig 1️⃣ We've made it to Chawton!
2️⃣ Lord Harold for one last time.
3️⃣ "Do not cry for me, Jane— but carry me always in your heart, as one who loved you for that courage to be yourself, and not what convention would have you be. Your Rogue"
4️⃣ I spend so much of the gardening season up earlier to beat the heat, it would be lovely to garden in cooler climate. Have leisurely breakfast then head out to the garden. 2mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig 5️⃣ Spill the tea! I could say all the things I was too polite to say in real life.
6️⃣ "She was clothed this morning in a light muslin gown of pale jonquil colour, with beribboned sandals on her feet,"
I didn't know sandals were a thing in Regency times. Did a bit of Googling, apparently they were considered scandalous.
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Crinoline_Laphroaig 7️⃣ How was Jane able to bequest the letters Lord Harold sent to people? Did he make copies of all his correspondence? Is that how she was able to give to The British Museum? 🎩
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TheBookHippie These books are getting so good.4 and 5 !!!!! Also should we be copying our letters and keeping them nice ?! 2mo

TheBookHippie 6. Toes very scandalous . I do remember that ankles were not to be seen! 2mo

TheBookHippie 4. I am waiting to garden cannot wait… unfortunately that‘s June.. 2mo

TheBookHippie These are very what I would call sweet comforting books. I just sit down and read and escape into it. They‘re my new soothing reads. 2mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie I just love them. 2mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie toes such a scandel! 😆 2mo

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The Darcy Monologues | Lory Lilian, Joana Starnes

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It's always hard to rate Anthologies because there's always some stories you like better than others.

Pride and Prejudice is tough to modernize because a woman is no longer going to starve in the hedgerows if she doesn't marry. When Darcy is the boss and Elizabeth is the employee it feels inappropriate through modern day lens.

Overall I enjoyed. But my favorites are always the Regency ones.

Crinoline_Laphroaig @StayCurious @BarkingMadRead there are several Anthologies in Series. Might be something for #PemberLittens #JaneAdjacent Readalong. https://www.goodreads.com/series/363996-the-quill-collective Only other one I've read is Christmas one. 2mo

BarkingMadRead Love Jane Adjacent books! 2mo

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Miss Austen | Gill Hornby

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Pic from 1st time I read back in 2020. I get what several of #PemberLittens say about Historical Fiction about real people. Normally I feel the same. But I liked this one.

Think it is based somewhat on how Austen relatives are historically remembered. For instance Jane's mother being hypochondriac & Mary being difficult. ↕️

Crinoline_Laphroaig I like how takes Austen lore of Cassandra burning Jane's letters and spins a story around that. To me It's the perfect way to write Austenesque in that it's fiction but I can believe it happened. And it was lovely to see Cassandra shine. 'Whoever looked at an elderly lady and saw the young heroine she once was? Thanks for hosting' @StayCurious ! 2mo

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Heartstone | Elle Katharine White

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Happy International Whisk(e)y Day! Which has nothing to do with @CrowCAH #HeartstoneBuddyRead. I just wanted a different picture since #PemberLittens have already posted cover.

Wasn't crazy about worms and eating hearts but enjoyable. Lady C scene threw me because it was so different from P & P.

Nephew just poured me wee dram of 18yr old Glenfiddich - neat because 👆.

CrowCAH Aye, a wee dram! 🥃 Thanks for joining the readalong! ☺️ 2mo

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Miss Austen | Gill Hornby

#Pemberlittens @StayCurious this so goes along with our #JaneAdjacent read. Today is the opening of My dear Cassandra exhibition, ‘featuring a newly acquired Austen letter!

💫 Explores Jane Austen‘s special relationship with her sister and is part of our ‘Year of Cassandra‘, celebrating the life of Cassandra Austen 1773-1845. 👇

Crinoline_Laphroaig 👉 FIND OUT MORE: https://janeaustens.house/display/my-dear-cassandra/ and BOOK TICKETS: https://janeaustens.house/visit/visitor-info/

💻 An online version of this exhibition is also available!
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StayCurious So cool ♥️ 3mo

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Miss Austen | Gill Hornby

#Pemberlittens @StayCurious this was my favorite quote when I first read. Went back and found this picture that I made. 👩🏻‍🌾
#JanAdjacent

StayCurious Love this 3mo

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Jane and the Final Mystery | Stephanie Barron

Title of the Final Book has changed. I like it. It's fitting but it also makes me sad.
#JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong Counting Down to #JaneandtheFinalMystery.

Ruthiella Great! I‘m super behind now ( only just finished book five) but I might catch up! 🤞 Now that I‘m familiar with the setting and style, etc they read much faster! 3mo

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@mklong @DanaManiac @mom2bugnbee
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TheBookHippie @Ruthiella I agree the last two went much better … 3mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie @Ruthiella I'm guessing name change of the book happened fairly recently. I remember looking at 🐧 Random House site a few days ago and it still had Jane and the Winchester Schoolboy as the title. There's a release date as well now Oct 3rd. And it's in the Litsy Database. Litsy book description is lengther than publishers. Exciting to see things moving along. 3mo

kspenmoll Each book gets better & better. 3mo

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Jane and His Lordship's Legacy | Stephanie Barron

"I CAME INTO MY KINGDOM TODAY AT HALF- PAST TWO— OR SO much of one as shall ever be granted me on this earth. Four square brick walls, half a dozen chimneys, a simple doorway fronting on the London to Gosport road, and a clutch of outbuildings behind: such is our cottage in Chawton."

We've finally made it to Chawton.
Discussion Post will be up on March 30th.
??? #JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong

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@julieclair @sprainedbrain @Librarybelle
@StayCurious @janeycanuck @suvata @Ruthiella @Bookwormjillk @nanuska_153 @AllDebooks @MoonWitch94 @rubyslippersreads @Sparklemn @quietjenn @Graciouswarriorprincess
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@mklong @DanaManiac @mom2bugnbee
@Blackink_WhitePaper @DebinHawaii
@Deblovestoread @suvata
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kspenmoll Wonderful collage! 3mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @kspenmoll I couldn't pick just one. 😄 3mo

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Heartstone | Elle Katharine White

How cute was Lt Punch? “You couldn‘t add a few wyverns flying in the background? You know, for effect?” His carrot-colored eyes sparkled. “Or maybe one lying dead at my feet?” A twig snapped behind me. Punch took one peek over my shoulder, shrieked, and dove into the bushes on the other side of the wall."

This was my favorite Chapter so far!
@CrowCAH #HeartstoneBuddyRead

CrowCAH It‘s a gnome or hobgoblin! Cute! 3mo

ElizaMarie Awe I just love him!!! 3mo

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Miss Austen | Gill Hornby

#Pemberlittens Look at these beautiful #Janeite books author and illustrator Julia Fry gifted me! We follow each other on Instagram but hadn't really engaged, other than a couple of times I commented on her posts. She messaged me after the fire saying she wanted to sent me her books. She autographed them and included the sweetest note. Note card is her design as well. So pretty! Lovely addition to my #AllThingsAusten shelf.

Crinoline_Laphroaig @StayCurious @CrowCAH it's been a busy weekend. Catching up on Miss Austen #JaneAdjacent and #HearthstoneBuddyRead today. 🎧👩‍🌾 3mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig #HeartstoneBuddyRead 2nd time I've misspelled.🤦‍♀️ 3mo

CrowCAH @Crinoline_Laphroaig that is super sweet she sent you those two books and card; they‘re lovely! 😍 3mo

BarkingMadRead Awwwww that‘s so nice!! 3mo

kspenmoll What a gorgeous collection! So happy for you! 3mo

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Icebreaker | A. L. Graziadei

so-so

There was so much I liked about this book. It's diversity. Mickey's relationships with his older sisters. Discussion of mental health and parents expectations. But to use my limited Hocky knowledge, author missed the final goal with 5 seconds on the clock.

Ending was so rushed. I was listening to audiobook, with 30 min left, and wondering how it was going to wrap up. Answer was they didn't! Open Ending. Nothing was resolved! ⬇️

Crinoline_Laphroaig I hate Open Endings. Felt like the author didn't know how to solve characters problems so they just gave up. Only way it works for me is if there is a Sequel.( One other thing bothered me but it's Spoiler so I'll put it in next comment.) 3mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig There‘s no character motivation for why Mickey's dad suddenly becomes a caring parent after years of neglect. 3mo

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Icebreaker | Al Graziadei

Everything I know about ? I learned from this #Malec Fan Fic - https://archiveofourown.org/works/6478579/chapters/14830201

So I found this hilarious: "But I‘m over here reading a fantasy AU where I‘m some kind of elven rogue sent to assassinate Cauler, a human prince, and instead end up falling in love with him. I swear it‘s a hate-reading. I can‘t stop because I can‘t believe someone actually wrote this. I am not invested at all." ?

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Jane and the Ghosts of Netley | Stephanie Barron

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1. Standout moments? Really?
Is there any other than Lord Harold? 😭

2. We know Jane's story, but what's
your Fantasy Ending for her and Lord Harold?

3. What's Jane and Lord Harold's Ship Name?
Jaarold? Or are Ship Names just a big NO for you?

4. Favourite character is obviously Lord Harold. 2nd Favorite?

5. Favorite quote?

6. Something you learned
about Jane or her time?

7. Random thoughts?

#JaneandtheExcellentReadalong

Crinoline_Laphroaig 1️⃣ I put off finishing because from #JaneandtheYear2020 knew Lord Harold, The Gentleman Rogue dies at the end. Even knowing it's coming still had me 😭

2️⃣ As a #Janeite I know Jane's life story. Had she married we would probably have never gotten her books. But still I want her and Lord Harold to have secretly wed, continuing to solve mysteries, and Jane still having time to writing books. One can dream.

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Crinoline_Laphroaig 3️⃣ Jaarold doesn't seem to be grand enough. I

4️⃣ Really liked brother Frank in this one. He's again added another word to my vocabulary - havey- cavey. 3mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig 5️⃣So many good quotes! “You cry, dear? Waste. Should've married you years ago.” .......“Promise me . . . you will write. Heroine—” 3mo

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Crinoline_Laphroaig Pray do not stumble over your mother in the passage,” he added as I made for the door. “She has been listening at the keyhole this quarter- hour at least.”

"The moon is high; and when the lady in question is Miss Austen, it does not signify how long I wait.”

“Promise me . . . you will write. Heroine—”

6️⃣ Maria Fitzherbert. Plus I fell down a Google rabbit hole of the history of Itchen ferry. 3mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig 7️⃣ Rather obsessed w/ Jane's gown and want to Cosplay it - 'the cunning design of opened lapels, split bodice buttoned down the centre, and delicate bows tied beneath the right breast. The high white ruff à la reine Elizabeth, with Vandyke pleating, Equestrian Hat, and dove- grey paisley shawl, figured in black and gold. '
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*Glad doubled up #janeandtheprisonerofwoolhouse and Ghosts of Netley since both are set in Southampton and have Naval storylines. After this we are off to @janeaustenshouse in Chawton. 3mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig #Pemberlittens @BarkingMadRun @mollyrotondo @TheBookHippie @TheAromaofBooks @kspenmoll @MoonWitch94
@julieclair @sprainedbrain @Librarybelle
@StayCurious @janeycanuck @suvata @Ruthiella @Bookwormjillk @nanuska_153 @AllDebooks @MoonWitch94 @rubyslippersreads @Sparklemn @quietjenn @Graciouswarriorprincess
@jenniferw88 @SarahBookInterrupted @katy4peas
@mklong @DanaManiac @mom2bugnbee
@Blackink_WhitePaper @DebinHawaii
@Deblovestoread @suvata
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TheBookHippie First I want the dress. And yes had she ever married we wouldn‘t have the gift of her writing how sad is that?!?! 3mo

TheBookHippie I suspect that too much breeding is at the heart of the trouble--but too much breeding is the lot of all women who marry young, particularly when they are so fortunate as to make a love-match. Elizabeth Bridges, third daughter of a baronet, was but eighteen when she wed, and only five-and-thirty when she passed from this life. With her strength of character, she ought to have lived to be eighty. 3mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie such a great dress! 3mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie I'll take my chances financially as a spinster writer rather than dying after giving birth to my 11th child like Jane's sister in law. 3mo

TheBookHippie @Crinoline_Laphroaig right the more I read of that time the more I‘m convinced single was the way to go …however money 😵‍💫 3mo

TheBookHippie @Crinoline_Laphroaig also reminded me of religious practices today of some who have to have children til they die or menopause 😵‍💫… 3mo

TheBookHippie @Crinoline_Laphroaig I want to make all these dresses and have a proper tea party 🤣 3mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie yes please! 3mo

kspenmoll @TheBookHippie Invite me please! 3mo

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Fangirling Armitage: Four Years in the Richard Armitage Fandom | Abby Vegas

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You know how you're looking for something on Goodreads and you discover something else? I was trying to find the audio version of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde that was narrated by Richard Armitage and stumbled across Fangirling Armitage. Such a fun read!

Fandom can be such a wonderful thing. LOVE how Litsy and Bookstagram connected me to people all over the world. And there's always someone to talk about my favorite reads. 🤓

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Kiss Her Once for Me | Alison Cochrun

so-so

I should have taken a picture of Kiss Her Once For Me by Allison Cochrun with a loaf of bread instead of flowers.

Main character said love interest who was a baker smelled like bread. 16 Times! And one "the way her touch is like a lightning rod and a warm piece of bread." WTF⁉️ Don't remember baker ever making bread in this book. Cookies, waffles, pancakes, and breakfast burritos but no bread. ⬇️

Crinoline_Laphroaig Don't get me wrong there was a lot I loved about this While You Were Sleeping vibes romance. Especially weed smoking, day drinking grandmas Memaw and Lovey. Nice to see diverse and inclusive romance. But honestly this book just wore me out. ⬇️

4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig Instead of Love Triangle there was Quadrangle. LITERALLY had EVERY romance trope: Fake marriage, second chance romance, miscommunication, only one bed, in love with best friend, trapped in snowstorm and probably a few I'm forgetting. ⬇️ 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig I spent majority of the time yelling at the page. "JUST TELL HER" and "YOU ARE BROKE AND ABOUT TO BE EVICTED" do not let your mother guilt trip you in to sending her money. ⬇️
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Crinoline_Laphroaig Favorite Quote: "Your mom sucks the most suck of all the people who suck that aren't like war criminals or Republican senators."

I think I would have enjoyed more if it had been a Novella. For me it was just too busy and went on way too long. But hey if you love an over the top romance this one may be for you.???
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kspenmoll Wonderful review! 4mo

CrowCAH Love your Jane Austen books on the top shelf!!! 4mo

Suet624 😂😂😂 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @CrowCAH they make me so happy! Especially since they all came from PemberLittens. 😊 4mo

CrowCAH @Crinoline_Laphroaig aww what a great story to have for each book!!! 🥰 4mo

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Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House | Stephanie Barron

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Time for Being a Jane Austen Mystery Book Club‼️
1️⃣ After the grandeur of Chatsworth with #JaneandtheStillroomMaid it was interesting to see a different side of Jane's life with her Navy Captain brother Frank.
2️⃣ Two favorite quotes.
"I expect a severe March, a wet April, and a sharp May,” I returned. “But we may hold out hope for June, Mary. What would England be, after all, without her June?”
“Scotland,” ⬇️

Crinoline_Laphroaig And learning that Jane believes it's 5 o'clock somewhere:
“I believe, my dear, that we should fortify ourselves with a glass of wine.”
“But it is barely ten o‘clock in the morning, Jane!”
“And the sun is not yet over the yardarm.” I smiled up at him. “Consider, Frank, that if you were in the Indies now— or rounding the Horn…”⬇️

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Crinoline_Laphroaig 3️⃣ Jenny for how she embellished Jane's story of why they were searching for The Bosun‘s Mate. Missed Lord Harold!
4️⃣ Frenchman's story.
5️⃣ Jiggery- pokery. It's my new favorite phrase.
6️⃣ I love the quiet of winter after the holidays. I'm actually always a bit sad to see it ending. Spring brings so much busyness.⬇️ 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig 7️⃣ I rather wait at home warm and snug. Especially in Jane's time. Can you imagine the smell on those boats.
8️⃣ Dodge the chamberpots. At least you're outside in the fresh air. Wool House probably smelled worse than ship did.
9️⃣ I had this exact conversation with my mother countless times. "There is nothing wrong with you, as you very well know, that a little activity should not cure. You are too much indisposed. Fresh air is what you require.” 4mo

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Crinoline_Laphroaig Jane and the Ghosts of Netley Discussion Post will be up on February 28th. Then will be caught up and back to one book a month. 🎩 📖📚

#janeandtheexcellentreadalong 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @BarkingMadRun @mollyrotondo @TheBookHippie @TheAromaofBooks @kspenmoll @MoonWitch94
@julieclair @sprainedbrain @Librarybelle
@StayCurious @janeycanuck @suvata @Ruthiella @Bookwormjillk @nanuska_153 @AllDebooks @MoonWitch94 @rubyslippersreads @Sparklemn @quietjenn @Graciouswarriorprincess
@jenniferw88 @SarahBookInterrupted @katy4peas
@mklong @DanaManiac @mom2bugnbee
@Blackink_WhitePaper @DebinHawaii
@Deblovestoread @suvata
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Ruthiella Once again I am totally behind! I still need to post about The Genius of the place! 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Ruthiella no worries! Whenever you catch up. 4mo

kspenmoll The quote you chose was quite funny! 4mo

kspenmoll @Crinoline_Laphroaig I may still be behind! 4mo

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Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House | Stephanie Barron

#Pemberlittens It's a short month but we're playing catch-up! Discussion post for Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House will go up on February 15th. Jane and the Ghosts of Netley on February 28th.

This is a read at your own pace so jump in whenever you are ready. Counting down to October 2023 Release of final Jane Austen Mystery - Jane and the Winchester Schoolboy. 🎩📖📚
#JaneandtheExcellentReadalong

Crinoline_Laphroaig @BarkingMadRun @mollyrotondo @TheBookHippie @TheAromaofBooks @kspenmoll @MoonWitch94
@julieclair @sprainedbrain @Librarybelle
@StayCurious @janeycanuck @suvata @Ruthiella @Bookwormjillk @nanuska_153 @AllDebooks @MoonWitch94 @rubyslippersreads @Sparklemn @quietjenn @Graciouswarriorprincess
@jenniferw88 @SarahBookInterrupted @katy4peas
@mklong @DanaManiac @mom2bugnbee
@Blackink_WhitePaper @DebinHawaii
@Deblovestoread @suvata
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TheBookHippie I‘m almost caught up!!! 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 4mo

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Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House | Stephanie Barron

It's February in Southampton instead of rainy day in Tulsa w/ #janeandtheexcellentreadalong.

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Jane and the Stillroom Maid: Being the Fifth Jane Austen Mystery | Stephanie Barron

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#Pemberlittens Posting #janeandtheexcellentreadalong
early because I've got a lot on tomorrow.

1️⃣ Invitation to Chatsworth
2️⃣“My good fellow—if you do not leave off that dreadful noise at once, I shall be forced to call you out; and though it has been my habit, in affairs of honour, never to aim for the heart—in your case, my dear sir, I should be sorely tempted.”
3️⃣ Cassandra with the Chamberpot ⬇️

Crinoline_Laphroaig 4️⃣ The End. Last time I read this was for #JaneAndTheYear2020 and I had forgotten. This is normal for me. I remember character storylines but the killer I forget. Which is nice because reveal is a surprise.
5️⃣ Stillroom Maid Recipes. I really enjoyed them tucked into story.
6️⃣ Eat nothing but that doesn't mean I can't have Whisky becore bed. Plus if I have a good night's sleep I feel like I can do anything. ⬇️
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Crinoline_Laphroaig 7️⃣ Having had mother who sounded a lot like Mrs Austen I am really good at tuning that out. Really loud music or in this case singing gets on my nerves after awhile.
8️⃣ Picnic in the garden. While enjoyed see the house when we visited Chatsworth, I loved the gardens.
9️⃣ This is one of my favorites in the Series because of having been to Chatsworth I can just see those scenes in my mind. 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @BarkingMadRun @mollyrotondo @TheBookHippie @TheAromaofBooks @kspenmoll @MoonWitch94
@julieclair @sprainedbrain @Librarybelle
@StayCurious @janeycanuck @suvata @Ruthiella @Bookwormjillk @nanuska_153 @AllDebooks @MoonWitch94 @rubyslippersreads @Sparklemn @quietjenn @Graciouswarriorprincess
@jenniferw88 @SarahBookInterrupted @katy4peas
@mklong @DanaManiac @mom2bugnbee
@Blackink_WhitePaper @DebinHawaii
@Deblovestoread
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Crinoline_Laphroaig I really wish you could edit comments on Litsy cause I just saw typo ^Whisky before bed. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 4mo

kspenmoll I am still reading ; about halfway through. Will come back when finished! 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @kspenmoll no worries! Whenever you are ready. 4mo

suvata @Crinoline_Laphroaig Please add me to your list. I am just beginning Stillroom Maid but I‘m a fast reader and I‘ll catch up. 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @suvata will do! It's read at your own pace so pop back whenever and join in wth discussion Questions. 4mo

suvata 1. Standout moments: Finding out that the wounds were inflicted after death.
2. Favorite quote: “It is far more comfortable to throw the guilt upon mysteries one cannot understand, than upon a human being disturbingly like oneself.”
3. Favorite character: Jane, of course.
4. Anything surprised you: It surprised me in the very beginning, when the dead person turned out to be a woman dressed in men‘s clothing. 4mo

suvata 5. Something you learned about Jane or her time: The excessive use of opioids is always a shocker when I read books from this period. Really? They gave laudanum to children.
6. Would You Rather: Eat the tart made of veggies, eggs, and brains and have courage to do anything you wanted or eat nothing after 3pm and sleep soundly: I will sleep soundly. No brains for me! 4mo

suvata 7. Listen to Mr Cooper's off key singing or Mrs Austen's complaints: Both would be intolerable, but I guess it would be easier to ignore Mrs. Austen‘s complaints.
8. Be the Guest of Honour at a Chatsworth dinner party or spend the day in the gardens with a picnic lunch: Picnic in the garden, please. 4mo

suvata 9. Any other random thoughts: I forgot how good these books are. I read the first four quite a while ago, and I‘m just now catching up on the rest of them.
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Crinoline_Laphroaig @suvata we can picnic together! 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @suvata Just love them so much! 1st few are a bit slow but they just get better and better. Another favorite of mine is

Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas

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The Jane Austen Collection | Jane Austen

Happy Pride and Prejudice Day!!! Published On This Day 210 years ago.

My stack is a little shorter this year. But most all of then are gifts from #PemberLittens and that makes my heart happy. 💙💙💙💙💙

MoonWitch94 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 4mo

MaureenMc 🎉💗🎉 4mo

dabbe Pick a version, any version! As long as it's the real deal! #ElizabethDarcyPemberlyForever 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @dabbe Saddly I didn't have time to set and watch all the Colin Firth BBC one yesterday 4mo

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Soulless | Gail Carriger

Look at all the pretty books Gail Carriger sent me! I was totally gobsmacked she sent me Delightfully Deadly and Fan Service Special Editions.

If you want to see my Fangirl Squeeing here's my Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cn2pAX6LWPD/?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ=

#ParasolProtectorate

Ruthiella Fantastic! 🤩 4mo

Bookzombie That‘s so wonderful! 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Ruthiella @Bookzombie I was so touched. 4mo

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Jane and the Stillroom Maid: Being the Fifth Jane Austen Mystery | Stephanie Barron

" I intimate of Chatsworth—and of the heathen Whigs it harboured! Whatever would Cassandra say?"

If you like to see a video of Casade at Chatsworths here's a link to my Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnpGfF4PFZo/?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ=

Also in our #PemberLittens Facebook Group
https://m.facebook.com/groups/522153655328395/permalink/1179638119579942/?mibext...

#janeandtheexcellentreadalong

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At Home with Jane Austen | Kim Wilson

I'm not sure who sent the Pride and Prejudice Whiskey glass. Love it‼️🥃#PemberLittens

kspenmoll Sorry I forgot to put a gift note with it! It seemed perfect for you! 4mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @kspenmoll I love it! Thank you so much! 4mo

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Jane and the Stillroom Maid: Being the Fifth Jane Austen Mystery | Stephanie Barron

#Pemberlittens I've been missing #JaneandtheExcellentReadalong!
Jane & the Stillroom Maid is a favorite of mine because of Chatsworth setting.

Plan is to squeeze Book 6 & 7 into Jan/Feb w/ Discussion posts up on Feb 14th & 28th.

March will have us back on track to finish rereading series before Oct 2023 Release of Jane & the Winchester Schoolboy.

As always this is Read at Your Own Pace. So jump into Discussion whenever you want. 🎩

Crinoline_Laphroaig @BarkingMadRun @mollyrotondo @TheBookHippie @TheAromaofBooks @kspenmoll @MoonWitch94
@julieclair @sprainedbrain @Librarybelle
@StayCurious @janeycanuck @suvata @Ruthiella @Bookwormjillk @nanuska_153 @AllDebooks @MoonWitch94 @rubyslippersreads @Sparklemn @quietjenn @Graciouswarriorprincess
@jenniferw88 @SarahBookInterrupted @katy4peas
@mklong @DanaManiac @mom2bugnbee
@Blackink_WhitePaper @DebinHawaii
@Deblovestoread
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TheBookHippie Works wonderfully for me!! ♥️ 5mo

kspenmoll So happy you are back! I will start Jane and the Stillroom soon to catch up. 5mo

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Librarybelle Sounds like a good plan! I‘m terribly behind and hope to catch up on the series! 5mo

Ruthiella Sounds good! 👍 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @kspenmoll @Ruthiella @Librarybelle @TheBookHippie I'm ready to get back to some sort of normalcy. Settled in with nephew. He's insisted we stay until we build or buy. 5mo

Deblovestoread I just started the Stillroom Maid last night so your timing is perfect. It was the only thing that sounded good when I was trying to figure out my next ebook. 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Deblovestoread yay!!!! 5mo

TheBookHippie @Crinoline_Laphroaig oh how wonderful for you. 5mo

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The Jane Austen Collection | Jane Austen

Oh my Dear #PemberLittens I am overwhelmed by the kindness you have shown me to help rebuild my Library after the House Fire. This is bring me such joy.

I've tucked notes Amazon sent with everyone's messages in the gift they sent. All of these mean so much more to me because they we're sent with love. My originals I just bought. 😊

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Graciouswarriorprincess
@BarkingMadRead
@TheBookHippie
@Ruthiella
@julieclair
@TheAromaofBooks
@nanuska_153
And any I may have missed. Thank you! 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @wanderinglynn I knew I was missing someone! Thank you! 5mo

marleed This is beautiful. Littens are amazing people! 5mo

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wanderinglynn I hope it helps a little. ❤️ 5mo

Graciouswarriorprincess This makes me so happy!! 5mo

TheBookHippie Yay!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ you‘re so welcome!!! 5mo

nanuska_153 Glad we could help even if it was just a little bit! I know it's not the same than the ones you lost but hopefully this will get you to a good start and you'll have fun reconstructing your library ❤️❤️ 5mo

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The Jane Austen Collection | Jane Austen

Thank you #PemberLittens!!!
I've received a whole bunch of lovely gifts from my Wish List. You are so wonderful! Promise to get a picture taken soon! (Room where my Bookcase is a mess.)

TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 5mo

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The Darcy Monologues | Lory Lilian, Joana Starnes

Look at this stack Editor and Author Christine Boyd sent me‼️So much Austenesque #PemberLittens and she wrote lovely inscriptions in all of them‼️

Ruthiella Fabulous! 😍 5mo

ravenlee 😲😍 5mo

rubyslippersreads Lovely! 😍 5mo

LeahBergen Isn‘t that nice?? ❤️❤️ 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Ruthiella @ravenlee @rubyslippersreads @LeahBergen my heart has been so touched by the kindness of so many. 5mo

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The Mortal Instruments Box Set | Cassandra Clare

#Pemberlittens you have been so kind to send things off my Amazon Wish List. I'm looking forward to arranging on my bookshelves that Nephew set up for me in Guestroom. Will post a picture soon.

Thank you‼️😊

*And in the meantime yes that is a Litjoy Special Edition of The Mortal Instruments. A friend of mine surprised me with them.
#ShadowhunterSunday

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Daily Jane Austen: A Year of Quotes | Jane Austen

#Pemberlittens I love a Daily Quote book. This year's is The Daily Jane Austen. Lovely gift from a friend that I look forward to enjoying every morning with my tea.

Today's quote: "If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad."
NORTHANGER ABBEY ?

Deblovestoread 💜💜💜 5mo

Ann_Reads Such a cute mug!!! 5mo

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Case of the Missing Marquess: An Enola Holmes Mystery | Nancy Springer

Who else is squeezing one last book in for Goodreads 2022 Reading Challenge?🙋🏻‍♀️

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The Jane Austen Collection | Jane Austen

So many #PemberLittens have reached out with kind words. Normally I'm very much a 'It's fine I can take care of it myself' sort of person. But after the fire I decided if someone offered me kindness I would accept. It's makes both me and the giver feel better.

Several have asked me for a Wish List for my Library. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LNB6H5OZCVBS/?ref_=lol_ov_le

Thank you!!! Happy New Year!!!

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Ruthiella @janeycanuck @MoonWitch94 @TheAromaofBooks @nanuska_153 @julieclair @Jas16 @Deblovestoread @kspenmoll 5mo

Bookwormjillk I missed the terrible news about your house. I‘m so sorry this happened ❤️ 5mo

Cazxxx What a dreadful thing to have happened, sending you all the well wishes and hugs. Do you have a go fund me? It‘s difficult and expensive to get things mailed to other parts of the world but I would like to contribute in some way and I‘m sure others would too 😊 5mo

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Librarybelle I am so sorry! I missed seeing this…sending good thoughts your way. 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Bookwormjillk We are comfortably ensconced at nephew's house. He's insisted we stay while we rebuild or buy elsewhere. We'll decide that in New Year. 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Cazxxx We are good. Our Homeowners Insurance is coming through. No worries about sending something. Some had asked that's why I did the list. People have been so kind to me. Do a kindness in your community in my honor. ❤️ 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Librarybelle thank you! We are safe and sound at Nephew's house. He's insisted we stay while we rebuild or purchase elsewhere. There's even empty bookshelf in the guest room for me! Our Homeowners Insurance has been really good. 5mo

TheAromaofBooks I'm glad you have a low-pressure place to stay while you make all your decisions!! Thank you for sharing your list - I would be so devastated to lose my library. I know they are “just things“ but things can have a lot of feelings tied up in them!! 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheAromaofBooks ❤️ 5mo

SamAnne Oh no! Glad insurance is doing what insurance is supposed to do. ❤️❤️❤️ 5mo

Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 5mo

MoonWitch94 A little kindness goes a long way. Books are “just things” but for many of us, they are more than that. ♥️ 5mo

Cazxxx @Crinoline_Laphroaig people can be so kind, it‘s very heartwarming to see. I‘m glad the insurance is coming through and I‘ll certainly donate to a local charity or food bank 🥰 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Cazxxx 🥰 5mo

Ruthiella Thanks for posting this! I do want to contribute to your new library. As others have mentioned, books are more than just objects for many Littens. ❤️ 5mo

julieclair Thank you for posting this! Books are so important to our well-being. 💙 5mo

Deblovestoread I would love to send you my copy of Jane Austen at Home. Please email your address to me at kdgordon88 @gmail .com if you would like it. Thinking of you! 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Deblovestoread just sent you email. Thank you! 5mo

nanuska_153 Sorry I missed this! I've been out of Litsy for the last couple of days. Got you something from the list, it will arrive the 6 of January, in Spain is the day we celebrate the Wise Men coming so take it as a present from them! Hope you are having a good Christmas with your nephew ❤️ 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @nanuska_153 Thank you! I'm full of NYDay Traditional meal. Grits and Greens Casserole, Black-eyed Pea Soup, and Cornbread. 2023 is looking up. 5mo

TheBookHippie I‘m so glad you posted this!! I sent ya a little something ♥️ I so appreciate your leading such good buddyreads and I can‘t imagine losing my books!!! 5mo

Crinoline_Laphroaig @TheBookHippie Thank you! 😊 5mo

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Kiss Her Once for Me | Alison Cochrun

My December #BOTM box arrived just before when the house fire. I contacted Book of the Month, told them what happened and they kindly sent me a Replacement. ☺️
#2023tbr #bookofthemonth

Chrissyreadit I love that they helped! 5mo

BookwormAHN Fantastic 💜 5mo

marleed That‘s awesome! 5mo

kspenmoll That is wonderful! 5mo

kspenmoll Let me know how I can help. Email me at kdspenmoll@icloud.com when & if you can- your life must be so hectic now. 5mo

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Santa Grint | Jodi Taylor

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..."a giant called Uncle Lieutenant and his friend Jane."
Every year I look forward to Jodi Taylor Christmas short story being in my Kindle Library when I wake up on December 25th.

I love Lieutenant Grint he's just a Ginormous Cinnamon Roll:
After the last few days it was perfect way to spend Christmas morning - cozy jammies, fuzzy blanket and a fun story that had me snorting tea out my nose.
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#timepolice

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The Jane Austen Collection | Jane Austen

It's a start #PemberLittens‼️😍

@Graciouswarriorprincess lived up to her name. She sent me this beautiful Boxed set of Austen.

Friends from Books and Brews Club left a basket on my nephew's front porch right after the fire. It had 3 Paperback Jane Austen's, book mark, fuzzy blanket and a bottle of Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch. Husband said 'I don't know who that's from but they obviously know you.'

Looking at this makes me so happy.

julesG 😍 6mo

Ruthiella Fantastic! 6mo

MaureenMc 💗💗💗 6mo

Graciouswarriorprincess This makes me so happy!! 6mo

kspenmoll So kind & generous! 5mo

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