tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post1432947020488461530..comments2024-03-28T02:25:14.473-05:00Comments on More Agreeably Engaged: MAE Awards for 2016Janet Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-60395416731131311972017-07-29T08:10:27.874-05:002017-07-29T08:10:27.874-05:00"Today, Miss Austen, I do not cry because you..."Today, Miss Austen, I do not cry because your life is over, I smile because your life happened."<br /><br />So beautifully said, Janet! Such an uplifting message, as we think of our favourite author without whom our lives would be so different.<br /><br />Many apologies for turning up so late and huge thanks for this beautiful way of celebrating Jane Austen, and for including 'Miss Darcy's Companion' among your 2016 favourites, and in such great company! I'll keep hoping that one day we'll do an Austen & PnP tour together :)<br />Joana Starneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150637735779894393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-21666543970000315142017-07-25T01:28:47.297-05:002017-07-25T01:28:47.297-05:00Apologies for my late appearance, Janet. I was tra...Apologies for my late appearance, Janet. I was travelling and my iPad just would not let me comment, though I tried several times. <br /><br />This is such a heartwarming and lovely post. What a lovely way to remember Jane Austen <3<br /><br />Thank you also for including our book in your list. We are touched and also honoured to be amongst the other company. Cass Graftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14391140736724053771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-47472014994627797802017-07-24T18:36:26.401-05:002017-07-24T18:36:26.401-05:00It was such a unique plot and one I enjoyed very m...It was such a unique plot and one I enjoyed very much. It was such a fun read I adored your sense of humor! :)Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-843851657743819412017-07-24T18:32:06.030-05:002017-07-24T18:32:06.030-05:00I had recently read that quote by Dr. Seuss and th...I had recently read that quote by Dr. Seuss and thought it perfect. It said what I felt, although I am sad her life ended so early and sad for what might have been. Most of all though, I'm happy for what is. We have gained so much from her works, our love of her novels and characters, our fan fiction and the many blogs, etc. The best of all are the many friends we've made through our love of Jane Austen. You are one of those, Anji. Thank you for everything.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-44510260973158481862017-07-24T18:26:44.664-05:002017-07-24T18:26:44.664-05:00I'm so happy you were able to comment too, Mar...I'm so happy you were able to comment too, Mary. I'm sorry for the inconvenience to you. Don't know what is up with these blogs sometime.<br /><br />I have not read Joy's book that you mentioned but do have it. It and Regina's are both on my TBR list. Thank you for highly recommending them.<br /><br />Thank you for your comments, Mary, and for persevering. Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-31681887138214055982017-07-24T18:23:47.209-05:002017-07-24T18:23:47.209-05:00Thanks, Nicole. I need more reading time, too. I&#...Thanks, Nicole. I need more reading time, too. I've missed reading many of the ones that were released last year. I'm hoping for more from you soon! :)Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-3902197206759547772017-07-24T18:22:21.645-05:002017-07-24T18:22:21.645-05:00Thank you for telling me. I bet the fantasy with d...Thank you for telling me. I bet the fantasy with dragons is an intriguing mix.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-67703076120263148412017-07-21T11:38:38.609-05:002017-07-21T11:38:38.609-05:00Janet, thank you, sincerely, for including Darcy B...Janet, thank you, sincerely, for including <em>Darcy By Any Other Name</em> on your list. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It's a fun, escapist read -- the kind of thing I enjoy -- but it was a risk for me as a writer. I wasn't sure how my sense of humor would play out with Austen lovers. Who knew that so many readers love to laugh? Laura Hilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04393914692472097388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-44341424900079601932017-07-21T00:49:46.637-05:002017-07-21T00:49:46.637-05:00"Today, Miss Austen, I do not cry because you..."Today, Miss Austen, I do not cry because your life is over, I smile because your life happened." - what a beautiful way to sum up how you (and many of us, also) feel about Jane Austen and her works.<br /><br />Of your list, I've read seven of them, had the immense pleasure of being a beta for four of those seven, and have another seven on my TBR list. Even without new books coming along every month (and aren't we grateful that they do?), I have to borrow another quote from your post - "we fans should have plenty to read and enjoy for quite some time."<br /><br />Thanks for such an amazing list, Janet and for choosing this way to commemorate our favourite writer. <br />Anjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580018261533290062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-24010919847739685752017-07-19T10:47:18.156-05:002017-07-19T10:47:18.156-05:00Janet,
I'm delighted that I'm able to fin...Janet,<br /><br />I'm delighted that I'm able to finally comment on your post as my phone/internet haven't been behaving themselves recently and refused to open the comments page until now!! <br /><br />What a wonderful list of books! I'm in the enviable position to be able to say that I've read quite a lot of them,although there are a few that have escaped my notice. <br /><br />While I haven't read that particular book by Joy Dawn King,I have read Mr Darcy's Mail Order Bride,which was wonderful! <br />I thoroughly enjoyed it! <br /><br />Another book that I read last year was Regina Jeffers' Mr Darcy's Bargain. Oh! I loved this one too and can highly recommend both these books if you haven't read them already. <br /><br />Such a lovely tribute to pay to our dear Jane,to publish your 2016 awards list,Janet. <br />Imagine her surprise to see us reading books containing her beloved characters, loving them,speaking about them and recommending them to like minded friends! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your favourites! <br />Happy reading! ☺️��Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643769895994661007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-58295543962597741312017-07-18T22:50:08.319-05:002017-07-18T22:50:08.319-05:00This is some fabulous company to be keeping! I'...This is some fabulous company to be keeping! I'm thrilled to make your list. What an excellent selection of JAFF you have here, I clearly need to make more time to read! There are far too many I have not read yet, but your recommendation means a great deal.Nicole Clarkstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13202407212240491433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-86899767301630644462017-07-18T19:57:22.351-05:002017-07-18T19:57:22.351-05:00You are welcome, Joy. If I had more time to read, ...You are welcome, Joy. If I had more time to read, you probably would have had another one or two on the list! :) I will be reading them first chance I get and listening to some of them. Christie Capps is next!:)Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-6100423205694983662017-07-18T19:33:28.472-05:002017-07-18T19:33:28.472-05:00I have read many of the above books and enjoyed th...I have read many of the above books and enjoyed them. I would add Maria Grace's Longbourn which is a P&P/Fantasy mix involving dragons.Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440423047233791148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-35953786928434615552017-07-18T19:26:18.170-05:002017-07-18T19:26:18.170-05:00Thanks, Glynis. Glad to hear you have enjoyed thes...Thanks, Glynis. Glad to hear you have enjoyed these too. Oh, I hope you to get to read Laura Hile's book and Jenetta James's book too. They are both really good.<br /><br />The book doesn't have to be released in 2016. I'm interested in any that you recommend. At least one on my list was not a 2016 release but that is the year I read it. I'm going by when I read the book rather than when it is released. <br /><br />I'm the same about getting new books. I am much more selective because of my limited amount of reading time.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by. Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-8548904196604964742017-07-18T19:21:55.848-05:002017-07-18T19:21:55.848-05:00You are welcome. I may be listening to the audio v...You are welcome. I may be listening to the audio version soon! :) I love to listen while I draw.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-9373661584033656192017-07-18T19:21:21.757-05:002017-07-18T19:21:21.757-05:00I loved that book but then, I've enjoyed all o...I loved that book but then, I've enjoyed all of yours. You have several others on my TBR list. I can't wait to start your mystery series! They sound fantastic.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-80054881768906600442017-07-18T19:20:33.953-05:002017-07-18T19:20:33.953-05:00Thanks, Ginna. They are great books and many more ...Thanks, Ginna. They are great books and many more on my TBR list are great, I'm sure! Wish I had more reading time.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-47886440905255918742017-07-18T19:19:55.234-05:002017-07-18T19:19:55.234-05:00Thanks for stopping in Denise. Thanks for stopping in Denise. Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-88591426681113520172017-07-18T19:19:35.128-05:002017-07-18T19:19:35.128-05:00Thanks, Carole. I would also love to read all of S...Thanks, Carole. I would also love to read all of Stephanie Barron's books. Reading one a month would be a great way to do it. Yes, Maria Grace has some great books. I have several of hers on my TBR list as well.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-9140815081403615502017-07-18T19:18:32.268-05:002017-07-18T19:18:32.268-05:00You are welcome, Cat. I just wish I could have rea...You are welcome, Cat. I just wish I could have read your other book last year. Maybe this year I will get to read it and the others. I didn't get to read Pamela's either and hers is also on my TBR list. There are so many good books out there. I just need more reading time.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-7352917649637912842017-07-18T17:36:39.934-05:002017-07-18T17:36:39.934-05:00What an absolute honor to be listed among such gre...What an absolute honor to be listed among such great authors! Thank you so much, Janet! <3 Cat Gardinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526063600354130161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-82415003005084944682017-07-18T17:23:10.890-05:002017-07-18T17:23:10.890-05:00Great list and totally agree! There are only a co...Great list and totally agree! There are only a couple I still need to read! I'm only up to Book 3 on Stephanie Barron's series. I was hoping to do one a month but unfortunately that has not happened! I also love Maria Grace's books! Carole in Canadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-9132170230035907532017-07-18T16:08:06.802-05:002017-07-18T16:08:06.802-05:00
Congratulations to the winners!
denise<br />Congratulations to the winners!<br /><br />denisedstoutholcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715837468307132294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-60436172448524323702017-07-18T12:46:24.466-05:002017-07-18T12:46:24.466-05:00All great books, Janet. Terrific list.
All great books, Janet. Terrific list.<br />Ginnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457158144918481735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-63725329239756964552017-07-18T11:34:51.691-05:002017-07-18T11:34:51.691-05:00What a wonderful list, Janet! I'm tickled to b...What a wonderful list, Janet! I'm tickled to be included in it.Jennifer Joyhttp://jenniferjoywrites.com/noreply@blogger.com