Everything Austen

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   2009 July 1

   Panhandle Jane permalink

   I’m confused. Is this where I’m supposed to leave the comment after linking. I published my evaluation of The Jane Austen Book Club on my blog at http://panhandleknitandsew.blogspot.com/2009/07/jane-austen-challenge-1.html

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   2009 July 3

   Tilde permalink

   Checking in to tell, that I have now completed 1/6th of my challenge. Watched the most recent S&S mini-series yesterday. Thoughts on this is here :
   http://tildesquilts.blogspot.com/2009/07/boredom-and-remedies.html

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   2009 July 3

   velvet permalink

   Just checking, so all individual links for Austen posts we do can be entered on the Mr Linky here?

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     2009 July 3

     Stephanie permalink

     Yes, with the exception of your first post to sign up for the challenge, the rest of your reviews for the challenge can be linked to the Mr. Linky above!!

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   2009 July 8

   Lisa permalink

   One down, five to go–I watched Bridget Jones’s Diary; added to Mr. Linky

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5. 
   2009 July 8

   Ashley permalink

   So far I have watched “Clueless” and have updated my list, so I now have 12 Austen books and movies to get through

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   2009 July 8

   Deb (KittyKwilter) permalink

   I watched the Lost in Austen episode this week on PBS and really loved it. I also added S&S to my IPOD and will now be able to choos among three (P&P, P, S&S) books to listen to. I also started the quilt plan and the book Quilted Diamonds (adaptation of JA quilt) by Linda Franz. There are a lot of JA fans who quilt and may be interested in this if they don’t already know about it. Just Google on Linda Franz and you will find her website.

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7. 
   2009 July 8

   Deb (lutemama) permalink

   Just finished reading Jane Austen Ruined My Life and reviewed it on my blog! One down and 11 to go! And thanks Deb (KittyKwilter) for the info on the Jane Austen quilt…I’ve got to check that out!

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8. 
   2009 July 9

   Heather permalink

   Sir John in S&S is the minister of magic in HP and his mother in law’s daughter charlotte (married to Hugh Laurie’s character) is Dolores Umbridge!

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9. 
   2009 July 9

   Ann permalink

   I’ve finished a second item on my list, stitching the “Mr. Darcy LIterary Little” cross stitch chart. I’ll be giving the chart away to one lucky reader–check out my link for more information.

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10. 
    2009 July 11

    Melanie Dickerson permalink

    Yay! I’m in! This sounds fun.
    I’m going to read all her books again. Can’t wait!

    Melanie

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11. 
    2009 July 11

    Michelle permalink

    Thank you for hosting this challenge! I never get tired of anything Jane Austen. I posted my list today.

    Michelle

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12. 
    2009 July 12

    Deb (KittyKwilter) permalink

    I have S&S and all the audio books on my IPOD now. I actually started a quilted diamond and watched the second episode of Lost in Austen. I am also reading my copy of Lost in Austen. Alas, I am not very good at the pursuit of the right marriage (in fiction – real life husband is “My Mr. Darcy”) because I took the wrong path on the first choice. I am having worse luck than Amanda. I am also enjoying reading the other people’s blog entries.

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13. 
    2009 July 12

    Amy (Philly) permalink

    http://amysbookreview.blogspot.com/2009/07/exploits-and-adventures-of-miss-alethea.html

    My first novel down!!! Fabulous book!

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14. 
    2009 July 13

    Lisa permalink

    Have now watched by “Clueless” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary.” My post for “Clueless is at: http://litandlife.blogspot.com/2009/07/everything-austen-challenge-2.html.

    Now it’s time to get down to business with some reading!

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15. 
    2009 July 13

    jennifermorrill permalink

    Mr Linky has my links I’m number #60 and #73. I think the link that posted back here was a pingback. I’m thinking of adding 3 to go up to 12….

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16. 
    2009 July 13

    Kimberly Hulst permalink

    I do hope I am doing this right. I have done my 1st challenge. A review of Becoming Jane. I posted it to the Mr. Linky up top

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17. 
    2009 July 14

    Panhandle Jane permalink

    This was number 3. I litened to an audio book of Sense and Sensibility.

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18. 
    2009 July 14

    Little Yuzu permalink

    Posted my first update of two Austen items to Mr. Linky. =D

    http://littleyuzu.livejournal.com/186747.html

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19. 
    2009 July 14

    Devon permalink

    I just posted my first item finished in the Austen Challenge,,Using the link above to take you to it…good luck everyone..
    Devon

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20. 
    2009 July 15

    Artzy Heart permalink

    What fun…a great challenge to begin attacking on my birthday, July 15. I’m confused, though. Mr. Linky posted me as #180, but I not listed here.

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21. 
    2009 July 15

    Stacey permalink

    http://5ericksonsplay.blogspot.com/2009/07/austen-challenge.html

    Reviews of both versions of Persuasion.

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22. 
    2009 July 16

    Nadia permalink

    Okay, so far I have watched Clueless and Bridget Jone’s Diary. I am currently reading P&P&Zombies. I know we are supposed to choose one item per month, but I couldn’t resist watching both of those films, especially since I put on my Austen hat and began to compare the movies to the Austen books they were inspired by. Definitely a fun challenge so far!! Oh and I am a bit confused because I saw my name on Mr. Linky as #83, but then I saw my name listed and a non-blogging participant? I’ll be posting on my blog soon about what I have completed thus far. Cheers!!

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23. 
    2009 July 18

    missy permalink

    I well exceeded, and happily so, my July Challenge quota of JA. Please head on over to http://lostmyneedle.blogspot.com/2009/07/jane-austen-challenge-july-2009.html and check out my blog for mt week long JA addiction!!

    Hugs
    -missy-

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24. 
    2009 July 19

    AlohaAroha permalink

    My first Everything Austen challenge down – I’ve made a set of panniers to go under the first Mrs Darcy’s wedding dress. I’m working on the 1770s-1780s wedding dress now, and (fingers crossed) the stays and petticoat for it will be done by the end of July.

    Pity the book doesn’t have more details on Mr Darcy’s mother. I rather imagine that her death had a strong affect on him, and I’m having fun imagining what sort of woman she would have been, and what sort of wedding dress she would have chosen.

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25. 
    2009 July 19

    Kimberly Hulst permalink

    I just did my second challenge… http://pushersink.blogspot.com/2009/07/clueless-dvd-review.html

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26. 
    2009 July 20

    Merlin permalink

    Hi,

    I think I’ve completed my challenge – I can’t find my original list!!

    I re-read Persuasion on the train to Bath, my favourite book – I love Anne – she’s the complete opposite of her father and sisters they are vain, lazy and snobby.

    In Bath I visited the Jane Austen Centre and went on the 2 hour Jane Austen walk which was very interesting – the guide pointed out Jane Austen related buildings and also buildings from Persuasion and Northanger Abbey.

    I read Captain Wentworth’s Journal on the way home from Bath – it was good – nice to hear the ‘other’ side of the story.

    I’ve rewatched the 1971 version of Sense and Sensibility with my favourite Edward Ferrers – Robin Ellis and re-read the book.

    I’ve rewatched Emma which is not one of my favourite books to be honest.

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      2009 July 21

      Stephanie permalink

      Wow Merlin – I’m impressed!!

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27. 
    2009 July 20

    Ashley permalink

    I’ve just finished my second challenge for July, Jane Austen for Dummies.
    Check out my post here:
    http://thefashionplanner.blogspot.com/2009/07/jane-austen-for-dummies.html

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28. 
    2009 July 21

    Yv permalink

    I’ve started stitching The Bookshelf, and I’m reading P&P.
    Progress photo’s are on my blog.

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29. 
    2009 July 21

    Laurel Ann permalink

    Review of The Other Mr. Darcy, by Monica Fairview is my third of twelve on list. http://austenprose.wordpress.com/2009/07/19/the-other-mr-darcy-by-monica-fairview-%e2%80%93-a-review/

    Enjoy!

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    2009 July 22

    Deb (KittyKwilter) permalink

    I finished one Diamond from the Quilted Diamonds book, recorded all my JA audio books onto my IPOD, watched all episodes of Lost in Austen on PBS aired so far, and am reading my copy of Lost in Austen. I bought a paperback copy of Persuasion for my fall book group and also bought a copy of Northanger Abbey just because. I listened to S&S already and am listening to Emma again. I’ve enjoyed reading about everyone else’s progress and am probably going to do a lot more than I said I’d do. Thanks for providing this opportunity to enjoy JA with others.

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      2009 July 24

      Yv permalink

      Ah…hi Deb, I wish you had a blog (pushpush it isn’t that difficult to start one…) *Ü* so that I/we could watch your quilted diamond(s).
      I’ve been watching them in my books too this week.
      But they are not on my list…
      )

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        2009 July 24

        Yv permalink

        sorry I’m always messing with the smileys…
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    2009 July 22

    Nicole permalink

    I got tired of trying to figure out the difference between a phaeton and a barouche — so I put together a list of Regency glossaries. It’s a great resource to help deepen your Austen understanding.

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    2009 July 23

    Maria Grazia permalink

    I’ve just posted my first review for the EVERYTHING AUSTEN CHALLENGE on FLY- HIGH! I’ve read SANDITON completed by Juliette Shapiro, Ulysses Press, 2009
    http://flyhigh-by-learnonline.blogspot.com/2009/07/sanditon-jane-austens-unfinished.html

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    2009 July 23

    julie permalink

    Updated my blog, did a search at our local library and was amazed how many Jane-related things there are, I coudl increase my list over and over!!

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34. 
    2009 July 23

    Michelle Magill permalink

    Completed 1 of 6 tasks – watched 1981 mini series Sense and Sensibility. It was a bit clunky in parts (like they’d forgotten their lines) and I really didn’t like Tracey Childs playing Marianne (too hauty) but the story is still wonderful. This version unlike the movie with Emma Thompson (which I love) ends a little more like the novel. Jane Austen’s endings can be a bit abrupt but Sense and Sensibiity wraps up nicely. I loved the idea of Colonel Brandon and Edward being at the cottage at the same time at the end – the women surrounded by men that love them was satisfying. This version ends a little more like that.

    Now on to task 2 – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies – should be a hoot.

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35. 
    2009 July 23

    Michelle Magill permalink

    Completed 2 of 6 – Watched Mansfield Park (1999) with Frances O’Connor playing Franny Price. Love this version. Love this character. Out of all the Austen women this one I can relate to the most. Probably want to BE more like Elizabeth Bennet but definately AM more like Franny Price. All the actors in this version are just as I see them in the book. This version takes me straight into the story especially the scenes back in her childhood home. You can almost smell it. Wish her brother has been included though.. an unfortunate character to drop. Mansfield Park the book wraps up too quicky for my comfort and this movie version is no different. Wish we had more time with Franny and Edmund.

    Note – Still reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

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36. 
    2009 July 24

    Michelle Magill permalink

    sorry folks – moment of delirium – was thinking FANNY Price and typed FRANNY price – maybe it’s the prude in me coming out – ‘fanny’ is pretty rude here in Australia!

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37. 
    2009 July 24

    Claire permalink

    Hi, although signing up for your challenge in time, I don’t appear on your list.

    http://paperbackreader2.blogspot.com/2009/06/it-is-truth-universally-acknowledged.html

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38. 
    2009 July 27

    Robin Watson permalink

    My first completed Austen item was the 1940 version of Pride & Prejudice starring Greer Garson as Elizabeth Bennett. Since it was a film rather than I book, I put my thoughts about it here:
    http://muffinmomvideovault.blogspot.com/2009/07/pride-prejudice-1940.html

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39. 
    2009 July 28

    Yv permalink

    I had a lovely evening with Jane, and worked on my EAC-projects 1, 2 and 3 at the same time.
    Stephanie, thanks for all the fun!

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    2009 July 28

    Gabriela permalink

    http://tigerlily.dreamwidth.org/715.html
    Here are my thoughts on Pride and Prejudice. Thanks.

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41. 
    2009 July 28

    Michelle Magill permalink

    Hiya Task 3 of 6 completed. REad Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and reviewed it here.
    http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2009/07/28/pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies/
    Thought it was a terrific bit of froth and bubble. Loved it.

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42. 
    2009 July 29

    Little Yuzu permalink

    Posted my second challenge update. I’m 1/3 done!

    http://littleyuzu.livejournal.com/187527.html

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43. 
    2009 July 30

    Julie P. permalink

    Here’s my first challenge update: RUDE AWAKENINGS OF A JANE AUSTEN ADDICT:

    http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/2009/07/review-rude-awakenings-of-jane-austen.html

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    2009 July 31

    julie permalink

    Ahhhh, finished my third challenge, not a hard one at all, watched the BBC production of P&P with Colin Firth. Lost count of how many times I’ve watched it, now I can remember lines before the actors say them!

    will update my blog tomorrow
    cheers
    Julie in Australia

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45. 
    2009 July 31

    stacybuckeye permalink

    I’ve completed two so far. I listened to Sense & Sensibility and watched the 1995 movie. Both reviews are up.

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46. 
    2009 August 1

    Sharry permalink

    I watched “Lost in Austen” It was soo great! Thanks Stephanie, for letting me know about it. It’s food to sustain my daydreaming now…=)

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47. 
    2009 August 2

    Milka permalink

    I have finished two parts of my challenge and here are links for them:
    1. Persuasion ‘07 http://readdbooks.blogspot.com/2009/08/everything-austen-challenge-1.html
    2. Pride and Prejudice ‘95 http://readdbooks.blogspot.com/2009/08/everything-austen-challenge-2-pride-and.html

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48. 
    2009 August 2

    Shannon permalink

    Thanks again for adding me to the participant list! I know i’m late getting in… but I can’t wait to get started!

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49. 
    2009 August 3

    Bookjourney permalink

    That is so awesome! Pride and Prejudice is next to me… started but had to complete a couple others before I get back to it – cant wait!

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50. 
    2009 August 4

    Yv permalink

    I just blogged about my challenge progress.

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51. 
    2009 August 4

    christina permalink

    Just finished my first for the challenge here.

    

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52. 
    2009 August 4

    Gaby @ Starting Fresh permalink

    I’m sorry – I screwed up with Mr Linky #198. The link itself is for the start of Everything Austen Challenge but the automatic text for the title included a previous review (julie & julia).

    I’m not sure how to fix it.

    Here’s the link to my first post – joining the challenge

    http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com/2009/08/everything-austen-challenge.html

    Thank you.

    Gaby

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53. 
    2009 August 5

    Michelle Magill permalink

    Ok – I have a confession to make.

    Think I’m gong to end up doing much more than 6 tasks but too embarrassed to say how many –

    ‘I do not attempt to deny’ I have already done more than I’ve confided, so ‘believe them to be more than I’ve declared’ but with a level of addiction such as mine ‘your ladyship can hardly expect me to own it.

    My name is Michelle and I am 4ish decades addicted to Austen. ;-P

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      2009 August 5

      Stephanie permalink

      Michelle,
      Did you know that there is a mini-challenge hosted by Austenprose for people who want to double their Everything Austen challenge lists? Might be right up your alley: http://austenprose.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/everything-austen-challenge-x-two/
      Also, make sure to link to any of your reviews on the Mr. Linky (which can be found by clicking on the green Everything Austen tab at the top of my blog) that way we can all follow along! Thanks!
      Stephanie

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        2009 August 5

        Michelle Magill permalink

        Thanks Stephanie, I’ve try Austenprose
        and mr linky – didn’t know I could as my blog wasn’t up when I first entered the challenge
        
54. 
    2009 August 5

    Tam permalink

    First review post up, this one looks at my re-reading of Pride and Prejudice.

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55. 
    2009 August 6

    Maria Grazia permalink

    Second task completed. It was an “EMMA MARATHON”, as I called it. You can read my post here, if you are interested. Let me know who your favourite Mr Knightley is!
    http://flyhigh-by-learnonline.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-for-new-emma-or-ambiguous.html

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56. 
    2009 August 6

    Laurel Ann permalink

    Three out of twelve in my Everything Austen Challenge completed with a review of Prada and Prejudice, a darling new Austen inspired Young Adult novel. http://austenprose.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/prada-and-prejudice-by-mandy-hubbard-%e2%80%93-a-review/

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57. 
    2009 August 9

    Margay permalink

    I have joined the challenge! Check the link to see what I intend to do for the challenge:

    http://margayleahjustice.com/?p=316

    Margay

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58. 
    2009 August 9

    Laurel Ann permalink

    5 down 7 to go.

    My review of Mr. Darcy, Vampyre

    http://austenprose.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/mr-darcy-vampyre-by-amanda-grange-a-review/

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59. 
    2009 August 10

    Pattie permalink

    Introducing Austen to my daughter:
    http://freshbrewedwriter.blogspot.com/2009/08/so-last-night-i-decided-it-was-time-to.html

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60. 
    2009 August 10

    Michelle Magill permalink

    Task 4 complete – watched BBC 2008 Sense and Sensibility and adored it! My Review here http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2009/08/11/everything-austen-challenge-task-4/

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61. 
    2009 August 11

    Little Yuzu permalink

    I’m halfway through the 12! I reviewed two film adaptations.

    http://littleyuzu.livejournal.com/188229.html

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62. 
    2009 August 13

    missy permalink

    http://lostmyneedle.blogspot.com/2009/08/missys-jane-austen-challenge-august.html

    Enjoying my time with Jane!!

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63. 
    2009 August 13

    Little Yuzu permalink

    I kind’a did a “bonus” craft in addition to the one I’m officially working on for the challenge.

    http://littleyuzu.livejournal.com/188664.html

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64. 
    2009 August 13

    Margay permalink

    As part of my challenge, I am writing an Austen-themed story for textnovel.com. Here is my first article on the experience:

    http://margayleahjustice.com/?p=314

    Margay

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65. 
    2009 August 13

    Margay permalink

    I just added another article on my experience thus far:

    http://margayleahjustice.com/?p=318

    Margay

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66. 
    2009 August 18

    Ashley permalink

    I’ve just posted a review of “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”.

    http://thefashionplanner.blogspot.com/2009/08/pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies.html

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67. 
    2009 August 18

    Little Yuzu permalink

    I completed my Austen-inspired craft! I thought I was going to wait until December 31 to finish it, but it’s one more thing I can cross off my list. I’m quite happy with the doll I made!

    http://littleyuzu.livejournal.com/189506.html

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68. 
    2009 August 24

    Kimberly Hulst permalink

    My 3rd challenge. Mansfield Park book vs movies
    http://pushersink.blogspot.com/2009/08/mansfield-park.html

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69. 
    2009 August 24

    Jemima permalink

    Hi everyone,
    I have just posted my second Everything Austen entry. It is a book review of “Old Friends and New Fancies” which is the first Austen sequel ever written.

    http://thereadingjourney.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-old-friends-and-new-fancies.html

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    2009 August 25

    Lucy permalink

    Hi:) I just posted my second review for this challenge. My book review is for Sense and Sensibility:

    http://enchantedbyjosephine.blogspot.com/2009/08/book-review-sense-and-sensibility-by.html

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71. 
    2009 August 26

    Maria Grazia permalink

    I’ve just completed my third task, reading RUDE AWAKENINGS by L. Viera Rigler. My review is in this post titled SWAPPING LIVES AND TIME TRAVELLING which is also about LOST IN AUSTEN
    http://flyhigh-by-learnonline.blogspot.com/2009/08/swapping-lives-time-travelling.html

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72. 
    2009 August 26

    Ashley permalink

    Hi!
    I just posted my second review for August.

    http://thefashionplanner.blogspot.com/2009/08/pride-and-prejudice.html

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73. 
    2009 August 26

    Little Yuzu permalink

    After reading reviews of Prada & Prejudice, I had to read it myself. Loved it!

    http://littleyuzu.livejournal.com/190376.html

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74. 
    2009 August 28

    Nadia permalink

    Hi! I have just posted my third post for the Everything Austen challenge.

    http://abookishwayoflife.blogspot.com/2009/08/lost-in-austen.html

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75. 
    2009 September 2

    Yv permalink

    update:
    My list is now x Two (working on it in my sidebar) and reading Lady Susan at Austenpros Soiree.
    )

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76. 
    2009 September 2

    Vickie H permalink

    I have finished 2 of my 4 items!! You can visit my updates on my blog

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77. 
    2009 September 6

    Becky at One Literature Nut permalink

    I posted my first review for the Everything Austen Challenge. http://mjmbecky.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-loving-mr-darcy-by-sharon-lathan.html

    Thanks! Now, back to reading!

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78. 
    2009 September 27

    MARIA GRAZIA permalink

    I’ve just posted my review of Jane Austen’s fragment, THE WATSONS.

    http://flyhigh-by-learnonline.blogspot.com/2009/09/jane-austens-minor-works-watsons.html

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79. 
    2009 October 15

    Kimberly Hulst permalink

    http://pushersink.blogspot.com/2009/10/men-of-jane-austen-part-1.html
    I couldn’t find the comment box on the updated blog. LOL

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