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I enjoyed this retelling of Sense and Sensibility! It‘s a sweet story overall, not just the romance part but also the bond between the sisters. And I really did like that this book is told from the perspectives of Jane (the Marianne character) and Callum (the Colonel Brandon character). Would recommend to Austen fans!

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I really enjoyed this Sense and Sensibility retelling set in modern day Austin Texas (where I live). Interesting characters, good pacing, and lots of Austin landmarks-shout out to Torchy‘s Tacos-to smile about. #BookspinBingo

A retelling of Sense and Sensibility, baked goods & the recipes, armchair travel to one of my fave cities—what‘s not to like about this book? If only I had some Torchy‘s to eat while reading. I enjoyed the focus on Jane/Marianne as the MC instead of Celia/Elinor. Loved their younger sister, too. This is a fun, light read with an interesting Colonel Brandon. I was given this book by @Readergrrl in the Christmas swaps—thank you!

Okay it‘s a light pick. I just think it‘s hard to modernize Austen, but this was a great attempt. I did enjoy the story though some parts were a stretch but I can look the other way. #bookpinbingo board is filling out a bit!

Persuasion is my favorite Austen. Is there modern retellings? I‘ve read one and it was okay. “A Recipe for Persuasion”

I slept really late this morning, but I knew my other #jolabokaflod package was delivered when I saw the footprints in the snow outside. Love the local chocolate @Readergrrl and the book! I loved Austin when I visited a few yrs ago, & I love Austen retellings. Thank you for this great gift!
@MaleficentBookDragon Thank you for hosting this swap!

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I want to read the tagged book and Yes No Maybe So (Aisha Saaed & Becky Albertalli)
I‘m looking forward the Thanksgiving break.

A retelling of Sense & #Sensibility.

#SeptemberSenses @Eggs

We‘re reading on the front porch to prepare for reading time with the kids. 🤓

The perils of eating salsa while reading...

A sweet little retelling - I enjoyed Mrs Jennings much more here than in Austen‘s masterpiece.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a modern retelling of Austen‘s Sense and Sensibility. It takes place in Austin, Texas which I thought was a perfect setting for a modern, American take on this story. Lodge‘s book is from the perspective of Jane (the Marianne character) and Callum (the Col. Brandon character) instead of through the Elinor character like Austen‘s book. I liked this switch. I recommend this, especially to my #pemberlittens

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Finishing up this enchanting take on Sense and Sensibility.
Wish Celia (Elinor)was more present though, -no depth, more like a stick person. But then, who can really get Jane Austen right???
The tea shop setting, or looking for the perfect place after moving to Austin,( play on Jane‘s name?), was fascinating and the recipes to die for.
Taken as a whole, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

A cute, slightly typical contemporary romance that I bet would be enjoyed by any fan of the genre. The added bonus for me was that it‘s a modern-day retelling of Sense & Sensibility (you may have noticed me talking about that book from time to time lately😂).

It‘s actually really well done! I didn‘t think this Austen story would translate easily to our time, but the author has pulled it off quite nicely. Bonus: recipes!

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#PemberLittens If anyone is interested, @Curiouser_and_curiouser and I are discussing a buddy read of this one for those who aren‘t already reading it with @sprainedbrain

I‘m thinking a start date around July 1st to give everyone a little time to get ahold of copies and finish other reads. Would that work? Open to other ideas or requests .

Anyone who wants to join in is welcome chime in below with their thoughts!

So, this isn't something I would have picked up without #PemberLittens group! I enjoyed Austen's Sense and Sensibility and this modern re-telling of it was great as well! Totally enjoyed it (even though I am not the biggest romance fan). But yes! this was great! I am looking forward to hear other's reviews on it!

I am going to do this as a “book I usually avoid“. Just romance in general but... with Litsy I have been reading more and more out of my comfort zone! I am super excited about all this growth! Also I am looking forward to other Austen and Austen-Inspired, type books!

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Obviously Emmy will not out put up with me reading.

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Starting this tonight. I know it was up for discussion- anyone joining in?
Humid day - right now the porch is cooler than inside my house!
I am off work next Tuesday-Friday so I hope to get more reading in. 🙌🏻

Couldn‘t be a truer statement. Growth is beautiful!

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I mean.... it‘s true :)

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Over the weekend, I posted some ideas for further Sense & Sensibility reading, and there were several of us planning to read Jane of Austin... I‘m tagging those that I saw, but all are welcome.

I have the audio from the library, and it‘s due back in 8 days. Whoops! 😂 If anyone wants to do a real-quick buddy read with me right away, I‘m up for it!

Otherwise, you all are of course welcome to plan a less rushed buddy read together!

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Couldn‘t be a truer quote :) — speaking from a Texas gal :)

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Found this one super easily on my Libby app. So starting it today
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When #PemberLittens started, most wanted to spend two months on each Austen novel, followed by a month reading other books related to that novel and watching adaptations.

Since most are done or nearly done with Sense & Sensibility, I thought we could talk about other books to read... prepare to be tagged a few times today. 😂

First up, some (mostly modern day) retellings. I will tag the books above in comments.

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Another book I didn‘t review though I swear I did.🤷🏻‍♀️I really enjoyed this sweet retelling & modernization of Sense and Sensibility set mostly in Austin, Texas. Jane-the Marianne of the story, was my favorite with her tea brewing & baking, along with Beckett-the Colonel Brandon. The narration was excellent & the author did a good job of updating & changing things just enough to make it fit into modern times + tea-infused recipes are included.

#Pemberlittens @sprainedbrain This modern day adaptation of Sense & Sensibility was charming and fun! I thoroughly enjoyed it and read it in one day. The parallels were great (especially loved the Col Brandon character) and there were some awesome nods to the original, like the pictured quote. In this case, the leaves are referring to tea leaves, since tea is the sisters‘ business! I thought the writing was great and would read this author again.

Lazy Sunday. I‘m #audiosouping to this one again, hoping to finish it up today. I‘m actually really enjoying it—a good modernization of Sense and Sensibility. Since it‘s Memorial Day weekend, seems like a good time for a chowder so I‘m making a Mexican Street Corn & Potato Chowder using the Everything But the Elote Seasoning my friend sent from Trader Joe‘s. Just tossing it together but it smells delicious. Finished chowder recipe coming later.

Today‘s soup is too quick for much #audiosouping time but it‘s still a chance for a few more chapters of this sweet Sense and Sensibility modernization. The soup is a light & brothy Vermicelli with Tomato & Basil Soup from Tessa Kiros. Perfect for the warmer weather & a stuffy allergy nose. Finished soup pics coming later.🍲😋

I really enjoyed this modern take on Sense and Sensibility! It was a perfect escape from reality, and I loved the tea and music and sisterhood!

My #audiisouping choice today is this adaptation/modernization of Sense & Sensibility which I have had on Kindle & Audible for a while now but #PemberLittens inspired me to pull it out & finally listen to it. So far I am enjoying it. The tofu & carrot matchsticks are going (with shrimp) into a garlic & curry broth with cashew cream for a soup from Joy Bauer‘s Superfood I am reviewing. Finished soup pics coming later.

I'm over halfway thru this audiobook and it's surprisingly good! I have never been a fan of Marianne (here named Jane) from S&S, but this updated take has turned me. It also makes me want tea!

Really slept in today, for the first time in a long time, so I don't think I'll complete a full 24 hours, but I still had a great start to the day with some reading and drinking a cappuccino! Hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday! @24in48 #24in48 #StayHome24in48

Getting a good jump on #StayHome24in48 with my bookpile and coffee! @24in48readathon

I bought my grandma a copy for her 83rd birthday last week! 🎁

It‘s a sweet retelling of Sense and Sensibility set in Austin, TX. The heroine, Jane, is the middle sister. I loved the Torchy‘s Tacos references since I just ate at Torchy‘s for the first time last year! 🌮 And the language/plot lines are fully grandma-friendly. 😉

It wasn‘t super original; but it obviously wasn‘t meant to be. So 3.5 stars overall. #howjessreadsin2019

This was fun. I got it from the library, but I just bought my grandma a copy for her birthday. 🙂 #howjessreadsin2019

Enjoying this on audio! It‘s a lighthearted retelling of Sense and Sensibility, set in Texas; and told from the middle sister‘s point of view. 🙂

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I couldn't stop reading! I loved the characters and the setting (I love Austin).

A retelling os Sense and Sensibility. I loved it. Thanks to @Daisey for this fun book in the #janeaustenswap .

@robinb goes over and beyond!!! Thank you so much for the birthday gifts! 👏🎁 I love them and I‘m very excited to read this book! I‘ve seen Littens posting about it and it will keep the Jane Austen love going. 💕💕💕#bookmail #littensarethebest #payitforward

I thought this book was just going to be fluff but it turned out to be so much more and I loved every page of it!!! Heartwarming and some shocking OMG moments all tied together to make a great book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Booked2018 #beachread @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

What do you do when you are way early for an event???? Read of course!!!

Sense & Sensibility set in modern day Austin, Texas told from the perspectives of Jane (Marianne reimagined as a prickly tea-shop owner) and Captain Callum Beckett (Colonel Brandon reimagined as a retired and wounded Marine). Fun #romantsy, and really enjoyable.

Perfect patio-read...a cute adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, but from the dual perspectives of the Marianne and Colonel Brandon stand-ins, Jane and Callum. It doesn't hurt that periodically, recipes are included for some of the food and drink that are included in the world of this tea-shop/bakery owner. Thanks again @Ddzmini !