Pride and Popularity by Jenni James – Countdown to Christmas 2011

 Posted by  Countdown to Christmas, Special Features
Dec 092011
 

16 days until Christmas

 

Jenni James is a crazy mom of 10 kiddos (7 hers, 3 fostered) when she isn’t chasing them around the house, she’s painting, cooking, planning elaborate parties, or dreaming of her next book to write. She is currently rewriting and modernizing all 6 of the Jane Austen novels for teens in a series titled: The Jane Austen Diaries.

Connect with Jenni: WEBSITE | BLOG | Twitter | Facebook

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LDSWBR: What Christmas-related activity would you like to do this year that you have never done before?

JENNI: I’ve never seen the lights in Temple Square and I can’t wait to see them! :) That’s what you get for not growing up in Utah.

LDSWBR: If you could find one book under the tree this year, what would it be?

JENNI: Ooh… A first edition of Persuasion by Jane Austen.

LDSWBR: What is your favorite childhood Christmas memory?

JENNI: Making all the yummy treats and cookies for the platters our family gave out each year. It’s so much fun, and something I love to do with my own kids now. :)

LDSWBR: Thank you, Jenni. Merry Christmas!

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Buy Pride and Popularity by Jenni James

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Read Sheila’s review of Pride and Popularity.

Have you ever been to see the Christmas lights on Temple Square?

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  • Bonus entry (+1) – Go to the book page on Jenni Jame’s website (here) to see the rest of the books in her Jane Austen Diaries series, then leave a comment here on this post telling us which one you are most interested in reading as well as your favorite Jane Austen novel.
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  • By leaving a comment and entering the Countdown to Christmas 2011, you agree to the contest information found here.

 

***If you haven’t read the contest rules and info, read them here.***

 

Book prizes donated by their authors:

  • Not My Type by Melanie Jacobson
  • Cinder & Ella by Melissa Lemon (ebook)
  • Pride & Popularity by Jenni James
  • The Kissing Tree by Prudence Bice
  • Rearview Mirror by Stephanie Black (paperback or Kindle)
  • The Next Door Boys by Jolene B. Perry
  • Winner’s choice of one of the books in the Sadie Hoffmiller Culinary Mystery Series by Josi S. Kilpack (including Banana Split which will be released in February 2012)
  • Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden
  • Obsession by Traci Hunter Abramson
  • Circle of Secrets by Kimberley Griffiths Little
  • Indelible by Lani Woodland and a swag bag!
  • Identity by Betsy Love
  • The Hainan Incident by D.M. Coffman (autographed copy)
  • Count Down to Love by Julie N. Ford
  • Geek Girl by Cindy C. Bennett
  • The Breakup Artist by Shannen Crane Camp
  • Seers by Heather Frost
Don’t forget to comment! Merry Christmas and happy reading!

The Jane Austen Diaries: Pride and Popularity

 Posted by  Book Reviews, Sheila's Reviews
Sep 162011
 

Title: Pride and Popularity (The Jane Austen Diaries)

Author: Jenni James

Publisher: Inkberry Press

Published: July 13, 2011

Softcover: 238

ISBN# 978-0-9838293-0-0

Reviewer: Sheila

FTC FYI: Review Copy from the publisher

Chloe Elizabeth Hart despises the conceited antics of the popular crowd, or more importantly, one very annoying self-possessed guy, Taylor Anderson, who seems determined to make her the president of his fan club! As if! Every girl in the whole city of Farmington, New Mexico, is in love with him, but he seems to be only interested in Chloe.

This modern high school adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” is a battle of wits as Chloe desperately tries to remain the only girl who can avoid the inevitable—falling for Taylor.

I love most re-tellings of Pride and Prejudice. Jenni James has created a modern, teen version of Pride and Prejudice that will delight any Jane Austen fan. Chloe Elizabeth Hart is the main female character of this fun tale. She is a normal teenage girl dealing with the ups and downs of high school life. For many years there has been one boy who has become the bane of her existence. Taylor Darcy Anderson is the most popular boy in school and he wants to recruit Chloe into his fan club. Chloe doesn’t like the antics of the popular crowd and resists being assimilated into his group of admirers.  This scenario is the basis for so many humorous things that happen in the novel.

Jenni James has written a very engaging character in Chloe. This teenage girl is more mature than some adults. At the same time, she is very much written with a teenage voice. The characters are all very real and the situations are things that happen in every high school across America. It is a lot of fun to see the cat and mouse chase happening between Taylor and Chloe. The only thing I couldn’t relate to was how strict Chloe’s Mom was.  I may have to get with it and start practicing being more strict before my daughter starts dating in three years. As in the original Pride and Prejudice, I liked the main character’s father better than the mother.

I recommend that Pride and Popularity be read together with mothers and daughters. This is what I plan to do. I loved this book and truly look forward to reading the rest of  The Jane Austen Diaries. The next book in the series, Northhanger Alibi, will be released in November 2011. I am giving this book 4 stars for being a fantastic read!!

To learn more about Jenni and her book please go here

To purchase Pride and Popularity go here to:

Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble

To-Read Tuesday 9.6.2011

 Posted by  Special Features, To-Read Tuesday
Sep 062011
 

If you could read only ONE book from your to-read list, what would it be and why?
What are you looking forward to? Is it a sequel? Have all of your friends read it and you’re tired of being the odd one out? Is there a movie being released that is based on the book? Are you in love with the cover? Leave the link to your To-Read Tuesday blog post or just tell us which book you would read and why in the comments below.

Shanda

Obsession by Traci Hunter Abramson

I have been anxiously awaiting the release of Traci’s latest book, Obsession. I think it is her first book since Royal Target that is not a part of the Saint Squad series. Obsession comes out on bookstore shelves today!

Sheila

Pride and Popularity by Jenni James

I am looking forward to reading Pride and Popularity (The Jane Austen Diaries) by Jenni James. I have heard so many great things about this book. I love to read romantic comedies.This “Austen re-write” in a modern day setting looks like it will be a fun read.

Mindy

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente

I’ve heard so many good things about this book on twitter, excited to see for myself.

What book are you really wanting to read this week?