Our Mutual Read is a Victorian reading challenge hosted by Amanda. The challenge runs from January 1st 2010 – December 31st 2010.
There are 3 levels to choose from and 2 Mini-Challenges.
~ Level 1: 4 books, at least 2 written during 1837 – 1901. The other books may be Neo-Victorian or non-fiction.
~ Level 2: 8 books, at least 4 written during 1837 – 1901. The other books may be Neo-Victorian or non-fiction.
~ Level 3: 12 books, at least 6 written during 1837 – 1901. The other books may be Neo-Victorian or non-fiction.
Period Film Mini-Challenge — watch at least 6 films that take place between 1837 – 1901 (they don’t necessarily have to be based on a book) and post a review.
Short Story Mini-Challenge — read 12 short stories written or taking place between 1837 – 1901 and post a review.
I will probably go for Level 3 since the Victorian era is one of my favourites. I haven’t made a reading list yet, but I do have lots of Victorian and Neo-Victorian books on my TBR pile.
For more details please see the challenge blog.
Books read for this challenge (Updated 8th April 2010)
1. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte
2. Drood by Dan Simmons (Neo-Victorian)
3. The Doctor’s Wife by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Ash – I hope you decide to join. It should be a great challenge!
Mel & Amanda – I’m looking forward to reading everyone’s reviews too. 🙂
I joined up with this challenge as well. I love the idea of returning to some classics in 2010 and reading all the reviews.
I signed up for level three-I am looking forward to seeing all the reviews the challenge will generate
Hmm, I might have to consider this challenge…