2021 Historical Reading Challenge

 

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Name: 2021 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge
Hosts: The Intrepid Reader
Starts: January 1, 2021
Ends: December 31, 2021
Eligible Books: YA and adult historical fiction books. I'm including non-fiction.
Levels: I am going to try for 15 books

Why I'm Interested:  

Historical Bio and Historical Non-Fiction: These are the weightier, meatier books that I want to make top priority. They go into detail about actual people and events and I'll learn the most from them. I've thrown in the non-fiction books onto this shelf, too. I've been toe-dipping into non-fiction, and I'd like to continue that toe-dip. I added a category last year for Historical Non-Fiction Other because I read a few books that were historical non-fic, but they weren't exactly a biography. I mostly just separated that out because it made sense in my head for what I'm looking to track, even though it doesn't make much sense as an actual category.

Historical Fantasy: These vary as far as actual historical learning goes. Some have a ton of historical detail, but most just use a historical setting. Some of my favorite books come from this shelf and I don't want to neglect them just because they're not heavy historical fiction.

Historical Lite: These are a lot like the books on my Historical Fantasy shelf, just without the fantasy elements. Usually they're mysteries or romances set with a historical backdrop of varying degrees of detail. They're often easy breezy, fun books and I want to make sure I read them as well.

Books Completed:

Historical Non-Fiction Bio:

9. The Husband Hunters by Anne de Courcy

8. Coco Chanel by Susan Goldman Rubin

7. The White Ship by Charles Spencer

6. Margaret of Anjou by Jacob Abbott

5. Mary Queen of Scots by Jacob Abbott

4. Mistress of Hardwick by Alison Plowden
3. Tudor Women by Alison Plowden
2. Magna Carta by Dan Jones
1. Anne of Cleves by Sarah-Beth Watkins

Historical Non-Fiction, Other: 

 

5.

4. Pandora's Lab by Paul Offit
3. Fire Island by Jack Whitehouse
2. The Blizzard of '88
1. Asleep by Molly Caldwell Crosby

Historical Bio (fiction):

5. Where the Broken Heart Still Beats by Carolyn Meyer

4. The Beaufort Bride by Judith Arnopp
3. The Social Graces by Renee Rosen
2. By Royal Decree by Kate Emerson
1. The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

Historical Lite:

6. The Diary of Mattie Spenser by Sandra Dallas

5. A Trail of Broken Dreams

4. Footsteps in the Snow by Carol Matas
3. Codename Celene by Jim Eldridge
2. The Great Plague by Pamela Oldfield
1. All the Stars in the Sky by Megan McDonals

DNF:

9. England in the Age of Chivalry and Awful Diseases by Ed West

8. The Cholera Years by Charles Rosenberg

7. After Elizabeth by Leanda de Lisle

6. The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli

5. Rabid by Bill Wasik

4. The Lavender Garden by lucinda Riley

3. The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies

2. Vienna Nocturne by Vivien Shotwell

1. A Rose for Virtue by Norah Lofts

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2020 Historical Reading Challenge

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Challenge Basics:  

Name: 2020 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge
Hosts: Passages to the Past
Starts: January 1, 2020
Ends: December 31, 2020
Eligible Books: YA and adult historical fiction books. I'm including non-fiction.
Levels: I am going to try for 15 books

Why I'm Interested:  

Historical Bio and Historical Non-Fiction: These are the weightier, meatier books that I want to make top priority. They go into detail about actual people and events and I'll learn the most from them. I've thrown in the non-fiction books onto this shelf, too. I've been toe-dipping into non-fiction, and I'd like to continue that toe-dip.

Historical Fantasy: These vary as far as actual historical learning goes. Some have a ton of historical detail, but most just use a historical setting. Some of my favorite books come from this shelf and I don't want to neglect them just because they're not heavy historical fiction.

Historical Lite: These are a lot like the books on my Historical Fantasy shelf, just without the fantasy elements. Usually they're mysteries or romances set with a historical backdrop of varying degrees of detail. They're often easy breezy, fun books and I want to make sure I read them as well.

Books Completed:

Historical Non-Fiction Bio:

15.

14.

13. Caligula by Aloys Winterling

12. Matilda by Catherine Hanley

11. Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser

10. Catherine of Aragon by Giles Tremlett 

9. Eleanor of Aquitaine by Desmond Seward 

8.The Three Edwards by Thomas B. Costain 

7. She Wolves by Elizabeth Norton

6. Anne Boleyn by Norah Lofts

5. The Wars of the Roses by Trevor Royale

4. Dark Eminence: Catherine de Medici & Her Children by Marguerite Vance
3. Tudors by G. J. Meyer
2. Empire of the Summer Moon by S. C. Gwynne
1. The Other Tudor Princess: Margaret Douglas by Mary McGrigor


Historical Non-Fiction, Other: 

8. Demon in the Freezer by Richard Preston
7. Crisis in the Red Zone by Richard Preston
6. To Marry an English Lord by Gail MacColl
5. Invincible Microbe by Jim Murphy
4. An American Plague by Jim Murphy
3. The Hot Zone by Richard Preston
2. The Glitter and the Gold by Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan
1. Victorian Fashion Accessories by Ariel Beaujot

Historical Bio (fiction):

7.
6.
5.
4. A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver by E. L. Konigsburg
3. A Golden Web by Barbara Quick
2. The Danish Queen by Lynda M. Andrews
1. Minette by Melanie Clegg


Historical Lite:

33. Seeds of Hope by Kristiana Gregory
32. Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson
31. The Ballad of Lucy Whipple by Karen Cushman
30. Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
29. The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman
28. Across the Wild and Lonesome Prairie by Kristiana Gregory
27. New Year's Day by Edith Wharton
26. The Spark by Edith Wharton
25. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
24. Our Castle by the Sea by Lucy Strange
23. The Old Maid by Edith Wharton
22. The Ruins of Lace by Iris Anthony
21. False Dawn by Edith Wharton
20. The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton
19. Daisy Miller by Henry James
18. The Inquisitor's Tale by Adam Gidwitz
17. Poison in the Colony by Elisa Carbone
16. Prisoner of Time by Caroline B. Cooney
15. Fiercombe Manor by Kate Riordan
14. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
13. Faithful by Janet Fox
12. Love by the Morning Star by Laura L. Sullivan
11. The Lady of the Lakes by Josi S. Kilpack
10. The Provincial Lady in America by E. M. Delafield
9. The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming by J. Anderson Coats
8. The Provincial Lady Goes Further by E. M. Delafield
7. Diary of a Provincial Lady by E. M. Delafield

6. Fast and Loose by Edith Wharton

5. Whispers in the Sand by Barbara Erskine

4. The Forgotten Room by White, Williams, and Willig
3. The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
2. The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
1. Time Traveling Fashionista: Cleopatra by Bianca Turetsky

DNF:

1.

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2018 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge

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Challenge Basics:  

Name: 2018 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge
Hosts: Passages to the Past
Starts: January 1, 2018
Ends: December 31, 2018
Eligible Books: YA and adult historical fiction books. Non-fiction included.
Levels: I am going to try for 15 books

Why I'm Interested:  

Historical Bio: These are the weightier, meatier books that I want to make top priority. They go into detail about actual people and events and I'll learn the most from them. I've thrown in the non-fiction books onto this shelf, too. I've been toe-dipping into non-fiction, and I'd like to continue that toe-dip.

Historical Fantasy: These vary as far as actual historical learning goes. Some have a ton of historical detail, but most just use a historical setting. Some of my favorite books come from this shelf and I don't want to neglect them just because they're not heavy historical fiction.

Historical Lite: These are a lot like the books on my Historical Fantasy shelf, just without the fantasy elements. Usually they're mysteries or romances set with a historical backdrop of varying degrees of detail. They're often easy breezy, fun books and I want to make sure I read them as well.

Books Completed:

Historical Non-Fiction

5. The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown by Claire Ridgway
4. The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece by Jonathan Stokes
3. Notorious Royal Marriages by Leslie Carroll
2. Queens of England by Norah Lofts
1. The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome by Jonathan Stokes

Historical Bio (fiction):

13. The Royal Griffin by Juliet Dymoke
12. Death of a King by P. C. Doherty
11. Isabella by Colin Falconer
10. The Stolen Crown by Susan Higginbotham
9. When Christ and his Saints Slept by Sharon Kay Penman
8. Queen Defiant by Anne O'Brien
7. Her Highness the Traitor by Susan Higginbotham
6. The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian
5. Valley of the Kings by Cecelia Holland
4. The Reluctant Queen by Jean Plaidy
3. Penmarric by Susan Howatch
2. Epitaph for Three Women by Jean Plaidy
1. My Name is Victoria by Lucy Worsley

Historical Fantasy:

2.
1.

Historical Lite:

26. Deborah Goes to Dover by Marion Chesney
25. Penelope Goes to Portsmouth by Marion Chesney
24. A Fatal Waltz by Tasha Alexander
23. A Poisoned Season by Tasha Alexander
22. Belinda Goes to Bath by Marion Chesney
21. Emily Goes to Exeter by Marion Chesney
20. Frederica in Fashion by Marion Chesney
19. Diana the Huntress by Marion Chesney
18. Daphne by Marion Chesney
17. Dierdre and Desire by Marion Chesney
16. The Taming of Annabelle by Marion Chesney
15. Minerva by Marion Chesney
14. Back in Society by Marion Chesney
13. Colonel Sandhurst to the Rescue by Marion Chesney
12. Sir Philip's Folly by Marion Chesney
11. Mrs Budley Falls from Grace by Marion Chesney
10. Miss Tonks Turns to Crime by Marion Chesney
9. Lady Fortescue Steps Out by Marion Chesney
8. Camille's Story, 1910 by Adele Whitby
7. Powder and Patch by Georgette Heyer
6. Amy Snow by Tracy Rees
5. The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
4. Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier
3. Prada and Prejudice by Mandy Hubbard
2. The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley
1.The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley

DNF:

1.The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution by Jonathan Stokes

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2017 Historical Fiction Challenge

25/15 books
Challenge Basics:  

Name: 2017 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge
Hosts: Passages to the Past
Starts: January 1, 2017
Ends: December 31, 2017
Eligible Books: YA and adult historical fiction books. Non-fiction included.
Levels: I am going to try for 15 books

Why I'm Interested:  

Historical Bio: These are the weightier, meatier books that I want to make top priority. They go into detail about actual people and events and I'll learn the most from them. I've thrown in the non-fiction books onto this shelf, too. I've been toe-dipping into non-fiction, and I'd like to continue that toe-dip.

Historical Fantasy: These vary as far as actual historical learning goes. Some have a ton of historical detail, but most just use a historical setting. Some of my favorite books come from this shelf and I don't want to neglect them just because they're not heavy historical fiction.

Historical Lite: These are a lot like the books on my Historical Fantasy shelf, just without the fantasy elements. Usually they're mysteries or romances set with a historical backdrop of varying degrees of detail. They're often easy breezy, fun books and I want to make sure I read them as well.

I also went on a buying spree and brought home a whole bunch of historical fiction books that I don't want to leave unread for years. So, extra points if I read those.

Books Completed:

Historical Non-Fiction

4. Behind the Palace Doors by Michael Farquhar
3. Seven Kings of England by Geoffrey Trease
2. Tudor by Leanda de Lisle
1. The Tudor Tutor by Barb Alexander

Historical Bio (fiction):

10. Katheryn, The Wanton Queen by Maureen Peters
9. My Lady of Cleves by Margaret Campbell Barnes
8. Cashelmara by Susan Howatch
7. Kristina by Carolyn Meyer
6. The Lost King by Alison Prince
5. Catherine of Aragon by Alison Prince
4. Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey
3. The Lady of the English by Elizabeth Chadwick
2. The Virgin Widow by Anne O'Brien
1. The Queen's Daughter by Susan Coventry

Historical Fantasy:

3.
2. The Time Traveling Fashionista: On Board the Titanic by Bianca Turetsky
1. Mariana by Susanna Kearsley

Historical Lite:

9. The Visitors by Sally Beauman
8. Treason's Harbor by Patrick O'Brian
7. Rose Cottage by Mary Stewart
6. The Ionian Mission by Patrick O'Brian
5. A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh
4. I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
3. The Surgeon's Mate by Patrick O'Brian
2. The Fortune of War by Patrick O'Brian
1. Desolation Island by Patrick O'Brian

DNF:

1.

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2016 Challenge: Historical Fiction

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Challenge Basics:  

Name: 2016 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge
Hosts: Passages to the Past
Starts: January 1, 2016
Ends: December 31, 2016
Eligible Books: YA and adult historical fiction books. Non-fiction included.
Levels: I am going to try for 15-25 books

Why I'm Interested:  

Historical Bio: These are the weightier, meatier books that I want to make top priority. They go into detail about actual people and events and I'll learn the most from them. I've thrown in the non-fiction books onto this shelf, too. I've been toe-dipping into non-fiction, and I'd like to continue that toe-dip.

Historical Fantasy: These vary as far as actual historical learning goes. Some have a ton of historical detail, but most just use a historical setting. Some of my favorite books come from this shelf and I don't want to neglect them just because they're not heavy historical fiction.

Historical Lite: These are a lot like the books on my Historical Fantasy shelf, just without the fantasy elements. Usually they're mysteries or romances set with a historical backdrop of varying degrees of detail. They're often easy breezy, fun books and I want to make sure I read them as well.

I also went on a buying spree and brought home a whole bunch of historical fiction books that I don't want to leave unread for years. So, extra points if I read those.

Books Completed:

Historical Non-Fiction

4. Great Tales from English History, vol. 2 by Robert Lacey
3. Great Tales from English History, vol. 1 by Robert Lacey
2. Doomed Queens by Kris Waldherr
1. The Conquering Family by Thomas B. Costain

Historical Bio (fiction):

7. The King's General by Daphne du Maurier
6. Henry VIII and His Six Wives by Maureen Peters
5. The Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell
4. With All My Heart by Margaret Campbell Barnes
3. In the Shadow of the Crown by Jean Plaidy
2. The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
1. The Lacemaker and the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Historical Fantasy:

2.Chantress by Amy Butler Greenfield
1. A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux

Historical Lite:

5. The Talisman Ring by Georgette Heyer
4. The Rules of Gentility by Janet Mullany
3. My Fair Gentleman by Nancy Campbell Allen
2. The Case of the Girl in Grey by Jordan Stratford
1. The Case of the Missing Moonstone by Jordan Stratford

DNF:

1. The Vatican Princess by C. W. Gortner

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2015 Challenge: Historical Fiction

20/25 books
Challenge Basics:  

Name: 2015 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge
Hosts: Passages to the Past
Starts: January 1, 2015
Ends: December 31, 2015
Eligible Books: YA and adult historical fiction books. Non-fiction included.
Levels: I am going to try for 15-25 books

Why I'm Interested:  

I love historical fiction! I was really pleased with the amount of historical fiction (and non-fiction!) I managed to read last year. I feel like I learned so much, and I want to keep up with that. 2014 was the first time in maybe ever that I read non-fiction books and actually loved them like I love novels.

I have several Goodreads shelves for historical fiction and non-fiction books, so I'd like to tackle books I've added there.

Historical Bio: These are the weightier, meatier books that I want to make top priority. They go into detail about actual people and events and I'll learn the most from them. I've thrown in the non-fiction books onto this shelf, too. Ideally I want to read a ton of these.

Historical Fantasy: These vary as far as actual historical learning goes. Some have a ton of historical detail, but most just use a historical setting. Some of my favorite books come from this shelf and I don't want to neglect them just because they're not heavy historical fiction.

Historical Lite: These are a lot like the books on my Historical Fantasy shelf, just without the fantasy elements. Usually they're mysteries or romances set with a historical backdrop of varying degrees of detail. They're often easy breezy, fun books and I want to make sure I read them as well.

I also went on a buying spree and brought home a whole bunch of historical fiction books that I don't want to leave unread for years. So, extra points if I read those. I'll indicate these with an *

Books Completed:

Historical Non-Fiction

3. The Woodvilles by Susan Higginbotham
2. Reign of Henry VIII: Personalities and Politics by David Starkey
1. Queen of Fashion by Caroline Weber

Historical Bio (fiction):

10. The Lady in the Tower by Jean Plaidy
9. The Secret Bride by Diane Haeger
8. Hugh and Bess by Susan Higginbotham
7. Legacy by Susan Kay
6. Victoria Rebels by Carolyn Meyer
5. Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile by Kristiana Gregory
4. VIII by H. M. Castor
3. The Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki
2. The King's Rose  by Alisa M. Libby
1. Isabel: Jewel of Castilla by Carolyn Meyer


Historical Fantasy:

4. Maid of Wonder by Jennifer McGowan
3. Maid of Deception by Jennifer McGowan
2. Silver in the Blood by Jessica Day George
1. Stolen Magic by Stephanie Burgis

Historical Lite:


3. Lord Fenton's Folly by Josi S. Kilpack
2. A Heart Revealed by Josi S. Kilpack
1. Betrayal by Patricia Finney

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2014 Historic Fiction Reading Challenge

25/20 books
Challenge Basics:  

Name: 2014 Historic Fiction Reading Challenge
Hosts : Ramblings of a Daydreamer
Starts: January 1, 2014
Ends: December 31, 2014
Eligible Books: YA and adult historical fiction books. Includes time slips.
Levels: Four; I am going to try for the third level: 13-20 books
Prizes? Yes, TBA
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Why I'm Interested:  

I love historical fiction! I always shoved this genre to the side in favor of fantasy and paranormal, but I rekindled my love of historical fiction in 2013 and I'm hoping to continue in 2014. I also went on a buying spree and brought home a whole bunch of historical fiction books that I don't want to leave unread for years.

Books Completed:

Biographical HF:

13. Anna of Byzantium by Tracy Barrett
12. Rise to Rebellion by Jeff Shaara *
11. Mary, Queen of Scots by Kathryn Lasky
10. Mary Tudor by Anna Whitelock *
9. To Be Queen by Christy English *
8. The Wars of the Roses by Dan Jones *
7. The Forbidden Queen by Anne O'Brien *
6. The Wild Queen: Days & Nights of Mary Queen of Scots by Carolyn Meyer *
5. Eleanor: Crown Jewel of Aquitaine by Kristiana Gregory
4. Catherine: The Great Journey by Kristiana Gregory
3. The Tudor Rose by Margaret Campbell Barnes
2. The Queen of Last Hopes by Susan Higginbotham
1. The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak *


Light HF:

12. A City Tossed and Broken by Judy Blundell *
11. A Spy in the House by Y. S. Lee *
10. Dangerous Deceptions by Sarah Zettel
9. The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron *
8. Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson
7. The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie Berry
6. Alchemy and Meggy Swann by Karen Cushman
5. The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline by Nancy Springer
4. The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
3. Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
2. Maid of Secrets by Jennifer McGowen
1. The Corinthian by Georgette Heyer

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2013 Historical Fiction Challenge

20/6 books

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Challenge Basics: 

Name: 2013 Historical Fiction Challenge
Hosts : Don't know. YA Bliss  hosted last year, but I don't know if she's doing it this year.
Starts: January 1, 2013
Ends: December 31, 2013
Eligible Books: Read YA or MG historical fiction books. I'm going to include adult books.
Levels: N/A. I'm going to set a personal goal of 6 books. 

Prizes? No
Sign up page   

Why I'm Interested:  

I seriously want to increase the number of historical fiction books I read. I love the genre, but I'm always pushing it aside in favor of fantasy and paranormal books. I ended up reading 9 books out of a goal of 15 last year, so I'm hoping I can at the very least accomplish six.

Bonus goal: I want to read historical fiction books that have been on my TBR for a while.

Some books I'm considering: 

Books from my Goodreads shelf. Even though it's sort of cheating, historical fantasy has been accepted for this challenge in the past, so I'm going to allow myself to include historical fantasy again, as long as the historical parts are strongly integrated and not just a loose backdrop. I don't want the majority of the books I read to be historical fantasy. My goal is really for straight up real historical fiction.

I'd really like to tackle at least one of these:

Something by Patrick O'Brian
Stephanie Dray's new Cleopatra Selene book
Fever 1793
The Agency by Y. S. Lee
Something by Lisa Klein
Something by Mary Hooper
Prisoners in the Palace by Michaela MacColl
The Queen's Daughter by Susan Coventry
The Devil's Queen by Jean Kalogridis
Cinders and Sapphires by Leila Rasheed (DNF'd)

Something by C. W. Gortner

Books Completed:

20. Becoming Josephine by Heather Webb
19. Daughters of the Nile by Stephanie Dray
18. The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig
17. Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers
16. Palace of Spies by Sarah Zettel
15. Confessions of Marie Antoinette by Juliet Grey
14. A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson
13. A Spark Unseen by Sharon Cameron
12. Delia's Shadow by Jaime Lee Moyer
11. Elizabeth, Princess Bride by Barry Benenberg
10. Days of Splendor, Days of Sorrow by Juliet Grey
9. Elizabeth I, Red Rose of the House of Tudor by Kathryn Lasky
8. Doomed Queen Anne by Carolyn Meyer
7. Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
6. The Queen's Handmaiden by Jennifer Ashely
5. Prisoners in the Palace by Michaela MacColl
4. Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
3. Katharine, The Virgin Widow by Jean Plaidy
2. Nine Days a Queen by Ann Rinaldi
1. The Last Queen by C. W. Gortner

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2012 YA Historical Fiction Challenge

9/15 books

How do you make a progress bar? 

Challenge Basics: 

Name: 2012 YA Historical Fiction Challenge
Hosts : YA Bliss  
Starts: January 1, 2012
Ends: December 31, 2012
Eligible Books: Read YA or MG historical fiction books.  
Levels: Three; I am going to be ambitious and try for the third level: Read 15 books  
Prizes? Not that I see
Sign up page   

Why I'm Interested:  

I LOVED this challenge last year! I was hoping Sab would host the challenge again in 2012. Historical fiction is a genre I love, but I don't read it as often as I wish I did. There are also a bunch of Big Name historical fiction authors I've been meaning to read...but still haven't (like *cough* Mary Hooper). Hopefully 2012 will be the year!

Some books I'm considering: 

Books from my Goodreads shelf. Last year historical fantasy was acceptable, so hopefully the same holds true this year. If so, then I have a whole 'nother list to pull from.

Books Completed:

9. The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron
8. Duchessina by Carolyn Meyer
7. Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard
6. The Queen's Vow by C. W. Gortner
5. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
4. The Wicked and the Just by J. Anderson Coats
3. Ladies in Waiting by Laura L. Sullivan
2. Renegade Magic by Stephanie Burgis
1. Bourne by Lisa T. Bergren

Have you signed up for this challenge? What books are you planning on reading? Do you have any suggestions that I absolutely MUST read?

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YA Historical Fiction Challenge

15/15 books +12

Challenge Basics: 

Name: YA Historical Fiction Challenge
Hosts : YA Bliss

Starts: 1st January 2011

Ends: 31st December 2011

Eligible Books: Young Adult or Middle Grade historical fiction. 
Levels: Three; I will try for the third level of 15 books
Prizes? Yes!

Sign up page 

Why I'm Interested: 

I LOVE historical fiction, so I'm really looking forward to this challenge.

Some books I'm considering: 

Nothing set in stone yet, but I have some possibilities set aside on Goodreads: Historical Fiction Challenge.  

Books Completed:  

1. My Swordhand is Singing by Marcus Sedgwick
2. Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris by R. L. LaFevers
3. The Sherwood Ring by Elizabeth Marie Pope
4. Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier
5. The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton
6. The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges
7. Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
8. Song of the Nile by Stephanie Dray
9. Fateful by Claudia Gray
10. Lily of the Nile by Stephanie Dray
11. The Revenant by Sonia Gensler
12. Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by R.L. LaFevers
13. Torrent by Lisa T. Bergren
14. The Princess Curse by Merrie Haskell
15. Entwined by Heather Dixon
16. Little Women and Me by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
17. The Poisoned House by Michael Ford
18. Cleopatra Confesses by Carolyn Meyer
19. Wrapped by Jennifer Bradbury
20. Cascade by Lisa T. Bergren
21. Picture the Dead by Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown
22. Song of the Sparrow by Lisa Ann Sandell
23. Kat, Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis
24. Dark Mirror by M. J. Putney
25. Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren
26. Most Wanted by Kate Thompson
27. Deadly by Julie Chibbaro

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