The Book Whisperer

I’ve found a great new challenge (this one was made for me!). It’s called Our Mutual Read and here are the details:

It’s hosted by Amanda at The Blog Jar. The aim is to read books published during the Victorian times or Neo-Victorian books (books set in Victorian times).  

Next, decide on what level you’d like to participate:
~ 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.

Then, determine if you are up to a mini-challenge:
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.

This challenge will run from January 1st, 2010 to December 31st 2010.  And it is completely okay to double-dip, what you read/watch here can count on other challenges!

I’m going to go in for Level 3 and read 12! Ambitous I know, but I think I can do it. For those that don’t know, I co-run the Victorians group on Goodreads so this will tie in nicely with our group reads.

I’ll update as I read.