One More 2012 Challenge: Explore the Many Genres of Jane Austen

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One More 2012 Challenge: Explore the Many Genres of Jane Austen

December 23, 2011 by Anna

I know I said earlier that I would be participating in very few challenges in the coming year, but please forgive me for taking on one more. You all know how weak I am when it comes to the Austenesque.

Explore the Many Genres of Jane Austen, Jan. 1 - Dec. 31

The Explore the Many Genres of Jane Austen Challenge requires you to read 8 books, 1 each in the following categories of Austen/Austenesque novels: Variation, Sequel, Jane Austen as a Fictional Character, Paranormal, Modern Adaptation, Mystery, Supporting Characters, and Books by Jane Austen.

I’m not going to create a list up front, but it won’t be a problem finding books in each category on my shelves. However, I’m definitely going to read Emma, as it’s the only Austen novel I haven’t read yet.

The challenge is hosted by Shanna from Existing’s Tricky and even has a Goodreads group.

I can’t wait to start this one!

What challenges are you taking on in 2012?

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on December 23, 2011 at 12:23 pm | Reply rhapsodyinbooks

I can’t believe there is stuff in this category that you haven’t read yet! LOL

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- on December 23, 2011 at 12:30 pm | Reply Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
  
  You know me too well. I can’t believe I still have original Austen writings left to read, but I’m savoring them. I’m not big on paranormal versions of her work, but maybe I’ll surprise myself.
  
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on December 23, 2011 at 12:31 pm | Reply blodeuedd

Now this one I could like 🙂

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- on December 23, 2011 at 12:35 pm | Reply Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
  
  You should sign up! You read plenty of these books already. 🙂
  
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on December 23, 2011 at 1:03 pm | Reply sagustocox

I second what Jill said! I am limiting my challenges, but this one is very tempting.

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- on December 23, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Reply Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
  
  I hope you join with me! 😉
  
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on December 23, 2011 at 2:18 pm | Reply Alyce

I’m sure you’ll have fun with this challenge!

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- on December 23, 2011 at 2:25 pm | Reply Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
  
  I certainly intend to! 🙂
  
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on December 23, 2011 at 3:33 pm | Reply Laura Fabiani

Enjoy your challenge!

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- on January 3, 2012 at 1:29 pm | Reply Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
  
  Thanks, Laura!
  
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on December 23, 2011 at 4:08 pm | Reply BermudaOnion

The perfect challenge for you!

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- on January 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm | Reply Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
  
  Totally! 🙂
  
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on December 24, 2011 at 1:50 am | Reply Suko

I think you’ll enjoy Emma. I haven’t read it, but I enjoyed seeing the movie!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season!

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- on January 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm | Reply Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
  
  Thanks, Suko! I’m confident that Emma won’t top Persuasion or P&P but that I will enjoy it.
  
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on December 24, 2011 at 7:25 am | Reply Diane@BibliophileBytheSea

This seems like a great challenge! Have fun.

Wanted to wish you a wonderful Holiday; hope it means special time with family and friends.

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- on January 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm | Reply Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
  
  Thanks, Diane! Hope you had a wonderful holiday as well!
  
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on December 24, 2011 at 9:06 am | Reply Kaye

Hi Anna, just stopping in to say Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Have fun with your challenges!

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- on January 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm | Reply Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
  
  Thanks, Kaye! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!
  
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on December 24, 2011 at 8:17 pm | Reply stacilifeinthethumb

Sounds so very tempting!!! Have fun! 😀

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- on January 3, 2012 at 1:31 pm | Reply Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
  
  Thanks, Staci! I intend to! 🙂
  
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