Jane Austen is by far my favorite author. I never miss the opportunity to read, watch or talk anything Jane Austen. For 2017 I’ve decided to host a Jane Austen Reading Challenge. All About Austen is just as it sounds, this is all about Jane Austen.
Rules
- The Challenge runs from January 1 – December 31, 2017 (although you can sign up any time).
- Anything inspired by the author counts (film adaptations, spin-offs and of course the originals)
- Overlaps with other challenges are fine.
- You do not need a blog to participate.
- I will also have a monthly post to link to all reviews.
Levels
- Austen Adventurer — read/watch 3 items
- Austen Aficionado — read/watch 6 items
- Austen Addict — read/watch 12 items
Participants:
- Heather @ Based on a True Story
- Amal @ The Misfortune of Knowing
- Susan @ Suze’s Muses
- Lenora Robinson
- Carol
- Blika @ The Armchair Explorer
- Ayustika @ That Bibliophilic Cauldron
- Becky @ Babbling About Books
- Debbie
- Sheila
- anadarcy @ my vices and weaknesses
- Kristin
- Lee Ann Patterson
- Amelia @ Little Thoughts About Books and Stuff
- Sheila
- Mona
- Patricia
- Christine @ Captivated Reading
- Lisa @ A Book and a Cup of Tea
- Barb @ Barb Librarian and JAFF
If anyone is interested sign up in the comments!
First Impressions Reviews
You’re killing me! I love Austen. I am trying to be careful with taking on too many challenges. I haven’t decided what I will be signing up for, but I already have so many possibilities that I will have to eliminate a bunch.
I will get this added to the challenge list and help get the word out. It looks like a great challenge, Whitney.
Thank you! I know what you mean about taking on too many challenges. Unless I see something amazing, I’ve cut myself off.
Fun! I feel like I need to tackle some unread books, rather than my Austen faves, but I bet Girl With Her Head in a Book would be interested.
I know the feeling, fortunately I have several Austen or Austen inspired novels on my to-read list already so I’m looking at it as a win/win. Also, thank you for pointing me in the direction of Girl With Her Head in a Book — I love discovering new blogs!
This sounds fun, I will mention the SP for you.
Thanks Kim, I appreciate it!
I love Austen. If I reread any I’ll be sure to link up
Thanks Heather!
Count me in! This sounds like fun. Thanks for hosting it.
I’m so excited to have you on board! Thank you for joining in.
count me in I love Jane Austin
Jane Austen is the best. Thank you for signing up.
Hi, Whitney,
Love a challenge and Jane Austen so count me in.
Thanks Carol! Yes I love a good challenge although they can become addicting.
Austen is my favorite! I’m in!
I completely agree, thank you for participating.
Hi- I probably do this without trying 😛
I don’t know what happened or how to change but that wasn’t my last post… 😛
I’m guilty of doing things like that too so you’re in good company! Thank you for joining All About Austen.
I think it is high time that I start reading Jane Austen. Let’s do this in 2017. Definitely doing this challenge.
I’m so excited that you’re going to give Jane Austen a try in 2017 — I think you’ll love her. Thank you for joining the challenge.
Sounds fun. I recently joined a Goodreads group similar. I shared the link to this challenge.
Here’s the group if you are interested.
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205699-austenesque-lovers-tbr-pile-reading-challenge-2017
Thanks for the share, I’ll have to check the Goodreads group out.
I am really rusty with my Austen–haven’t read one for about twenty years. Looking forward to this challenge!
Well, I’m a card-carrying Austen Addict, so this challenge is right up my alley, Whitney. I’ve been reading all the Jane Austen Fan Fiction I can get my hands on for the past few years. I’m in the GoodReads group that Jennifer mentioned, and a bunch of us have read well over 100 JAFF works in 2016.
Well, this shouldn’t be too difficult since I read and reviewed about 275 books this year; most of which were JAFF and I am not even counting the movies I re-watched or watched for the first time, i.e., Bridget Jones’ Baby. Debbie B. – you are being modest as I know you are up there with me.
I would like to participate 🙂 I will review the book on my blog My Vices and Weaknesses
I would like to join 🙂
I love Jane Austen. I definitely want to participate in this challenge.
I’m in!
I read Darcy’s Hope at Donwell Abbey today and loved it. Will post my full review tomorrow. It is the second in a series.
I’m so excited. I will be joining the challenge as a Austen Addict… and I will review on my Tumblr
Also I will post my reviews for books on Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/10827474-mona?shelf=all-about-austen-challenge
I’m interested! I was already planning on reading at least 11 Austen related books.
I’d love to take part! I’m new here, by the way! 🙂
I’d love to join your challenge! I love anything Austen! Thanks for hosting.
I’m on board, although I think I have already reached the second level! I review JAFF at http://barblibrarianjaff.blogspot.com/ and would love to have someone reading them! LOL
I definitely want to sign up!!! Thanks Whitney!! 😀
I have not read or watched any of jane austen so surely taking up this challenge this year.
So far I have read these JAFF books:
1.) Darcy’s Hope at Donwell Abbey: A WWI Pride & Prejudice Variation 5 stars
2.) Miss Bingley’s Christmas 4 stars
3.) A Short Period of Exquisite Felicity 5 stars
4.) Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy: Engaged at Pemberley 2 stars
5.) Passages: A Pemberley Tale 5 stars
6.) A Lie Universally Hidden 5 stars
7.) Swayed Impressions 3 stars
8.) Mr. Darcy’s Christmas 4 stars
9.) Five Valentines 4 stars
10.) Tempt You to Accept Me: A Pride and Prejudice Variation 3 stars
11.) Find You in Paris 4 stars
And again watched the 1995 movie version of P&P.
I’ve read a ton of JAFF in the past few months, so this one is right up my alley.
Sign me up! I love Austen!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/19070085-theresa?shelf=jane-austen-2017
Ah I want to sign up! I love Jane Austen! My blog is http://www.abookishredhead.co.uk/
Count me in for the challenge
I’m a Jane newbie, so I’ll try out for Austen Adventurer. Thanks for hosting! https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5447305-rebecca
I’m in! My link is to my 2017 Reading Challenge post which includes all challenges I’m signing up for. Thanks for hosting!
Forgot my link: http://www.truebookaddict.com/2017/01/2017-reading-challenges.html
Hallo, Hallo! 🙂
I’ve decided to join you because I’ve been trying to read more Austen for the past three years! Oy. I added the books I know for sure I want to read this year, but I’ll be adding to the list as one in particular is part of a series (the one by Ms Lathan) – however, you’ll find my short list on this page. Happy to meet fellow Janeites!
Too late to sign up? Sounds like fun 🙂
It is never too late! Thank you for joining.
Hi, I’d love to take part too!
I would love to do this!!! @egmconsultant on twitter
Count me in x
I have not read anything by Jane Austen, So sign me up.
Sign me up
Sign me up please.
I’ve read – actually I have all of Jane’s books but I always love re-readiing them. Does the challenge include other author’s interpretation and furthering of the stories?
I’m ready!
I’ve read – actually I have all of Jane’s books but I always love re-readiing them. Does the challenge include other author’s interpretation and furthering of the stories? I’d love to do this challenge!
I’m in! Listening, watching, reading!