While everyone is blog hopping for BBAW, I thought I’d ask whether there would be any interest in a Medieval Challenge for 2010. I know it’s only September, but we’re potentially going to be traveling soon and I would start picking up prizes, especially in the next few days while I’m still at York.
Here’s what I’m thinking: it would be six months or a year long and the minimum would be just 3 books. I’d have 3 categories of books: history, historical fiction, and medieval literature. The two options would be either reading 3 of any of those genres or one of each. Of course, I have plenty of suggestions for all and would post those in case anyone needs ideas.
So, thoughts? Are we too challenge burdened to add another one? I found an older medieval challenge, but is someone else doing this for 2010? Let me know!
(I’d tell you what I plan to call it but I have two options right now and I’m not sure which is better!)
I would most definitely be interested!
.-= Literate Housewife´s last blog ..BBAW Interview with Confessions of a Book Whore =-.
I am sooooo in this one.
.-= Beth F´s last blog ..BBAW: Brevity Game and Giveaway =-.
I’d be interested too. Loved medieval lit at university
.-= Maree´s last blog ..BBAW meme =-.
Count me in!!! I’m not too challenge laden; I barely do any anymore. But I love Medieval literature and this sounds like SO MUCH FUN.
.-= Heather´s last blog ..BBAW: Giveaway #2 – HER FEARFUL SYMMETRY =-.
Oh could prove to be quite interesting. Maybe provide a list of books that could be read for the challenge, too?
Yup, after reading the post, I’m still in!
.-= S. Krishna´s last blog ..BBAW: Reading Meme =-.
Yup I’d be interested OF COURSE! And I think it is a great idea to get more people introduced to the period.
.-= Marie Burton´s last blog ..HF Bloggers~ Day 3~ Kathy Lynn Emerson Guest Post & Giveaway =-.
I love the idea, but to be honest I probably wouldn’t be able to participate
My TBR rules won’t let me join any challenge unless I already own the books I’d be reading, and I don’t have access to a good public library. I hope you do host it, though, as I’d love to see what everyone else would be reading!
.-= Nymeth´s last blog ..The Impostor’s Daughter by Laurie Sandell =-.
Sounds interesting. Not sure if I’d participate or not, would depend on the timing. Severely limiting my challenges this year has been a good thing, so I’m interested, but hesitant to commit.
.-= SuziQoregon´s last blog ..Book Blogger Appreciation Week Reading Meme =-.
Hm I could be in, I was supposed to work through my old books in a TBR challenge but that didn’t work out and I do have some Medieval books dying to get read
.-= blodeuedd´s last blog ..BBAW Reading Meme and ABC meme =-.
I’m definitely interested! I’m not a challenge-heavy reader, other than the challenge I’m running, so I should be able to fit it in.
.-= Jen – Devourer of Books´s last blog ..BBAW: Reading Meme =-.
I would seriously fail at this challenge but I’d love to read all the reviews!
.-= Belle´s last blog ..BBAW: Me and My Reading Habits – And a Giveaway! =-.
I’d probably join in!
.-= Eva´s last blog ..Library Loot: September 16-22, 2009 =-.
Sounds interesting – I’d be up for it and I have a boatload of stuff I should be reading anyway
.-= Melissa´s last blog ..Teaser Tuesday: The Naked and the Dead =-.
I know I would definitely be participating! I’ve been wanting to reread some Anya Seton for a long time and could use the excuse, plus all the new medieval recommendations!
.-= Erin´s last blog ..More, more, more! =-.
I would definitely participate! I could probably combine it with the Arthurian Challenge.
I used to really loved medieval fiction, but for some reason I stopped reading it and then I got into the nineteenth century.
.-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Me & Melody Lee–BBAW Interview =-.
I have never participated in a challenge, but this one sounds like something that I would really love to join.
.-= zibilee´s last blog ..The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett – 288 pages =-.
Yes Yes Yes! I’d be totally interested. Um, I’d need a lot of direction, but that’s what I’ve got you for!
.-= Trish´s last blog ..BBAW Bookish Meme =-.
Weel, I have decided I won’t join any challenge in 2010!!!!!
Because I have joined so many this year and am close to finishing none!
But this is TEMPTING… and useless me gets tempted real fast
I am in
.-= Veens´s last blog ..Wednesday Cover Attractions! =-.
I would absolutely love it, especially if it’s a 3 books challenge on a year long! And especially if you have some great suggestions
.-= Kay´s last blog ..Review : Uglies =-.
I think this is a great idea and I’d love to participate
I’m sure my co-blogger Vanessa would join too.
.-= Isalys Blackwell´s last blog ..Will Fairies Be The New Film Trend? =-.
I would definitely be interested – I’m such a challenge junkie, I already know I’ll be joining a bunch more.
.-= Elizabeth´s last blog ..BBAW Giveaway #2 =-.
Sounds like a fun one. And I could handle a minimum of three books.
.-= Carol´s last blog ..F is for Fragment and a BBAW Giveaway =-.
I’m most definitely interested! I’m taking a class on medieval history this semester and it’s reawakened my interest in that time period. So, I’d love to do a challenge like this!
.-= Anastasia´s last blog ..Thursday Tea: September 17 (Freedom & Necessity) =-.
I am definitely down for the challenge. I have been known as “Medievalgrrl” online since 2001, well after I had to stop eing merlynsnymph(still am on MySpace) because perverts kept thinking that meant I was a nympho. Men can be so dumb. I just created three new dragon inspired awrds that will post tomorrow on my blog. Check after midnight to see which one you won.
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.-= Medievalgrrl´s last blog ..Interview and Giveaway with Preetham Grandhi, author of A Circle of Souls =-.
I’d definitely sign up, I have a ton of books that fit the description just waiting to be picked up!
.-= Ana O.´s last blog ..Just Arrived: Everything Sucks by Hannah Friedman =-.
Hi,
I have added your blog to my blogroll:
http://mylastread.blogspot.com/2009/02/internet-resources-that-are-of.html
I would appreciate if you could do the same.
Thanks
I’d be interested!
.-= Marg´s last blog ..A few random thoughts on Saturday afternoon! =-.
I like the idea, and I will definitely participate should you host one. Unfortunately, I get very distracted and never manage to complete a challenge
But, I will definitely give it a honest shot!
.-= Nish´s last blog ..Stylish Blogger? Me? =-.
Yes please!
.-= Veronica´s last blog ..On Chesil Beach – Ian McEwan =-.
It sounds like a great idea, Meghan. I’m not planning on joining any challenges this next year as of right now though. Maybe I’ll change my mind.
.-= Literary Feline´s last blog ..Review: A Disobedient Girl by Ru Freeman & a Giveaway =-.
I would read one in each category but need the challenge to be a full year. I’ve got a lot of challenges that are ending first half of the year.
Will you write up a list of examples?
.-= Gina (BookDragon’s Lair)´s last blog ..Teaser Tuesday =-.