2018 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge

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I cannot resist a reading challenge so imagine my delight when I came across this one hosted by Passages to the Past that relates to my favourite genre, historical fiction.

You can find all the details of the challenge here but, in summary, you choose a reading level based on the number of historical fiction titles you aim to read. The challenge runs from January 1st to December 31st, 2018.

I’ve chosen to really challenge myself by selecting the highest level – Prehistoric – which means reading 50+ books. However, I already have a number of titles on my reading list for January alone that will qualify, such as:

The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen by Collins Hemingway
Nucleus (Tom Wilde #2) by Rory Clements
Beautiful Star & Other Stories by Andrew Swanston
The Good Doctor of Warsaw by Elisabeth Gifford
The Moral Compass by K A Servian
The Coffin Path by Katherine Clements
The Wicked Cometh by Laura Carlin

If you love reading historical fiction, or want some motivation to read more historical fiction next year, why not sign up for the challenge as well?

My Life in Books (2017 Edition)

I came across this on the wonderful Roof Beam Reader’s blog and thought it looked like fun.  Do take a look at his version.

The rules are simple: answer the questions with books you read this year! If you decide to play along, add a link to your post in the comments box on Roof Beam Reader’s post and the comments box on this post so I can take a look at yours.

Here are my answers (click on the title to read my review).

In high school I was: Exquisite (Sarah Stovell)

People might be surprised (by): The Existence of Pity (Jeannie Zokan)

I will never be: The Former Chief Executive (Kate Vane)

My fantasy job is: Under A Tuscan Sky (Karen Aldous)

At the end of a long day I need: Shelter (Sarah Franklin)

I hate it (when): When It’s Over (Barbara Ridley)

Wish I had: Days Without End (Sebastian Barry)

My family reunions are: Stranger (David Bergen)

At a party you’d find me with: Miss Boston and Miss Hargreaves (Rachel Malik)

I’ve never been to: Birdcage Walk (Helen Dunmore)

A happy day includes: Letting Go (Maria Thompson Corley)

Motto I live by: Take Courage (Samantha Ellis)

On my bucket list is: Flight Before Dawn (Megan Easley-Walsh)

In my next life, I want to have: The Summer of Impossible Things (Rowan Coleman)