2009 Historical Fiction Challenge

I am a historical fiction person at heart..and so. I am going to work this new challenge into my my challenge. I will count the book as read for my total count. But plan on making sure I fill in these goals as well...

1. Read a book of Historical Fiction that is written about a "new to you" time period, person, or location.

Wicked by Shannon Drake Victorian Era Completed 1/17/2009

2. Read a book of Historical Fiction set in your region.

Summit Avenue by Mary Sharratt Completed 12/1/2009

3. Read a book of Historical Fiction that has been on your shelf for at least a year. If you don't have a year-old book, read one of the books you have had the longest.

The Virgins Lover by Phillipa Gregory -on shelf since 6/14/2007

4. Read a book of Historical Fiction from a "new to you" author.

A Lady of High Regard by Tracie Peterson Completed 11/28/2009

5. Read a book of Historical Fiction with the word "murder" in the title.

The Murder of Helen Jewett by Patrica Cline Cohen Completed 11/8/2009

6. Solve a crime! Read one Historical Mystery.

The Masque of the Black Tulip by Lauren Willig Completed 5/3/2009

7. Be a patron of the arts! Read one book about a famous work of art, music, or the theatre.

Mozarts Sister by Nancy Moser Completed 4/21/2009

8. Viva La Revolution! Read one Historical Fiction book about a revolution, set in the location of your choice.

Shadow Patriots by Lucia St Clair Robson (American Revolution) Completed 12/10/2009

9. Off with her head! Read one book of Historical Fiction that has a headless lady on the cover. We'll poke a bit of fun at the trend of including headless ladies on last year's H/F books. ;-)

The Huntress by Susan Carroll Completed 3/19/2008

10. Feed your brain! Read one non-fiction history book. The topic is up to you!

Founding Mothers: The Women who raised our nation by Cokie Roberts Completed 7/9/2009

BONUS GOAL: Find a book that is 1,000 or more pages and read, read, and read some more....

The First Man in Rome (Masters of Rome Book 1) by Colleen McCullough 1,104 pgs- Incomplete just don't have time this year. Thankfuly it was a Bonus.