The Arthurian Challenge, Sign Up Here! « Becky’s Arthurian Challenge 2008-2009

The Arthurian Challenge, Sign Up Here!

April 8, 2008 by Becky

The Arthurian Challenge

When: April 2008 through March 2009

Goal: To read 6-12 books starring characters found in or inspired by Arthurian legends. (King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, Lady of the Lake, etc.)

How: To sign up, leave a comment on this post. It’s quick and simple. Just announce your intention to participate.

Rules: I don’t really believe in having many rules.

No lists are necessary. You can change your mind on WHAT you reading or should that be WHO you’re reading at any time.

If at any time you dislike a book, then feel free to discard it and pick up another. Don’t feel obligated to push through a book you don’t like on my account!!!

What about movies? What about graphic novels? What about comics? What about audio books? Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. All of those things count. So though it says 6-12 books. It can be a variety of things–book, movie, tv show, comic book, graphic novel, etc.

Kids books. YA books. Adult books. All count.

What about series books? Or series books in all-in-one editions? I’m leaving it up to you. For example, some might consider The Once and Future King to count as one book. Some might consider it to be four separate books. I’m probably going to count it as four books for my challenge. You can do the same. If your goal is six books, and you want four of them to be The Once and Future King, then that is fine with me. I won’t call you a cheater-pants.

What about short stories or poetry? Yes and yes. Anything really can go.

What about rereads? Sure why not!

What about books read prior to April 1, 2008? It depends. Use your judgment. I reviewed one the last week of March. (March 2008). I’m planning on using it towards the challenge. I wouldn’t search your posts too far back though. So if you read it in 2008, then that’s okay. But any further back, and we might call you a cheater-pants.

What about reviews? I’ll be doing Mr. Linky most likely. If not, I’ll do it the old fashioned way. You can leave a link if you’ve got a blog. Or you could write a review in the comments. This could be a sample review for those hesitant to write and share. “I read The Sword in the Stone. I liked it. Would recommend to others.” It can be really short and sweet and simple. Title of the book. Name of the author. A few adjectives describing how you felt about it. If you enjoyed it. It’s so not a big deal.

Don’t know where to begin? Here are some links that might help.

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45 Responses

on April 8, 2008 at 9:32 pm | Reply Want to share your list? « Becky’s Arthurian Challenge 2008-2009

[...] 8, 2008 by blbooks Have you signed up? Good! I’m glad to have you. Some people like to make lists. If you’re one of them. [...]
on April 8, 2008 at 9:51 pm | Reply Rhinoa

I signed up on your blog and am signing up here too just to make sure! I am so excited about this, I am off to pick my books from my big stack!
on April 8, 2008 at 11:52 pm | Reply randomness

count me in too
on April 8, 2008 at 11:53 pm | Reply bookworm

count me in too
(sorry I left the wrong blog link before)
on April 9, 2008 at 12:17 am | Reply Lindy

I went thru a phase where all I read about was Arthur, lets see if I can read a few more. Maybe 6, probably hot 12
on April 9, 2008 at 10:32 am | Reply cafeshree

I’m in though I have no idea what I’ll be reading.
on April 10, 2008 at 1:38 pm | Reply Heather T.

oooooooooooooo this one is even more challenging then all the others I’ve been seeing! I’m going to think seriously about joining this one. So many books and sooo little time!!!
on April 11, 2008 at 4:27 am | Reply Arthurian Challenge « Becky’s Challenges

[...] To sign up, leave a comment on this post. It’s quick and simple. Just announce your intention to [...]
on April 11, 2008 at 6:01 pm | Reply Henk

Sounds like a fun challenge! Count me in, please.
on April 11, 2008 at 11:53 pm | Reply Becky’s Arthurian Challenge « Cafe Shree

[...] just a glutton for punishment, or addicted, here’s yet another challenge I’m joining. Becky’s challenge should be fun. This requires I read 6-12 books and I don’t have to stick to this [...]
on April 14, 2008 at 5:50 pm | Reply melanie

I want to join this!
on April 15, 2008 at 12:54 pm | Reply mariel

Ahhh you got me! I’ve only just set up my blog and started investigating challenges, but this certainly caught my eye as I’ve just read Isolde but Rosalind Miles!

Count me in!
on April 19, 2008 at 4:16 pm | Reply brideofthebookgod

I’m up for this one, too, and have already started thinking about the books I might read!
on April 19, 2008 at 4:40 pm | Reply Becky’s Arthurian Challenge « Bride of the Book God

[...] So no challenges for over a year and then three come along at once! Becky’s challenge looked really interesting, and I’m glad it’s over a long period of time as, despite how [...]
on April 20, 2008 at 2:53 pm | Reply Paula

Oh Yes please sign me up for this challenge too!
I will post my list later today on my blog.

Also I am trying to talk my husband (who is a Huge Arthurian fan too) into joining.
He wants to know if reading Camelot 3000 can count.
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camelot_3000 )

Hehehe, by the way the two of us will be romping through England soon and plan to visit Glastonbury Tur and some of the other Arthurian/Merlin sites.
on April 20, 2008 at 4:27 pm | Reply blbooks

Paula, welcome to the challenge! I hope your husband will join us as well. Yes, Camelot 3000 can count towards the challenge
on April 21, 2008 at 4:37 pm | Reply -V-

One of my keeper shelves is a collection of Arthurian legend in whatever format I find them. This is going to be a hellah cool challenge!
on April 21, 2008 at 6:08 pm | Reply -V-

Now my link is in here somewhere to my Challenge blog site…..
http://iyamvixenschallenges.blogspot.com/2008/04/arthurian-challenge-april-2008-march.html
on April 22, 2008 at 6:19 pm | Reply emmegail

I just love your challenge ideas! Count me in as well!
on April 25, 2008 at 12:12 pm | Reply lizzysiddal

I’ve been meaning to re-read Mary Stewart’s 4-part trilogy for a while. This is my perfect excuse. Philip Reeve’s “Here lies Arthur” is book 5 meaning I have only one more book to find. Count me in!
on April 27, 2008 at 4:28 pm | Reply Whit

This challenge sounds like fun, may I join? I have a few Camelot books I’ve been meaning to read…
on April 27, 2008 at 6:37 pm | Reply blbooks

Whit, welcome to the challenge! I’m happy you’ve joined!
on April 27, 2008 at 11:57 pm | Reply Stormfield

Hi,

I came across this randomly on the internet. I do believe I’ll join. I’ve been meaning to read Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur… Hmm, that’s divided into several books, maybe I can count each individually? Meh, I’ll probably end up reading a half dozen of Gilbert Morris’ books.

Personal ramblings aside, cool idea.

-Captain Stormfield (aka Ethan, for what it’s worth)
on May 4, 2008 at 7:05 pm | Reply Mandy

I’m going to try this one too!
on May 5, 2008 at 2:45 pm | Reply Rebecca

Yes please! Sign me up!
http://rebeccavoy.livejournal.com/9526.html
on May 5, 2008 at 3:05 pm | Reply Clare

Just found this, love anything Arthurian so looking forward to this challenge
on May 10, 2008 at 11:58 am | Reply Maree

I do love a good Arthurian story, so I’ve signed up (a little late!)
on May 12, 2008 at 10:12 pm | Reply Quenby (hikaruthedragon)

I would like to join as well!
I heard about this on A Novel Challenge at Yahoo.

Quenby/ hikaruthedragon
on May 17, 2008 at 2:46 am | Reply Judy

I FINALLY found my way here. I know that you have me signed up already, but I want to make myself offical. Since I belong to the Yahoo! book group Renditions of Camelot, I thought why not do the challenge?
on May 20, 2008 at 3:02 am | Reply Intergalactic Bookworm

If people are interested in joining an Arthur book group, I belong to Renditions of Camelot at Yahoo! groups. Just look it up in Yahoo!’s groups directory. May as well read for more than one group! Judy
on May 21, 2008 at 12:02 pm | Reply Challenge 2008 - 2009: Arthurian Challenge « Lizzy’s Literary Challenges

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on May 29, 2008 at 11:03 pm | Reply Sarah B

I’ll sign up too- I am tracking my reading on Library Things to see how many more than 100 books I read in a year (doesn’t count craft and how-to books; might coount re-reads) so this gives me another source of titles. Since I’m already wishing I could read more than I do, I may not need any more suggestions. But I will join anyway!!
on June 8, 2008 at 4:48 am | Reply Elizabeth

How lucky that I came across this challenge just when I decided I wanted to read The Once and Future King for the 1st time! I’m late to the group, so I may not make the goal, but I’m excited to have the commitment!
on July 28, 2008 at 1:48 pm | Reply Lisa L

Is it too late to join in? I love Arthurian lit!
on September 13, 2008 at 8:01 pm | Reply Mark Adderley

I just found out about your challenge. I’ve been reading Arthurian books for many years. I’m mainly interested in medieval books, though–Geoffrey of Monmouth, Chrétien de Troyes, Sir Thomas Malory, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Do they count?
on September 13, 2008 at 9:29 pm | Reply blbooks

Yes, Mark. They’d count I hope you join in the fun!
on September 24, 2008 at 4:07 am | Reply Mark Adderley

I finally got back. What do I do now? (Sorry to sound so ignorant–I’m kind of new to blogs.)
on September 24, 2008 at 5:36 am | Reply blbooks

Mark, you just read however many books you want for the challenge between now and the end date (in March 2009). If you have a blog, you can review them. But blogs are not a requirement by any means. And reviews aren’t a requirement either. You can just come to the site and leave comments now and then to give updates on when you finish books. Whatever works best for you.
on November 17, 2008 at 2:02 am | Reply emeraldfire

I’d like to commit to 6 books.
on November 17, 2008 at 3:33 pm | Reply emeraldfire

I just fixed my blog. I’m raiding my bookshelves.
on December 16, 2008 at 11:20 pm | Reply Lindy

I am posting my year ends early, as I have no blog nor will I be around then.

1. Sutcliff, Rosemary The Light Beyond the Forest
2. Sutcliff, Rosemary The Sword and the Circle
3. Hastings, Selina Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady
4. Hodles, Margaret Merlin and the Making of the King
6. Hodges, Margaret The Kitchen Knight
7. Osborne, Mary Pope Haunted Castle on Hallow;s Eve
on December 16, 2008 at 11:20 pm | Reply Lindy

I am posting my year ends early, as I have no blog nor will I be around then.

1. Sutcliff, Rosemary The Light Beyond the Forest
2. Sutcliff, Rosemary The Sword and the Circle
3. Hastings, Selina Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady
4. Hodles, Margaret Merlin and the Making of the King
6. Hodges, Margaret The Kitchen Knight
7. Osborne, Mary Pope Haunted Castle on Hallow;s Eve
on December 30, 2008 at 2:25 am | Reply (Judy) Intergalactic Bookworm

Are you going to carry this challenge over into 2009?

Judy/Intergalactic Bookworm
on January 3, 2009 at 2:33 pm | Reply (Judy) Intergalactic Bookworm

Are you going to repeat this challenge in 2009? Judy
on March 24, 2009 at 4:18 am | Reply Jenny

Just decided I have to join this and now it’s over phooey. Will you be doing this again? I just discovered some awesome books by Jack Wyte about Arthur and Merlyn.
Jenny in Oregon