Monday, September 10, 2012

Downton Abbey Reading Challenge



The Downton Abbey Reading Challenge is going to be hosted by Reading Extensively - you just have to read books set in the time period and post a review, linking up on Reading Extensively. And to make it easier, she has even provided a link to a list of book suggestions on Goodreads! I hope to at least acheive Housekeeper Status, but I am willing to accept Lady's Maid. Or Countess!


I am so excited to participate in this challenge!! I can't express how much my friends and I (particularly one friend...) love this show.  I can't wait for the American season to begin ~ we ended last season by drinking Whisky in our teacups during the show, and I think this is a tradition we will keep. ;)

My favorite characters: Tom Branson (squee! yep totally a fangirl), Sybil, and Thomas Barrow.  I know I am in the minority with liking Thomas, I just am often drawn to desperate, tortured characters.

This challenge begins in January, and it is the perfect opportunity for me to read The House at Riverton - I have been meaning to read this author for a while now, and will kick off the challenge with her!




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  1. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    You can't go wrong with Kate Morton and this seems like the perfect book for this type of challenge. Have fun!

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  2. sawcatSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Thomas is a great character to love to hate. I liked him better in Season 1. Season 2 he was a little more blah for me.

    That sounds fun! I might have to try that next year also.

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    1. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:52 AM

      I agree, he was a little blah in Season 2. I didn't hate him either season though. I sometimes root for him, I can't help it! Lol. I can't stand Bates though.

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  3. The Relentless ReaderSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    I'm so upset that I didn't hear of this series earlier. Bah. I would have loved it I'm sure but I can't start in on season 2 or wherever it's at now!

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  4. Christina TJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Thanks for participating in the 2012 Downton Abbey Reading Challenge. If you wrote a challenge wrap up post, be sure to link it up here by January 31st to enter the prize drawing: http://reading-extensively.blogspot.com/2012/12/2012-downton-abbey-reading-challenge.html

    If you wrote any reviews for the books you read during the challenge, please link them up here to enter that prize drawing: http://reading-extensively.blogspot.com/2012/03/downton-abbey-reading-challenge-reviews.html

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I love hearing from people, don't be shy! I would love to hear what you think! I always reply back, although it takes me a bit longer these days due to the little guy.

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