I first participated in reading challenges in 2011 and I had a blast with them. This year I signed up for a few challenges, some I participated in last year and some that are new to me. Last night when I was looking over my book wishlist, I noticed all of the Tudor books there and realized how many I did not read last year. Plus, for those of you who know me well, you know that I am a Tudor freak: obsessed with the history, the books, the show…I even have a Tudor rose tattoo! I looked around the Interwebz for a Tudor challenge and when I did not see one, I knew I was the one to start it and I got really excited about it. I hope you all will be excited about it as well!

The challenge runs from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012 (yes, I had this idea two days into the new year and it is now the third day, but if you started a Tudor related book on the on the 1st or later, it counts).

All book formats are allowed for this challenge as long as they have an ISBN number or the equivalent. Both fiction and non-fiction are allowed as well. Re-reads ARE allowed but your review must be a new one.

All the books read for this challenge must be Tudor related. Books that feature any Tudor from Henry VII to Elizabeth I and any spouses, lovers, close family members, themes, or set in the Tudor “world” count. There are a lot out there, so no worries!

Each month, I will create a new post dedicated to the challenge where you can link your Tudor reviews for that particular month. You can find the links to the monthly link-ups on the right sidebar under my challenge button. You do not need a blog to participate! Posting on Goodreads or wherever you post your reviews is fine.

There is no need to list the books you will read for this challenge in advance. Feel free to list them as you go. Join the challenge at any time before 31 December 2012. Crossovers from other reading challenges do count.

When you sign up, please post the direct link to the post where your books will be listed. If you are on Twitter or Facebook, post a status of what level you plan to complete and link that! If you are on Goodreads, create a shelf of books you hope to read for this challenge and link that! If you do not have any of those, just leave a comment on this post indicating you are signing up and which level you hope to reach. But it IS important that you leave the direct link. Do not just leave the link to your blog’s homepage or your profile, please!!!

Now, for the levels!

• Henry VII (Creator of a dynasty): 5 books
• Henry VIII (Larger than life): 10 books
• Mary I (The first queen of England): 15 books
• Elizabeth I (Gloriana & the Golden Age): 20 books

I am going to try for Elizabeth I! I need to get back into my Tudor books. :)

I hope you all will sign up and share this challenge with your friends. It is my first, so I would love feedback! Additionally, I have been asked a few times for Tudor book recommendations, so I created a post here for it if you need ideas! Also, if you are participating, grab the button: