2011 is a celebratory year for Jane Austen and her legion of fans. It marks the bicentenary of her first published novel, Sense and Sensibility. Since 1811, we have been enjoying her romantic, dramatic and witty story filled with divergent characters – the Dashwood sisters: cool, practical Elinor and emotional, impulsive Marianne, and the men in their lives: stoic Edward Ferrars, staid Colonel Brandon and rakish Willoughby. There is much to praise in this novel which has inspired many movie adaptations, book sequels and spinoffs.
The Sense and Sensibility Bicentenary Challenge 2011
We are very pleased to announce the Sense and Sensibility Bicentenary Challenge 2011. If you have not read Jane Austen’s masterpiece or would like to revisit it in honor of its significant anniversary, seen all of the movies or read all of the sequels and spinoffs, this is the year to join the challenge along with other Janeites, historical fiction readers and period drama movie lovers.
Challenge Details
Time-line: The Sense and Sensibility Bicentenary Challenge 2011 runs January 1, through December 31, 2011.
Levels of participation: Neophyte: 1 – 4 selections, Disciple: 5 – 8 selections, Aficionada: 9 – 12 selections.
Enrollment: Sign up’s are open until March 1, 2011. First, select your level of participation. Second, copy the Sense and Sensibility Bicentenary Challenge 2011 graphic and include it in your blog post detailing the novels or movies that you commit to reading and watching in 2011. Third, leave a comment linking back to your blog post in the comments of this announcement post. If you do not have a blog you can still participate. Just leave your commitment to the challenge in the comments below.
Check Back Monthly: The Sense and Sensibility Bicentenary Challenge 2011 officially begins on Wednesday, January 26, 2010 with my review of the novel The Three Weismanns of Westport. Check back on the 4th Wednesday of each month for my next review in the challenge.
Your Participation: Once the challenge starts you will see a tab included at the top of Austenprose called Reading Challenges. Click on the tab and select the Sense and Sensibility Bicentenary Challenge 2011. Leave a comment including the name of the book or movie read or viewed and a link to your blog review. If you do not have a blog, just leave a comment about your selection that you finished with a brief reaction or remark. It’s that easy.
The Prizes
Oh, of course there are prizes! There will be giveaways each month of the book or movie that I review in the challenge here on Austenprose to be drawn from comments left with each post, and one lucky Grand Prize Winner of all 12 titles tucked into a Jane Austen tote bag ($200.00 value) to be drawn from comments left at any and all of the reviews left on this blog or yours. Yes, that means that your readers who comment on your challenge reviews have a chance to win too. Winners will be announced monthly two weeks after each blog post, and the Grand Prize winner will be announced on January 05, 2012. Shipment to US or Canadian addresses only.
So, make haste and join the challenge today. I am so looking forward to revisiting Jane Austen’s classic tale through her eyes and others. Here is a list of possibilities for your reading and viewing selections:
Books
- Brightsea, by Jane Gillespie
- Colonel Brandon’s Diary, by Amanda Grange
- Elinor and Marianne, by Emma Tennant
- Eliza’s Daughter, by Joan Aiken
- Expectations of Happiness, by Rebecca Collins
- Margaret Dashwood or Interference, by Mrs. Francis Brown
- Reason and Romance, by Debra White-Smith
- Rifts and Restorations: Margaret Dashwood’s Story, by M. Eucharista Ward
- Sass and Serendipity, by Jennifer Ziegler
- Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen
- Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen, read by Juliet Stevenson (Naxos Audiobooks)
- Sense and Sensibility: The Bath Bicentenary Edition, by Jane Austen
- Sense and Sensibility (Marvel Illustrated), adapted by Nancy Butler and illustrated by Sonny Liew
- Sense and Sensibility (New Riverside Editions), edited by Beth Lau and Alan Richardson
- Sense and Sensibility (Real Reads), retold by Gill Tavner, illustrated by Ann Kronheimer (2008)
- Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters
- Suspense and Sensibility, by Carrie Bebris
- The Annotated Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen and edited by David M. Shapard
- The Cookbook Collector, by Allegra Goodman
- The Dashwood Sisters Secrets of Love, by Rosie Rushton
- The Dashwood Sisters Tell All, by Beth Pattillo
- The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay and Diaries, by Emma Thompson and Lindsay Doran
- The Three Weissmanns of Westport, by Cathleen Schine
- The Third Sister, by Julia Barrett
- Willoughby’s Return, by Jane Odiwe
Movies
- Sense and Sensibility 1971
- Sense and Sensibility 1981
- Sense and Sensibility 1995
- Sense and Sensibility 2008
- I have Found it (Kandukondain Kandukondain) 2000
- From Prada to Nada 2011
- Scents & Sensibility 2011
My reading & viewing schedule
- Jan 26 – √ The Three Weissmanns of Westport
- Feb 23 – √ Sense and Sensibility 1981
- Mar 23 – √ The Dashwood Sisters Tell All
- Apr 27 – √ Sense and Sensibility: The Screenplay and Diaries
- May 25 – √ The Annotated Sense and Sensibility
- Jun 22 – √ Sense and Sensibility 1995
- Jul 27 – √ Sass and Serendipity
- Aug 24 – √ Suspense and Sensibility
- Sept 28 – √ Sense and Sensibility (Naxos Audiobooks)
- Oct 26 – √ Expectations of Happiness
- Nov 23 – √ Sense and Sensibility (The Jane Austen Bicentenary Library)
- Dec 28 – √ Willoughby’s Return
Cheers,
Laurel Ann
Participants:
- Laurel Ann – Austenprose
- Bella
- Adriana Zardini – Jane Austen in Brazil
- Nicole
- Elsie
- Meredith – Austenesque Reviews
- Meredith – The Librarian Next Door
- Raquel – Jane Austen in Portuguese
- RegencyRomantic
- Jennrenee
- Karen Field
- Brittanie – A Book Lover
- Katherine – November’s Autumn
- Luthien84 – My Love For Jane Austen
- Wallace – Unputdownables
- Joanna Y.
- Whitney – She Is Too Fond of Books
- Lauren Cartelli – The Literary Gothamite
- Trai – Tutor Girl Reads
- Brooke – Bluestocking Guide
- C. Allyn Pierson
- Dana Huff – Much Madness is Divinest Sense
- Jillian
- Angie – Attentively Attentive to All Things
- Sue
- Renate – Literary Scribbles
- kswortzel
- JJ – Citivolus Sus
- Kerri
- Lisa – Lit and Life
- Courtney – Stiletto Storytime
- Miss Sneyd – Mansfield Park
- Ruth – Book Talk and More
- Alexa Adams – First Impressions
- Emilee Turner – Another Binkley Sister Blog
- Sara – Notes in the Margins
- Leslie
- Kimberly – Reflections of a Book Addict
- Mags – AustenBlog
- K – Books, Movies and TV
- Patricia – Impedance of Locomotion
- Elizzy B. – Salon Jane Austen
- Marg – Adventures of an Intrepid Reader
- LynnS
- Kaye – The Road Goes Ever Ever On
- Alice – Jane Austen is my Wonderland
- Becky Roode – This I Know
- Deborah – By the Book
- Missy
- Anna – Diary of an Eccentric
- Kira
- Laura – Laura’s Reviews
- Else T. – Bellasarte
- Melissa – Swamp of Boredom
- Sam – Sam Still Reading
- Heather – The Duchess of Devonshire’s Gossip Guide
- Nancy Kelly – Austen Inspiration
- Becca
- Jenny the Librarian
- Kelli
- Rivkabelle – A Word’s Worth
- Diane
- Andrea – Custard Kisses
- Nadia – A Bookish Way of Life
- In My Book Ag
- Vonna Viglione
- Diana I C
- Lynn Sherick
- Maria Grazia – My Jane Austen Book Club
- Lynnae – The Little White Attic
- Kassie Freeman
- Tarina – Doodle Bugs and Sweet Peas
- Svea – Muse in the Fog
- Lit~Lass – Frigate to Utopia
- Alison – Threads
- Lady Doc – Tilting at Windmills
- Debera
- Grace 2302 – Old South Part Two
- Marina Barrie – Mariners Compass
- Faith Hope & Cherry Tea
- Pascale M. – Pascale Maret Author
- Cassia – Bonjour Mademoiselle
- Raquel
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A wonderful way to resolve to celebrate this bicentennial! For the New Year can we also resolve to pay attention to the distinction between the possessive ‘apostrophe s’ and the plural ‘no-apostrophe s’ – as in Brandon’s and 3 Weismanns… Whew!
Haven’t read any other version except for the Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. I would love to recommend Sense and Sensibility (1995) adaption starring Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet. It is such a beautiful movie and definitely my favourite.
Laurel Ann, you amaze me! You are in for one big year! I love these Jane Austen challenges. I also love the graphics, nice work Katherine! I will most definitely join this one, post will go up in a few days!
I agree, Katherine’s graphics are fantastic. So accomplished. Glad you are on board Meredith.
Thank you Meredith and Laurel Ann.
Oh my God Laurel Ann! That’s such a wonderful idea!
I was waiting the holidays season finish to ask the bloggers to start montly posts about Sense and Sensiblity, but your idea is fantastic! really nice!
By the way, I forgot to ask you… are you going to do something like a blog tour, too?
Hi Adriana, this is a reading and viewing challenge, so a bit different than a blog tour. People sign up and choose which books and movies they want to read/view and write a blog review or leave comments about them when they complete each one in their challenge. It is ongoing throughout the year and not a set date. I hope that is helpful. Laurel Ann
I’m shamed into saying I’ve never read Sense & Sensibility. I’ve been completely awed and enrapture with P&P for the last decade that I haven’t read S&S yet, so I’m definitely joining this challenge and going for the neophyte level.
Thanks for hosting an awesome challenge Laurel Ann.
You are welcome Bella. Sense and Sensibility will surprise you. I am looking forward to your comments.
Oh finally! A Sense and Sensibility reading challenge. As much as I love Pride and Prejudice, I must say that I most enjoyed reading Sense and Sensibility even more. Huzzah!
Hi Nicole, glad you are on board. I look forward to your reviews.
I’m in…great way to celebrate….I can’t wait for the annual meeting in Ft. Worth…I do not have a blog, but I will be using my facebook and copying here my status…
Thanks!
Great Elsie. Which books/movies tempt you?
Here we go:
01) Brightsea, by Jane Gillespie
02) From Prada to Nada
03) The Third Sister, by Julia Barrett
04) The Secrets of Love, by Rosie Ruston
05) I have Found it (Kandukondain Kandukondain) 2000
06) Sense and Sensibility, the comic (that I have and haven’t had time to even open it)
07) Eliza’s Daughter, by Joan Aiken
08) Scents & Sensibility 2011
09) Colonel Brandon’s Diary, by Amanda Grange
10) Sense and Sensibility 71-81-95 (I’m going to indulge myself ha)
11) Reason and Romance, by Debra White-Smith
12) Sense and Sensibility 2008 (I’m going to Finish “running” in Dec haha)
geezz…I can’t believe I have those books, and I do not even remember if or when I read them….anyways, if any change I will let you guys know…
Thanks!!!
Elsie
oh by the way…I’m ready with Brightsea in my desk!!! =)
Elsie, I am really looking forward to your comments on Brightsea. I have had this novel sitting on my shelf for a couple of years. I am intrigued. It was written in the 1980′s I think, and out of print, so even more of a mystery.
Hi Laurel, let me tell you something, I have issues ha, I started and couldn’t stop till finished it…so Jan_10 marked as Ok
Ok here is what I think about it:
This is a weekend reading, small book very funny, I think Jane Gillespie capture the personalities of Nancy and Lucy Steele wonderful.
I had so much fun reading their conversations and was laughing my head off when….I do not remember exaclty the quotes, but was something like…
-I can not accept marry him, he is a thief (said Louisa)
and Nancy said something like
-What? why not? what that has to do with rejecting him?
hahaha…you will have so much fun reading it
I’m not a writer just a reader, so please do not expect from me a review…reason why I read yours =)
Thanks
Elsie
my intention was this comment to be here…
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I wonder if anyone read already The Perfect Elizabeth by Libby Schmais, and what you think about it…this is another “modern-day sense and sensibility” kind of, but I wasn’t very pleased.
Dear Laurel
my schedule to read and celebrate the bicentennial of S & S is almost ready. I’ll tell you in next week!
Thanks Raquel, looking forward to it.
I wonder if anyone read already The Perfect Elizabeth by Libby Schmais, and what you think about it…this is another “modern-day sense and sensibility” kind of, but I wasn’t very pleased.
sorry I reply in the wrong one…Sorry Raquel….
I’m in! What a great idea. I’m especially looking forward to it because I’ve read a lot of Pride and Prejudice updates and sequels, but few S&S stories. My post about this challenge will publish on Jan. 13th.
Great Meredith, well done. I look forward to reading your selection of books/movies.
http://www.librariannextdoor.com/2011/01/2011-reading-challenges.html
The link to my list!
What lovely way to usher in the new year!
Perhaps I will go for the film versions in this challenge – ’71, ’81, ’95, and ’08 as well as the S&S Screenplay and Diaries.
And of course, The Annotated S&S. =)
Have fun with the movies Joanna. I look forward to your comments.
I’m so excited about this! What a great way to celebrate such an amazing book. Count me in :o) Thanks Laurel Ann!
Glad you are on board Jennrenee. I look forward to which selections you read/view and your comments.
Count me in! This is my third blog reading commitment for 2011 so I’m going to be busy reading Jane Austen and related books! This past year was the first year I even knew any of you existed and it has enriched my journey through Austen all the more. I didn’t even realize there was an annotated S & S. I loved the P & P one so I’m sure I’ll gain even more from this one. Thank you so much!
Hi Karen, so happy your joining in. The Annotated S&S will be released in the Spring, so it’s not quite available yet. I look forward to it. I’m looking forward to your comments.
I love Jane Austen. I am looking forward to rereading this book. Here is the link to my post:
http://abookloverforever.blogspot.com/2010/12/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
The button is great. Thank you for coming up with and hosting the challenge. :)
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I think this is a great way to celebrate this milestone. I’m joining in. Here’s my post: http://forloveofausten.blogspot.com/2010/12/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
And you are one great Austen fan who organize 2 JA related events. I love the graphics from Katherine.
Hi Laurel Ann, now I understand it better. It will be great to visit your blog every month to read yours posts.
Adriana – you can participate too. Hope you join in.
Count me in, Laurel Ann! :) I’ll be doing the disciple level and here is my post on what I’ve chosen to read/watch for the challenge.
I adore Sense and Sensibility. What a great way to celebrate the Bicentenary. Thanks for hosting!
Here’s the link to my challenge post: http://unputdownables.net/2010/12/31/2011-reading-challenges/
Just to wish you HAPPY NEW YEAR.
All the best,
Tony
Happy New Year back at ya Tony!
this’ll be great! can’t wait to dig into this! Here’s my list:
1. S&S: annotated SCreenplay diaryes by Emma Thompson
2. Brightsea by J. Gillispie
3. Colonel Brandon’s Diary by A. grange
4. From Prada to Nada
5. S&S 1995
6. S&S 2008
Hi Joanna – great list. I am most curious about Brightsea. I look forward to your comments.
Oops, I forgot I had picked Brightsea! Seeing if I can get it from the library now! But the others: so good to re-watch the movies. Often I’ve resorted to my favorite clips of movies to save myself watching some of the heartbreak but then of course I’m losing the overall depth of the story. Really liked From Prada to Nada, actually, and I’ve become a big Camilla Belle fan! (I really want her jacket from her 2nd last scene!). Colonel Brandon’s Diary was of course amazing!
This is just too good to pass up, I’m in! Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful new year.
Once again, I’m definitely in. :)
my sign-up post
Hi, Laurel Ann! I’m in! S&S is my favorite Austen and I was looking for an excuse to read/watch most of these! My signup post is here: http://tutorgirlx3.blogspot.com/2011/01/in-which-trai-enters-sense-and.html.
Laurel Ann,
I’m in. Here is mine
Count me in, Laurel. I haven’t read any sequels to S&S and haven’t read it for a while, so this will be great!
Glad to have an Austenesque author on board. I look forward to your insights.
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I’m on board for this one, too: http://www.danahuff.net/?p=2120.
I don’t have a blog can I participate and if so how?
Yes, of course Jillian. Just leave a comment stating your commitment and come back after your first read and leave comments about your impressions. Glad to have you on board!
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I’m in! I can’t wait to get started!
http://attentivelyattentive.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy-new-year.html
I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for including Willoughby’s Return in your list of suggested reading matter – I feel very honoured!
You are so welcome Jane. I loved Willoughby’s Return and hope others do to.
I would also love to enter. I love allher books and I’ve never read S&S so this’ll be the perfect opportunity!
My blog:
http://renate-villerius.blogspot.com/
I’m up for the challenge, can’t wait!
Hi Sue, happy your joining in. I look forward to your list of selections and comments.
Love to re-read Austen for any reason.
The challenge is a great idea. Count me in.
Hi kswortzel, thanks for joining the challenge. Which books/movies are you interested in?
Having just finished my wrap up (ie. biting off more than I can chew) for Everything Austen II, this seems to be the best thing to do next. It took me a while to warm up to S&S (all those many years ago), but it has become a perennial favorite of mine. I’ll start working on my list now!
Please sign me up!
Jj – Citivolus sus
LOTS of books onn this list I have read (or want to read) — YEAH!
I’m in at the neophyte level (I imagine I’ll do more than four but I’m trying not to pressure myself too much!). My post link is:
http://litandlife.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-sensibility-bicentenary-challenge.html
Hello Laurel Ann…so excited for this challenge. I have it up on the blog and am working on my list. Thanks so much for hosting and happy birthday to S & S!
Here is the link:
http://stilettostorytime.wordpress.com/a-to-z-challenge/
Courtney
Stiletto Storytime
I’m pretty sure, but I wanted to make certain: Books not on your list in this post can be included in the challenge, as long as they are Sense and Sensibility related?
Hi Miss Sneyd, of course you can select other books if they are S&S related. These are just suggestions. What other books are you interested in?
Here is my introductory post. I look forward to reading, and reading your reviews!
Hi Laurel Ann – I can’t believe I’m typing this…but count me in! :) http://booktalkandmore.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
Ruth – you are on a roll girlfriend. Two book wins in a week and now two reading challenges. Well done!
O.K. I certainly can’t resist this one. Put me down as an aficionada, though I do not yet know which books/movies I’ll review. Though I have read/seen most of the options, I look forward to using this as an opportunity to review those I have not previously commented on, but I’m most excited to fill in the blanks with those that I am currently unfamiliar with. In particular, I am ecstatic to learn that Shaphard is coming out with an annotated S & S! One question – am I correct in my understanding that it is only the grand prize which those who comment on participating blogs will be entered? Very enthused, Laurel Ann. This will be great fun.
Made my day Alex. Thanks for joining the challenge.
Here’s my post! http://alexaadams.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
I had to sign up for this one as well, at least four of them were on my list of things I wanted to read/watch anyhow, so I might as well make an official challenge of it, and maybe I will get even more read this way!!
Here is my blog post about it:
http://emileehope.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-year-new-reading-challenges.html
Here’s my list – I’m going for 12…
http://citivolussus.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-sensibility-bicentenary-challenge.html
Looking forward to a fun year!
Jj
This is a great way to celebrate Jane Austen. Here’s my plan:
http://notesinthemargins.tumblr.com/post/2602990890/2011-marks-the-bicentenary-of-jane-austens-first
Oh do count me in! It sounds like fun!
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I’m innnnnn – posted a post on the blog!!
You know, the last thing I need is a reading *challenge*–it’s not like I have time to read the books I already have! (AND YET I KEEP DOWNLOADING MORE HALLLLP) But I was thinking…I’m re-reading S&S anyway for my book group and to prepare for the JASNA AGM…I’ll be seeing From Prada to Nada, naturally…I downloaded Eliza’s Daughter when Sourcebooks had their freebie day…oh heck. I’m in. :-)
What? Oh stop that Mags and just read a book why don’t ya?
Oh good. You changed your mind and you are on board! Sqeeee.
I have to say I love the idea of celebrating the 200th birthday of Jane’s first darling child!
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What a great idea, thanks so much Laurel Ann!
I’ve chosen from the list and can’t wait to get started.
Here’s my blog post:
http://booksandmoviesandtv.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
This sounds like a lovely challenge and I would very much like to take part. Thankyou.
It’s great we can share this celebration about S&S :). I think it will be a nice idea! I am going to propose it in our forum (El Salón de Té), so we can see and comment at least, some adaptations (we have read the book previously in our book club)
Oh, the website didn’t appear!
http://janeausten.mforos.com (it’s called Salón de té de Jane Austen)
We’ve decided we’ll comment adaptations during the year, 4 as a minimun. You can check it here, but it’s in Spanish, sorry!
http://janeausten.mforos.com/1886171/10094857-200-anos-de-sentido-y-sensibilidad/
I am just going to whisper this confession – I’ve never read Austen. One of my goals last year was to start, but it didn’t happen, so it is again this year. This challenge will help.
Here’s my sign up post
I’m not sure how I’m going to fit this in, but I’m going to go for aficionada! I just finished a reread of Suspense and Sensibility. I love the Bebris books because even thoughthe plots are implausible, she has a great understanding of the characters and especial of the Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy relationship.
1 down, 11 to go!
Oops! You can tell I didn’t get enough sleep last night. I hop spelling and grammar don’t count!
I meant “especially of the Darcys’ relationship.”
Sounds fun–I’ll participate at the Neophyte level :)
I’m in for this one too. Here is my sign up post:
http://janeausten.hautetfort.com/archive/2011/01/05/challenges-auteniens.html
Here is the link to my sign-up blog post:
http://broode.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
Exciting!
Sign me up for the Bicentenary Challenge!
Sounds great! Can’t wait to get started! I don’t have a blog, but I will be back to post what I’ve read. Hope I end the year as an aficionada!
I do not have a blog. However, I did post a link on my Facebook page. Does that count?
(Carefully proofreading because I embarrassed myself last night. :-/ )
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Count me in! I signed up for the 1-4 book level. I’ll read one for sure, but hopefully at least four.
http://diaryofaneccentric.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/i-couldnt-resist-2011-jane-austen-challenges/
This is a wonderful idea and I plan on encouraging people from my region to participate.
I want to sign up as well. This is a great way to spend some more time with Sense and Sensibility. I still have to find out how many books I can borrow/buy, so I’ll be back with my list later.
I made a blog just for writing my reviews of the thinks that I read for this challenge, since I did not have a blog and I think that it will be a good way to keep up with my written English.
Here is a link to the post where I describe what I will read and watch:
http://thepleasureofagoodnovel.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-challenge.html
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I love everything Jane Austen related and can’t wait to spend a year celebrating Sense and Sensibility!
I plan to participate! S&S is one of my favorite of Jane’s books. Read all about my participation here: http://bellasartes.blogspot.com/2011/01/200-years-of-sense-sensibility.html. Thanks for hosting this, Laurel Ann!
I’m signing up for five.
Swamp of Boredom: http://wp.me/pns82-gK
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I’m signing up to provoke me into reading my lovely copy of Sense and Sensibility! I’ll start as a Neophyte and see how I go…
Link is:
http://samstillreading.wordpress.com/2011/01/09/getting-stuck-into-some-challenges/
Thanks for hosting!
I have my list posted and I am ready to go! I’m looking forward to spending more time with the characters from S&S. I wish I could find a copy of Ms. Brown’s novel. I am anxious to see if any one reviews it!
http://janeaustenreviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
I’m in! But cautiously so (Neophyte) since this will be my first official book challenge. Can’t wait!
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I’m totally in, though I’m not sure I will be able to set an exact schedule of reading… too many to choose from!
http://loveletterstothelibrary.wordpress.com/2011/01/09/reading-challenges-for-2011/
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Thank you for hosting this, Laurel Ann. I’m in with six selections, and I may add another as the year goes by.
http://austenaspirations.blogspot.com/2011/01/finding-time-to-read.html
Looking forward to doing this! :)
As a librarian and lifetime member of JASNA I feel it’s my duty to be an “aficionada”. I use goodreads.com and I have a special “janeite” shelf where I put all the books relating to Jane. I believe I should be able to provide the link to my reviews or at least to my goodreads account.
Wonderful Jenny. We need more librarians. Enjoy your selections.
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Another challenge I am so excited about. I just finished reading Sense and Sensibilty again last week!! Sign me up as a Neophyte!! Thanks!!
Thanks for joining in the challenge Kelli. Have fun!
Okay, I just can’t resist: I’m totally doing this challenge, on the Disciple level! :)
Here’s my post: http://awordsworth.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
I’m in at the Disciple Level (5-8 books/movies). Don’t have a website but I’ll post on Facebook. I’m looking over the list now and will pick my 8 soon. THis is the first times I’ve heard of some of these book – so many to choose from and so little time. I’m excited and can’t wait to start!
Here’s my list:
1. Jan 26 – Colonel Brandon’s Diary
2. Feb 23 – The Cookbook Collector
3. Mar 23 – Sense and Sensibility 1995
4. Apr 27 – PASS
5. May 25 – Sense and Sensibility 2008
6. Jun 22 – Willougby’s Return
7. Jul 27 – PASS
8. Aug 24 – Eliza’s Daughter
9. Sept 28 –Suspense and Sensibility
10. Oct 26 – PASS
11. Nov 23 – The Three Weismann’s of Wesport
12. Dec 28 – PASS
13. Possible Substitute = From Nada to Prada (if I can find it)
I’m using a Kindle so not all of the books on the list are in e-book format – if some come out I may substitute titles but this is the plan I’m starting with
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Sign me up please, entering at the disciple level :)
http://custardkisses.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/sense-and-sensibility-reading-challenge/
I’m in! Sounds like it’ll be a fun challenge. I’m signing up for the neophyte level. I’ve posted about the challenge on my blog:
http://abookishwayoflife.blogspot.com/2011/01/2011-reading-challenges.html
Cheers!
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Here’s my sign up post: http://inmybooks.com/blog1/2011/01/knocking-some-sense-and-sensibility-into-the-year/.
Please count me in.
Hi – I attempted to leave a comment on your blog, but was blocked. I hope you enjoy the challenge.
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What a truly grand idea. Having also just committed to embracing the “deep reading” movement in this coming year, this provides a wonderful practice field. I appreciate the innovation, creativity and enthusiasm here at AustenProse. It only shows that truly timeless material does not have to suffer with the dawning of new technologies. I salute my fellow participants and anticipate the reading and commentary to come.
Hi Vonnna – deep reading is a good thing and an honorable New Years resolution. I hope you enjoy your selections for the challenge.
Cheers, Laurel Ann
Oh dear, probably should have indicated that I will be signing on as an Aficionada. Do excuse the oversight….was in a hurry to put in a request list to my local library.
I don’t have a website, but I do have a journal!
http://de-nial.livejournal.com/55529.html
And here’s my list:
Level of participation: Aficionada (damn strait!)
(in no particular order…)
Books I’m committed to reading:
Colonel Brandon’s Diary, by Amanda Grange
Elinor and Marianne, by Emma Tennant
Sense and Sensibility (Marvel Illustrated), Nancy Butler and Sonny Liew
Sense and Sensibility: The Screenplay and Diaries, by Emma Thompson and Lindsay Doran
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen and David M. Shaphard
The Cookbook Collector, by Allegra Goodman
The Three Weismanns of Westport, Cathleen Schine
Willoughby’s Return, by Jane Odiwe
Movies I’m committed to watching:
Sense and Sensibility 1971
I have Found it (Kandukondain Kandukondain) 2000
From Prada to Nada 2011
Scents & Sensibility 2011
Diane – Brava! What a great selection. I look forward to your reactions.
I’m in! What a great way to celebrate Sense and Sensibility’s bicentennial.
My contribution to the challenge is posted: http://rockypointmusings.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-bicentennial.html
Watch my Blog for my additions…See you on the Blogs this year. Enjoy!
I’m in!
I’ve started with 4 tasks but I hope to achieve more…
http://thesecretunderstandingofthehearts.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
I love this. I will sign up after I review your selections a little more. I’ve already started the Marvel Comic version. Fun!
I must just add that the button for this challenge is gorgeous. I can tell it will be one of those I never want to remove from my sidebar.
FUN!
Hi Lynnae, so glad you are up for the challenge. I look forward to reading your reviews.
Laurel Ann
I am in!! Going for Aficionada status!!
Welcome Kassie. Have fun.
Cheers, Laurel Ann
Howdy, I am so looking forward to the reading challenge. i have a blog: doodlebugsandsweetpeas.blogspot.com
I am going for aficionada!
Thank you,
Tarina
You are welcome Tarina. I hope you enjoy your selections.
Laurel Ann
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I am really excited about this challenge! Sense and Sensibility is a favorite of mine… love Col. Brandon :)
http://muse-in-the-fog.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
Thank you!
I’m in.
http://frigatetoutopia.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
The Three Weissmans – great read — check it out.
http://citivolussus.blogspot.com/2011/01/sense-sensibility-bicentenary-challenge_26.html
Jj
Hi JJ, would you mind leaving your comment and your link on reviews page for The Three Wiessmanns so they are all together?
http://austenprose.com/reading-challenges/the-sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary-challenge-2011/reviews-of-the-three-weissmanns-of-westport-by-cathleen-schine/
Thanks, LA
Please sign me up for the disciple level. Thanks!
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Such a great challenge! I had already decided to read/reread all of Austen’s novels this year, and this fits in nicely! Here’s the link to my blog post on the challenge:
http://denverdiver.com/2011/02/02/the-sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary-challenge-2011/
I’ll be participating at the disciple level. Can’t wait to see what the year brings!
I just finished my first book review, Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters: http://georgianaduchessofdevonshire.blogspot.com/2011/02/book-review-sense-and-sensibility-and.html
Hi Heather – thanks so much for your excellent first contribution to the challenge. There are pages for the reviews and links to each S&S inspired book or movie. You can find the one for reviews of Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters the link listed below. Do you mind posting your link there? We are of keeping them organized together for quick reference. Thanks, LA
http://austenprose.com/reading-challenges/the-sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary-challenge-2011/reviews-of-sense-and-sensibility-and-sea-monsters-by-jane-austen-and-ben-winters/
Woops!! Sorry about that Laurel Ann!
Now because I am not a morning person or perhaps just an illiterate Steele sister…where do you keep the book links to post reviews under? Excuse my ignorance, I am sure I’m missing something that is right under my nose!
Hi Lucy, click on the tab at the top that says Reading Challenges. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select The Sense and Sensibility Challenge 2011. From the list of books and movies select Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters. Leave a comment and a link to your review. So sorry if this is confusing. Thanks so much for your participation.
Cheers, Laurel Ann
Ah thank you! I thought that was this page! *whacks forehead*
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I’m in but not sure at what level yet:-)
I don’t know how I missed this- I read your blog regularly and even have a link to it on my sidebar. Must be because it was while Auntie was in the hospital and I was not getting much computer time.
I will be doing a blog post about this later this evening.
http://www.ladydoc-tiltingatwindmills.blogspot.com/
Here is the link to my blog post.
http://ladydoc-tiltingatwindmills.blogspot.com/2011/02/sense-and-sensibility-200th-birthday.html
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Wow, this is great! I haven’t read Jane and decided to read her this year, so this will definitely give me great exposure to her. I don’t have a blog but will comment her.
Count me in, I am off to the library to get S&S. I am sure that you realize I am a neophyte but am hoping to be a disciple by the end of the year.
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I would like to participate at the aficionada level. I’m not sure of my selections yet though. A lot will depend on what my public library has. http://oldsoulparttwo.blogspot.com/2011/02/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
Create your most expansive list from whatever sources, Grace, and I suspect your public library can get most, if not all, from interlibrary loan programs. That, at least, has been my own happy experience.
Welcome Grace. I hope you enjoy the challenge. LA
Count me in as well!
I have been enjoying all of Jane’s books this year for the first time!
I would love to participate!
Welcome aboard Marina. Look forward to your comments. LA
do luv your challenge & have posted details at FHC on Jane’s special page ~ thank you!
i am choosing Persuasion and S&S for books at this point~
and each movie of Jane’s books [that are avlbl locally]
{not meaning every version!}
Persuasion
S&S
P&P
Emma
Mansfield Pk
Northanger Abbey
adding me to the disciple category at minimum, possibly into afficionada , if i find duplicates of the movies in different years, or so i’m thinking …
thanks Laurel Ann!
you’ve made us most welcome!!
Hi Faith Hope and Cherrytea, welcome to the Sense and Sensibility Reading Challenge. Looking over your list, I wanted to point out that this is a S&S based challenge. You have other Jane Austen books and movies listed. It is wonderful if you want to read/watch them, but they would not qualify for this challenge. The list of some of the S&S reading/viewing possibilities is within the post. You can select from those or find new ones. They just need to be S&S inspired.
Thanks, LA
oops ~ thx for the correction ~ this is a first for me, so i’ll change it to the S&S movie versions, as many of your listings as locally avlbl, THE book “), and enough alternates to fit the disciple category.. will be updated here THX for your patience…
Hi, I discovered this challenge through Alice’s french blog (Alice registered as n°46). I’m french too, a writer of novels for teenagers… and a reader of Jane Austen, of course.
I would like to join in the challenge as a disciple, and I will try to comment:
- the 1995 movie
- the 2008 movie
- From Prada to nada
- The screenplay and diaries
- the Marvel adaptation
- Brightsea
You can find a link to my blog here:
http://www.la-charte.fr/sites/pascale-maret/blog-18/article/orgueil-et-prejuges-le-challenge
I’ll try to make english translations of the comments I post, so everybody can read them.
Dear Lauren,
I’ve posted the list of books and movies I’ll read/watch at http://bonjourmdm.blogspot.com/2011/02/mlle-le-sense-and-sensibility.html
Thank you for this fantastic idea! :)
Cheers!
Welcome Cassia, I hope you enjoy your selections.
Well, I delved into Sense and Sensibility this week to start of the challenge and am thoroughly enjoying it. So glad this was on my Bucket list. As for the Challenge, these are the books and movies I will read. Hopefully, I will be able to see the 2011 movies.
What a great idea!
Debera
Books
Brightsea, by Jane Gillespie
Reason and Romance, by Debra White-Smith
Sense and Sensibility (Marvel Illustrated), Nancy Butler and Sonny Liew
The Cookbook Collector, by Allegra Goodman
The Dashwood Sisters Tell All, by Beth Pattillo
Willoughby’s Return, by Jane Odiwe
Movies
Sense and Sensibility 1971
Sense and Sensibility 2008
I have Found it (Kandukondain Kandukondain) 2000
From Prada to Nada 2011
Scents & Sensibility 2011
This is greate; I’ll participate in the Neophyte level. Plan to read Sense & Sensibility
Welcome Raquel. I hope you enjoy the challenge. I look forward to your reviews. Best, Laurel Ann
I’ll participate in the neophyte challenge. Thanks for this fun idea!
Hi Leslie, welcome and have fun!
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I can’t wait to get started in this challenge. It looks like I found it not a moment to soon for the March 1 deadline.
Welcome Hip Chick, I look forward to reading your selection and your reviews.
I am in. I don’t have blog though. Sense and Sensibility is my favorite Austen novel and I am so excited. Never taken part in any such contest, but hey..it is bicentenary, I have to take part.
Here is my list:
Movies:
Sense and Sensibility 1995
Sense and Sensibility 2008
I have found it(Kandukondain Kandukondain) 2000 (One of my favorites)
I haven’t decided on books yet. I will have to check what is available in my country.
Hi Rachana, thanks and welcome. You can post your reviews at each of the pages I created for them. Just look at the top tab and click on Reading Challenges and follow the links to each of your titles. Enjoy! Laurel Ann
Good Afternoon, Laurel Ann.
I come to the challenge a bit late but, in the hours left someone may yet succeed me as ‘old maid.’
Although I’ve read Sense and Sensibility, I’ve never read any of the continuations / reinterpretations of the story as presented in the books and movies listed in your challenge.
I’ll be bold and list myself as an Aficionada if my list can follow with my next post once I discover which books / movies I can acquire.
Thanks for the challenge.
Gail
Hi Gail, welcome. I hope you enjoy your selections. I look forward to reading your reviews. Laurel Ann
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Greetings and salutations! I would like to participate as well:
The 7 movies
“The Cookbook Collector”
“The Three Weissmans of Westport”
“The Third Sister”
“The Annotated Sense and Sensibility”
Aficionada, if you please.
The 7 movies and
“The Cookbook Collector”
“The Three Weissmans of Westport”
“The Third Sister”
“The Annotated Sense and Sensibility”
Should be great fun!
Nancy
Hi Nancy, I think you have pulled together an excellent list. I hope you enjoy them.
Cheers, Laurel Ann
I’d love to join the challenge!
Thanks Vanessa, I look forward to reading your reviews.
Hi Laurel Ann
Splendid, a marvellous idea this S&S BC 2011, sounds like fun
I’m joining in and start with the reread of S&S and continue with a handful of selections as follow, order pending (Disciple!).
My list
1. Sense and Sensibility
2. What would Jane Austen do?, Laurie Brown
3. Evelina, Frances Burney
4. A Charming Place, by Maggie Lane
5. In the Steps of Jane Austen – Walking Tours of Austen’s England, Anne-Marie Edwards
6. Everyday Life in Regency and Victorian England – From 1811-1901, Kristine Hughes
7. Antipodes Jane – A Novel of Jane Austen in Australia, Barbara Ker Wilson
8. Black Sheep, Georgette Heyer
Mariele – Jane is everywhere
Hi Mariele, thanks for your enthusiasm. Your list is quite impressive. This is actually a Sense and Sensibility reading and viewing challenge, so only your first selection would qualify. You can read over the list of titles in the post above and select from those or others that are S&S related. You still qualify for the challenge with just one title, S&S, on your list.
Cheers, Laurel Ann
Hi Laurel Ann,
I’m sorry, it’s my fault, I failed to pay attention to the given conditions
Instead I made a list full of some books from my shelf with any reference to Jane Austen and S&S in the broader sense
So, again I’ll have a rummage through my bookcase to dig up some bits and pieces of the particular list
In any case I’m really tickled by the challenge
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Looks fantastic – count me in!
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Hi.
I’m a brazilian fan of Jane Austen and I think this is a marvellous idea, count me in!
http://trecosetrapos.org/weblog/2011/03/01/the-sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary-challenge-2011/
It looks like I got here just in the nick of time for this one, but I’m in on this challenge, too. This time, I’m going to commit to the Aficionada level. My write-up on the challenge can be found here:
http://startingthenextchapterbooks.blogspot.com/2011/03/sense-and-sensibility-bicentenary.html
Thanks, again!
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Hi Laurel Ann, here is challenge list:
(use the translation button, please)
http://janeaustenclub.blogspot.com/2011/03/bicentenario-de-razao-e-sensibilidade.html
Adriana
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Too late to join this i guess. Am electronically challenged and have been trying to figure out how to make a website and add the artwork for challenges since mid feb.
I recently began a tumblr account
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I’m only more than a month beyond the closing of the signups, but I’m playing anyway :)
Rereading S&S was heavenly, and I’m looking forward to reveling in S&S for the rest of 2011…and beyond.
Hi Jane, thanks for joining in the party. You are more than welcome to play along. We shall be having a group read of S&S in June, so you will be prepped and ready. LA
I’m waay too late to sign up but I’m playing anyhow — and I’m going to the 2011 JASNA AGM in Ft. Worth in October! Well, I’m planning on it, registration doesn’t start until May or June. But I’ve already booked my hotel room. I am all anticipation.
Karen you can still play along with us. I look forward to meeting you at the Fort Worth AGM in October.
Well, I finished Sense and Sensibility and loved it. It was amazing how closely the Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant movie was to the book.
Now, I would like to know where I could find Marvel Illustrated book. This is great fun, I am enjoying all of your comments.
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