Jane Austen Challenge 2010

The Life (and Lies) of an Inanimate Flying Object is hosting the Jane Austen Challenge 2010!  And you knew I would join, didn’t you? Here are the reading levels to help you choose:

• Newbie 2 books by J. Austen, 2 re-writes, prequels, sequels, or spoofs (by other authors)
• Lover 4 books by J. Austen, 4 re-writes, prequels, sequels, or spoofs (by other authors)
• Fanatic 6+ books by J. Austen, 5+ re-writes, prequels, sequels, or spoofs (by other authors)

The challenge runs from Jan. 1, 2010, through Dec. 31, 2010. You can change your reading level during the challenge, any book format counts, and books can overlap with other challenges. OK, so I guess you are interested in what level I’m signing up for . . . Yes, I am crazy about Jane and the other contemporary versions.  These books could change as well. I’m a Lover Here are my possible Jane Austen books:

1. Persuasion by Jane Austen
2. Lady Susan by Jane Austen
3. Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
4. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
5. Love & Friendship by Jane Austen or Sandition by Jane Austen
6. Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen or Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Here are my possible Spinoff, rewrites, etc.:

1. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy:  The Last Man in the World by Abigail Reynolds
2. Pride & Prejudice & Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
3. Sense & Sensibility & Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters
4. Impulse & Initiative by Abigail Reynolds
5. According to Jane by Marilyn Brant

What will you be reading for this challenge?