I cannot believe that I haven't read Georgette Heyer before now.  An early to mid twentieth century author writing historical fiction primarily set in the Regency era is right up my alley.  A Heyer reading challenge seemed perfect for what I already wanted to read this year. Thus the Georgette Heyer Reading Challenge 2011:

I've decided to host some of my own reading challenges for the 2011 year and the first challenge I've decided to host is a Georgette Heyer Reading Challenge. This is going to be a laid back challenge with not very many rules because it's just for fun. A while ago I set a goal for myself and that was to try and read all Georgette Heyer's Historical Fiction novels in two years. So I thought this challenge would motivate and help me complete my personal goal. So if you want to join in with me please feel free to do so! This challenge is open to EVERYONE you don't have to have a blog to participate. Have fun!

Rules:

• The book must be by Georgette Heyer obviously and it must be HF. It can't be one of her mystery novels.
• You must read at least 3 books and they can't be one's that you've already read because that sort of defeats the purpose.
• This is a year long challenge so you have until January 1st of 2012 to finish your personal goal.
• It's not mandatory to post a review but it would be nice so other people can read them but Non-bloggers please include your information in the comments below.
• When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to the post about the the Georgette Heyer Challenge. Include the URL so that other participants can find join in and read your reviews and post.

Since I never read any Heyer before, I decided to start my challenge at the beginning of her bibliography.  I've also decided to challenge myself to reading 5 of her books this year.  My choices are (with any cross listings with other reading challenges):

1. The Black Moth (TwentyEleven: Show It Who Is Boss)
2. These Old Shades (TwentyEleven: Way Back When)
3. The Transformation of Philip Jettan aka Powder and Patch
4. The Great Roxhythe
5. Instead of the Thorn

I picked her first five books.  I will have to look them later and make sure they are part of her historical fiction.  If one is a mystery, I will replace it in the future so all are historical fiction.  After reading, I will post reviews of each book.  Anyone else want to join the challenge?