This challenge, hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words, involves reading a book predominantly set in each of twelve time periods.
You can find my list below which I will be updating with links to my reviews as I read the books. At the moment, clicking on the title will take you to the book’s entry on Goodreads.
Sound like fun or an interesting challenge? Then why not join in by visiting the challenge page and signing up…. (If you’re naughty – like me – you can always double up books with other challenges.)
Pre 1500 1066: What Fates Impose by G. K. Holloway READ
1500-1599 The Assassin of Verona by Benet Brandreth
1600-1699 Traitor by David Hingley READ
1700-1799 The Optickal Illusion by Rachel Halliburton
1800-1899 Villette by Charlotte Brontë
1900-1919 The Power House by John Buchan READ
1920-1939 A Madras Miasma by Brian Stoddart
1940-1959 Dear Mrs Bird by A J Pearce
1960-1979 All The Beautiful Girls by Elizabeth Church
1980-1999 Six Stories by Matt Wesolowski
2000-Present Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon READ
The Future The Last Man by Mary Shelley
I’m excited to participate in When Are You Reading? too! Looks like you’ve got a great selection of books here.
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Thanks, it will be the first time for me with this particular challenge. I really enjoy coming up with lists like this. Got another one I’m working on at the moment…
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wow, good luck!! Sounds cool.
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What an interesting challenge!
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Thanks. Here’s another to tempt you that I’m pondering… http://wormhole.carnelianvalley.com/whats-in-a-name-2018-sign-up-post/
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I think that’s a bit too complicated for me, I like the simple challenges. lol
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Yes, we should start the Just Read Books Challenge 😀
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Yes 😄
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This definitely sounds like a unique challenge! I’m not really one for history in any way though, haha. But I can certainly see the appeal for others! Happy reading!
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Well I love historical fiction so it’s perfect for me. If you fancy a different challenge, how about this one I’m just about to sign up for http://wormhole.carnelianvalley.com/whats-in-a-name-2018-sign-up-post/
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Interesting challenge.
I would SO like to get my greedy little hands on a copy of “Three things about Elsie”. I’m determined to get that one.
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It’s still available for request on UK NetGalley. Not sure about US…
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Not showing up on my NetGalley at all unfortunately…
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That’s a shame…
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