The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

15.3 Launch A Thousand Ships
Read TWO books, one from Book 1 and one from Book 2
OR
Read ONE book that satisfies BOTH Book 1 and Book 2 requirements

Book 1 - Read a book by an author whose name (in any position) is found on one of these lists
Greek Mythology Names
Roman Mythology Names
Only names in blue on the page may be used. Names must match exactly, no spelling variations.
ex. Helen Simonson, Anthea Lawson
Required: State the author's name.

Book 2 - Read a book set (at least 50%) in a country (or countries) that surrounds the Mediterranean Sea using this list Mediterranean Countries full list in post 2
Required State the country

ok

diacriticals are OK Irène = Irene

In case the Wikipedia list changes
Albania, Algeria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Montenegro, Northern Cyprus, Palestine, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

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Hi,
The Sisterhood is described as being set in Spain & S America. I've not read it yet, so don't know if the Spanish location is <50%. How can I verify this?
Thanks!
Catherine

PS, I am assuming that if it is sufficiently Spanish I can use it as meeting both criteria (author Helen) in one book?

Catherine wrote: "Hi,
The Sisterhood is described as being set in Spain & S America. I've not read it yet, so don't know if the Spanish location is <50%. How can I verify this?
Thanks!
Catherine

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You may not be able to tell unless you read it- perhaps someone else had read it and could give an opinion.

It could work as one book once you know

I found what I think is a one book option.

Pauline Bonaparte: Venus of Empire
by Flora Fraser

The country would be FRANCE (with a little ITALY tossed in the mix).
The author FLORA (from the Roman list).

I'm positive about the name, but want to get the locations ok'd. I checked her biography with Wikipedia, and it appears she never left the Mediterranean area because of her deep attachment to her brother.

Pat wrote: "I found what I think is a one book option.

Pauline Bonaparte: Venus of Empire
by Flora Fraser

The country wou..."

That would work for the one book option

Dlmrose wrote: "That would work for the one book option"

Thanks! I hoped it would!

How about by Victoria Hislop for the one book option (Victoria and Greece).

Amy wrote: "How about by Victoria Hislop for the one book option (Victoria and Greece)."

Yes, that would work

Hello. I think I would read this one Asesinato en el archivo by Alexandra Cuadrat Capdevila. The book is set in Rome (Italy) and the author's name is Alexandra (Greek List). The problem is that there is only a spanish edition and although it's said the setting in the book description here in GR, I don't know if you can verify it.
So, here is the Amazon link where the description is in English. http://www.amazon.com/MURDER-ARCHIVES...
Can I read it anyway?
Thanks a lot and forgive me if I made it too looong, haha.

Paula wrote: "Hello. I think I would read this one Asesinato en el archivo by Alexandra Cuadrat Capdevila. The book is set in Rome (Italy) and the author's name is Alexandra (Gre..."

The book needs ebook verification.
If it is approved for length it would work.

Thank you Dlmrose! I'll post it in the ebook verification thread then.

Does this book meet both the requirements? It is set in France and the author's first name is on the Greek list.

The Glass-Blowers

Kim wrote: "Does this book meet both the requirements? It is set in France and the author's first name is on the Greek list.

The Glass-Blowers"

Yes, Daphne and France work as 1 book

Can I read Storm Damages - Magda Alexander ALEXANDER = Greek Mythology?

Can I also read One Summer In France - Bev Spicer?

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Can I read Storm Damages - Magda Alexander ALEXANDER = Greek Mythology?

Can I also read One Summer In France - Bev Spicer?"

they work for the 2 book option

Would this one satisfy the one-book option?

All Our Worldly Goods by Irène Némirovsky

I'm confident of the setting (France) but wanted to check whether the spelling of Irene (with an accent on the first e) is acceptable? Thank you.

Lagullande wrote: "Would this one satisfy the one-book option?

All Our Worldly Goods by Irène Némirovsky

I'm confident of the setting (France) but wanted to check whether the spelling..."

Yes, for this task Irène = Irene

Can I use or (both by Tasha Alexander)
for the one book option. I believe Alexander is on the list for Greek names.

by Helen Stevenson for 1-book option (set in France)

Andy wrote: "Can I use or (both by Tasha Alexander)
for the one book option. I believe Alexander is on the list for Greek names."

If the settings are 50%+ in the region, Alexander would work as one book

Book Concierge wrote: " by Helen Stevenson for 1-book option (set in France)"

that looks like it would work

Dlmrose wrote: "Andy wrote: "Can I use or (both by Tasha Alexander)
for the one book option. I believe Alexander is on the list for G..."

It appears from the GR description that is set in France and is set in Turkey, but I'll check with my daughter who probably has read them both

Will Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky work for the one book option?

Description says it's set in Paris and in a provincial village in France

Pia wrote: "Will Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky work for the one book option?

Description says it's set in Paris and in a provincial village in France"

yes

Lagullande wrote: "Would this one satisfy the one-book option?

All Our Worldly Goods by Irène Némirovsky

I'm confident of the setting (France) but wanted to check whether the spelling..."
Sounds really interesting! I'm going to check it out too! Thanks for sharing!

Does this work for the 1 book option?
Lost in Time by Melissa de la Cruz - "Melissa" from the Greek names list and according to the précis, the book is set in Italy & Egypt - both Mediterranean countries.

Mrs.soule wrote: "Does this work for the 1 book option?
Lost in Time by Melissa de la Cruz - "Melissa" from the Greek names list and according to the précis, the book is set in Italy & Egypt - both Me..."

If the Mediterranean setting proves be is 50%+ then it would work as the 1 book option

That Wiki list is strange, why doesn't it have France, Spain and Italy on it? they all goes down to the Mediterranean Sea

Anita wrote: "That Wiki list is strange, why doesn't it have France, Spain and Italy on it? they all goes down to the Mediterranean Sea"

Very odd- France, Spain and Italy should all be included. I updated post 2 with the full list.

Book 1 - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson

Book 2 - The Stranger by Albert Camus (setting - Algeria)

Would this work for the 1 book option?

Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin.
Helen from Greek Mythology Names is the Author's first name & the setting of the book is in Italy.

Hina wrote: "Would this work for the 1 book option?

Alessandro's Prize by Helen Bianchin.
Helen from Greek Mythology Names is the Author's first name & the setting of the book is in Italy. "

yes, that works as the 1 book option

Can I do 2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino - Helene is on the Greek Name page, but of course Marie-Helene is not.

Thanks!

Melanie wrote: "Can I do 2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino - Helene is on the Greek Name page, but of course Marie-Helene is not.

Thanks!"

Sorry, no, Names must match exactly, no spelling variations.
Only diacritic marks have been allowed