The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

15.1 - Hemispheres

Hemisphere- each of the two parts of the cerebrum (left and right) in the brain of a vertebrate. also, a half of the earth, usually as divided into northern and southern halves by the equator.

Read 2 books, one book 1 and one book 2.

Book 1: Read a book set at least 50% in a country that is located entirely the Northern Hemisphere using this link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norther...
Countries/territories/regions listed as Partly or Mostly set in the Northern Hemisphere do not work.
Required: State the country

Book 2: Read a book set at least 50% in a country that is located entirely the Southern Hemisphere using this link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souther...
Countries/territories/regions listed as Partly or Mostly set in the Southern Hemisphere do not work.
Required: State the country

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I'd love to know which bit of the UK isn't in the Northern Hemisphere! I guess it must be one of the odd leftover islands!

Trish wrote: "I'd love to know which bit of the UK isn't in the Northern Hemisphere! I guess it must be one of the odd leftover islands!.."

There are a number of islands - the one I immediately think of is the Falkland Islands.

Trish wrote: "I'd love to know which bit of the UK isn't in the Northern Hemisphere! I guess it must be one of the odd leftover islands!"

Falklands for sure!

Probably.

WHAT?! You are not allowing the UK to count as a northern hemisphere country????!

Would a book set in NYC & NY state be ok for northern hemisphere?

I am planning a book set in Australia for Southern Hemisphere, please tell me that's ok!

Lucy-Bookworm wrote: "WHAT?! You are not allowing the UK to count as a northern hemisphere country????! "

It's in the list as "mostly" Northern Hemisphere, along with France, which means they can't be used.

On the other hand, some of the UK "territories" like the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are listed as entirely, so presumably books set on those could be used? For example Aunt Bessie Assumes, which is set on the Isle of Man?

Trish wrote: "Lucy-Bookworm wrote: "WHAT?! You are not allowing the UK to count as a northern hemisphere country????! "

It's in the list as "mostly" Northern Hemisphere, along with France, which means they can'..."

Lucy-Bookworm wrote: "WHAT?! You are not allowing the UK to count as a northern hemisphere country????!

Would a book set in NYC & NY state be ok for northern hemisphere?

I am planning a book set in Australia for Sout..."

Trish is correct.
Any country/territory/place listed as "entirely" may be used.
Partly and Mostly are excluded.

I wanted to get a book approved for location for option 1, because the setting isn't clear from the Goodreads description. I am reading Rain Girl by Gabi Kreslehner. There are reviews that state it is set in Munich, Germany, but is that enough proof of the setting or do I need to provide something more? Thanks!

Jessica wrote: "I wanted to get a book approved for location for option 1, because the setting isn't clear from the Goodreads description. I am reading Rain Girl by Gabi Kreslehner..."

The first page reviews would work to establish the setting

Dlmrose wrote: "Jessica wrote: "I wanted to get a book approved for location for option 1, because the setting isn't clear from the Goodreads description. I am reading Rain Girl by [author:Gabi Kre..."

Thank you :)

I would like to read

Sisters of the Southern Cross
(kindle edition 264 pages)

but the paperback edition on GR doesn't have a page count.
Here's the link to the paperback on Amazon

(amazon paperback link - https://www.amazon.com/Sisters-Southe...
which shows it as 268 pages.

Can I get it approved for length here or is there another route that I need to travel? Maybe a GR librarian can help me?

♞ Pat wrote: "I would like to read

Sisters of the Southern Cross
(kindle edition 264 pages)

but the paperback edition on GR doesn't have a page count.
Here's the link to the paperback on Amaz..."

It's correct now, but in the future ask for help from a librarian

Dlmrose wrote: "It's correct now, but in the future ask for help from a librarian..."

Thank you. Sorry for the trouble. :-)

Must the book be set in only ONE country?
I'm thinking of a book that is mostly in California USA, but has a few scenes in Mexico.

Book Concierge wrote: "Must the book be set in only ONE country?
I'm thinking of a book that is mostly in California USA, but has a few scenes in Mexico."

"set at least 50% in a country" works