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message 1: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments With so many of our current authors writing about the various wars that have been fought through the centuries, this challenge will include any novel, fiction or non-fiction, that takes place during any war.

LEVELS:
Level 1: French-Indian War (1-10 books)
Level 2: Revolutionary War (11-20 books)
Level 3: Civil War (21-30 books)
Level 4: World War I (31-40 books)
Level 5: World War II (41+ books)

Please respond with “I’m in!” if you are going to take part in this challenge and what level you are choosing.


message 2: by Beth (new)

Beth  (canadianbeth) | 248 comments I am in. I was actually surprised when I signed up last time that I made my goal of 10. There were more of these out there than I thought. I will go for level 1 again.

Beth - ;)
in Calgary


message 3: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Feb 11, 2023 07:30PM) (new)

Staci | 3860 comments Mod
I'm in for level 5: 41+

WW2
The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron The Escape Game (Heroines of WWII) by Marilyn Turk


message 4: by Missy (last edited Jan 02, 2024 07:47AM) (new)

Missy | 935 comments I am in. I will do WWII (41+).

War of 1812 -
The Heiress of Winterwood (Whispers on the Moors, #1) by Sarah E. Ladd

WWI -
The Radium Girls The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore (GM); Yours is the Night by Amanda Dykes ; On Wings of Devotion (The Codebreakers, #2) by Roseanna M. White

WWII-
The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron , The Sky Above Us (Sunrise at Normandy, #2) by Sarah Sundin , The Skylark's Secret by Fiona Valpy (GM), Through Waters Deep (Waves of Freedom, #1) by Sarah Sundin , Hearts of Resistance by Soraya M. Lane (GM); The Sea Gate by Jane Johnson (GM); The Light in Hidden Places by Sharon Cameron ; I'll Be Seeing You by Robin Lee Hatcher ; Long Way Home by Lynn Austin ; What I Would Tell You by Liz Tolsma ; The Long March Home A World War II Novel of the Pacific by Marcus Brotherton ; Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem (1939 but just before); The Boys in the Boat Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown )pre-WWII); The Last Night in London by Karen White (GM); Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner


Vietnam -
The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery by Amanda Cox ; The Orchard A Vietnam War Homefront Amish Romance by Beverly Lewis ; The Women by Kristin Hannah (GM)


message 5: by Lauri (last edited Dec 06, 2023 08:44PM) (new)

Lauri Gentry | 442 comments Level 2 please
1 The Lines Between Us by Amy Lynn Green 2 When Twilight Breaks by Sarah Sundin Long Way Home by Lynn Austin


message 6: by Christine (last edited Feb 12, 2023 07:11PM) (new)

Christine | 42 comments I'm in for Level 1 for now. Some of these are 2023 releases, so will see if I get access to them in time or not.

Read:
1. The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron ⭐⭐⭐(WW2)
2. In Love's Time by Kate Breslin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (WW1)

Plans:

Along a Breton Shore by Arlem Hawks Beyond the Lavender Fields by Arlem Hawks A Waltz with Traitors by A.L. Sowards Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem (brink of WW1) The Starlet Spy (Heroines of WWII) by Rachel Scott McDaniel The Castle Keepers by Aimie K. Runyan


message 7: by Katrina (last edited Mar 01, 2023 07:25PM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments I'm in for Level 1: French-Indian War (1-10 books)

1. Alias Anna A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis by Susan Hood (World War II)(GM Children's nonfiction)
2. The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron (World War II)
3. The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green (World War II)
4. Chasing Shadows by Lynn Austin (World War II)
5. The Land Beneath Us (Sunrise at Normandy, #3) by Sarah Sundin (World War II)


message 8: by Carissa (last edited Jan 26, 2023 01:38PM) (new)

Carissa | 479 comments I'm in for Level 2: Revolutionary War (11-20 books)
1. First Jacobite rebellion- The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz
2. WWI and WWII- Yesterday's Tides by Roseanna M. White


message 9: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments I'm in for Level 5: 41+


message 10: by Karen (last edited Dec 16, 2023 01:51PM) (new)

Karen | 1311 comments I'm in for Level 1 for now: French-Indian War (1-10 books)

Progress: 6/10

1. Escape by Night A Civil War Adventure by Laurie Myers (Civil War) (4/25/23)
2. Secret Mission Guam (Soldier Dogs #3) by Marcus Sutter (World War II) (4/18/23)
3. The Revolutionary War 1775-1783 (See American History) by Alan Axelrod (Revolutionary War) (5/14/23)
4. The Kidnapped Prime Minister (Hercule Poirot Short Story #2) by Agatha Christie (World War I) (5/19/23)
5. Sergeant Stubby, Hero Pup of World War I (G.I. Dogs #2) by Laurie Calkhoven (World War I) (11/13/23)
6. Those Courageous Women of the Civil War by Karen Zeinert (Civil War) (11/25/23)


message 11: by Carole (new)

Carole Jarvis | 145 comments I'm in!
Level 1: French-Indian War (1-10 books)


message 12: by Ana (last edited Dec 25, 2023 11:49AM) (new)

Ana Lopez | 132 comments I’m in with Level 1: French-Indian War (1-10 books)

1. The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron (World War II)
2. When Twilight Breaks by Sarah Sundin (Brink of World War II)
3. The Heart of a Cowboy (Colorado Cowboys, #2) by Jody Hedlund (Civil War briefly mentioned)
4. The Number of Love (The Codebreakers, #1) by Roseanna M. White (World War I)
5. The Christmas Blessing by Melody Carlson (World War II)


message 13: by Charlene (last edited Jan 31, 2023 04:24PM) (new)

Charlene | 595 comments I’m in for Level 1: French-Indian War (1-10 books) :)

January
Through Waters Deep (Waves of Freedom, #1) by Sarah Sundin (Brink of World War 2)

1/10


message 14: by Hanna (new)

Hanna | 95 comments Year 2 of participating, I shall remain on level 2, Revolutionary War. As wars are some of my favorite book settings, I shall not be disappointed if I can raise my goal. :)


message 15: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (lizr8900) | 243 comments I'm in for Level 3: Civil War (21-30 books)


message 16: by Maggie (new)

Maggie | 29 comments I'm in and am going with Level 2, Revolutionary War (11-20 books). This is sure to be a fascinating challenge.


message 17: by Shari (last edited Jul 02, 2023 04:21AM) (new)

Shari | 16 comments I would like to join with Level 3: Civil War (21-30 books)

Progress: 4 / 30

WW II - The Italian Ballerina
WW II - Until Leaves Fall in Paris
WW II - The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom
WW II - Trapped in Hitler's Web
WW II - Long Way Home


message 18: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #1 Season of My Enemy (Heroines of WWII) by Naomi Dawn Musch (World War II)
#2. The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron (World War II)
#3. The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz (Jacobite Uprising in England)


message 19: by KC (last edited Sep 18, 2023 04:14PM) (new)

KC | 52 comments 2023 WORLD AT WAR CHALLENGE
Duration: Jan - Dec 2023 (1 year)



Genre: All
Rule: Any novel, fiction or non-fiction, taking place during any war
Level 1: 1-10 books

Progress
Original Goal: 4/10

1. The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron (WW2) 1/20/23

2. Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin (WW2) 2/14/23

3. Yesterday's Tides by Roseanna M. White Yesterday's Tides by Roseanna M. White (WW1/WW2 Dual Timeline) 3/3/23

4. I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys (The Cold War, Romania) 8/14/23


message 20: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #4 True Valor (Uncommon Heroes #2) by Dee Henderson (Iraq-Syria War)


message 21: by Lynnette (last edited Oct 29, 2023 10:59PM) (new)

Lynnette  | 660 comments I’m in for Level 1: French-Indian War (1-10 books)
1. The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron (WWII)
2. Through Waters Deep (Waves of Freedom, #1) by Sarah Sundin (start of WWII)
3. Undaunted Love by Jennings Wright (Civil War)
4. When Night Comes (Jack Turner Suspense, #1) by Dan Walsh (present day but with lots of WWII references)
5. Candle in the Darkness by Lynn Austin (Civil War)
6. No Greater Gift by Teresa H. Morgan (WWII)
7. A World Such as Heaven Intended by Amanda Lauer (Civil War)
8. A Perilous Proposal (Carolina Cousins, #1) by Michael R. Phillips (Civil War)
9. Beneath the Blackberry Moon The Red Feather (Creek Country Saga #1) by April W. Gardner (Creek War)
10. Meant for Me (The Carlyle Women #1) by Lyn Cote (WWI)
11. Beauty Among Ruins by J'nell Ciesielski (WWI)
12. Promise Me This by Cathy Gohlke (WWI)


message 22: by Charlene (new)

Charlene | 595 comments January
#1 Through Waters Deep (Waves of Freedom, #1) by Sarah Sundin (Brink of World War 2)

1/10


message 23: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #4 True Valor (Uncommon Heroes #2) by Dee Henderson #5 In Love's Time by Kate Breslin #6 Yesterday's Tides by Roseanna M. White


message 24: by Christine (new)

Christine | 549 comments I'm in for French and Indian War!


message 25: by Christine (new)

Christine | 549 comments 1. The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron


message 26: by Hanna (last edited Mar 13, 2023 08:13AM) (new)

Hanna | 95 comments 1. Unspoken: Bathsheba - several wars that ancient Israel waged during King David's reign
2. Rees Howells: Intercessor - World War II
3. Saga of the Hocking - War of 1812


message 27: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #7 The Dressmakers of Auschwitz The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive by Lucy Adlington (World War I
#8 Anchor in the Storm (Waves of Freedom, #2) by Sarah Sundin (World War II)
#9 The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin (World War II)
#10 Not Without My Sister by Marion Kummerow (World War II)
#11 Solomon's Song by Roberta Kells Dorr (Jewish War)
#12 Before the Storm by James D. Shipman (World War II)


message 28: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #13 Honor Bound (Love and Honor, #1) by Hallee Bridgeman (African engagement by Green Berets)
#14 Winter's Ravage (Dawn of America Book 2) by Elaine Marie Cooper (Revolutionary War)


message 29: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #15 The Search for Joyful (Mrs. Mike, #2) by Benedict Freedman WW II


message 30: by Christine (new)

Christine | 549 comments #2. The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel


message 31: by Loraine (last edited Apr 28, 2023 07:53AM) (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #16 Initium (The SNAP Agency #0.5) by Natalie Walters (Northern Ireland conflict aka The Troubles)


message 32: by Loraine (last edited Jul 15, 2023 04:15PM) (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #17 The Pelican Bride (Gulf Coast Chronicles, #1) by Beth White (War between French, Spanish, and Native Americans over the Louisiana Territory)

#18 Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini (US Civil War)

#19 A Shadow in Moscow by Katherine Reay (Cold War)

#20 Tara's Gold (Heartsong Presents #752) by Lisa Harris (US Civil War)

#21 A DIFFERENCE OF PURPOSE A Novel Of The American Civil War by Terry Soileau (US Civil War)

#22 The Princess Spy (Hagenheim, #5) by Melanie Dickerson (European Wars in the 1400's)

#23 A Battle of Souls Prelude to War by Jane Riecke (Civil War)

#24 The Watchmaker's Daughter The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom by Larry Loftis (World War II)


message 33: by Christine (new)

Christine | 549 comments #3. Long Way Home by Lynn Austin


message 34: by Loraine (last edited Aug 24, 2023 02:18PM) (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #25 1 Kings (Bible #11), ESV by Anonymous (Biblical Battles)
#26 River in the Sea by Tina Boscha (World War II)
#27 The Day the World Came to Town 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede (9/11)
#28 The Starlet Spy (Heroines of WWII) by Rachel Scott McDaniel (World War II)


message 35: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #29 Voice of the Ancient (The King's Men, #1) by Connilyn Cossette (Biblical Wars)
#30 The Berlin Wife (German Wives #1) by Marion Kummerow (WWII)
#31 The Berlin Wife's Choice (German Wives #2) by Marion Kummerow (WWII)


message 36: by writer... (last edited Sep 24, 2023 01:10PM) (new)

writer... (goodreadscomwriter) | 449 comments Recent book / Audio additions. . .


The Mapping of Love and Death (Maisie Dobbs, #7) by Jacqueline Winspear WWI
Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner WWII
Sisterchicks in Wooden Shoes (Sisterchicks, #8) by Robin Jones Gunn visit to Corrie ten Boom home WWII insights
Walking in My Shoes I had a dream. But what God had in mind was so much bigger. by Elizabeth Mittelstaedt WWII
In Alexa's Shoes by Rochelle Alexandra WwII
The White Lady by Jacqueline Winspear WWII
The Cliff's Edge (Bess Crawford, #13) by Charles Todd WWII
Yours Cheerfully A Novel (The Emmy Lake Chronicles) by A.J. Pearce WWII gm
The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin WWII gm
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel WWll gm
The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin WWII
Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin WWII
The Silver Suitcase by Terrie Todd WWII
Rose Among Thornes by Terrie Todd WWII
The Tuscan Child by Rhys Bowen WWII gm
Thief of Glory by Sigmund Brouwer WWII
As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner WWI


message 37: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #39 The Dance Teacher of Paris by Suzanne Fortin (WWII)
#40 Beneath a Peaceful Moon (Heroines of WWII) by Debby Lee (WWII)
#41 On My Honor (Heroines of WWII) by Patty Smith Hall (WWII)
#42 Escape from Amsterdam (Heroines of WWII) by Lauralee Bliss (WWII)
#43 The Escape Game (Heroines of WWII) by Marilyn Turk (WWII)


message 38: by Christine (new)

Christine | 549 comments #4. Lilac Girls (Lilac Girls, #1) by Martha Hall Kelly (gm)


message 39: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #44 Driving Force (Elite Guardians Collection, #1) by Lynette Eason (chemical warfare)
#45 Beyond All Dreams by Elizabeth Camden (Spanish American War)
#46 Sand Creek Serenade by Jennifer Uhlarik (US-Indian War)


message 40: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments #122 My True Love Gave to Me by Karen Witemeyer #123 The Christmas Husband Hunt (Husband Hunters, #4) by Kate Moore


message 41: by Karen (last edited Dec 31, 2023 11:50AM) (new)

Karen | 1311 comments I've met my goal and won't be reading any before the end of the year - so I'm calling this one done with 6 books.


message 42: by Carissa (new)

Carissa | 479 comments Finished with 12 books.


message 43: by Beth (new)

Beth  (canadianbeth) | 248 comments I finished with 11. I was hoping for a 12th but the library still has not even put it on order even though I have requested it twice.

1 The Brilliance of Stars
2 Escape from Amsterdam
3 Daisies are Forever
4 Remember the Lilies
5 What I Would Tell You
6 Snow on the Tulips
7 Yesterday's Tides
8 Until Leaves Fall in Paris
9 The Sound of Light
10 On My Honor
11 The Escape Game

Beth - ;)
in Calgary


message 44: by Hanna (new)

Hanna | 95 comments 4. Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth - Civil War
5. Sarah Morgan: The Civil War Diary Of A Southern Woman - Civil War
6. George and Red - Civil War
7. Winter's Bullet - World War II
8. The Red Cross Girls on the French Firing Line (World War I)
9. Mary Ball Washington: The Untold Story of George Washington's Mother (Revolutionary War)
10. Tree of Freedom (Revolutionary War)

My goal, being 11-20, was therefore not met ... but I'm in the middle of a (almost-600-page) novel partially set during the Vietnam War, so maybe it counts??


message 45: by Maggie (new)

Maggie | 29 comments Anticipated Level 2: Revolutionary War (11-20 books) but completed Level 5: World War II (41+ books) with 49 books on my Word document for this challenge.


message 46: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments I exceeded my challenge (level 1) and actually finished in Level 2 with 18 books.


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